Here’s What a High Mileage BMW Z4 looks like after 275,000 miles!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I couldn’t bear the thought of a daily without a clutch pedal, and I always wondered how these cars age since my silver 2003 Z4 only has 81,000 miles on it. I don’t like the SMG much but it is a fast option if you’re interested in track racing. But for zipping around town, I could not bear the thought of putting miles on a nice car. So I found a more worn one. I was surprised what shape it is in!
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That Z sure has seen a lot but I love how the engine feels bulletproof.
I have over 210,000 miles, but you cant tell when you drive it. Z4 3.0si 2006 WORD!🤘🏼
The most entertaining review ever. Going to get me a z4 real soon
A friend of mine from uni owns a z4 2.0 since 2004 and has had zero problems. Just maintenance costs. Almost 250k km.
You crack me up!..considered stand up?..love my '04 Z4....knowing that it'll go at least 200k miles with normal maintenance ( not that this one did!) Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling all over😁!!!
Hi David, a BMW z 4 can run at least twice as many kilometers as you have on it now. It depends on you are not pulling it up on any occasions and driving the revs up to the stop. The BMW six cylinder is a very reliable engine that can live long if you treat it well. The car you bought now, has apparently not been treated well, although the engine sounds very good! greetings from Germany mate
I don’t see any signs of abuse on this car, just neglect with wear and tear. But for the last 1,000 miles of driving it’s been really great! 💪
I have an 03 3.0 6 speed manual. Love that little beast.
The fogging up issue can be redeemed quite easily:
Just close the flap that sets the air to "cabin circuliation" manaully and remove the cabel from its motor.
This will set the car to "always external airflow". Almost every older Z4 suffers from that issue (the plastic gears in the flaps are wearing out).
Two more suggestions:
Get a bluetooth module for the radio (its only 35 bucks here in Europe and I am sure you can get one in the US too)
Get the "M" steering wheel when you replace the worn out one - its so much nicer than the standard steering wheel.
Got a 2004 z4 3.0i manual with m-sport package, with 130k miles right now.
-muffler delete, no bright tips though unfortunately.
-My vanity mirrors aren't stuck.
-interior is in way better shape than that car. And I plan on keeping it that way.
-shifter is a little loose, need to change the bushing
-added Bluetooth to the thing, can't stand the radio.
-have power and heated seats.
-top also works, a little loud though. No leaks.
-got an aux jack but it goes into where the ash tray is.
-The 12v port is kinda loose, but it works.
-replaced the rear springs, worn out and my wheels have way too much camber. Tires were worn to the cord near the inside wall.
-got a useless cellphone button, so that's something.
-My car ticks at times, but once I've changed the oil it stopped. Check the oil. These engines are reliable though.
-wish mine has auto dip mirrors and all the other small conviences.
I would never take a softtop into an auto car wash. Once it starts to leak, you're screwed stuck in there.
how did you add the bluetooth? bought an entire sound sysem right?What's called vanity mirrors? and what's called auto dip mirrors?
You are so funny. I enjoyed your commentating. Absolutely hilarious!!! I can't get enough. I just became a subbie😂😂😂.
I really appreciate the Volvo wagon at min 1:13. Even though this video is about a bmw there’s a few Volvo’s in the video that make it worth watching. ;) ;)
Pretty much doing all of us a favor.I really want one but I’m thinking about selling my 2010 Nissan to get it 😂
That cvt is the reason I’m selling it lol
Its rare that a RUclips vid makes me laugh out loud. This one did...good stuff.
Cold weather really boosts the power.
I love May days at about 10c. Car is a rocket and heated seats make it all alright.
2.5si FTW
Luv and Peace.
High quality Allison brie click bate, love the bmw love!
Jordan Dennis you love to hate Zoya!
Love your humor… best yet!
This is going to be a fun build! Cheers!
8:11 ahaha yes! yes! no~your video deserves a thumbs up
Enjoyed that, thank you for sharing.
"Spring break you" haha. Why didn't you consider manual swapping your silver Z4? All the little bits and pieces that the black one needs will add up quickly.
Kristaps K. Brass I can sell the silver one for a healthy profit and it’s days of work I don’t want to do on the black one. I have other cars to finish.
@@DavidBello So, you're keeping the beat up black one in that state? that's a ugly street slumdog right there, I won't take it if you gave me for free.
At first, I thought blk z4 mileage was very high, because these motors are 300k motors with great manuals, but then realized if that mileage is highway or even half of it ( which, I hear equals 10% of city mileage, in wear and tear); you may have the equivalent of something with 150k to 200k and a lot of life left in it. That very well could be a great deal, congrats!
KNH it has been an excellent car for the last year!
7:56 thats the alarm, try to open the car with the key, with out pressing the button for opening it. Just inserting the key in the door like the old cars.
My silver 2003 doesn’t make such a show of it so there’s no red dot. Is that a dealer option ?
@@DavidBello Yes, it was an optional extra. Very common in fact. Mine does have it.
I looked at the silver car mirror today. It has the same LED but the housing isn’t red. Just a smoked out grey.
The red lump under the rear view mirror is for the auto-dipping feature...
gosportjamie and the little light sensor on the top middle in the mirror lens itself? That seemed to react to my finger covering it.
That's allot of miles !! How has your car done ?? I'm looking at one with 50k , that should be to bad . Thanks
Nice video! How. Much did it cost?
This guy is freaking hilarious!!!!! :)
I know I’m late to this vid, but where are you at to have the junipers and yet all that snow? Geez. Also if you already haven’t, throw some bondo on them rims.
I have a few questions, in your humble opinion, what are the challenges of owning this car? what are the things to consider changing or maintaining in other to keep it running? what is the ideal rim and tire size/width in your opinion?
I haven’t driven my Z4 during winter time!
Not sure how will it perform!safe or not?
It can be revived, those N52’s are bulletproof especially with the 6 speeds, you better have gotten that car for less than 5k because it needs a lot of work
Paid 3,300 and that engine never gave me a lick of trouble for the 10,000 miles I put on it before selling. One of my fav cars I've owned
@@DavidBello yeah the 100,000+ mile z4’s never sell as people are scared they are like the other unreliable BMW’s and the low-mileage ones fly off the market, but people don’t actually understand that Z4’s can last up to 300,000 miles
This car has the m54 engine, still bulletproof though
Wow surprised you purchased that car. There’s a lot of better options around that price in the Seattle area where I live...
That roof is shagged
Dave how many miles do you hv on the z4 now? How has it driven so far. I guess I should catch up on your vids on this bcz you may hv answered these questions already. I love my z4.
Nikki I sold it last month with 285,000 miles and the engine never gave a lick of trouble. In later videos I spruce up the suspension and change the radiator when it started to leak a little bit but honestly these two Z4s are the most reliable cars and most FUN I've ever owned!
@@DavidBello amazing. I have a 2003 with 113k miles. Awesome to know I may can get another 150k+ out of it. It is definitely fun. I could drive it endlessly. So much fun. I can't get enough and it doesn't hurt it looks good and turns heads still. I'm always getting compliments. Let me catch up on your vids.
These are the issues over 84,000+ miles on my 2003 3.0l....Under hood alarm sensor(warranty), Electric Power Steering (warranty), Radiator hose leak (new o ring),Cam Cover Gasket, Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield Washer Pump, 3 Center brake light bezel's (they just desinergate about every 4 or 5 years), Passenger door lock quit working, rebuilt cup holders with JB weld, rebuilt glove compartment latch, fix drivers seat back, Air Bag Light (Stealership charged $125.00 to turn it off), 2 different times the car wouldn't idle and went into Limp Mode and A/C quit working (had a body shop clear Limp Mode codes and everything started working), Intermittent Red battery warning light (when tested Starter, Battery, Charging System show OK)! Car is Garage kept and NEVER raced, Oil changed every 10,000 miles (Mobil 1). I love the car, it drives and handles great and never get under 30 mpg....just nit picking problems!!!!
Just under 84k miles and plagued with so much issues? and I am supposed to believe it was garaged and never raced? it's either you're lying through your teeth or you've been lied to, ain't no way that is only 84k miles.
I call bull....I got a garage kept E86 and only thing so far was cup holders but now they are never used oil changes every 3k
@@kay19833 ALWAY's garaged and NEVER RACED...why would I lie, I love this car, it is more fun than any car I have ever owned (cept my fully modded 400 hp 2000 Mustang GT).
I race mine and have less issues than all that
Hey, he’s leaving town tomorrow. Offer his 1500.00 If he doesn’t take it, just walk away laughing
at least the damn crappy electric steering is working
I would still drive that idgaf I’m tired of my eclipse
Car was not cared for all that well considering BMW's are very robust cars and can hide a lot of abuse. I have seen a few e30's recently with higher mileage than this and they still look mint .
MsCelicagt4 she cleaned up well. The biggest issues I am facing are engine mounts and plastic bits. Not SO bad overall and it’s been really great for the past 600 miles. I guess I’m more optimistic since I feel more than comfortable fixing these problems. And I still come out with a cheaper car and some repair videos to share. I wish the silver one was a six speed and we wouldn’t be here but it’s kinda fun getting this one to 300,000.
@@DavidBello And an absolutely gorgeous car to boot. A well looked after BMW rewards the owner and would be capable of a lot more miles. Enjoyable and interesting video. Thanks for reply.
you paid HOW much???
How much?
can you tell me the movie :)
GLOW (2017) s01e10 "Money's in the Chase"
@@skozra thanks dude
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Wooww look at you go HAHAHAH
It appears lower to the ground than yours or just an illusion.
Yes it also looks narrower compared to the silver car!
@@DavidBello Ahhh the color is slimming!
How much you pay?
3,300 and fixed up and sold for the same price 10,000 miles later
You lost me at "zed".
Hmmm, a bit worny outy.
kellypaws cleaned up quite well and has been a great daily for the last 400 miles.
@@DavidBello Very pleased to hear it! Always quite fancied a BMW Z. Very pretty for sure (as is the driver, obviously.)
It's not a great deal
You can find Z4 with 130r miles in CA for ~3500. Especially in winter months
Spacemaster the majority of which are automatic, the smaller 2.5 engines, and/or 5 speed only.
@@DavidBello any of engines.
I found many 3.0 auto, 3.0 manual, 2.5 manual.
Actually for me 2.5 manual is better, the same power of 3.0 but mpg is lower..