@@kylem2010GT There's an excellent one in Lochee, Dundee, Scotland. He knows his stuff and he's completely honest about what the car needs and he won't fit pattern parts. He kept my E46 running super special past 150,000. Highly recommend. Ashton motors.
I used to work for BMW and we've seen lots of E85s with up to 275,000 miles. This is one of the last good BMWs. I have a 2003 2.5 Sport, with a 5-speed manual. 58,000 miles and LOVE it.
I have a 2007 E863.0si - 170k miles - running perfectly. All "old school" maintenance performed on time (none of the "lifetime" anything bullshit. Little things taken care of immediately -- burns a liter of oil maybe every 12-15k miles ... keeping this truly analog beauty for as long as I can.
Dude that dealership is probably laughing and grinning every time you pull out of there. Find a good independent mechanic or learn some of the stuff yourself. It's one thing to have the dealer replace something really complex or to get a long warranty, but you're happily getting yourself scammed.
i replaced my plugs and coils on my 2.5 at just a little over 90k miles, just 2 weeks ago, and spent $175 on Bosch coils and NGK plugs. If I can do it, it isn't going to the stealership. But, to each his own. This guy obviously can afford to take the car to a shop and even admits he's not a mechanic. But dang! $1k for coils and plugs?
But if someone's time is worth more than their money (and if they have a LOT of money), it's worth it to pay someone else (dealer or indy) to fix it, because most likely they can fix something in 1-2 days that might take the owner a week or longer.
the oil gasket is the oil filter gasket, which is $30, and when your car is shaking like that sometimes you just have to push the coils down harder. valve cover + gasket is $160.
Man idk why people in the comments are being especially negative just because you own a BMW.. I'm glad you've posted about your maintenance experience thus far because this is the only video of it's kind I can find about this generation of Z4. I hope the early people in the comments don't discourage your purchase, i'm sure once it's all tuned up you'll be satisfied to 100k miles xD Can't wait for more Z4 videos.
@@emem8516 actually, he can do whatever he actually wants and has said he recognizes that the cost of convenience and having mechanics he knows will do it correctly is worth the inflated price to him. So actually no one is getting ripped off. Actually. I had a BMW for years. Finding an independent mechanic who won’t cost you more through their laziness or ignorance is harder than it appears. Went through 4 independents for the Same series of problems. 1 trip to the dealership for about $800 more and the problems never happened again. Independent mechanics have extremely varied quality standards/abilities and online reviews are useless…
My 2004 Z4 2.5i E85 has ... 170.000 miles on it, still going strong. I have it for one year and so far i had to replace one ignition coil, replace oil filter housing gasket and change some light bulbs:) Burns just a little bit of oil, i have to fill it up once between intervals. Great fun, handling and looks for the price. Great buy if you can do a little bit of maintenance on your own.
This man just makes me realize how much money, I save just by diy my car. I just saying I like the feeling of saying I fix it and no one else services it but me. Not calling him out but just saying I’m proud of that.
My 2004 3.0i Z4 has 147,500 miles on clock, not had any issues apart from the coolant bottle splitting and the rear wing mirror switch doesn't move them up, both simple cheap fixes. "Took my car to the dealer because the low coolant light came on" No wonder it's costing you a fortune if you can't even check the coolant level, and not notice any leaks/air locks if there is an issue.... FFS.
@@marvalouslegend30 My coolant tank split on my E46 at about 110,000 miles. I was very careful not to overheat my engine. Took me a while to diagnose it. I thought it was my cylinder head but the fix was really cheap once we diagnosed it. BMW plastics are rubbish and not rated for more than about 100,000 miles. After that you will be replacing a lot of plastic parts. Good news is they are not expensive as long you get the failure before it happens or becomes serious. Ignore the coolant leak and you will lunch your engine due to the head gasket blowing. That will mean a head rebuild as a best case and a full engine rebuild as a worst case. The plastic is cheaper. Luv and Peace.
goplanit my local BMW in London will happily give him a second ass hole as he keeps running to dealership with an old car. My e86 is a minter with no major concerns.
@@ianedmonds9191 Oh shit my coolant light starts coming on when the engine is warming up and disappears when it's off, but I checked my coolant and it's full
@@silvertogold4064 The coils are 60$ a piece, the plugs are 6$ a piece. It takes half an hour max, so your labor is worth something like 200$ per hour?!
@@silvertogold4064 If anyone else wants their plugs and coils replaced I'll do it on your driveway in 1 hour for $500. Sheesh. Don't give the garages money for that.
@@silvertogold4064 I did this on my e46 with the last generation engine and it really was a cakewalk. Anyone going to a dealer that can change a bulb needs their head read. Luv and Peace.
Awesome video! I own a 2008 bmw z4 3.0si since last august and i have to say that not many people talk, discuss or even post videos about this generation Z4. Thank you from all z4 owners!
@@bryanolguin4860 It has honestly been great. I love the engine and the driving dynamics of the car, thats why i bought it. I wish i got a coupe though but convertible is fun.
Moral of This Video for anyone looking to purchase a z4: Don’t buy this car unless you’re wealthy or understand how to use a torque wrench. P.S. Before Covid older Z’s went for 4-7k. These cars are not worth more than 7-9k now. Don’t get ripped off during inflation and pay 5 figures. -2004 bmw z4 2.5i 67k
@@fatyoshi5422 It starts with replacing fluids at recommended intervals and replacing wear parts, like the water pump with a stainless steel one, for example.
2003 Z4 2.5 - I had the driver's side mirror glass fall off one month past warranty (luckily the BMW dealership didn't charge me. I also had the oil oil gasket fail due to warping of the cheap plastic housing that BMW uses. I had it replaced with a metal one and that solved the (not-so-cheap) issue. That was at about 80,000 miles. Current mileage is 97,500.
mine sits at 148,000 miles and its perfectly fine. took it to my bmw specialist and spent around $5,000 replacing oem parts and putting a tad more hp. Overall, these cars are pretty bullet proof. someone did once say there is nothing more expensive than a cheap german car. It helps alot if you know how to work on your own car. I drive mine pretty slammed and most suspension, easy to replace motor components i just do it myself. they are cheaper to buy now but if you know where to look for parts, know the right people, learn how to replace things, these cars are fantastic.
100,600 miles on mine and I’ve only replaced the water pump and oil cap👍 aside from regular maintenance but these cars can be very reliable. It’s just damn near impossible to find the cause of a problem sometimes when they come up🤣
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 (same oil leak problem you had I fixed it myself for $75.00 and an hour of my time), 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!!!!
@ 8:00 i can respect that. i used to tinker on my cars all the time, but the older i got, the less jobs i did on my own car. i would still do the coils myself, but give it a few years and i'll probably just drop it off at a mechanic to deal with things like that. @TheTestDrive, there's no shame buddy, don't listen to people.
Filling up coolant fluid without looking for the reason for it disappearing is proof you should see another garage. It's a closed system, so you know, there must be something wrong. I understand your point when you say, it's comfortable bringing it to bmw. The thing is, especially for older cars you need a mechanic, who is really into the special problems with that type of car. Thanks for the video. Keep drivin!😊 i love the E85
I have a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9L, I’m pretty sure it comes from the factory with the airbag system at fault and oil gasket pre-drilled to leak 😂 But for real, my Z3 also has the mysterious fluctuating coolant fluid. I did the same thing, I had it pressure tested along with the head gaskets and nothing. Mechanic put in fluorescent dye and still nothing. I had to fill it up every two weeks and then suddenly it stopped leaking. Hasn’t gone down an millimeter in months 😑The Z3 is like a jealous 16 year old girlfriend, every now and then it wants drama for no reason 😂
Check the o-ring on the hoses or probably overhaul the whole system. Mine went away with overhaul. Check the sensor. Go to realoem.com for part diagram and information.
Love my 2004 Z4. Red Iike yours but tan interior. So much fun to drive. Mine had 67,000 on it when I bought it December 2018 and now has about 75,000. The price to buy one from 6,000 to 8,000 bucks makes it well worth the upkeep cost. 2400 bucks in upkeep per year is only 200 bucks a month to drive an amazing BMW. 200 bucks or even 300 bucks a month is MUCH cheaper than most pay in today’s car payments which the average is $538.00. I think I’ll stick to driving my beautiful BMW and pay much less to own it.
Bought my 2006 z4 June 2018. Fun good looking car at 92k Had to replace the water pump but it was covered under a warranty. Just got a notice of a recall for a PCV valve heater. Taking later this month to the dealer. I’m going to ask about that passenger air bag issue while I’m there. Thanks for the info !
Owned a 2011 535i xdrive put in roughly $8000 into in 2 years. They drive like a dream when running but truly are endless money pits. Got rid of it for a 2019 Accord
It’s tough with older BMWs. I feel like that mid-late 2000s/early 2010s era of BMWs were especially unreliable. Newer ones seem to be better. The 2019 Accord is a nice car though and Honda’s are VERY reliable!
I have a 2008 z4 with 90k miles. The n52 is one the the most reliable engine bmw ever made. If your not afraid to do maintenance and get your hands dirty a little bit it is very reliable. Of course they are going to scam you at a dealer. The oil gasket is a common failing point. You just have to do the work yourself
2004 toyota camry here, almost 300.000 miles. Only thing replaced....alternator, suspension belt, starter, of course tires. thsts it !!Original radiator, AC motor, fuel pump, time chain and lots of more you can think 😀
6:28 uhoh loosing coolant with no leak your radiator is about to explode. Check the bottom of your radiator and I bet it will have a nice bend to the bottom where its expanding. That or you have a head gasket leak but that is less likely.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with old BMWs, if you buy a lemon then is a cash pit, I owned a 3.0L convertible and now a 3.0si both Z4. BMW fee is fair and not expensive. Get a Toyota or Nissan they are more robus but then its not a BMW.
Hi hello, I have a question for you my friend, so I am about to but a BMW Z4 it has 90 thousand miles on it, for 6 thousand dollars, would you recommend me buying it and using it as a daily driver??? What would you recommend me looking for when I buy it???
Thank you. You probably saved me from a lot of headache and heartbreak. I was going to buy one. It's a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0I with 109,641miles. Asking Price is $12K Don't think I want to make that mistake
Nice video! Its interesting to know that you have similar issues with your Z4. I’ve had my 2006 Z4 2.2i manual a little over a year now and it has about 100.000 miles too. Just had coils and sparkplugs replaced. A year ago I changed the front suspension arms. I also had an adjustment done to the steering column, because I experienced sticky steering. No other mechanical problems. I use it for commuting and drive over a 100 miles a day. I just love this car!
I got a problem with the oil filter housing gasket on my 328i I heard that they want 1k you could buy the gasket for like 15 dollars and its an easy fix I'm thinking about getting a z4
you like your Z4 that seems good, i am picking up a 2003 with 48,000 miles tomorrow and the day after not the dealer but a well reviewed shop that just works on BMW and mini will check it, but that fact that you like it and it seems good at 100,000 , well i hope to put those miles on and feel happy with the car like you do.
Own an 03 Z4 3.0i manual sitting at 128k. Maintenance done: oil change with filter, cooling system overhaul, oil filter housing gasket replaced, spark plugs and coils, pulley belts. Non-maintenance: upgraded to LED interior lights($5), replaced with replica ZHP shifter($10 just wanted to get rid of the stock shifter since it sprains my wrist). Replaced carpet($29). New driver mirror($125 rip wallet). 3rd brake light($29 should be maintenance since the light cracks under pressure over time). Brake sensor rear left($12). Tires all 4 ($220 testing on Achilles Sport 1.0 Holy hell they are great. I don't drive it hard all the time but it shows its value). Maintenance items were $0 in labor since DIY. New convertible top fabric($450+ $1900 in labor rip paycheck). Honestly, the car hasn't overheated or let me down stranded. Low coolant light could mean a sensor or a leak. Wrenching on this car saves a ton of money. Although it's not a Honda I can compare it to a Honda in terms of parts since they aren't expensive because the forums helped me out in ordering reliable parts and save money(FCP EURO or Rock Auto). Sure OEM parts do the trick but give Victor Reinz or Mahle or Nissen a chance. BTW the bumper is chipped completely and scrapped because of how low the car sits. Might destroy it completely before replacing with brand new bumper. Got it for $3.5k and put in about $400 in maintenance over 8 months and $2.2k in non-maintenance. The roof is expensive to replace at a shop but can be done with DIY. I took the old roof off but couldn't really figure out how to put it back on. The car is worth it IMO since the m54 will last around 300k if taken care of. Oil pan gasket is next on my list hehe and control arm bushings($25).
So true repairs are so expensive but so far so good no problems on mine! It’s Z4.0si 2008 my major problem right now is just the automatic top not working on auto But I got in on manual
I have a Z4 and I haven't experienced any of these issues that you've mentioned, perhaps you've been unlucky? It's also best if you do your own maintenance/fixes by yourself or by just taking it to an independent garage at least. If you're taking it to the BMW dealer every time something is wrong you're bound to spend a lot
Going to BMW dealership is NOT a problem. Sometime you need to have the professionals to locate the exact problem and honestly speaking, unless you are tearing the engine apart, the cost to fix a bimmer's most common problems at a dealership isn't that bad at all. Other independent shops might charge more than what a dealership does. I have owned so many bimmers before, the L6 is most likely to have a bad coil, worn valve cover gasket, and rough idle. The N62/N63 V8 has bad valve seals, turbo return line, and all sort of oil consumption issues. Now I have a Mercedes S550 and SLK 350, these engines are bulletproof, both exceed 100,000 miles without any major leaks or repair on them. Most issues are electrical and suspension. 2006 BMW 750Li: Brought with $9995, fixed valve seals with dealership at $10,000 (65 hours labor+$20 parts). 2011 BMW 550i GT: Brought with $14,000, fixed valve seals and turbo return line for $18,000. However, I'm lucked out from Mercedes too 2007 Mercedes S550: brought $16,000 with only 80,000 miles. Fixed transmission speed sensors (motherboard) for $3500. 2006 Mercedes S600: Brought $10,000 with only 60,000 miles. Fixed all four ABC hydraulic suspension for $12,000.
I really love your channel bro and I'm happy to watch videos about the Z4 but I'm concerned about something, so I'm about to buy a Z4 at like 90 thousand miles, would you recommend me using it as a daily, why or why not, and what things will I be worrying about or watch out for??? And thanks again for the awesome video
I bought a4 E85 2.5si at 68,000 and I've dailyed it for about 10,000 miles and ragged the shit out of it every time I accelerate and it's been fine. The roofs are it's biggest problem. The roof motor is in the well of death. The water gets into the void where the roof motor is and it doesn't get out. Over time the roof motor stops being effective and the roof stops working. I was sold an E85 Z4 from a reputable dealer with the hardtop. WHat they didn't reveal (in fact what they overtly said they'd replace but didn't or did with another equally fucked one) was that the top didn't work. To be fair it did work slowly for a while but then it stopped. The design flaw is with BMW. There are guides to move it to the boot and that fixes the problem. Other than that and the sometimes crashy suspension The car is amazing. Great to own. It makes you feel special inside, It goes fast, It looks great. It's just a great thing to own and to have the use of. No mechanical issues. An interesting point of ownership is the CDV. I had one on my old E46 320i. It's meant to stop the shock on the driveshaft from someone dumping the clutch. It does kinda fit the E46 driving style in that you drop the clutch slowly but I found at junctions where you wanted to pull away quickly it was a pain in the arse. Similarly when you wanted minimal power to park or something it was hard to modulate the clutch. My Z4 has had an unadvertised CDV delete and Honestly it is all the better for it. I can heel and toe in this car without any problems. Coming from an MR2 via the E46 this was my expectation. Nice to have the gearbox and Engine do what I tell it again. Bottom line Z4 is quite raw; the throttle in sport mode is very fresh and that's brilliant. I'd encourage a CDV delete as the first mod as long as you can heel and toe and blip your upshifts. BMWs from this era are very well built cars. They will go for 150,000+ with appropriate servicing but to my mind servicing plays second fiddle to how they are used. Don't over rev a cold car. Wait until the car is up to temperature to rag it. Then Rag it mercilessly. In my experience High performance cars need to be used in that performance window. Do your maintenance as much of it as you can yourself. (you will end up loving the car more if you do your own maintenance.) I worked on my MR2 for years and I still love the memory of that car so much. I've done some stuff to my Z4 and we're falling love. I can see it from my window here and I look at it and we're falling in love. Luv and Peace. Luv and Peace.
Thinking of buying one of these, my current car is a 2016 Pug 208, but I want to go back to basics and a rear-wheel drive, front-engine setup as it is more fun! :) I am lucky that I am mechanically minded and should be able to fix most faults especially relating to the replacement of clutch, springs, brakes, spark plugs oil filter and ignition coils etc Time will tell if I have to spend more time under the bonnet than driving it. The Pug is a great little car for its 1.2 engine and still outperforms any of the older 1.6 cars that I have owned, but it is time to go a bit retro :)
I have a Z4 and a part just fell off. The bmw logo on the bottom of the door well. I had another BMW before, and about 5 things FELL OFF of it! Is that a BMW trait?
#1 problem with BMWs is the plastics wearing out right around the 100k mark. If they literally spent a few hundred bucks per car more on those parts, the cars would be much more valuable long term and their reputation would improve.
I love the BMW Z3 and Z4 models-- paid 3k for a z3 and it is now a brick because I took it to a mechanic who did not know bmw / was sloppy. Taking it to the dealer and paying a bit more has its advantages-- trained mechanics who know your vehicle. I suspect the non dealer garage that I took mine to ran the car on idle without realizing that all the coolant had leaked out... I doubt such a knuckle head thing would have happened at a dealer.
You took it to a shit mechanic, find a good trusted garage and the jobs mentioned in this videos are dead easy for a competent mechanic to do, not need to waste thousands of dollars at the stealership! Even stealerships sometimes employ knuckle heads who can mess up your car so don't so sure about that, way better to find a good independent marque specialist.
Have a 2006 SI. 33.5k miles (stored in winter with battery tender). Does still chew through batteries, on my 3rd one. Not too many issues but heater motor needs replacing and AC needs recharging. I have a great mechanic here on Vancouver Island (European Motor Specialists) before Dealer opened here. Definitely go with after market brake pads (ceramic) and tires. No more break dust, yeah! Anyone have any advice on DISA valve in the Z4?
Be careful with cooling and oil system. Z4 unfortunately having this issue. You might blow your engine. 70k for oil pump 50k km for water pump if I am not mistaken. 3.0L engine also has coil and plug change, very normal but dealer X.
My dads 325Ci here in Canada at about 100,000ks (60,000) miles had to have the the fuel pump done, PS pump twice and I replaced a bunch of gaskets. They wanted $130 for an oil feed hose. I got it made for $20 at a shop and I didn't even really have a discount.
I've seen on another z4 based youtube channel that the 3L z4s are renowned for burning coolant. And tbh I think you've spent more on the car than what it's worth ☹
It’s common problem after 10y 100k, oil cooler gasket fails (gets old and stiff) and oil leaks on the serpentine belt, and it has high chances to fail and wrap around the main pulley the the pulley axle gasket is pushed into the engine and it can destroy the engine For someone that could afford to buy this car from new for like 50k + , an extended refresh should not be a problem but of course at reasonable prices, 700$ for pulling out six coils by hand is not reasonable because it’s low complexity and low risk The refreshing should normally include: Heat exchanger gasket you mentioned VANOS solenoids Head gasket and excentric sensor plus it’s gasket Valvetronic motor gasket Serpentine belt and idler pulleys plus tensioner Disa flaps Water pump, thermostat Maf sensor Spark Plugs (these have shorter interval) Coils (i replaced mine with delphi, same brand as oem ones and not sure it there is any difference) but if nothing changes you can even sell the old ones or keep them to test the car in case some coil is bad Coolant tank (these may fail even before 100k mi) Also check the rear quarter panels for rust underneath if not garaged otherwise they are more than 500$ each and 1800$ the labor. I payed 1000$ for them plus another 1k for paint job of the whole car but here in Romania you can find much cheaper shops that do good work The differential assembly will probably be out of spec and can be readjusted but idk if you actually need to do anything or leave it like that. Then you sell the old parts that are still ok
Don't go by a Z4 I've owned mine for the past year and have enjoyed every minute of it. The prices this guys paying for work and parts is ludacris. They are simple cars to work on. 0.5 hrs should change plugs and coils and parts wouldn't cost much more than £150- £200. They simple to put in. Never heard of a belt being corroded by oil before. News to me. Oh well someone has to keep the stealerships going 😂😂😂
@@PaulE46 Agree - BMW motors are easy to work on for service items like coils and plugs. Parts are cheap too. Do it. You won't regret it. Luv and Peace.
As soon as those glass mirrors start shuttering, secure them with glue. Get yourself a code reader, find out which coil one is bad, replace the bad one. Stop going to the dealer! You could have saved yourself 2K.
A $1,000 for coils and plugs? That's about $250 worth of parts and an hours labour and he charged you $1,000? You didn't need to change all 6 coils either as, from my experience, the new ones are just as likely to fail as the old.
If you aren't willing to even top up your coolant yourself, a 10+ year old BMW is def the wrong car for you. Every year you bring that BMW into the dealer they are gonna tell you, you need $1000+ in oil gaskets. Either buy an extended warranty for it and enjoy, or buy a newer one with a warranty
“$1000 for a car with 100k miles on it is not bad” hmmm I mean it’s 10% of the car’s value? If anything $1000 is reasonable when newer because the value is much higher.
lol should've done some of the repairs yourself. Did the first two oil changes on my E46 to clean the piston rings on the M54B25 and saved $203 from taking it to a Indy. Like I said, do some of it yourself and find a reptuable BMW independent mechanic when big repairs come up. Wish I can give you my father's friends number. He works on all BMW at his shop in Ca.
wow dude, I only got through half of the vid & by the sounds of it, you don't know much about fixing cars or touching stuff up, I have the same car & to be fair, you will have things go wrong with it & it will keep costing, so get used to it if that's the kind of motor you want, my advice is, learn & get stuck into your car, worst thing is, you don't know & you end up at the same point your at now. just try & understand things on your motor. you will enjoy cars more after all the hard work & save yourself a lot of money. btw I have probably spent around 3.5k on my z4 in nearly 3 years but probably would be 7k if it wasn't for the work I have done. looking to get it wrapped & splitter etc next month, so keep at it & learn pal. people are on forums if you need any help
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“I went to my BMW dealer...”
There’s your first problem.
Haha, "BMW Service Advisor." Learned long ago it's best to learn how to do your own repairs :-)
BMW guys are passionate and everywhere. You should be able to find an independent shop that really knows their stuff.
@@kylem2010GT There's an excellent one in Lochee, Dundee, Scotland.
He knows his stuff and he's completely honest about what the car needs and he won't fit pattern parts.
He kept my E46 running super special past 150,000.
Highly recommend.
Ashton motors.
@@spikec And very rewarding.
Luv and Peace.
Totally agree - 100%
I used to work for BMW and we've seen lots of E85s with up to 275,000 miles. This is one of the last good BMWs. I have a 2003 2.5 Sport, with a 5-speed manual. 58,000 miles and LOVE it.
what usual problems do these get?
@@davidpineda645 Convertible top motor failing, valve cover gasket leak, coolant tank leak, suspension bushings.
I have a 2007 E863.0si - 170k miles - running perfectly. All "old school" maintenance performed on time (none of the "lifetime" anything bullshit. Little things taken care of immediately -- burns a liter of oil maybe every 12-15k miles ... keeping this truly analog beauty for as long as I can.
Dude that dealership is probably laughing and grinning every time you pull out of there. Find a good independent mechanic or learn some of the stuff yourself. It's one thing to have the dealer replace something really complex or to get a long warranty, but you're happily getting yourself scammed.
😂😂😂
Paying 2 grand to change belts and spark plugs that’s just wow. Just sell the car and enjoy the 440i. Getting bled out slowly is going to get painful.
i replaced my plugs and coils on my 2.5 at just a little over 90k miles, just 2 weeks ago, and spent $175 on Bosch coils and NGK plugs. If I can do it, it isn't going to the stealership. But, to each his own. This guy obviously can afford to take the car to a shop and even admits he's not a mechanic. But dang! $1k for coils and plugs?
But if someone's time is worth more than their money (and if they have a LOT of money), it's worth it to pay someone else (dealer or indy) to fix it, because most likely they can fix something in 1-2 days that might take the owner a week or longer.
I just said the same. A 10+ year old BMW is def the wrong car for someone who takes their car to the dealer to fill his coolant reservoir for him
the oil gasket is the oil filter gasket, which is $30, and when your car is shaking like that sometimes you just have to push the coils down harder. valve cover + gasket is $160.
A grand for plugs and coils. Are they made out of solid gold?
A grand for an oil gasket and belt. I mean I guess if you dont feel like doing it. Convenience weighs more than saving money.
I replaced plugs and coils on my own on an E85 Z4, rather easy.
Labor.. they wanted 1k to change the valve cover gasket..
Can someone tell me whats so hard about changing plugs and coils
@@blixxy1320 not hard, they extra charge cause the brand
My 03 has a 3.0 and a 6 speed manual. 170,000 miles on the clock. Runs like a new one. Maintenance is key.
Yup.
Having an undertuned big engine helps as well.
This from an E46 2.2i Six that's on 150,000 and never a murmur.
Luv and Peace.
how do you keep your car well maintained?
Man idk why people in the comments are being especially negative just because you own a BMW..
I'm glad you've posted about your maintenance experience thus far because this is the only video of it's kind I can find about this generation of Z4.
I hope the early people in the comments don't discourage your purchase, i'm sure once it's all tuned up you'll be satisfied to 100k miles xD
Can't wait for more Z4 videos.
Thanks man! I love my Z4 and there will be a lot more videos coming soon 😎
@@emem8516 actually, he can do whatever he actually wants and has said he recognizes that the cost of convenience and having mechanics he knows will do it correctly is worth the inflated price to him. So actually no one is getting ripped off. Actually.
I had a BMW for years. Finding an independent mechanic who won’t cost you more through their laziness or ignorance is harder than it appears. Went through 4 independents for the Same series of problems. 1 trip to the dealership for about $800 more and the problems never happened again.
Independent mechanics have extremely varied quality standards/abilities and online reviews are useless…
@@emem8516that can happen anywhere not just dealerships
My 2004 Z4 2.5i E85 has ... 170.000 miles on it, still going strong. I have it for one year and so far i had to replace one ignition coil, replace oil filter housing gasket and change some light bulbs:) Burns just a little bit of oil, i have to fill it up once between intervals. Great fun, handling and looks for the price. Great buy if you can do a little bit of maintenance on your own.
This man just makes me realize how much money, I save just by diy my car. I just saying I like the feeling of saying I fix it and no one else services it but me. Not calling him out but just saying I’m proud of that.
Bro honestly, the best feeling cuz no one can say shit about, “you just get your car fixed”
Like nah guy, I, fixed my shit
It's just exorbitant in most cases. over a grand for plugs n wires. what a joke.
I'm so glad I found this video, as old as it is. I'm about to buy the same car with under 70k on it. I'm not as anxious about repairs now, thank you!
My 2004 3.0i Z4 has 147,500 miles on clock, not had any issues apart from the coolant bottle splitting and the rear wing mirror switch doesn't move them up, both simple cheap fixes.
"Took my car to the dealer because the low coolant light came on" No wonder it's costing you a fortune if you can't even check the coolant level, and not notice any leaks/air locks if there is an issue.... FFS.
Lol, goes to BMW to check coolant
@@marvalouslegend30 My coolant tank split on my E46 at about 110,000 miles.
I was very careful not to overheat my engine.
Took me a while to diagnose it.
I thought it was my cylinder head but the fix was really cheap once we diagnosed it.
BMW plastics are rubbish and not rated for more than about 100,000 miles.
After that you will be replacing a lot of plastic parts.
Good news is they are not expensive as long you get the failure before it happens or becomes serious.
Ignore the coolant leak and you will lunch your engine due to the head gasket blowing.
That will mean a head rebuild as a best case and a full engine rebuild as a worst case.
The plastic is cheaper.
Luv and Peace.
Ian Edmonds ahhhh
goplanit my local BMW in London will happily give him a second ass hole as he keeps running to dealership with an old car. My e86 is a minter with no major concerns.
@@ianedmonds9191 Oh shit my coolant light starts coming on when the engine is warming up and disappears when it's off, but I checked my coolant and it's full
You paid $1k just to have plugs and coils replaced?😂
If you own a BMW, do the maintenance yourself.... Unless you have money to blow
@@silvertogold4064 The coils are 60$ a piece, the plugs are 6$ a piece. It takes half an hour max, so your labor is worth something like 200$ per hour?!
@@silvertogold4064 If anyone else wants their plugs and coils replaced I'll do it on your driveway in 1 hour for $500.
Sheesh.
Don't give the garages money for that.
Oh ok.
Undercut by other comments.
Good stuff.
:-)
@@silvertogold4064 I did this on my e46 with the last generation engine and it really was a cakewalk.
Anyone going to a dealer that can change a bulb needs their head read.
Luv and Peace.
Definitely gives me reason to be grateful my dad always had me hold the flash light when he worked on cars. I've never had to deal with dealers 🙌🙌🙌
Awesome video! I own a 2008 bmw z4 3.0si since last august and i have to say that not many people talk, discuss or even post videos about this generation Z4. Thank you from all z4 owners!
I know this is 1 year late but how was/is your experience with the 2008 Z4? Thinking of getting one myself!
@@bryanolguin4860 It has honestly been great. I love the engine and the driving dynamics of the car, thats why i bought it. I wish i got a coupe though but convertible is fun.
@@GaryChen Ok sounds great, might have to pull the trigger on buying it, thank you.
my advice: find a competent independent mechanic, it will save you alot of money and they are way more trustworthy than dealerships
Moral of This Video for anyone looking to purchase a z4: Don’t buy this car unless you’re wealthy or understand how to use a torque wrench.
P.S. Before Covid older Z’s went for 4-7k. These cars are not worth more than 7-9k now. Don’t get ripped off during inflation and pay 5 figures.
-2004 bmw z4 2.5i 67k
With normal maintenance and checkup, I didn't have any problem with my e85 😇
Why can't you drive it in the winter?
I live in Bavaria and with winter tyres I drive my M3 all winter with no issues.
William Egler soft top?
With good maintenance this car will go another 200000! It’s worth every penny!
Patrick A and what is a good maintenance
@@fatyoshi5422 It starts with replacing fluids at recommended intervals and replacing wear parts, like the water pump with a stainless steel one, for example.
2003 Z4 2.5 - I had the driver's side mirror glass fall off one month past warranty (luckily the BMW dealership didn't charge me. I also had the oil oil gasket fail due to warping of the cheap plastic housing that BMW uses. I had it replaced with a metal one and that solved the (not-so-cheap) issue. That was at about 80,000 miles. Current mileage is 97,500.
You’ve got a lemon, so many other owners surpassing 300,000 klms in theirs with just regular oil changes and spark plugs.
mine sits at 148,000 miles and its perfectly fine. took it to my bmw specialist and spent around $5,000 replacing oem parts and putting a tad more hp. Overall, these cars are pretty bullet proof. someone did once say there is nothing more expensive than a cheap german car. It helps alot if you know how to work on your own car. I drive mine pretty slammed and most suspension, easy to replace motor components i just do it myself. they are cheaper to buy now but if you know where to look for parts, know the right people, learn how to replace things, these cars are fantastic.
100,600 miles on mine and I’ve only replaced the water pump and oil cap👍 aside from regular maintenance but these cars can be very reliable. It’s just damn near impossible to find the cause of a problem sometimes when they come up🤣
The biggest issue with your car is the red paint!
Naw reds the best colour
@@TheVamxie red fades real bad
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 (same oil leak problem you had I fixed it myself for $75.00 and an hour of my time), 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!!!!
The oil gasket? Can you elaborate more on that?
@ 8:00 i can respect that. i used to tinker on my cars all the time, but the older i got, the less jobs i did on my own car. i would still do the coils myself, but give it a few years and i'll probably just drop it off at a mechanic to deal with things like that. @TheTestDrive, there's no shame buddy, don't listen to people.
Now for the million dollar question, Do you have CUPHOLDERS?
It actually has 2 cup holders
@@saynomore5730 Damn. My E89 i35 has exactly zero of those.
Filling up coolant fluid without looking for the reason for it disappearing is proof you should see another garage. It's a closed system, so you know, there must be something wrong.
I understand your point when you say, it's comfortable bringing it to bmw. The thing is, especially for older cars you need a mechanic, who is really into the special problems with that type of car.
Thanks for the video. Keep drivin!😊 i love the E85
I have a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9L, I’m pretty sure it comes from the factory with the airbag system at fault and oil gasket pre-drilled to leak 😂 But for real, my Z3 also has the mysterious fluctuating coolant fluid. I did the same thing, I had it pressure tested along with the head gaskets and nothing. Mechanic put in fluorescent dye and still nothing. I had to fill it up every two weeks and then suddenly it stopped leaking. Hasn’t gone down an millimeter in months 😑The Z3 is like a jealous 16 year old girlfriend, every now and then it wants drama for no reason 😂
Hahahah I love this - thanks for sharing 👍
The Test Drive My Pleasure :)
Check the o-ring on the hoses or probably overhaul the whole system. Mine went away with overhaul. Check the sensor. Go to realoem.com for part diagram and information.
Richard thats so funny i had exactly the same experience😂
Nice profile picture Rich 😆
Love my 2004 Z4. Red Iike yours but tan interior. So much fun to drive. Mine had 67,000 on it when I bought it December 2018 and now has about 75,000. The price to buy one from 6,000 to 8,000 bucks makes it well worth the upkeep cost. 2400 bucks in upkeep per year is only 200 bucks a month to drive an amazing BMW. 200 bucks or even 300 bucks a month is MUCH cheaper than most pay in today’s car payments which the average is $538.00. I think I’ll stick to driving my beautiful BMW and pay much less to own it.
That's a ton of money for general pm in a single year 🤯
Bought my 2006 z4 June 2018. Fun good looking car at 92k Had to replace the water pump but it was covered under a warranty. Just got a notice of a recall for a PCV valve heater. Taking later this month to the dealer. I’m going to ask about that passenger air bag issue while I’m there. Thanks for the info !
They are sure fun to drive. Emblems are easy to replace yourself. Ask this girl. Mirror too.
Owned a 2011 535i xdrive put in roughly $8000 into in 2 years. They drive like a dream when running but truly are endless money pits. Got rid of it for a 2019 Accord
It’s tough with older BMWs. I feel like that mid-late 2000s/early 2010s era of BMWs were especially unreliable. Newer ones seem to be better. The 2019 Accord is a nice car though and Honda’s are VERY reliable!
I have a 2008 z4 with 90k miles. The n52 is one the the most reliable engine bmw ever made. If your not afraid to do maintenance and get your hands dirty a little bit it is very reliable. Of course they are going to scam you at a dealer. The oil gasket is a common failing point. You just have to do the work yourself
Didn't a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si do the fastest lap of manhattan in NYC? What a car eh :P
My z4 is in the shop right now, the dashboard transmision fault light just came on, still waiting for them to call me back.
What was the diagnosis? The fix?
2004 toyota camry here, almost 300.000 miles. Only thing replaced....alternator, suspension belt, starter, of course tires. thsts it !!Original radiator, AC motor, fuel pump, time chain and lots of more you can think 😀
ok im going to hit the like button and make it 1000 instead of 999 only because i love hearing these stories of how much money they took from you
6:28 uhoh loosing coolant with no leak your radiator is about to explode. Check the bottom of your radiator and I bet it will have a nice bend to the bottom where its expanding. That or you have a head gasket leak but that is less likely.
2.5l vs 3.0l auto which is more reliable?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with old BMWs, if you buy a lemon then is a cash pit, I owned a 3.0L convertible and now a 3.0si both Z4. BMW fee is fair and not expensive. Get a Toyota or Nissan they are more robus but then its not a BMW.
Hi hello, I have a question for you my friend, so I am about to but a BMW Z4 it has 90 thousand miles on it, for 6 thousand dollars, would you recommend me buying it and using it as a daily driver??? What would you recommend me looking for when I buy it???
I’m reaching my 10000 miles service on my Z4!
Car still perfect and no problem just yet
His issue was taking it to a bmw dealer
exactly my first thought 😂
How tall are you? Do you think a D type steering wheel would be better?
What’s a oil gasket?
Thank you. You probably saved me from a lot of headache and heartbreak. I was going to buy one. It's a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0I with 109,641miles. Asking Price is $12K Don't think I want to make that mistake
Go buy a Prius you tool.
overprice for sure.
How is the car now?! Would really love to hear! Thank you
Hope you have years of fun in your Z4! I love my Z4 & Z3 they are great drivers!!
What would you say about daily driving a 2006 z4??
Great information...my Z4 is approaching 60k it's always good to know what going to happen in the near future.
Nice video! Its interesting to know that you have similar issues with your Z4. I’ve had my 2006 Z4 2.2i manual a little over a year now and it has about 100.000 miles too. Just had coils and sparkplugs replaced. A year ago I changed the front suspension arms. I also had an adjustment done to the steering column, because I experienced sticky steering. No other mechanical problems.
I use it for commuting and drive over a 100 miles a day. I just love this car!
Nice to see Saabs aren't the only badges that the paint comes off of...
I got a problem with the oil filter housing gasket on my 328i I heard that they want 1k you could buy the gasket for like 15 dollars and its an easy fix I'm thinking about getting a z4
Im looking for bmw z4 2005 and above within average budget. Car should be clean and working. Florida is a plus
How much do these go for. I was surprised to find that these can be bought for 7k-8k?!?!?!
you like your Z4 that seems good, i am picking up a 2003 with 48,000 miles tomorrow and the day after not the dealer but a well reviewed shop that just works on BMW and mini will check it, but that fact that you like it and it seems good at 100,000 , well i hope to put those miles on and feel happy with the car like you do.
I paid 70 coil and spark plugs new BMW parts. On eBay super easy to do all u need is some tools and that's all
Thank you, I also won't be getting rid of my conv BMW either
Ths 3.0 Z4 wth manual transmission are not available in some countries. Manual g/box are awesome, its drivers get more feel n cntrol
Are those aftermarket seats?
Own an 03 Z4 3.0i manual sitting at 128k. Maintenance done: oil change with filter, cooling system overhaul, oil filter housing gasket replaced, spark plugs and coils, pulley belts. Non-maintenance: upgraded to LED interior lights($5), replaced with replica ZHP shifter($10 just wanted to get rid of the stock shifter since it sprains my wrist). Replaced carpet($29). New driver mirror($125 rip wallet). 3rd brake light($29 should be maintenance since the light cracks under pressure over time). Brake sensor rear left($12). Tires all 4 ($220 testing on Achilles Sport 1.0 Holy hell they are great. I don't drive it hard all the time but it shows its value). Maintenance items were $0 in labor since DIY. New convertible top fabric($450+ $1900 in labor rip paycheck). Honestly, the car hasn't overheated or let me down stranded. Low coolant light could mean a sensor or a leak. Wrenching on this car saves a ton of money. Although it's not a Honda I can compare it to a Honda in terms of parts since they aren't expensive because the forums helped me out in ordering reliable parts and save money(FCP EURO or Rock Auto). Sure OEM parts do the trick but give Victor Reinz or Mahle or Nissen a chance. BTW the bumper is chipped completely and scrapped because of how low the car sits. Might destroy it completely before replacing with brand new bumper. Got it for $3.5k and put in about $400 in maintenance over 8 months and $2.2k in non-maintenance. The roof is expensive to replace at a shop but can be done with DIY. I took the old roof off but couldn't really figure out how to put it back on. The car is worth it IMO since the m54 will last around 300k if taken care of. Oil pan gasket is next on my list hehe and control arm bushings($25).
"I really like the convenience of bringing it to my BMW dealer...not even having to think about it...."
*BMW Dealership's Erection Intensifies*
You forgot the most important gasket - gasket in between driver seat and steering wheel.
So true repairs are so expensive but so far so good no problems on mine!
It’s Z4.0si 2008 my major problem right now is just the automatic top not working on auto
But I got in on manual
There is plenty of info on the web which makes DIY easy and inexpensive. Mine is an 03 3.0 z4 6 Spd soft top.
The main thing that's wrong is the way you're holding the steering wheel like a gladiator on a chariot...
I have a Z4 and I haven't experienced any of these issues that you've mentioned, perhaps you've been unlucky? It's also best if you do your own maintenance/fixes by yourself or by just taking it to an independent garage at least. If you're taking it to the BMW dealer every time something is wrong you're bound to spend a lot
Going to BMW dealership is NOT a problem. Sometime you need to have the professionals to locate the exact problem and honestly speaking, unless you are tearing the engine apart, the cost to fix a bimmer's most common problems at a dealership isn't that bad at all. Other independent shops might charge more than what a dealership does.
I have owned so many bimmers before, the L6 is most likely to have a bad coil, worn valve cover gasket, and rough idle. The N62/N63 V8 has bad valve seals, turbo return line, and all sort of oil consumption issues.
Now I have a Mercedes S550 and SLK 350, these engines are bulletproof, both exceed 100,000 miles without any major leaks or repair on them. Most issues are electrical and suspension.
2006 BMW 750Li: Brought with $9995, fixed valve seals with dealership at $10,000 (65 hours labor+$20 parts).
2011 BMW 550i GT: Brought with $14,000, fixed valve seals and turbo return line for $18,000.
However, I'm lucked out from Mercedes too
2007 Mercedes S550: brought $16,000 with only 80,000 miles. Fixed transmission speed sensors (motherboard) for $3500.
2006 Mercedes S600: Brought $10,000 with only 60,000 miles. Fixed all four ABC hydraulic suspension for $12,000.
I’m @ 98000M on my z4 3.0si should I expect the same?
I really love your channel bro and I'm happy to watch videos about the Z4 but I'm concerned about something, so I'm about to buy a Z4 at like 90 thousand miles, would you recommend me using it as a daily, why or why not, and what things will I be worrying about or watch out for??? And thanks again for the awesome video
I bought a4 E85 2.5si at 68,000 and I've dailyed it for about 10,000 miles and ragged the shit out of it every time I accelerate and it's been fine.
The roofs are it's biggest problem. The roof motor is in the well of death.
The water gets into the void where the roof motor is and it doesn't get out.
Over time the roof motor stops being effective and the roof stops working.
I was sold an E85 Z4 from a reputable dealer with the hardtop. WHat they didn't reveal (in fact what they overtly said they'd replace but didn't or did with another equally fucked one) was that the top didn't work.
To be fair it did work slowly for a while but then it stopped.
The design flaw is with BMW.
There are guides to move it to the boot and that fixes the problem.
Other than that and the sometimes crashy suspension The car is amazing. Great to own. It makes you feel special inside, It goes fast, It looks great. It's just a great thing to own and to have the use of.
No mechanical issues.
An interesting point of ownership is the CDV.
I had one on my old E46 320i. It's meant to stop the shock on the driveshaft from someone dumping the clutch.
It does kinda fit the E46 driving style in that you drop the clutch slowly but I found at junctions where you wanted to pull away quickly it was a pain in the arse.
Similarly when you wanted minimal power to park or something it was hard to modulate the clutch.
My Z4 has had an unadvertised CDV delete and Honestly it is all the better for it.
I can heel and toe in this car without any problems. Coming from an MR2 via the E46 this was my expectation. Nice to have the gearbox and Engine do what I tell it again.
Bottom line Z4 is quite raw; the throttle in sport mode is very fresh and that's brilliant. I'd encourage a CDV delete as the first mod as long as you can heel and toe and blip your upshifts.
BMWs from this era are very well built cars. They will go for 150,000+ with appropriate servicing but to my mind servicing plays second fiddle to how they are used.
Don't over rev a cold car. Wait until the car is up to temperature to rag it. Then Rag it mercilessly. In my experience High performance cars need to be used in that performance window.
Do your maintenance as much of it as you can yourself. (you will end up loving the car more if you do your own maintenance.)
I worked on my MR2 for years and I still love the memory of that car so much.
I've done some stuff to my Z4 and we're falling love.
I can see it from my window here and I look at it and we're falling in love.
Luv and Peace.
Luv and Peace.
Thinking of buying one of these, my current car is a 2016 Pug 208, but I want to go back to basics and a rear-wheel drive, front-engine setup as it is more fun! :) I am lucky that I am mechanically minded and should be able to fix most faults especially relating to the replacement of clutch, springs, brakes, spark plugs oil filter and ignition coils etc Time will tell if I have to spend more time under the bonnet than driving it. The Pug is a great little car for its 1.2 engine and still outperforms any of the older 1.6 cars that I have owned, but it is time to go a bit retro :)
I have a Z4 and a part just fell off. The bmw logo on the bottom of the door well. I had another BMW before, and about 5 things FELL OFF of it! Is that a BMW trait?
Nope!
Either BMW has a "kill switch" activation or those mechanics are juicing you it seems. Just odd that everything is happening relatively at once
#1 problem with BMWs is the plastics wearing out right around the 100k mark. If they literally spent a few hundred bucks per car more on those parts, the cars would be much more valuable long term and their reputation would improve.
@@CHURCHISAWESUM Then we wouldn't go back to the stealership or buy new ones and repeat the process.
What? I still have original coil plugs on my daily 2002 Civic with 352,000 miles and my turbo RSX with150,000kms.
I love the BMW Z3 and Z4 models-- paid 3k for a z3 and it is now a brick because I took it to a mechanic who did not know bmw / was sloppy. Taking it to the dealer and paying a bit more has its advantages-- trained mechanics who know your vehicle. I suspect the non dealer garage that I took mine to ran the car on idle without realizing that all the coolant had leaked out... I doubt such a knuckle head thing would have happened at a dealer.
You took it to a shit mechanic, find a good trusted garage and the jobs mentioned in this videos are dead easy for a competent mechanic to do, not need to waste thousands of dollars at the stealership! Even stealerships sometimes employ knuckle heads who can mess up your car so don't so sure about that, way better to find a good independent marque specialist.
Have a 2006 SI. 33.5k miles (stored in winter with battery tender). Does still chew through batteries, on my 3rd one. Not too many issues but heater motor needs replacing and AC needs recharging. I have a great mechanic here on Vancouver Island (European Motor Specialists) before Dealer opened here. Definitely go with after market brake pads (ceramic) and tires. No more break dust, yeah! Anyone have any advice on DISA valve in the Z4?
Be careful with cooling and oil system. Z4 unfortunately having this issue. You might blow your engine. 70k for oil pump 50k km for water pump if I am not mistaken. 3.0L engine also has coil and plug change, very normal but dealer X.
i will get my driver license soon , this will be a good car as first one?
@ws 2019 thank you, I appreciate you re advise
I’m probably to late in saying this but just don’t buy a bmw anything else is fine...
Actually that’s a lie don’t buy a mini either I’ve worked at both dealerships and they are just bad cars!
Don’t be a fool i was I got 5 tickets in one year my insurance is 350 now stupid expensive I own two cars & my insurance is through the roof
Nice intro music. Whats the name of the song? Does anyone know?
Found the answer to my question
Epoch Dye O
I just bought a 2006 jet black z4 from a 70 year old lady with 17.200 miles, tickled to death
Please lmk how your Z4 is doing! May purchase an ‘06 soon
That's crazy big $$ repair! Holy Moly!!
My dads 325Ci here in Canada at about 100,000ks (60,000) miles had to have the the fuel pump done, PS pump twice and I replaced a bunch of gaskets. They wanted $130 for an oil feed hose. I got it made for $20 at a shop and I didn't even really have a discount.
Have 110,000 on my 2006 Z4 Coupe, had to change out water pump and front Badge.... Same colors
Definitely thinking of getting a Z4 Beemer for the upcoming summer months in NY.
Did you?
@@Baker4life777 yup. Found a 2006 Z4 3.0si with 38K on the clock. Ultra pristine condition. Unbelievable ride. I lucked out.
@@rumporridge1 that’s awesome!! Looking to get one by Christmas
@@Baker4life777 brother you will not be disappointed. Awesome experience.
I've seen on another z4 based youtube channel that the 3L z4s are renowned for burning coolant. And tbh I think you've spent more on the car than what it's worth ☹
sam dunn 👍yep, these are dirt cheap now, unfortunately he's on his way to having $15k in a $5k car, those $2000+ dealership vista add up quickly
It’s common problem after 10y 100k, oil cooler gasket fails (gets old and stiff) and oil leaks on the serpentine belt, and it has high chances to fail and wrap around the main pulley the the pulley axle gasket is pushed into the engine and it can destroy the engine
For someone that could afford to buy this car from new for like 50k + , an extended refresh should not be a problem but of course at reasonable prices, 700$ for pulling out six coils by hand is not reasonable because it’s low complexity and low risk
The refreshing should normally include:
Heat exchanger gasket you mentioned
VANOS solenoids
Head gasket and excentric sensor plus it’s gasket
Valvetronic motor gasket
Serpentine belt and idler pulleys plus tensioner
Disa flaps
Water pump, thermostat
Maf sensor
Spark Plugs (these have shorter interval)
Coils (i replaced mine with delphi, same brand as oem ones and not sure it there is any difference) but if nothing changes you can even sell the old ones or keep them to test the car in case some coil is bad
Coolant tank (these may fail even before 100k mi)
Also check the rear quarter panels for rust underneath if not garaged otherwise they are more than 500$ each and 1800$ the labor. I payed 1000$ for them plus another 1k for paint job of the whole car but here in Romania you can find much cheaper shops that do good work
The differential assembly will probably be out of spec and can be readjusted but idk if you actually need to do anything or leave it like that.
Then you sell the old parts that are still ok
ive a merc rag top, the Z4 is not a patch on it......
Been researching the Z4 for past few weeks and really wanted one.
Thanks for the heads up, I think I'll pass and get something more dependable.
Don't go by a Z4 I've owned mine for the past year and have enjoyed every minute of it. The prices this guys paying for work and parts is ludacris. They are simple cars to work on. 0.5 hrs should change plugs and coils and parts wouldn't cost much more than £150- £200. They simple to put in. Never heard of a belt being corroded by oil before. News to me. Oh well someone has to keep the stealerships going 😂😂😂
@@PaulE46 Agree - BMW motors are easy to work on for service items like coils and plugs. Parts are cheap too.
Do it.
You won't regret it.
Luv and Peace.
Thanks for sharing information about the z. Keep up the good work and enjoy.
You went to the dealer to install an emblem? Wow
You do not know how to add radiator coolant? $1k for a oil gasket change? Does you wife do all the fixing of things around the house? lol
As soon as those glass mirrors start shuttering, secure them with glue. Get yourself a code reader, find out which coil one is bad, replace the bad one. Stop going to the dealer! You could have saved yourself 2K.
Get ready for valve cover gasket replacement and vanos solenoids intake and exhaust, just saying.
I do my own vehichle matinence i usually change my plugs etc every 45 to 50k miles
A $1,000 for coils and plugs? That's about $250 worth of parts and an hours labour and he charged you $1,000? You didn't need to change all 6 coils either as, from my experience, the new ones are just as likely to fail as the old.
after 3000$ worth of mechanic explanation - "My bmw z4 is flawless"
If you aren't willing to even top up your coolant yourself, a 10+ year old BMW is def the wrong car for you. Every year you bring that BMW into the dealer they are gonna tell you, you need $1000+ in oil gaskets.
Either buy an extended warranty for it and enjoy, or buy a newer one with a warranty
WHAT IS THE MUSIC?
If you mean the outro, it's Dil to Maid Hai by Rishu Babu.
“$1000 for a car with 100k miles on it is not bad” hmmm I mean it’s 10% of the car’s value? If anything $1000 is reasonable when newer because the value is much higher.
lol should've done some of the repairs yourself. Did the first two oil changes on my E46 to clean the piston rings on the M54B25 and saved $203 from taking it to a Indy. Like I said, do some of it yourself and find a reptuable BMW independent mechanic when big repairs come up. Wish I can give you my father's friends number. He works on all BMW at his shop in Ca.
wow dude, I only got through half of the vid & by the sounds of it, you don't know much about fixing cars or touching stuff up, I have the same car & to be fair, you will have things go wrong with it & it will keep costing, so get used to it if that's the kind of motor you want, my advice is, learn & get stuck into your car, worst thing is, you don't know & you end up at the same point your at now. just try & understand things on your motor. you will enjoy cars more after all the hard work & save yourself a lot of money. btw I have probably spent around 3.5k on my z4 in nearly 3 years but probably would be 7k if it wasn't for the work I have done. looking to get it wrapped & splitter etc next month, so keep at it & learn pal. people are on forums if you need any help