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Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [bod2]
Same problem Z4 2003. (Had it out on the street, big rain, but I did not realize what the issue was) Lost radio, then the whole thing died. A day later, it worked. A couple of days later, radio died again. Then the car died for good. Figured out it was the amplifier, trunk carpet was wet. Opened up the battery compartment, FULL of water. Battery dead, amplifier corroded/dead. New (non-BMW ... Read More
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Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [lduggan]
mokkbo - I had the same set of problems with my 2003 Z4, and had to replace the amp twice, and the battery at least once while the local BMW dealer fiddled with water in the trunk. Various remedies were performed - replacing the rear tail light, cleaning out the drain - but the problem wasn't solved until the roof was replaced(!). After incurring several thousand dollars in costs (the amps ... Read More
BMW Z4 Electrical Problems
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Re: Power Steering Shutdown in Z4 [bauvois]
My 2004 Z4 developed "notchy steering" about 2 years ago with less than 15000mi. I took it to a dealer in Houston, TX while on a trip and they told me it needed a new battery which did nothing for the problem. I seldom drive the car and we took it to our winter home in FL and I took it to a dealer in Ft. Myers this week. The service ... Read More
BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels
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Re: Run flat tires [calvinc22]
Calvin asked what brand of tire? Answer: YOKOHAMA Avid 4's Size: P225/50R16 91V Car: BMW Z4 2004 (2.5 liter) still like new and I'm still milin and smilin. Cost: $89 a tire from tire rack Mounting and Balancing: $10/tire cash paid to one of the service guys at BJ's Wholesale Club. Satisfaction with putting the new tires on? Ya get what ya pay for. 2 of the 4 rims have a ... Read More
BMW Z4 Electrical Problems
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Re: Power roof [pocman]
Never heard about water intrusion and no TSB mentions it. However, there is a TSB which might very well relate to your problem: These are TSBs not recalls, so if you are out of warranty you'd have to pay for the repair. if it's just the microswitch that shouldn't be too expensive, although it's hard to get out of a BMW for less than $300 it seems. SI B54 05 05 ... Read More
BMW Z4
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Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [lpapadopoulos]
I bought my Z4 new in November, 2002 - just before BMW started its "Land Shark" commercials that introduced the vehicle. For the most part, I've loved the car. BUT starting last spring, I first noticed that the trunk would get wet after rains. I finally got it back to the dealer in time to replace the amplifier AND the motor for the top since both items had shorted out. The ... Read More
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Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top
I have been told by word of mouth that the Z4 2004 has a problem taking in water through the seal in the Left Rear Side. At the moment, because of the water leak, my amp burned out and my motor for the top has been burned. I have been told that the bag that seals the motor is not water tight? Can this be true? Does anyone one where i ... Read More
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Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top
I have been told by word of mouth that the Z4 2004 has a problem taking in water through the seal in the Left Rear Side. At the moment, because of the water leak, my amp burned out and my motor for the top has been burned. I have been told that the bag that seals the motor is not water tight? Can this be true? Does anyone one where i ... Read More
BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels
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Re: BMW Z4: Tires/Wheels
I was the fortunate second owner of the most pristinely new, babied 2004 BMW Z4 2.5i convertible. After 2.5 years with the first owner, it was only driven 11,400 miles. It was kept in a garage at home and at work. Distance to work? 5 miles. The car seldom saw speeds above 40 miles an hour. It got garaged for the winter months. It seldom saw a drop of rain. Ah, ... Read More
BMW Z4 Lease Questions
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Z4 Coupe 2006
Hello Car_Man: I am now in the 180 day zone with my 2004 BMW 525i. When you get a chance, would you please let me know about the following: 24 months = 61% 30 months = 56% 36 months = 51% The MF for all three above was .00319 Thank you for your info. I appreciate. Addi.
Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4
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Z4 is a great value; especially used
The Z4 is definitely cheaper to own than the Boxter. And right now BMW has truly incredible lease rates on the Z4 (at least till August) with very low interest rates. I am quite sure that the lease programs are going to be aggressive since the end of summer is here. The good thing about leasing is that you can always buy the car if you want to keep it but ... Read More
BMW Z4
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Re: bmw z4 so low to the ground [cheezemeister]
Here is some information that may be related to the Z4 and too close to the ground deal. I'm leasing a 2004 Z4 currently at 13000 miles. The other day, I started feeling a thumping with the suspension. I took it to a BMW dealer and guess what ... The 4 Rims are bent. You heard that right, 4 rims bent. I asked the dealer how can 4 rims be bent ... Read More
BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2004 Z4 2.5 Pricing Help
I am looking at purchasing from a dealer a CPO 2004 Z4 2.5 w/ auto, Premium, Sport, Convenience and metalic. It has approximately 18,000 miles. They are asking $37K which is high but I am trying to determine what is a reasonable offer to make the dealer. A new 2004 w/ these options had an MSRP of $42,670 and invoice of $39,100. Since BMW was offering incentives in 2004 for as ... Read More
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Re: 2004 bmw z4 2.5i ownership cost [mikey432]
Did you see what Terry said on the Real-World Trade-In Values forum about this car? If I understand it, with the no-leather, no power top, etc. he's saying around $25.5K for the car, trade-in value to a dealer. If you're sure you don't care about those options, want a stick, etc., why not offer $26-$26.5K? And the spt pckg & xenons are really nice. Hard to say, the no-leather, no power ... Read More
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Re: 2004 bmw z4 2.5i ownership cost [mikey432]
Are those all the options? No power top? Metallic paint? etc... If so, a new '05 would be $37,500... They have pretty good incentives.. Actual selling price would probably be around $33K.. That said, the $27K asking price is realistic.. Most private sellers are very unrealistic.... At $26K, you'd have a good deal... and a lot of warranty left.. Maintenance is free up until the end of the 4yr/50K warranty... The ... Read More
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2004 bmw z4 2.5i ownership cost
I have little idea about the z4's so I would appreciate your feedback on pricing and cost. I am looking at a 2004 2.5i, 5-speed manual with the sports package and xenon lights, heated seats. it's driven 6k miles. the private party is asking for 27k. does that price seem reasonable or should i be bargaining some more? what's the same 2005 cost brand new? another concern i have is the ... Read More
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2004 Z4 2.5 Sport Package
Well, here we are sports car owners! We have a Cadillac Escalade and a Dodge Super cab Hemi, but we always wanted a fun car, two seater convertible! At our ages, it was soon to get one or forget it! This last Saturday we went to breakfast, went to a Golf shop, and then we decided to just browse the dealerships for a sports car. I told my husband I always ... Read More
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Re: Incentives [rjbpa]
You can count on BMW reducing the production number of the Z4s for the US market this year. You should not count on the high incentives appearing again. They need to preserve the used car market value to ensure that their off-lease vehicles do not cost them a fortune. If you are looking for a good deal, call around and ask if they have any 2004s to sell. Once the incentives ... Read More
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Re: Production figures [wantone5]
Unless I'm reading it wrong I believe 2005 production is right in line with 2004. BMW produced about 35,000 Z4's in 2004 or about 3000 a month. 6000 year to date 2005 would be about right so far.
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2005 Incentives
With the change in the residuals for the 2004 Z4s, a lease on a 2005 works out to a lower monthly payment vs a 2004. So, when can we expect to see some cash incentives on the 2005s? Will the dealers and BMW be desperate to move them when the snow starts falling? Also - I got a lease quote from a dealer that included a $725 Assignment fee. Anyone have ... Read More
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Re: Trying to Make a Deal [wh9]
wh9, Last month, I leased a 3 lilter 2004 Z4. In August they had a $4500 incentive instead of the $6500 this month. I got a price of (Invoice - 4500 + 1000). In other words, $1000 profit for the dealer. Most people are being sucessfull with just $500 for the dealer. You should definitely be able to get (Invoice - 6500 + 500). Someone told me last month that some ... Read More
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Re: BMWFS Lease Numbers for Sept 2004 [vsaxena]
vsaxena, Thanks for the post. I've been trying to get the residuals for the Z4 for this month. Where do you get these numbers? I leased my Z4 last month. Last month, the 3 liter 10K miles, 36 month lease had a residual of 58% and a manufacturer-to-dealer incentive of $4500. My lease came out to $397 per month, including taxes in N.J. I just went through the calculations for my ... Read More
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Re: BMW Z-Series:Prices Paid quick question [marcos]
Marcos, Your MSRP of $35570 has an invoice price of about $32800. What I did in negotiating for the Z4 is work from the Invoice price, not the MSRP. A few people in these forums have been able to purchase or lease a new 2004 Z4 after giving the dealer just $500 to $1000 in profit. What I would do in your case is the following: 1 - Try offering the ... Read More
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Re: I need HELP w/a very important decision..... [nmckain]
With the current incentives a new Z4 is very attractive, especially since leases have very high residuals since they car calculated based on MSRP. You can get a 3.0 about $9K under MSRP. BMW offers leases upto 15K miles/year (or even more perhaps). In your case the best deal would be a CPO car. This will give you warranty coverage for upto 6 years from the start date or 100K miles. ... Read More
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Re: BMW Z-Series:Prices Paid quick question [gatorsfn28]
gatorsfn28, Here are my 2 cents. If you still have not bought, good for you. BMW is offering the dealers $5000 in incentive to unload the 2004 2.5 liter Z4. It's $6500 for the 2004 3.0 liter Z4. I learned in the leasing forum at www.edmunds.com that it is not a good idea to put money down on a lease. If the car is totaled or stolen, you do not get ... Read More
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2004 Z4 Stick Shift in Nor Cal
Purchased a new Jet Black with Beige leather Z4 manual for my brother in the San Jose CA area for $500 over basic cost. The dealer passed on $3000 of the $3500 incentive. This came to about $6200 below MSRP. They did add the MACO and training fees. Also got 2.9% for 60 months, though their buy rate is 1.9%. Dealer was Stevens Creek BMW. The car had Sports, Performance, Convenience, ... Read More
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