2005 BMW Z4 Consumer Discussions

BMW Z4 Electrical Problems

Re: Power roof [pocman]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jun 03, 2009 05:00 PM

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 Special Roofs ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Gas Mileage Reports

showing different mileage

Written by: z4red on Jun 27, 2008 07:16 PM

Hello New to this site. I have 2005 z4. I have a silly questions. I noticed my MPG dropping for e.g. it use to 27 show mpg then it drops to 25 & now 22.8. I am not driving any differently. I always used 93 high octane. Am i looking at it incorrectly or should take it to dealership. Another questions show often should I do the oil change. I call BMW dealership since it is more ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

Re: Problems with Potenza RFTs (Run Flat Tires) [djbarker1]

Written by: drtk on Feb 04, 2008 03:53 PM

I have the same car 2005 Z4 3.0 with the sport package (18" wheels). I bought the car as a certified used BMW 4months ago. It has 26K miles on it. At the time of purchase the dealership had replaced the back tires, but the founts were good as the previous owner had recently replaced. Shortly after I got the car I noticed it was very squirrelly on uneven road surfaces to ... Read More...

Problems with Potenza RFTs (Run Flat Tires)

Written by: djbarker1 on Jan 30, 2008 04:17 AM

Has anyone encountered any wear-related problems with the Bridgestone Potenza RFTs (Run Flat Tires)? I've got a 2005 Z4 3.0 with the sport package (18" wheels) and after 22k miles my tires are bad. The inside edge is completely worn down while the outside edge looks fine. I'm guessing that this is a problem with alignment (camber toed inside) but the problem is ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

Need some info regarding z4 please!

Written by: paultman on Sep 24, 2007 10:15 AM

Hello all! I'm in deep contemplation over assuming a lease on a z4 (i've never done a lease or assumption before), and could certainly use feedback from anyone here. The facts: -2005 z4 with premium/sport package, great condition (no dings/scratches), tires good, etc. We took it over to a dealer and he evaluated the car with me and checked the tires/body/windshield/etc ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Care and Maintenance

Z4 with a broken back

Written by: geodanvers on Sep 19, 2007 10:33 PM

I broke my Back and after I started to walk again I though it time to buy the 2005 Z4 I love the trunk alot of sport cars dont have any trunk Solstice is a pice of junk manual top and no room I could not pass the Z4 up the heated seates help my mack .You should see the looks I get when parking in a hand cap spot until I get out to walk I will be this way for a long time Even the handy ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

USED 2005 Z4 (3.0i) --- price check

Written by: stylishsinner on Sep 21, 2006 07:49 AM

Used 2005 Z4 (3.0i)-- It is fully loaded including NAVIGATION, M SEAT, and CROM WHEEL. It has 19,000 miles on it. With 100k/10 year warranty and BMW maintenance service, the dealer asks $40,000. (w/o tax) Is it a fair deal? If it is not, what do you guys think about fair price? HELP ME. Read More...

Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4

Re: Boxster or BMW Z4 [squelch]

Written by: habitat1 on Sep 06, 2006 05:15 AM

As far as I know, the Boxster engines that had problems were in the early (1990's) models. A neighbor of mine who formerly worked for Porsche's racing team is considering a 2007 Boxster S with the new 3.4 liter engine. According to him, it's bulletproof, having been refined from the 3.6 liter 911 engine. When I was considering a 2005 Boxster S last year before deciding ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Any recent experience for Price [bhola]

Written by: bdr127 on Mar 11, 2006 06:36 AM

The reason no one has probably posted here is because BMW stopped 2005 MY production back in September or something... The 2006 models are just getting to dealers now. Probably not too many people out there that have bought Z4's lately... Read More...

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

Re: z4 lease [z4racing]

Written by: Car_man on Feb 09, 2006 03:11 AM

Hi z4racing. If you are in an area that has a decent level of competition, I suspect that you should be able to get a 2005 Z4 for a few hundred dollars over dealer invoice minus any incentives. You can find the invoice price of the exact car that you are considering by looking in the following section of this site: Edmunds.com New Vehicle Pricing. You also may be able ... Read More...