2006 BMW Z4 Consumer Discussions

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: 2008 Z4 3.0si Roadster - ls this a good deal? [Car_man]

  Written by: choosinu on Nov 6, 2008 10:28:20 PM

  Hello Car_man, Do you have the residual and money factor for 08 Z4 si 36 mo 15K miles? I am trying to validate numbers a dealer is giving me. Here's what I have gotten from him so far: Negotiated price - 43,500 (includes metallic paint, premium, sport, nav, steptronic, heated seats and zenon headlights) Dealer says MSRP is 50750. That only makes sense if nav is not in the car. I ... Read More

• Re-leasing car at the end of 24 month lease

  Written by: dantm on May 6, 2008 7:57:37 AM

  So my 2006 Z4 lease is coming to an end this summer (3 months). BMW sent me info w.r.t. different options but they won't allow me to discuss re-lease terms with them prior to 60 days before lease end (apparently because of changing residuals and money factors). I had some questions for the group: (1) is there anywhere where I could find the ballpark numbers for my car (i.e. if my ... Read More

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

• Tire information

  Written by: major914 on Nov 12, 2007 11:13:00 AM

  From earlier posts, it seems like there is confusion on the stock tires for a Z4. I bought a new Z4 Coupe in August, 2006 and it came with Potenza RE050A's. I did not get the sport package because I intended to drive the car year round (I live in the suburbs of Chicago). To quote a review of these tires, "do not even think of driving on this tire in ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 M Roadster..... [zhamid]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 11, 2007 3:12:49 AM

  Hi zhamid. See my previous post for this car's money factor. BMW FS' 36 month, 10,000 mile per year residual value for the '07 Z4 3.0i roadster is 66%. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0si [delfer]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2007 2:18:27 AM

  Hi delfer. BMW's lease program for 2007 models is completely different than it is for 2006 models. In fact, it is no longer providing lease support on '06s. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW Z4 3.0 Convertible with 15,000 miles per year are .00125 and 63%, respectively. You can use this lease program, along with the ... Read More

• For anyone who know anything.

  Written by: dieselzaf on Apr 28, 2007 7:32:41 PM

  To you financial wizards, please help. I am new to leasing and have never leased a bmw. Here is what I want to get. 2007 3.0si roadster Titanium Silver Metallic $475 Packages/Options: Sport Package $1,200 STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission $1,275 Premium Package $2,750 M Sport Seats $500 Heated Front Seats $500 Xenon Headlights $700 Total $50,575 I was able to talk down the msrp $2000, so now the total cost of the ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0si [Car_man]

  Written by: delfer on Apr 17, 2007 11:20:25 PM

  HI Carman! Is it fair to assume that the 2007 lease prices and deals will look similar to what you have quoted in 2006 for user tnoxid? Reason I ask is I'm pretty much looking to lease exactly the same car he specified as follows: Hi Car Man, I'm looking at leasing a 2007 Z4 3.0 Convertible, with the following spec / terms: Premium Sport Sat Nav 15K MPA 36 Months ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0si [taff67]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2007 4:13:19 AM

  I'm here taff67. Unfortunately, BMW Financial Services is no longer leasing 2006 models. If you want to lease this car, you will have to do so through an independent bank...if you can still find one that is leasing 2006 BMWs. If you really want to lease, you would probably be better off leasing a 2007 Z4 at this point. I would be happy to estimate what sort of lease payment you ... Read More

• Car_Man advice

  Written by: expunged on Oct 14, 2006 12:59:10 PM

  Greetings Car_man, Can you please take a look at these numbers? The dealer is in SE PA. Advice much appreciated. Thanks! 2006 BMW z4 3.0si roadster Metallic Paint Leather Seats Manual Transmission Premium Package Sports Package Heated Seats Xenon Lights Navigation System MSRP: $49,870 $4,848 Total due at signing $3,500 Security Deposit $530 @ 24 Months with 15K/year Rate after security deposit: 0.00251 Residual: 65%

• Re: Z4 Coupe 2006 [addi]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 3:34:40 AM

  Hi addi. BMW is not currently providing any lease support on the 2006 X4 Coupe. As a result, if you were to lease one through BMW Financial Services, you would have to use its standard lease money factor. Its current standard factor is right in line with the factor that you were quoted. The residual values that you posted are right in line with what the residuals for a lease of ... Read More

• Re: 06 Z4 M Coupe Residual Value? [noobified]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 3:30:21 AM

  Hi noobified. BMW Financial Services' current residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 M Coupe with 15,000 miles per year is 52%. Its 12k residual would be 2% higher and its 10k residual would be 3% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Z4 Coupe 2006

  Written by: addi on Oct 5, 2006 7:46:26 AM

  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.

• Re: I wonder if my z4 3.0si lease was an okay deal [holoduke]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 8, 2007 3:27:25 AM

  Hi holoduke. OK, so you were offered a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si that has an MSRP of $48,220 for $38,152. BMW was providing $7,000 dealer cash on this car, so that means you are being given a dealer discount of a little over $3,000 on it. This car probably has a spread of around $4,200 or so between its full MSRP and dealer invoice price, so the price that you were ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Z4 [garota]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 29, 2006 2:33:07 AM

  Hi garota. What you were told about the dealer cash not being available on 2007 models is correct. While I am not intimately familiar with what the inventory situation is like for this model in your area, I suspect that most dealers probably are running fairly low on leftover 2006 Z4s by now. I actually was a little surprised when BMW initially introduced its aggressive promotion on the 2006 Z4 because ... Read More

• Re: Please help! 2006 z4 3.0i lease questions [ip79]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 29, 2006 2:22:40 AM

  No problem, ip79. BMW's current incentive program is scheduled to run through January 2nd. As far as your Accord goes, you can find out approximately what it is worth as a trade by looking up its Edmunds.com True Market Value in the Used Vehicle Pricing section of this site. You also may want to stop by the following discussion: "Real-World Trade-In Values". Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• 2007 Z4

  Written by: garota on Nov 28, 2006 3:36:27 PM

  Here is the offer I'm getting from a dealer (who is also telling me that the 2006 Z4 3.0i's are in short supply in the western region...is that true? how can I find out?. Also, the dealer cash does not apply to the 2007, according to the dealer. It is a 2007 Alpine White on Black Leatherette Z4 3.0i. It has the fully automatic soft top, the bluetooth and BMW Assist ... Read More

• Re: assuming a lease [alp8]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 3:22:53 AM

  Hi alp8. BMW has an amazing lease program and dealer cash on the 2006 Z4 right now. This promotion is better than most of the lease programs I have seen on this car in the past. Check into assuming someone's lease on one, but you may find that it is less expensive to just lease a brand new one right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: Dealer Incentives and Marketing Support [juanito1]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 28, 2006 3:41:38 AM

  Hey juanito1. BMW has had dealer cash on the 2006 Z4 for quite some time, but it increased its dealer cash on this model to the current $5,000 / $7,000 level on October 3rd. It is scheduled run through January 2nd. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: Please help! 2006 z4 3.0i lease questions [ip79]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 28, 2006 3:30:42 AM

  No problem, ip79. I don't think that you are being aggressive enough with this car's selling price. If you are able to get one at dealer invoice, like you mentioned in your post, the dealer still gets to keep the whopping $5,000 dealer cash that is available on it. I personally would shoot for at least $4,000 below invoice on this car. Even, $3,000 below is much better than the price ... Read More

• Re: Please help! 2006 z4 3.0i lease questions [ip79]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 31, 2006 3:04:47 AM

  Hi ip79. In order to figure out what your car's lease payment should be you need to know its selling price. BMW is providing a whopping $5,000 dealer cash on the 2006 Z4 3.0i roadsters right now. This cash will enable you to negotiate a very attractive selling price on one. There's nothing wrong with trading in your current car when leasing a new one, however it would be in your ... Read More

• Re: Car_Man advice [expunged]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 31, 2006 2:56:36 AM

  Hi expunged. The money factor that you were quoted for this car is right in line with BMW Financial Services' buy rate for one with seven additional security deposits. This is a good sign because it means that the dealer that you are working with is not trying to mark your car's money factor up to add additional hidden profit to your deal. I would be happy to give you my ... Read More

• Re: residual [slaughter5111]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 15, 2006 3:16:09 AM

  Yes, slaughter5111, the money factor that you mentioned is BMW Financial Services' current buy rate for the 2006 Z4 3.0i roadster. This car's 36 month, 15,000 mile per year residual value is currently 57%. When you are negotiating your lease on it, don't forget about the $1,800 dealer cash that BMW is currently providing on it. It will help you to negotiate an attractive capitalized cost. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0si....GOOD DEAL? [kyfdx]

  Written by: lalakrsfan on Aug 1, 2006 12:39:00 AM

  Thanks kyfdx, I somehow missed that red text! We live in the Sacramento area and drove down to BMW of Fremont to sign the paperwork and pick up the car. We ended up going with the 36 mo lease. I drilled the sales guy and the finance guy hard on the money factor, and they would not budge off the .0009 number unless I wanted to make additional security deposits. At ... Read More

• 2006 Z4 3.0si....GOOD DEAL?

  Written by: lalakrsfan on Jul 30, 2006 4:03:04 PM

  Seems to be a great time to lease a new Z4. I would have never expected that BMW would be so aggressive on pricing and lease deals. My wife has had her eye on a Z4 for awhile and when I saw the deals people we getting I couldn't believe it. Here is the deal I negotiated today over email/phone with a SF Bay Area dealer. Lucked out that they had ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0i....GOOD DEAL? [ragster07]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 8:32:17 AM

  Hi ragster07. The dealer invoice price of the car that you described is around $37,225. This means that you are getting your car for right around dealer invoice. This is an OK price, but given the $1,800 dealer cash that BMW is currently providing on this car I personally would shoot for a price that is a little lower. Also, the money factor that you were quoted for this car is ... Read More

• Re: New Lease [bgoldman]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 8:15:36 AM

  Hi bgoldman. The money factor that you were quoted is right in line with BMW FS' buy rate for this car. This is a good sign because it means that the dealer that you are working with is not trying to mark your car's money factor up to add additional, hidden back-end profit to your deal. The selling price that you were quoted for this car isn't bad. It is difficult ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Z4 3.0si [topspin]

  Written by: lokent on Jul 24, 2006 9:52:23 PM

  I am currently traveling in China on business and do not have access to the lease details. The dealership was Global Imports in Atlanta, Georgia. I am pretty sure that the money factor was the captive rate of .00005... My money due at signing included the $500 security deposit. I think that the residual percentage is set by BMW financial and cannot be modified by the dealership. You can find the ... Read More

• Re: Lease Question & Problem w/2006 Z4 [trt333]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 16, 2006 6:54:22 AM

  Hi trt333. I have never personally heard of the problem that you are having with your Z4. You may be able to find another Z4 owner who has by visiting the following discussion: "BMW Z4". I would be happy to give you my opinion of this deal if you provide me with the full MSRP and selling price of your car. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forums

• Re: Lease Rates Ending? [juanito1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 2, 2006 7:54:58 AM

  Hi juanito1. Late last week BMW extended its special lease program on the 2006 Z4 through August 31st. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forums

BMW Z4 Coupe

• Road Test!

  Written by: KarenS on Jun 16, 2006 10:55:59 AM

  2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: Leasing payments [lopz]

  Written by: Car_man on May 18, 2006 3:01:55 AM

  No problem, lopz. You were smart to read those articles. Consumers who try to lease vehicles without understanding how it works are often taken advantage of. According to the latest information that I have seen, if you were to lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i convertible through BMW Financial Services right now for 24 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be ... Read More

• Re: Leasing payments [buyingz4]

  Written by: Car_man on May 18, 2006 2:51:35 AM

  Hi Alice. You certainly have an appropriate used id. It appears as though the dealer that you are working with is trying to mark up your car's lease money factor in an effort to add hidden back-end profit to your deal. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor for the 2006 Z4 3.0i is only .00175 with the payment of a security deposit (.00125 for the 3.0si). Make sure ... Read More

• Buying a Z4 this weekend

  Written by: lvrebel on May 12, 2006 6:29:22 PM

  Car Man, I'm leasing a 2006 Z4i or si this weekend and would like to get some of your thoughts. I will be turning in a leased 2003 BMW 325i with 16K. The lease was a 36 month term with 12k per year. Since the vehicle is being turned back in with so few miles, can I use that as leverage to get a better deal? In regard to leasing, what ... Read More

• Re: Z4 Lease Info [jmcmbz]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 20, 2006 3:45:58 AM

  Hi jmcmbz. I'm not kyfdx, but I can answer your questions for you. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i through BMW Financial Services right now for 30 months with 10,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00175 and 66%, respectively. BMW is still providing $1,200 dealer cash on the '06 Z4 3.0i and $1,500 on the 3.0si. You would ... Read More

• Re: New 06 Z4 si - please help Car_man [gokhangulec]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2006 9:50:27 AM

  Hey gokhangulec. BMW is already providing $1,500 dealer cash on the 2006 Z4 3.0si. As a result, you definitely should be able to get one for at least dealer invoice, and probably a little below. Make sure to stop by the following discussion to see how much other community members have paid for similar cars recently: "BMW Z4: Prices Paid & Buying Experience". Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums ... Read More

• Can I release my current leased car for one more year?

  Written by: dagsz4 on Mar 28, 2006 6:23:44 AM

  Car Man, I am now thinking that I may want to re-lease my current 2003 Z4 for one additional year. Would BMW do a one year lease? I would only want a one year lease and not a two year. What do you think the cost of doing this would be? I like the color and looks of my Z4 more than anything they offer on the 2006 model year. Any ... Read More

• Re: Question on a new 2006 Z4 lease [dagsz4]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 20, 2006 7:20:03 PM

  BMW FS' specific policy on this matter, but I suspect that like most banks it allows its lessees to extend their leases for a couple of months at their current payment. It's difficult to say what BMW's incentives will be like on the '06 Z4 in May. Its current program for this car is scheduled to run through April 30th. Given the fact that BMW only introduced the '06 Z4 in ... Read More

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Any recent experience for Price [bhola]

  Written by: bdr127 on Mar 11, 2006 6:36:05 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...

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: Z4 2006 3.0i MF AND RESIDUAL [addi]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 8, 2006 2:34:17 AM

  Hello Addi. This car's lease program varies depending upon how long you lease it for and how many miles per year you are allowed to drive. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 ... Read More

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

• Tires

  Written by: habitat1 on Feb 1, 2006 12:02:02 PM

  Host, You may be right, that the Z4 comes standard with all seasons. I was going by the ones that I have seen - all with the sport package. Byt the way, has the Z4 been discountinued for 2006? - it's not listed in Edmunds BMW models list. Logic1, According to Edmunds, the Miata Sport comes standard with rather benign all season tires. And there are many "Potenza" tires that include ... Read More

• Re: 2006 BMW z4 3.0i [iancar]

  Written by: kslmd on Jan 4, 2006 9:11:55 AM

  The convertible top in the Z4 is a pleasure to use. It is fast opening and closing, relatively quiet, and well insulated. Although I live in Arizona, I frequently drive my Z4 up to the mountains in winter, where temperatures are well below freezing. I've had no problems with the soft top. I think you'll enjoy it.

• Re: 2006 BMW z4 3.0i [iancar]

  Written by: bdr127 on Oct 30, 2005 2:38:02 PM

  Didn't know if you were aware.... you can get a hardtop for the Z4.

• 2006 BMW z4 3.0i

  Written by: iancar on Oct 28, 2005 3:22:28 PM

  after reviewing the 2006 z4 photoes, i and my son are really interested in getting one instead of mercedes slk. However, since we r living in canada, i am not sure about the reliability of a soft top during the winter. Can anyone tell me how well their z4 soft top survive the canadian winter? And what kind of tires will be best suited for the z4 during winter time (my ... Read More

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2006 z4 coupe and convertible [driver17]

  Written by: kyfdx on Oct 18, 2005 8:32:54 AM

  Please continue the general discussion about the Z4 here: BMW Z4 And, we'll leave this discussion for pricing issues.. Thanks! kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: Re: Re: BMW Z4: Lease Questions

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 17, 2005 3:19:50 AM

  Hi driver17. By "12/06" did you mean that your current lease runs through December 2006 or December 6th of this year? I suspect that you meant the latter. While I do not know the exact date that the restyled BMW Z4 will hit dealers, I have heard that it will be before the end of the year. So you should be able to make it to the arrival before the end ... Read More

• Re: Re: BMW Z4: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: driver17 on Oct 14, 2005 8:16:12 AM

  When will the 2006 z4 be in showrooms. Anyone know? Currently in a lease with bmw until 12/06. How dioes it work if i wanted to keep leasing the same car until the 2006 z4 model comes in ?

• Re: Re: Z4 and X3 have great short term lease rates

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 9, 2005 4:57:01 AM

  Hi baasten. As bdr127 just mentioned, BMW has not started producing 2006 Z4s yet. When they begin to arrive early next year, I highly doubt that BMW will offer any sort of dealer cash on them. It might initially offer a special lease program, but it will be different than the one that is available on the 2005 Z4. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums

BMW Z4

• 2006 z4

  Written by: ent on Apr 13, 2005 6:52:03 PM

  I'm planning to purchase a Bmw z4 I am not in any great rush Has anyone heard of any chages for the 2006 models. My dealer thinks they will be comming out with larger engines.