2007 BMW Z4 Consumer Discussions

BMW Z4

• Miscellaneous comments.

  Written by: busiris on Sep 12, 2011 3:55:47 PM

  I have Bridgestones on my 2007 BMW Z4 coupe, and it has ridden stiffly from day one, and I have a 2010 328i running Michelin Pilot Sports, which rides much more like a performance-oriented driver's car. All RFT's and same sized tires (the front and rear sizes on both cars are different tire sizes). If possible, I would suggest you go by by a BMW dealer and find a similar car ... Read More

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

• Z4 tire wear

  Written by: z4lady on Jan 12, 2011 10:02:04 AM

  I have a 2007 BMW Z4. I wanted a six-speed so I got a 3.0i with the sports package. Probably should have done my homework a bit better. I bought the vehicle used (after having driven and loved my BMW Z3 for ten years and 130,000 miles). I was not aware that the car has different size tires on the front and the rear so they can't be rotated. I don't ... Read More

• Twitchy, Jumpy Steering--'07 Z4 Roadster

  Written by: steveclemens on Feb 13, 2010 6:58:34 PM

  I bought a new '07 Z4 from a Denver dealer in July 2007. At about 3,000 miles, the dealer aligned the front-end. After that, the steering was sensitive to every bump, bulge or break in the road. Smooth roads at highway speeds were fine. But when driving in town between 25 and 50 mph the car was hard to handle. On a crowned road, the steering pulls "downhill". If I hit ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Buying your Leased 2007 BMW Z4

  Written by: rbsb1106 on Sep 26, 2009 4:47:27 PM

  Need some advice for my daughter who's contemplating buying her leased 2007 Z4 with about 24,000 miles after the Dealer Certifies it as a Certified Pre-Owned. Quoting her residual @ $34,000, but will sell around $29,000 plus $1300 cost of the Certification. rbsb11

BMW Z4 Care and Maintenance

• Re: convertible roof top bmw z4 roadster 2008 [schlumbeb]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on May 31, 2009 12:16:04 PM

  Yep, got a TSB on this problem, although the factory fix does seem a bit Mickey Mouse to me---you judge for yourself---This repair should be on the house. SI B54 14 07 Special Roofs November 2007 Technical Service SUBJECT Soft Top Slams Down on the Cowl when Closing MODEL E85 (Z4 Roadster) SITUATION When the soft top is being closed, the front section of it slams down on the cowl. CAUSE ... Read More

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

• 2007 Z4 3.0si

  Written by: bevscar on Jun 18, 2008 11:27:26 AM

  first bmw. tire light was on at dealer. they fixed. 5 days later light on again. bought used 9,000 miles. 225/35 R18 90W on back and 225/40 R19 88 on front. Bridgestones. know nothing about tires and why light keeps coming on........ Help please

BMW Z4

• Repeated Z4 problems.

  Written by: beverleyb on Apr 18, 2008 11:06:44 AM

  ">I have a 2007 Z4 3.0i. In the 18 months I have owned the car, it has been in the dealership for 53+ days for the same problem: a faulty engine warning light. According to the dealership, they have tried every fix in the book at least twice. I have also had faulty airbag warning lights, a driver-side window that goes up and down of its own accord, and wipers that ... Read More

BMW Z4 Electrical Problems

• Re: 2007 Z4 Cigarette lighter to charge cell phone [kellerman]

  Written by: earlyout on Mar 14, 2008 7:55:13 PM

  The lighter socket is more shallow than a standard socket, so the plug-in adapters that come with cell phones and GPS units can't be inserted far enough to make contact on the side. BMW's response to this problem (I asked) is that they don't support the addition of any third-party products.

BMW Z4 Tires and Wheels

• Re: BMW Z4: Tires/Wheels

  Written by: markwell on Feb 27, 2008 10:21:19 AM

  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

• Re: 2007 Z4 last lease deal [jojo16]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 14, 2008 2:26:09 AM

  Hello jojo16. The money factor that you were quoted for this lease looks a little high to me. If you are talking about a 2008 Z4 here, BMW Financial Services' current buy rate for non-returning customers who pay a security deposit at lease signing is only .00270. Make sure that the dealer you are working with uses this factor to calculate your car's monthly payment. I see that you are considering ... Read More

• lease on z4 m coupe - good deal?

  Written by: ruxmont on Dec 12, 2007 3:00:24 PM

  Retail Price $57,320.00 Selling Price $47,320.00 Term: 24 Months Annual Miles: 10,000 Residual 66% Residual Value $37,831.20 Money Factor 0.00310 First Payment $606.74 Acquisition Fee $825.00 Security Deposit $650.00 Cash Down $2,000.00 Sales Tax $1,046.50 DMV Fees $676.25 Doc Fee $50.00 ___ Due at Signing $5,029.84 Monthly Payment $606.74 Anyone know if this is a good deal or not? It's a 2007 Z4 M Coupe with Premium Pkg, Power Front Seats ... Read More

BMW Z4 Electrical Problems

• Re: 2007 Z4 Cigarette lighter to charge cell phone [sylvain1]

  Written by: shutchin on Dec 7, 2007 7:15:33 PM

  I also just bought a 2007 Z4 coupe -- same problem -- the salesman said that as long as the lighter works, BMW feels there is no problem, end of conversation. Seems crazy -- I know my charger(s) work on other cars. I hope you will post any result from your appt.

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: M Roadster [chimmaera]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 8, 2007 3:05:20 AM

  Hey chimmaera. BMW's November incentives for the 2007 Z4 are basically the same as they were in October. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Please Help!! 2007 Z4 M Coupe lease!! [530iturk]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 8, 2007 2:49:17 AM

  Hi 530iturk. It sounds like you are new to leasing. If so, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. Generally speaking, the longer a lease is the lower the monthly payment will be. A 36 month lease of a BMW Z4 would definitely have a ... Read More

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Did I get a good price? Part three [txwm]

  Written by: cluedweasel on Oct 14, 2007 2:49:44 PM

  "How did you find out about the dealer incentive?" http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/bmw/z4/100831031/incentives.html?vdp=off&setzip=- 97702&state=OR for my state and ZIP.

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: Please Help!! 2007 Z4 M Coupe lease!! [azndavid]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 5, 2007 2:36:04 AM

  Hi azndavid. BMW did not pull the plug on the dealer cash that it has been providing on the Z4 in October. In fact, it actually increased its dealer cash on the M coupe to $7,500 and kept the rest of its lease program the same. If you haven't pulled the trigger on this car yet, try to negotiate a selling price that is $6,500 to $7,000 below dealer invoice and ... Read More

• Re: Z4 3.0 SI Convertible lease w/ factory cash question [voodooist]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 5, 2007 2:32:22 AM

  Hello voodooist. BMW is currently providing a whopping $6,500 dealer cash on the 2007 Z4 3.0si roadster. Plus the car that you described probably has a spread of around $3,500 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. This gives us a total of $10,000 to play with. You are being given a discount of $9,550 on this car, which is probably equivalent to around $500 over dealer invoice and ... Read More

• Please Help!! 2007 Z4 M Coupe lease!!

  Written by: azndavid on Sep 19, 2007 3:03:31 AM

  Hello, I live in CA LA county and looking at leaseing the Z4 M coupe by end of this month, before the factory incentive goes away. My current lease end at end of year, I heard if you have leased from BMW, you can get the BMW roality discount for your next BMW.Is that true or no? According to Edmunds website, I have found a Z4 M coupe (base model w/ ... Read More

• Re: Aug. 2007 Z4 residuals and money factors [vic528i]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 24, 2007 3:16:20 AM

  Hi vic528i. This car's lease program varies by trim level, term, and mileage allowance. you never mentioned what any of these variables are, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i roadster with 12,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for ... Read More

• Re: Lease Money factor [wmsc998]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 24, 2007 3:10:58 AM

  Yes, wmsc998, BMW changed the Z4 lease program for August. Its money factor is worse this month, BMW Financial Services' buy rate is now .00275 on the 2007 Z4 3.0i roadster, 3.0is roadster, and M roadster for consumers who pay a security deposit at lease signing. The reason why BMW's August money factor is higher is that it introduced new dealer cash on the Z4. Specifically, it now has $5,000 on ... Read More

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Did I get a good price?

  Written by: jilly3 on Aug 13, 2007 11:55:45 AM

  I am taking delivery of my car this week. Please comment if you think I got a good deal on it. 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si (brand new) Titanium Silver Black Interior Premium Package Sport Package Xenon Headlights Heated Seats The MSRP on the car is $48,800. The dealer invoice is $45,380. There is a current $6,500 factory to dealer incentive on these cars, so, my final sales price is $40,980, plus ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Aug. 2007 Z4 residuals and money factors

  Written by: vic528i on Aug 13, 2007 11:52:59 AM

  Can someone please tell me the BMW Financial Services Lease residuals and moneyfactors for Z4 roadster?

• Re: 2007 Money Factor and Residual Value [valen]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 11, 2007 2:44:56 AM

  You're very welcome, valen. Here's the information that you're looking for. Through July 31st, BMW Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i roadster with 15,000 miles per year are .00125 and 63%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '07 Z4 3.0si roadster are .00100 and 63%. 15,000 miles per year is the highest ... Read More

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Please Provide Your Input On Dealer Quote. Thank You

  Written by: j2sin on Jul 8, 2007 10:41:08 AM

  Good Morning All, Could someone kindly review the following lease quote provided by California dealer. Please let me know if the following is a fair deal or if I should further negotiate. Thank you 36 Month /15K - Term of lease: -Vehicle MSRP $48,800 -Selling Price $46,460 -Bank acquisition fee & dealer documentation fee $825 & $45 -Capitalized Cost (sum of purchase price and fees) $46,460 -Residual Value 63% of msrp ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• Re: BMW Z4: Lease Questions [pellynh]

  Written by: pellynh on Jul 5, 2007 9:40:28 PM

  The July numbers are out...Here's what we have for the Z4 3.0i: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216031 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Convertible 24 Month – Residual 73% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate 60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to ... Read More

• Help - I have an offer!

  Written by: gokhangulec on Jun 8, 2007 10:23:41 AM

  Hello Carman (and Everybody), What is your take on the offer below? Car: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i, gray exterior with power top and heated seats MSRP: $38900 Invoice: $35835 Selling Price: $36335 ($500 over invoice) Bank Fee: $625 Total Cap: $36960 Res.: $24507 (63%) MF: 0.00125 (3%) Monthly payment: $455/month with tax (423+32) Drive-off: 334 + 455 = $789 Is this deal OK? Do I get the right MF and Residual ... Read More

• BMW Z4 3.0 Good Deal?

  Written by: standardauto on May 29, 2007 2:54:04 PM

  I was wondering what you thought of this quote: 2007 Z4 3.0i Silver grey/Black leatherette Automatic Heated front seats Power top Xenon headlights MSRP $40,795 INVOICE COST $38,160 SALE PRICE $38,660 24 MONTH LEASE Money factor .00125 Residual 76% $1370 .06 total drive off (includes, 1st payment, License fee, security deposit, documentation fee) 10,000 miles/year $432.89 plus tax = $468.60/month Do the numbers look right?

• Help! Is this lease a good deal

  Written by: jen4227 on May 9, 2007 5:47:24 PM

  CarMan, help! I have been offered the following lease on a 2007 BMW z4 si roadster: Metallic Stratus Grey Black top Premium Package Steptronic automatic Sports Package Zenon headlights Navigation Heated Seats M Sport Seats. 24 months/10,000 miles MSRP 52375 $1850 due at signing, for drive off $535 a month. Are there more questions I need to ask. It's Southern California. Is this a good deal? Thanks!!!

• Re: For anyone who know anything. [expunged]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2007 2:36:23 AM

  Hi expunged. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW Z4 Coupe with 15,000 miles per year are .00150 and 52%. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: For anyone who know anything. [dieselzaf]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2007 2:28:37 AM

  Welcome dieselzaf. Since you are new to leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. BMW is not currently providing any dealer cash on the 2007 Z4. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of ... Read More

• 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

BMW Z4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Car_Man and kyfdx -- Help with this 3.0si convertible quote, please.

  Written by: delfer on May 1, 2007 8:55:41 PM

  Hello Car_man and kyfdx ... Hope you can help me with this quote: VIN: LX02596 STOCK#: LICENSE: ODOMETER: VEHICLE: 2007 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0si COLOR: Silver Gray UPHOLSTERY: Black Leather *I Pod adapter is separate install- have to check on price Index Description MSRP Base Price $42,400.00 0205 STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission 1,275.00 0ZPP Premium Package 2,750.00 0ZSP Sports Package 1,200.00 0438 Dark Poplar High Gloss Wood Trim 0.00 0494 Heated Front ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• 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

• Re: 2007 Lease Z4 [jbooms8]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 5, 2007 3:07:57 AM

  Hi jbooms8. The best way to get a good deal on this car is to shop around. Take a look in the following discussion to get an idea of what sort of price you should pay for the Z4 that you're interested in: "BMW Z4: Prices Paid & Buying Experience". Once you have determined what a good price is for the car that you want, comparison shop with a few dealers ... Read More

• Re: New 2007 Z4 3.0si Lease Program [anijhaw]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 23, 2007 5:02:41 AM

  Hey anijhaw. BMW FS' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si with 10,000 miles per year are .00125 and 55%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Requesting leasing wisdom from the great and powerful Car_man

  Written by: maggie16 on Feb 10, 2007 2:47:18 PM

  Hi Car_man, I have never leased a vehicle before and don’t know the first thing about it so I am turning to you for some expertise. Your knowledge in answering my questions and any guidance you can add will be greatly appreciated. I would like to lease a 2007 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i with 12,ooo miles per year and an automatic transmission, metallic paint, leather seats, power seats, power top, having ... Read More

• Z4 Coupe

  Written by: addi on Oct 10, 2006 6:46:02 AM

  Hello Car_Man, Thanks much for the info. I am thinking of using a new BMW dealer for my next lease. Your info helps me to make that decision. My lease is up March 2007. As we get closer to January 2007, I might have further questions for you. If BMW has a pull-through program, I might have to act sooner. You are appreciated. Addi.

• Re: New 2007 Z4 3.0si Lease Program [anijhaw]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 4, 2007 12:49:40 PM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, anijhaw. BMW Financial Services' February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2007 Z4 3.0i roadster with 10,000 miles per year are .00150 and 66%, respectively. Let me know if you have any other questions. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: Confused! [tnoxid]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 4, 2007 12:43:14 PM

  Hi tnoxid. This car's lease payment will depend upon what sort of selling price you are able to negotiate on it. The full MSRP of the car that you described, a 2007 Z4 3.0 roadster with the Sport Pkg., Navigation, and a manual transmission, is $39,895. For now I will assume that you will be able to negotiate a $2,000 discount on this car. Let me know if you want me ... Read More

• New 2007 Z4 3.0si Lease Program

  Written by: anijhaw on Feb 2, 2007 8:04:32 PM

  Carman, There is a new 3.0si Lease Program posted on BMW's website for a 39 month,10k per year lease. Can you post the residual value and money factor for this lease? TIA.

BMW Z4 Coupe

• UPkeep

  Written by: nyccarguy on Jan 26, 2007 6:48:40 PM

  My Dad has an '04 X5 3.0iA with Sports Package. His truck will be 3 years old this coming Valentine's Day. He's got somewhere around 62,000 miles on it. I think he's had it in for service a total of 4 times since 2/14/04. 18,000 miles first oil change. 36,000 miles Inspection I, replace front brakes. 50,000 miles oil change #3, replace radio head unit due to worn preset buttons (my ... Read More

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

• 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

• 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

Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4

• Re: Boxster or BMW Z4 [squelch]

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 6, 2006 5:15:25 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 on a 911, I could ... Read More

BMW Z4

• From the current newsletter ...

  Written by: pat on Sep 15, 2005 2:13:40 PM

  BMW Z4 Coupe Coming BMW executives admitted as much during their Frankfurt auto show press conference: The Z4 Concept Car on stage is headed for production as the new Z4 Coupe. Like the recently introduced Porsche Cayman, the Z4 Concept shares its fundamentals with a roadster, in this case the Z4. While it has a roof and luggage area, the Z4 Concept shares the Z4's 3.0-liter, inline six-cylinder engine with 265 ... Read More