2003 BMW Z4 Consumer Discussions

BMW Z4 Electrical Issues

Re: Power Steering Shutdown in Z4 [ahva]

Written by: bauvois on Jul 11, 2008 07:37 AM

Hello, I have the exact same issue with my Z4 (2003) and I nearly had 2 accidents already... BMW did reprogram the electric steering chip mechanism but I am still experiencing the same problem. This is very very dangerous... They plan to replace the complete steering mechanism, my car only has 60,000 km and I would like them to pay for the repair. Unfortunately ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Gas Mileage Reports

Re: BMW Z4: Real World MPG [alp8]

Written by: jking50 on Sep 25, 2006 06:05 PM

I've been getting 29.4 mpg highway (and some city) driving with a 2003 Z4. Read More...

Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4

Z4 is a great value; especially used

Written by: vsaxena on Sep 07, 2006 11:02 PM

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 in case you do not ... Read More...

Re: Boxster or BMW Z4 [alp8]

Written by: epbronw on Aug 31, 2006 05:03 PM

Well, how about the perspective of another Porsche and BMW owner? I've previously owned 3 Porsches, and currently own a BMW 325i and Z4 2.5i (both from 2003). I thought about the SLK and Boxster as well as the Z4. The SLK didn't have the sport car handling I'm used to - I think it's beautiful and makes the best daily driver of the trio, and if I were looking for a sports ... Read More...

BMW Z4 Lease Questions

Buying a Z4 this weekend

Written by: lvrebel on May 12, 2006 06:29 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 should I attempt to negotiate towards? Based ... Read More...

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

Written by: dagsz4 on Mar 28, 2006 06:23 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 information that you could give me regarding this ... Read More...

Re: End of Lease [jamiew]

Written by: Car_man on Jan 19, 2006 03:42 AM

Hi jamiew. BMW is running a lease pull ahead program right now that will let current lessees of select vehicles out of their deals early at no charge if they finance or lease a new vehicle through BMW FS. Unfortunately the Z4 is not one of the vehicles that is eligible for this program. It's only available to current lessees of select 2002 and 2003 3-Series, 5-Series, ... Read More...

Re: BMW Z4: Lease Questions [Car_man]

Written by: sparkleyes on Oct 04, 2005 03:27 PM

Car_man My 2003 Z4 (3.0) lease expires 1/06. When my old Z3 lease was up, I leased it again for a second 36 month term, and cut my payments in half. What is your opinion about leasing my Z4 again when this lease expires? Do you have any good suggestions for lease expiration options, other than purchasing the car and keeping/or re-selling or signing up for a new car lease? Read More...

BMW Z4

Z4 fuel pump

Written by: bc05 on Sep 25, 2005 08:31 PM

Has anyone else had problems with Z4 fuel pumps? I have had 2 new ones installed in a 2003 Z4. The first time the car had less than 5k miles on it. They said that the screen on the bottom of the pump had collapsed, gutting off the gas flow. Last month then engine died again, acting like a fuel pump problem. I had just topped the pass above Price, UT - elev about 7500', temp ... Read More...

Re: bmw z4 so low to the ground [jakenick]

Written by: patb1 on Jul 08, 2005 05:36 PM

Own 2003 $ for almost 2 yrs. Skirt is not as pretty as new, but worse than that, I damaged some electronic gizmo under there that cost me $500 to get fixed. Read More...