Which is the best engine in BMW Z4?

The most powerful engine in the line-up currently is the 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six fitted to the Z4 M40i. It’s the same engine used to great effect in the M240i, and will launch the Z4 from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds, accompanied by a suitably rorty howl.

Is Z4 e85 reliable?

Overall Reliability Ratings: Is The Bmw Z4 Reliable? Overall the Bmw Z4 reliability is 76.55 and that makes it very reliable.

Are BMW Z4 e89 reliable?

This generation of Z4 didn’t feature in our most recent reliability survey, but BMW as a brand finished in a highly credible 9th place out of 31 manufacturers in the same survey.

How long do Z4 engines last?

Well maintained BMWs frequently go 250K-350K miles or more. The N52 engine is a newer design, but it’s derived from BMWs line of in line 6 cylinders so one could expect similar longevity.

Is the BMW Z4 a woman’s car?

Re: what kind of car is a z4? “It’s a man’s car. It feels like a proper roadster.

What are common problems with the BMW Z4?

Here are some of the Z4’s most common issues found across different model years:

  • Clunking Steering Wheel.
  • Coolant Loss.
  • Defective Roof Mechanism.
  • Malfunctioning Convertible Top.
  • Steering Drifts.
  • Oil Leaks.
  • Steering Sticks In Place.
  • Faulty Airbags.

What problems do BMW Z4 have?

A drifting steering wheel has been a widely reported 2007 BMW Z4 problem. There have been cases where the vehicle would jerk to one side, making it hard to control. Owners of the affected models have also reported that a grabbing sensation could be felt from the steering wheel when making a turn.

What is the difference between a BMW Z4 3.0 i and 3.0 Si?

Re: 3.0i to 3.0si, what is the difference? the 3.0 is the old M54 twin vanos engine producing 231bhp. the 3.0si is the N52 with twin vanos + valvetronic + magnesium block (20% lighter) with 265 bhp. Not much you can do for extra bhp unfortunetally.

At what mileage do BMW start having problems?

BMW Common Problems. Although we believe BMW’s are reliable cars there are a few primary issues that plague a vast majority of all BMW’s and BMW engines. A lot of these problems start to develop somewhere in the ballpark of 80,000-120,000 miles.

At what mileage should I not buy a BMW?

Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between 150-250,000 miles. So, anything in that range is seen as possibly too high a mileage to warrant buying the car. But, most BMW’s are in the high mileage bracket when they hit 60-80,000 miles.