Watch This Before Buying a BMW Z4 E85/E86 from 2003-2008

The BMW Z4 is one of the more iconic roadsters. Appealing to a most enthusiasts with its great handling and performance from its powerful I6 motor. But... Should you buy one?

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0:00 2003 BMW Z4
0:25 2003 BMW Z4 Specs
0:43 2003 BMW Z4 Exterior
1:10 2003 BMW Z4 Exhaust + Sound
1:55 2003 BMW Z4 Interior
3:29 2003 BMW Z4 Most Common Issues

[robertpuscasu]

That is not the expansion tank 3:56
The expansion tank is located in front of the car, where the radiator is at and you can check the level of coolant in it by looking at the dipatick that floats when you remove the cap
And that is not wood, that s actually aluminium so please do better research before posting stuff on internet

[fortijr]

I’ve had my 2006 3.0SI for 14 years now…. It’s been amazing and I love it.

[jaylemmons]

I love my '03 Z4, ,,, it's a 2.5l. 5spd with over 160, 000 miles, have taken it on 2 cross country trips with nothing but smiles,

[edgardoperez]

I owned this exact BMW Z4 but with the red interior for 9 years. The car is a tank & the engine is bullet proof. All I did was keep up with 5k oil intervals & recommended maintenance thru out the years of ownership. Best car I ever owned.

[stevennevins]

I’ve got a 2003 3.0 6-speed, with the sport and premium package. The straight 6 is amazingly good. Biggest expenses have been a clutch, and rebuilding the power top mechanics. Finding an honest independent BMW mechanic is essential.

[ArmyMomMarineDaughter]

I love my ‘04 5 speed manual!!! Mine looks like yours! She’s so fun to drive!!! No problems with mine!! She rides and drives like a champ!!❤

[ianedmonds]

For me the one to buy is the 2.5si. It's got all the M stuff and the same tweaks to the engine to give a lot more power but with it being a smaller capacity it revs to 7000 very quickly.
It's zingier.
I moved from the M54 2.2 to the N52 2.5si and the difference was amazing. It was far more like my old MR2 MK2 rev3 with it's 3gs-ge that revved to 7250 and made 174 bhp.
It made a whole lot less torque but in terms of excitement it was on point.
The Z4 with and N52 SI engine feels like a sportscar.
Luv and Peace.

[briankeogh]

I had a 2006 z4 and what a money pit. Valve cover gaskets, oil housing gasket, lower control arm bushings, motor mounts, water pump, ignition switch, new headlights, new tie rods.
Ac compressor. Other than that good car.

[jennijteeth]

Found impressive deal on an ‘06- I’m MANIFESTING!

[stiglinneberg]

I have had my 3, 0 E85 since 2017. Got 100K miles on Clock . Total Repair cost approx 2, 5K dollars throughout my ownership. ex regular service like oil change etc. Has been my most reliable ever, in 40 years of driving. Other people I know with same type car say the same thing.

[mrspeppermint]

nice video, just saw one today and thinking about purchasing

[papaidolatrine]

Awesome video man I had a 2003 2.5 automatic z4 roadster that ran great with 220k miles on it before someone ran a red light and hit me and totaled the car last September. I have a 2014 328i gt now and It’s great but I miss my z4 everyday

[sinclairal]

white stained wood??? That is brushed aluminum man.

[redbaron]

Great video Chris 1000% No German Cars Ever, unless you like Recalls and Problems

[broncorickenback]

We have a Z4 Coupe, 2007 28, 000 miles

[jazzjokesjalopies]

2003 2.5i with 5-speed. 90, 000 miles Bought certified used in 2007 with 60, 000 miles, from a BMW dealer. Did the big power top job a few years ago at BMW specialists, because the car is worth it. And repaired a minor cooling leak. Other than that, the only odd issue I haven't resolved is that when restarted in hot weather (after having been driven a while and parked) the engine revs up and down at startup, as if disconnected from the accelerator pedal. Just sits there rev'ing up and down. Turning it off and restarting it solves it. I've read that this can be a dirty mass air sensor? Anybody know?

[recyclespinning]

How about the supposed lifter ticking problem. Is it a thing or not ?

[visuals]

Me realizing ive been a bad owner to my 07 Z4 3.0I...

[visuals]

The germ-x casually sitting in the middle compartment

[ianedmonds]

Pretty sure the car you are in has the aluminium dash not some stained wood. My E85 has the same.
Luv and Peace.