2012 BMW Z4 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.8 to 12.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.8 to 12.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2012 BMW Z4 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 BMW Z4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.40 | $16.10 | $19.43 | $21.18 |
2012 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 32 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 25 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,150 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,080 | $3,220 | $3,886 | $4,236 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 BMW Z4
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), electrical system (2) and engine (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2024-08-13 | electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi... |
| 14V627000 | 2014-10-07 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i... |
| 13V454000 | 2013-09-26 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i... |
| 12V302000 | 2012-06-28 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 BMW Z4?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 BMW Z4 for sale by us right now. Buying the 2012 BMW Z4 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Z4
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, electrical system and engine; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The EPA rates it at 8.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 26 litres. Every 100 km costs about $15.40 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Best uses
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Z4 on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 BMW Z4 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 BMW Z4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 BMW Z4
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 BMW Z4?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 BMW Z4 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 BMW Z4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 BMW Z4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3080.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.