Car financing: 2003 BMW Z4
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 BMW Z4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
2003 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
| Dimension | Z4 2.5i 2dr Conv Rwd | Z4 3.0i / 3.0si 2dr Conv Rwd | Z4 3.0i 2dr Conv Rwd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.09 m (161 in) | 4.09 m (161 in) | 4.09 m (161 in) |
| Width | 1.78 m (70 in) | 1.78 m (70 in) | 1.78 m (70 in) |
| Height | 1.30 m (51 in) | 1.30 m (51 in) | 1.30 m (51 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.50 m (98 in) | 2.49 m (98 in) | 2.49 m (98 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) | 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2003 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 414 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (344), air bags (32) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V247000 | 2004-05-24 | air bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. |
| 04V182000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES. |
| 03V214000 | 2003-06-09 | tires | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM. |
| 03V032000 | 2003-02-04 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 BMW Z4: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 BMW Z4 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2003 BMW Z4 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.5L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with 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.
Expect about 34 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.2 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $58.80 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the Z4
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Measured bumper to bumper, it is 4.09 m. Parking on city streets is easy.
Best uses
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Z4 answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $196 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.60 in fuel.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ready to ask?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 2003 BMW Z4 from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 BMW Z4
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 BMW Z4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 BMW Z4
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 BMW Z4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
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.