Car financing: 2001 BMW Z8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2001 BMW Z8 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.
2001 BMW Z8 specs
| Engine | 4.9L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $27.48 |
2001 BMW Z8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 |
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 2001 BMW Z8
- NHTSA lists 2 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 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1), exterior lighting (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V138000 | 2002-05-16 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. |
| 01V206000 | 2001-06-21 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 BMW Z8: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2001 BMW Z8 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. For anyone shopping for the 2001 BMW Z8, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Z8
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 4.9L 8-cylinder, 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 47 litres for every 300 km, going by its 15.7 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, it costs about $27.48 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
If the Z8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the Z8 tells you more than any review.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Send a request
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2001 BMW Z8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 BMW Z8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 BMW Z8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 BMW Z8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 BMW Z8?
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 2001 BMW Z8 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 2001 BMW Z8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 BMW Z8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5496.00.
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.