Representative photoEmissions test for a 2008 BMW Z4
Emissions test for the 2008 BMW Z4: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 BMW Z4 for emissions test
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2008 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,586 |
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 2008 BMW Z4
- 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 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (13), steering (5) and electrical system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V119000 | 2022-03-02 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3... |
| 17V683000 | 2017-10-30 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 BMW Z4: Emissions test
For an emissions test on your 2008 BMW Z4, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Z4 and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Z4. The 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How we help
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Talking to the shop
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Questions first?
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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