Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 BMW Z4
Engine repair for the 2003 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
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
- Length
- 4.09 m
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 2003 BMW Z4 for engine repair
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: z4 2.5i 2dr conv rwd, z4 3.0i / 3.0si 2dr conv rwd and z4 3.0i 2dr conv rwd.
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: Engine repair
For engine work on the 2003 BMW Z4, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your car, your notes
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Z4. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain here is the 2.5L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Stay on the road
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We collect the rental when your car is back. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Car care, briefly
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Ready when you are
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
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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