Engine repair for a 2004 BMW Z4
Engine repair for the 2004 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

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 2004 BMW Z4 for engine repair
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2004 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 | 17 |
| 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 |
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 2004 BMW Z4
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 411 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (381), air bags (21) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Z4
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For engine work on the 2004 BMW Z4, we connect you with a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Before the shop sees your Z4
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your Z4, have it ready for the shop. Under the hood: the 2.5L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Questions to ask the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Car care, briefly
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Send a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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