Representative photoTowing for a 2012 BMW Z4
Towing for the 2012 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
- 8.8 to 12.1 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 2012 BMW Z4 for towing
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2012 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 32 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 25 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,150 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,080 | $3,220 | $3,886 | $4,236 |
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 2012 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), electrical system (2) and engine (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2024-08-13 | electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi... |
| 14V627000 | 2014-10-07 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i... |
| 13V454000 | 2013-09-26 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i... |
| 12V302000 | 2012-06-28 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 2012 BMW Z4
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a tow on the 2012 BMW Z4 we arrange a trusted shop. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Your Z4 and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Still deciding?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request towing
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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