2005 Bmw Z4 problems
The BMW Z models are a line of roadsters manufactured by German automaker BMW. The Z stands for Zukunft (German for future), and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants.
The introduction of the M Coupé and M Roadster in the Z3 line marked the first of the Z series to have a high-performance BMW M variant. The first generation Z4 also continued to offer M Coupé and M Roadster variants. The current Z4 (G29) uses BMW's (B58B30) inline-six, its platform is the basis for the current Toyota Supra.
BMW Z1 (E30 based; 1989–1991)
The BMW Z1 is a two-seat roadster developed by BMW and was produced from March 1989 to June 1991. It was based on the E30 3 Series platform. The Z1 featured unusual doors which, instead of opening outward or upward, dropped into the door sills and had body panels which could easily be removed and replaced; the car could be driven with all its body panels removed for weight reduction and increased performance. Only 8,000 examples of the Z1 were produced.
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Common 2005 Bmw Z4 problems
The BMW Z4, a luxury compact car produced since 2002, is known for its speed, handling, and stylish design.
- Steering Issues: Drivers of the 2005 Z4 have reported issues with the steering, including clunking steering wheels, sticky steering, and steering drifts.
- Coolant Leaks: Complaints about interior and exterior door handles malfunctioning in some BMW Z4s have surfaced. Some drivers experience difficulties opening the doors, while others report doors opening unexpectedly while the vehicle moves.
- Engine Misfiring and Limp Mode: A frequent problem with the BMW Z4 is engine misfiring, which can cause the car to switch to limp mode to protect the catalytic converter from potential damage caused by either too much or too little fuel.
- Rusty Brake Lines: Rusty brake lines are a serious issue in the BMW Z4, affecting models regardless of age or mileage.
- Cracked Exhaust Manifold: A cracked exhaust manifold on the 2.0i seems to pop up every now and then, affecting various Z4 models.
These common issues in the BMW Z4, especially in the 2005 model, highlight the importance of regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the vehicle's longevity and safety.
Does the BMW Z4 have problems?
Common problems of the BMW Z4 include a clunking steering wheel, coolant loss, and a defective roof mechanism.
Is BMW Z4 high maintenance?
With an annual maintenance and repair cost of about $2,100, the BMW Z4 is a rather annoying piece of machinery to contend with on a daily basis. With steering and engine problems aplenty, the Z4 then becomes a sports car that will end up stealing your time on the road, as well as your peace of mind.
Is BMW Z4 engine reliable?
According to carparts.com, the BMW Z4 has an above-average reliability ranking despite high repair costs. There are some issues with the dependability of the BMW Z4, but it performs well overall for a sports car. You can't go wrong with this vehicle in your driveway.
Is BMW Z4 cheap to maintain?
A BMW Z4 will cost about $13,999 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This is more than the industry average for luxury convertible models by $1,678. There is also a 41.76% chance that a Z4 will require a major repair during that time.
2005 Bmw Z4 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Bmw Z4 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Bmw Z4 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Bmw Z4
The NHTSA has received 189 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Bmw Z4. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Bmw Z4 vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 4USBT53565L
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the convertible top was closed. The contact attempted to reattach the plastic liner however, the fasteners had fractured. The contact placed the plastic liner into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving, the rear view of the vehicle was blocked by the detached plastic liner. The contact stated that the convertible top was able to retract and return into place, but the convertible top attachment clasps and mechanism were exposed. The contact was unable to reattach the liner. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or to an independent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-12
- VIN: 4USBT33585L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The passenger air bag suddenly deployed while the car was parked in my driveway, braking the dashboard and the windshield.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-12
- VIN: 4USBT33505L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Passenger airbag dash deploys while car is parked. It’s deploy from nothing.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-24
- VIN: 4USBT33535L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Generally described as sticky steering. Steering wheel binds up and needs pressure to overcome, then released and the car overcorrects so steering is erratic. This is particularly dangerous when cornering. Issue seems temperature related and is worse in high temperatures. This is a well known problem in 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The car has been sittting in my garage for a year as it is unsafe to drive. When is the recall?
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-16
- VIN: 4USBT53555L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: This 2005 BMW Z3 was bought from a dealer who sold the car to the original owner and maintained it. The car has 45,000 miles on it, and I am the second owner. I have only owned the car for one month. Yesterday was the first day of 80 degree weather, and the steering is now "sticking". It will not track in a straight line and needs constant corrections from side to side to compensate for the problem. If you do not pay close attention and correct the steering input, you will go off the road. I have now read about others with the same problem, and that BMW is aware of its design flaw. There should be a recall issued for them to correct the problem. My understanding is that it is a costly repair, and it will most likely reoccur after the fix. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with the dealer as I feel they knowingly sold me this car with the steering problem. We are in the south, so warm weather for nine months out of the year is common.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 4USBT53525L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving the vehicle will loose all power steering, and becomes very difficult to steer, warning lamp comes on with a steering wheel and a exclamation point. Has been diagnosed as needing a steering wheel column assembly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-01
- VIN: 4USBT53535L
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The front headlight wiring harness is flaking off and could cause a short and lose your lights at night and cause a accident. there has been no recall and it's happening to all of the bmw cars that had this environmentally friendly insulation. It is a hazard because you can lose both headlights without notice and have a accident. It has been going on for years according to several mechanics I've spoken too. It also is a huge expense to replace.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-27
- VIN: 4USBT53535L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Owned the vehicle since purchased new in July 2005. Warranty expired ~2010. Approximately 2014, symptoms started. In the heat -- 80F - 90F degree sunny day -- response of the steering wheel became notchy, as though requiring a push to get the wheel past a notch. After some time the symptom disappeared, until the (black color) car was again heated in hot sun of a 90F day. It seemed incidental. I was no longer commuting and drove the car less in 2015-2019 period, so noticed it less often. 2020 was Covid-19 so car was barely driven until Spring 2021. Now in hot Summer 2021, the symptom is back and much stronger. Again, only after the car has been baked in hot sunlight for some period. Both directions (L and R) moving the wheel off centerline, requires pushing past a "notch" type feeling...it is NOT a smooth turn of the steering wheel. As the car is turning, re-centering the steering wheel also is notchy with the wheel moving in jumpy increments.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-17
- VIN: 4USBT53505L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING STICKS WHILE DRIVING YOU HAVE TO FORCE IT TO TURN CAUSING YOU TO TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE LANE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT HWY SPEEDS ON VERY WARM DAYS AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS WORKS NORMAL.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-06
- VIN: 4USBT33565L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING IS NO LONGER SMOOTH OR SAFE, TAKES 2 HANDS AND EVEN ON STRAIGHT ROAD HAS TO BE MOVED IN JERKS SIDE TO SIDE, AS IF SOMEONE ELSE IS HOLDING THE WHEEL AND FIGHTING BACK WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN WHEEL. WARM IS WORSE AND ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP STRAIGHT. ON MY DRIVE MONDAY HAD I HAD TO MAKE AN EVASIVE MOVE I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AND WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. IN HAWAII IT IS ALWAYS OVER 80 DEGREES ON HIGHWAY. WHEN FIRST TURNED ON IN GARAGE IT IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD. BUT AFTER COUPLE MINUTES IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CHOSEN DIRECTION. EVASIVE ACTION NOW IMPOSSIBLE AND TOLD BY DEALER THAT AN ENTIRE NEW STEERING COLUMN IS REQUIRED AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN Z4S FROM 2004-2006. HAS ONLY 18,000 MILES ON IT. IN FLAWLESS SHAPE. IN 2012 WITH 11,442 MILES ON THE CAR THE STEERING WAS DOING THE SAME THING. MY FATHER WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, THE CAR TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THUS THE CAR NOW HAS 7,000 MORE MILES AND AGAIN I AM TOLD IT NEEDS ANOTHER STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT FOR $6000. FROM INVESTIGATING OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE IT IS THE UNSEALED BEARING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COLUMN THAT THE LUBRICANT DRIES AND HARDENS ONTO. THAT BEARING CAN BE DUG OUT, CLEANED OFF AND NEW LUBRICANT APPLIED. BUT THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. THE LUBRICANT WILL DRY AND HARDEN REQUIRING ANOTHER COSTLY (QUOTED AT $1700) OPENING AND CLEANING/LUBRICATING. THE 2007 MODELS HAVE HAD 0 COMPLAINTS SO SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY BMW FIXED THE UNSEALED BEARING PROBLEM. I AM ASKING FOR A NEW STEERING COLUMN WITH ONE OF THE SEALED BEARING ASSEMBLIES TO BE INSTALLED BY THE BMW DEALER AT THEIR COST.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-26
- VIN: 4USBT53545L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY CAR WAS PARKED WHILE I WAS ON THE BEACH FOR 2 HOURS WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE I COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-04
- VIN: 4USBT33505L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. FACTS: VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO IMPACT ' NO COLLISION. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-20
- VIN: 4USBT335X5L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE STEERING CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. GAULT AUTO SPORT BMW LOCATED AT (2311 NORTH ST, ENDICOTT, NY 13760) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,300.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4USBT33555L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN READING KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING THE BMW Z4, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, YEAR. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING BECAME STICKY, CAUSING THE CAR TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND ULTIMATELY HITTING A CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT LOWER WHEEL WELL AND DOOR PANEL. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN A REPAIR SHOP WAITING ON FINDING A STEERING COLUMN THAT WILL NOT COST $3800 - $4000 TO REPLACE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: 4USBT33575L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY 2005 BMW Z4 STEERING SEEMS TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE LANE. WHEN YOU ADJUST FOR THIS ( WHICH IS CONSTANT) THE STEER WHEEL FIGHTS YOU AND IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK, THEN BREAKS LOSE. THEN YOU GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LANE. IT'S WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND I BELIEVE THIS IS DANGEROUS DUE TO CONSTANT ATTENTION REQUIRED TO KEEP THE CAR TRACKING DOWN ROAD. IN TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO A CENTER POSITION AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO RETURN TO CENTER POSITION. THIS IS CONSTANT ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I HAVE HAVE THE CAR ALIGN BY BMW AND THE TIRE ROTATED WITH NO CHANGE. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-18
- VIN: 4USBT33565L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL GETS STACKED WHILE DRIVING. HAVE TO BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS, AND EVEN THEN AT TIMES STEERING CAN RESPOND IN A VERY UNORTHODOX WAY. DEFINITELY DANGEROUS, AS SE TOO MANY TIMES CAR STARTED TO SHIFT TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT IGNORING MY INTEND. IF I CRASH, LET THIS POST BE EVIDENCE THAT AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE GOING WAY BACK AND MAKES WERE NEVER FORCED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-27
- VIN: 4USBT53565L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL FEELS JERKY WHEN TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT AND REACHES A POINT WHERE ADDED FORCE IS NEEDED TO TURN THE WHEEL RESULTING IN SUDDEN MOVES OF THE CAR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT RESPECTIVELY. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE APPEARS TO AFFECT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT WAS 94F TODAY AND CAR WAS PARKED IN THE SUN FOR ABOUT FIVE HOURS. CONDITION IS LIFE THREATENING AND WILL CHANGE HOW OFTEN I WILL DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS BUT I HAVE OT FOUND A RECALL NOTICE FOR IT YET. MY VEHICLE SHOWS NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS BUT I CANNOT VERIFY IF A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND IF MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO ADDRESS IT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-24
- VIN: 4USBT33525L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR STEERING STICKS CAUSING ME TO CROSS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ONE DAY THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-12
- VIN: 4USBT535LT2
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING ON THE BMW 2005, Z4 BECAME DIFFICULT TO GUIDE OR TURN. TO MANEUVER THE CAR IN A ROAD DRIVING LANE, IT WAS OFTEN NECESSARY TO FORCIBLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THAT WAS DONE, THE CAR WOULD JERK TO THE SIDE WHERE THE TURN WAS BEING ATTEMPTED. THIS OFTEN CAUSE THE CAR TO VEER INTO OTHER LANES. IT WAS REPAIRED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND BMW HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM AS A SAFETY ISSUE. BMW NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL AND EITHER PAY FOR THE REPAIR OR REIMBURSE ANY Z4 CAR OWNER WHO PAID TO FIX THE SAFETY PROBLEM AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-03
- VIN: 4USBT53515L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING BINDS IN CENTER POSITION WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED. SMALL CORRECTIONS ARE HARD TO MAKE AS STEERING RESISTS & THEN OVER CORRECTS. PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING HOT WEATHER AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY BECOME WORSE OVERTIME .
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-10
- VIN: 4USBT53515L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING PROBLEM IN WARM WEATHER AND WHEN CAR GETS WARM.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-02
- VIN: 4USBT53555L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT TIGHT AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE BMW (2208, 1370 ROOSEVELT AVE, YORK, PA 17404, (717) 845-6689) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-03
- VIN: 4USBT335X5L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 6/25/18 BMW WORKED ON MY CAR AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM (KNEE AIR BAG R & R , RESISTANCE TOO LOW IN AIRBAG, REPLACED AIRBAG, INTERNAL MODULE FAILURE, SRS B PILLAR RIGHT MODULE) . 12/31/18 AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHILE DRIVING
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-19
- VIN: 4USBT33535L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THIS BMW Z4 HAS 26,000 MILES AND HAS FAULTY STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BIND UP. THIS LEADS TO FORCING THE WHEEL TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE. THE RESULT IS AN OVER CORRECTION CAUSING ERRATIC STEERING. THIS CONDITION IS TEMPERATURE RELATED AND IS MADE WORSE WHEN HOT. IT IS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES...WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING OR STRAIGHT AHEAD. ANY LOSS OF STEERING IS A SAFETY ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE. THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2003 - 2005 BMW Z4'S.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-30
- VIN: 4USBT535X5L
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY 2005 BMW Z4 IN '08. IT BARELY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING STARTED TO STICK TWO YEARS AGO. IT SEEMS TO BE AT ITS WORST ON REALLY HOT DAYS. I CAN PULL IT OUT OF THE GARAGE AND IT'S FINE, BUT ONCE I GET TO WHERE I'M GOING AND IT SITS IN THE SUN FOR A FEW HOURS, THEN IT'S REALLY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. IT USED TO JUST STICK WHILE ON TURNS, BUT NOW IT IS STARTING TO STICK WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEEL BACK & FORTH TO STAY STRAIGHT AND IN THE LINES. I'M AFRAID ONE OF THESE DAYS IT'S GOING TO STICK AND TAKE ME RIGHT OFF THE ROAD. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THESE WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS
Negative 2005 Bmw Z4 car reviews
Positive 2005 Bmw Z4 car reviews
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I've always wanted a roadster. At 55, I finally decided to quit talking about it and just do it. It's been going on a year of ownership and I must say, this car is absolutely awesome! Every time I drive it, it's a transformation. The car is stunning and handles like a dream. It's been totally reliable with zero problems, which is amazing. It turns heads wherever I go and even my daughter loves to drive it. In fact, two of my friends were so impressed that they bought one too! It's been an absolute blast.
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This is the best sports car that I have ever had! I've owned a BMW Z3, a Griffith, a Jaguar XK150, a Pontiac Trans-Am, and a Porsche 911, but this one takes the cake.
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We have SMG transmission on our Z4. That option gives us more fun than with a traditional manual gear system. Although the drive can be bumpy on bad road surfaces, we expected that. Overall, it adds a real fun factor to a very sporty drive.
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I had initially thought that a Harley would be the perfect vehicle for me to have some fun. However, I soon realized that it wasn't the right fit for me. After selling it, I started looking for other options and came across the Miata. Although I test drove it, I didn't feel like it was the right car for me. That's when I stumbled upon the Z4 and was immediately drawn to its stunning design. Despite not knowing much about them, I fell in love with an 05 Merlot and knew I had to have it. After test driving my first BMW a few days later, I was completely hooked. I ended up purchasing the 05 Merlot and it has been the best decision I've ever made. It's an incredibly fun car that turns heads wherever I go, and the gas mileage is a huge plus. I do need to change out the run flats and wait for warmer weather, but I can't wait to hit the road again. If you haven't already, you should definitely consider trying out one of these cars - it's an experience you won't regret!
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I took a road trip this summer through the Rockies and the car was a joy to drive. It was very responsive, comfortable for long runs and very quick. It's a shame there aren't many places to open it up.
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Jerome Corkery 2025-01-07
I am currently leasing this car and overall, I really enjoy it. However, there is one issue that has been bothering me. The dealership seems to have had more experience with it than I have, as I have had to take it in for repairs every month due to various issues such as a bad stereo, leaks from the top, door and trunk, and other noises. Unfortunately, the reliability of this car has not met the high standards I am used to from BMW. Despite these issues, I must admit that it is still a fun car to drive!