Top 5 probs with new Z4's

rasputin · 11-12-2009, 03:42 PM

This one goes to the hard core followers of this forum. I'm going to take my car tomorrow (finally!), based on the posts so far, what do you think are the top 5 reported problems that I should watch out?

Thanks!

BlueZ4AZ · 11-12-2009, 03:49 PM

Top problem:
Car is too much fun to drive and is addictive.

Only problem I've had is noise from roof sometime when top is up. have not had it in to be fixed. Others have the same issue and have had it fixed.

Memphis1 · 11-12-2009, 04:16 PM

1. you will get up early on weekends simply to drive it
2. you will get speeding tickets
3. cute girls will want a ride and wrinkle and stain the leather
4. you will spend ridiculous amount of money on aftermarket parts
5. you will waste time on this forum asking and responding queries

LOL!!!

KINetics · 11-12-2009, 04:28 PM

Weak sauce stereo system. (Non-Premium)

richard in NC · 11-12-2009, 05:21 PM

Well lets be honest:

1. Chance of high pressure fuel pump problem (sDrive 35i only)
2. Some misc creaks & squeaks (mostly top related).
3. Weak base stereo.
4. Lack of storage space, especially with the top down. Comes with the territory.
5. Beautiful Ivory White interior option but will it stay that way? The verdict is still out.
6. Some have reported M Adjustable suspension issues.

I can't think of much else.

Stick Shift · 11-12-2009, 05:50 PM

Having to clean those 20 spoke wheels.

rasputin · 11-13-2009, 02:58 AM

ok, so I will watch out for these noises.. also i remember something about Iphone 3GS compatibility, but not sure. here is the specs of my car:

35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Pare Vent, Kit Retroviseurs exterior, Arrangement, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, Mobile music

ipsofacto · 11-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasputin

ok, so I will watch out for these noises.. also i remember something about Iphone 3GS compatibility, but not sure. here is the specs of my car:

35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Pare Vent, Kit Retroviseurs exterior, Arrangement, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, Mobile music

Hi Rasputin .. since you get side mirrors pakage (kit rétroviseurs extérieures) .. could you please confirm if you can operate the folding and the opening using the remote control. Thank you

Memphis1 · 11-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasputin

35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Pare Vent, Kit Retroviseurs exterior, Arrangement, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, Mobile music

what the hell is:

pare vent?

kit retroviseur exterior?

arrangement?

mobile music?

rasputin · 11-13-2009, 10:16 AM

hahah sorry for the french copy paste, here is the list this time fully in English:

35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Wind deflector, side mirror package, Storage Arrangement package, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, bluetooth telephone auido connection.

JeF4y · 11-13-2009, 10:27 AM

1. HPFP going out.
2. Faux Suede on sides of Ivory White seats getting mucked up from seat belts.
3. Brake dust on 20 spoke wheels.
4. Leaks in car wash.

#5 is open....

BlueZ4AZ · 11-13-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeF4y

1. HPFP going out.
2. Faux Suede on sides of Ivory White seats getting mucked up from seat belts.
3. Brake dust on 20 spoke wheels.
4. Leaks in car wash.

#5 is open....

If you are taking the car to an automated car wash, instead of washing by hand you ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Vintage · 11-13-2009, 02:40 PM

1) it was damaged in Port by someone and repaired??? this included putting a black sapphire metallic rear view mirror on a jet black car, scraping the front bottom lip badly, and damaged paint on the hood and bumper at one corner;
2) between driving it Euro delivery in Germany for 753 glorious miles with no problems, now the adaptive shock light is on at 754 miles - more damage issues?
3) cannot set Sport setting as default w/o Nav system (I tried via the personal key setting preferences
4) windows will not automatically go up with FOB

JeF4y · 11-13-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

If you are teking the car to an automated car wash, instead of washing by hand you ought to be ashamed of yourself.

I have no shame... I'm lazy...

flpnout · 11-15-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

1. you will get up early on weekends simply to drive it
2. you will get speeding tickets
3. cute girls will want a ride and wrinkle the leather
4. you will spend ridiculous amount of money on aftermarket parts
5. you will waste time on this forum asking and responding queries

LOL!!!

Ditto! So far I don't have the other top 5 that others may have on here. But I certainly agree on yours! LOL

BlueZ4AZ · 11-16-2009, 05:19 PM

1) Not as fast as Bugatti Veyron
2) Not as good gas mileage as a Toyota Prius
3) Not as much off road utility as a Hummer H2
4) Not as comfortable as a Bentley Flying Spur
5) I'm drawing a blank

rasputin · 11-17-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

1. you will get up early on weekends simply to drive it
2. you will get speeding tickets
3. cute girls will want a ride and wrinkle the leather
4. you will spend ridiculous amount of money on aftermarket parts
5. you will waste time on this forum asking and responding queries

LOL!!!

I can add one more to this, after 1 day with my new Z4:
6. you will have fights with your girlfriend if she insists on wearing jeans

ipsofacto · 11-17-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasputin

I can add one more to this, after 1 day with my new Z4:
6. you will have fights with your girlfriend if she insists on wearing jeans

Rasputin .. since you get side mirrors pakage (kit rétroviseurs extérieures) .. could you please confirm if you can operate the folding and the opening using the remote control. Thank you

rasputin · 11-18-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipsofacto

Rasputin .. since you get side mirrors pakage (kit rétroviseurs extérieures) .. could you please confirm if you can operate the folding and the opening using the remote control. Thank you

Hey there,

Sorry, like the previous version, the external mirrors do not fold/unfold with the remote, or I didn't find out how.

Memphis1 · 11-18-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasputin

I can add one more to this, after 1 day with my new Z4:
6. you will have fights with your girlfriend if she insists on wearing jeans

i fixed it on the original post

11-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
rasputin Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Top 5 probs with new Z4's This one goes to the hard core followers of this forum. I'm going to take my car tomorrow (finally!), based on the posts so far, what do you think are the top 5 reported problems that I should watch out? Thanks!
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11-12-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Top problem: Car is too much fun to drive and is addictive. Only problem I've had is noise from roof sometime when top is up. have not had it in to be fixed. Others have the same issue and have had it fixed.
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11-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	1. you will get up early on weekends simply to drive it 2. you will get speeding tickets 3. cute girls will want a ride and wrinkle and stain the leather 4. you will spend ridiculous amount of money on aftermarket parts 5. you will waste time on this forum asking and responding queries LOL!!! Last edited by Memphis1; 11-18-2009 at 03:49 PM..
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11-12-2009, 04:28 PM	#4
KINetics Enlisted Member 1 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Weak sauce stereo system. (Non-Premium)
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11-12-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
richard in NC Colonel 1231 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Well lets be honest: 1. Chance of high pressure fuel pump problem (sDrive 35i only) 2. Some misc creaks & squeaks (mostly top related). 3. Weak base stereo. 4. Lack of storage space, especially with the top down. Comes with the territory. 5. Beautiful Ivory White interior option but will it stay that way? The verdict is still out. 6. Some have reported M Adjustable suspension issues. I can't think of much else. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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Stick Shift Private 2 Rep 63 Posts Drives: too fast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	Having to clean those 20 spoke wheels. __________________ 2008 Porsche Carrera S 2010 BMW Z4 35i
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11-13-2009, 02:58 AM	#7
rasputin Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	ok, so I will watch out for these noises.. also i remember something about Iphone 3GS compatibility, but not sure. here is the specs of my car: 35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Pare Vent, Kit Retroviseurs exterior, Arrangement, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, Mobile music
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11-13-2009, 10:16 AM	#10
rasputin Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	hahah sorry for the french copy paste, here is the list this time fully in English: 35si automatic, orion silver / beige interior, 17'' wheels, GPS, Hi Fi Pro DSC, Phone, Park sensor, Comfort access, USB audio, Wind deflector, side mirror package, Storage Arrangement package, Wood finish, Rain Sensor, bluetooth telephone auido connection.
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11-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#11
JeF4y Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 14 X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	1. HPFP going out. 2. Faux Suede on sides of Ivory White seats getting mucked up from seat belts. 3. Brake dust on 20 spoke wheels. 4. Leaks in car wash. #5 is open.... __________________ Current: 14 X1 35i - M Sport - Ultimate pkg - Mineral Gray ext / Black & brushed aluminum int. Prev: 09 Z4 35i Black w/white napa leather & every option possible =)
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Vintage Colonel 381 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	1) it was damaged in Port by someone and repaired??? this included putting a black sapphire metallic rear view mirror on a jet black car, scraping the front bottom lip badly, and damaged paint on the hood and bumper at one corner; 2) between driving it Euro delivery in Germany for 753 glorious miles with no problems, now the adaptive shock light is on at 754 miles - more damage issues? 3) cannot set Sport setting as default w/o Nav system (I tried via the personal key setting preferences 4) windows will not automatically go up with FOB
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11-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#16
BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	1) Not as fast as Bugatti Veyron 2) Not as good gas mileage as a Toyota Prius 3) Not as much off road utility as a Hummer H2 4) Not as comfortable as a Bentley Flying Spur 5) I'm drawing a blank
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