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What is this discussion about? BMW Z4, Convertible

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#134 of 255 Z4 fuel pump by bc05

Sep 25, 2005 (8:31 pm)

Has anyone else had problems with Z4 fuel pumps?
 
 I have had 2 new ones installed in a 2003 Z4. The first time the car had less than 5k miles on it. They said that the screen on the bottom of the pump had collapsed, gutting off the gas flow.
 
Last month then engine died again, acting like a fuel pump problem. I had just topped the pass above Price, UT - elev about 7500', temp about 75 degrees. After 20 minutes on the phone to the dealer in SLC, I was able to get the car started again and baby it into town. They looked at it, and checked with BMW, and were told to install a newly designed fuel pump. The story was that the older design could have problems under certain elevation and temperature conditions. Since I live above 8000' and the temperature had been above 90 degrees at home, it is hard for me to understand why the problem would manifest itself at a lower elevation and temperature.
 
Anyway, I got the new fuel pump. But... I'm more than a little nervous about a car that is on its 3rd fuel pump in 40k miles.
 
Is this a problem with the Z4 in general, or did I get "one of those" that just has problems? I worry about what happens when the car goes off warranty. FYI, they have to remove the fuel tank to get to the pump, so the change is not trivial.

#136 of 255 The Coupe by nyccarguy

Oct 14, 2005 (8:53 pm)

WOW! I've always loved the aggressive styling of the Z4 roadster (especially in 3.0i w/ Sport Package guise), but am completely infatuated with the Z4 coupe. Autoweek had a great write up this week along with some nice photos of the Z4 Concept Coupe. I can't wait to see these cars out on the road. Autoweek says they'll be on sale this summer.

#139 of 255 Re: bmw z4 so low to the ground [cheezemeister] by cuco

Nov 09, 2005 (10:48 am)

Replying to: cheezemeister (May 06, 2005 12:49 pm)
Here is some information that may be related to the Z4 and too close to the ground deal.

I'm leasing a 2004 Z4 currently at 13000 miles. The other day, I started feeling a thumping with the suspension. I took it to a BMW dealer and guess what ... The 4 Rims are bent. You heard that right, 4 rims bent.
 
I asked the dealer how can 4 rims be bent and he said potholes. Are these alloy rims on the Z4 just soft or is the suspension on the Z4 just not made for potholes in NY and NJ?
 
Three of the rims can be fixed at about $150 each. The fourth may need replacing a dealer cost of about $450.
 
Has anyone experience problems with Z4 Rims?

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