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BMW Z3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability Comparisons

BMW Z3 Reliability vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability:
BMW Z3 Reliability vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability:

You won't find BMW Z3 or Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the BMW Z3 and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track BMW Z3 and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the BMW Z3 and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW Z3 and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 have been recently.

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BMW Z3 Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Audi A4 / S4 32 A4 / S4s, 4.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 3800 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles

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2012 Audi A4 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi A4 64 A4s, 10.1 months of data per A4, average 18200 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 35 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 18000 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 46 S4s, 10.3 months of data per S4, average 28800 miles

35
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 69 A4s, 9.5 months of data per A4, average 31500 miles

42
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 85 A4s, 9.3 months of data per A4, average 39500 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.59
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 10.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 40800 miles

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2008 Audi A4 49 A4s, 8.8 months of data per A4, average 47400 miles

59
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi A4 57 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 57100 miles

52
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   19 S4 / RS4s, 9.8 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 52800 miles

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2006 Audi S4 26 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 63700 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.73
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi A4 86 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 78900 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.90
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 10.3 months of data per A4, average 80200 miles

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2005 Audi S4   22 S4s, 8.3 months of data per S4, average 71700 miles

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2004 Audi A4 39 A4s, 8.7 months of data per A4, average 103500 miles

99
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 27 S4s, 9.4 months of data per S4, average 81100 miles

104
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Audi A4 26 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 127400 miles

Stats for other model years suggest that this one might not be accurate.30
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.5 months of data per S4, average 114300 miles

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2002 Audi A4 36 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 134900 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.100
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 BMW Z3 26 Z3s, 9.2 months of data per Z3, average 68200 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.40
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 9.2 months of data per A4 / S4, average 130600 miles

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2000 BMW Z3 28 Z3s, 8.1 months of data per Z3, average 87900 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.53
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Audi A4 / S4   18 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 139600 miles

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1999 BMW Z3   15 Z3s, 7.1 months of data per Z3, average 81400 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 149800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the BMW Z3

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z3 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2000 2dr Convertible 193-horsepower 2.8L I6
4-speed automatic RWD		 I got over a 150K miles and only minor items less then $500 dollars on repairs other then tires and brakes
2000 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I6
4-speed automatic RWD		 Car of the year in 2000. Best Consumer Reports value for 5 years in a row for its class. • Model Rating - Overall 4 stars • Trim Rating - Overall 5 stars • Appearance 5 stars • Comfort 5 stars • Performance 5 stars • Reliability 5 stars
Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2000 2dr Convertible 193-horsepower 2.8L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 I experienced continued problems with the A/C system and the engine cooling system. Also, the rag top did not hold up well and developed a leak.

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