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BMW Z4 Reliability Comparisons

BMW Z4 Reliability:

You won't find BMW Z4 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the BMW Z4 truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

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BMW Z4 Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2009 Audi TT   19 TTs, 9.4 months of data per TT, average 30100 miles

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2008 Audi TT   24 TTs, 10.9 months of data per TT, average 44900 miles

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2002 Audi TT   11 TTs, 6.5 months of data per TT, average 90100 miles

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2001 Audi TT 26 TTs, 10.0 months of data per TT, average 88300 miles69
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Audi TT   10 TTs, 8.5 months of data per TT, average 131000 miles

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 34 MX-5 Miatas, 10.6 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 35000 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata   17 MX-5 Miatas, 9.0 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 45400 miles

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 40 MX-5 Miatas, 9.9 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 42100 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata   19 MX-5 Miatas, 8.5 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 52400 miles

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata   10 MX-5 Miatas, 9.4 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 65200 miles

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 26 MX-5 Miatas, 9.3 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 102200 miles55
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Nissan 370Z 25 370Zs, 8.0 months of data per 370Z, average 21400 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Nissan 350Z   12 350Zs, 8.3 months of data per 350Z, average 28900 miles

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2007 Nissan 350Z   13 350Zs, 8.9 months of data per 350Z, average 36500 miles

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2006 Nissan 350Z   14 350Zs, 9.6 months of data per 350Z, average 57000 miles

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2005 Nissan 350Z   15 350Zs, 8.0 months of data per 350Z, average 67300 miles

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2004 Nissan 350Z   19 350Zs, 9.3 months of data per 350Z, average 68200 miles

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2003 Nissan 350Z 28 350Zs, 10.0 months of data per 350Z, average 78100 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Porsche Boxster 42 Boxsters, 9.5 months of data per Boxster, average 27200 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Porsche Boxster 30 Boxsters, 9.3 months of data per Boxster, average 32900 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Porsche Boxster 40 Boxsters, 10.1 months of data per Boxster, average 44900 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Porsche Boxster 35 Boxsters, 10.3 months of data per Boxster, average 41800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Porsche Boxster   17 Boxsters, 9.9 months of data per Boxster, average 45600 miles

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2003 Porsche Boxster 28 Boxsters, 9.5 months of data per Boxster, average 49600 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Porsche Boxster 29 Boxsters, 10.0 months of data per Boxster, average 59300 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Porsche Boxster 41 Boxsters, 9.9 months of data per Boxster, average 76600 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Porsche Boxster 27 Boxsters, 9.8 months of data per Boxster, average 80800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Porsche Boxster 25 Boxsters, 10.3 months of data per Boxster, average 69800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
107
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the BMW Z4

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z4 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Certified pre-owned.
2006 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
It has a reputation with consumer organizations for very reliable performance - a real plus when repairs on such cars are so expensive. The "certified" warranty was important to me with this in mind.
2006 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
The car has the remaining new car warranty and maintenance. It is CPO to 6yr-100k miles.
Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed manual RWD
Parts(e.g., fuel pump) that would nearly outlast any domestic or foreign car make failed after only 25,000 miles. Dealer attempted to charge me nearly $2000 to replace same...said "No thanks," and took to independent garage who charged 1/3 to repair.

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