z4 m coupe build quality and reliabilty

walbjj · 07-25-2007, 07:24 AM

hello, i was reading an issue of "car" magazine a few months back and they had an article about teh m coupe. one of the issues it noted was that teh build quality wasnt befitting of a car of its marque. it mentioned interior bits falling off. this is a concern for me, as im seriously looking at this car in the near future.
anyone here have stories to tell about teh m coupe and any issues with it

besides that, it looks like a nice ride, ill definitley get a test drive to see if its worth the price of admission

enfield · 07-25-2007, 10:52 AM

The engine, transmission, LSD, brakes are bullet proof. The cosmetics are not the best - after all it is made in the USA....

My coupe has some creaks as well as an a/c vent that rattles.

Dammmittt · 07-25-2007, 06:29 PM

Most people have rattles and shakes I've passed 10,500 sans issues.

schwank · 07-25-2007, 09:01 PM

No issues here... OK there was one... My door lock broke and I was locked out of the car, but they fixed that quickly

walbjj · 07-25-2007, 09:34 PM

thats what i been reading as well, the interior trims r a little suspect. the car magazine mentioned the door handles and other plastic trims were a little cheap for a bmw, and some fell off.

as far as creaks go, it really shouldnt be happening so early, and only really if its a convertible.
my s2000 has clocked up 105k km, and the roof latches rattle a little, but i dont have any creaks from the interior trim

Artz 330 · 07-27-2007, 04:00 PM

lol would rather not say...

walbjj · 07-27-2007, 07:07 PM

please share

ovrkll · 07-27-2007, 09:40 PM

Artz had a lemon for awhile (not to mention that he ran it for all it was worth). But overall, as you can see, he stuck with the BMW brand. Has a little heartburn towards our beloved roadsters, but.....

Cheers!

enfield · 07-27-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ovrkll

Artz had a lemon for awhile (not to mention that he ran it for all it was worth). But overall, as you can see, he stuck with the BMW brand. Has a little heartburn towards our beloved roadsters, but.....

Cheers!

I also have heartburn towards the "Roasters". I used to have a black Z4M "Roaster". BMW took it back after 5 months because the roof & windows were not syncronised, the a/c vent rattled, & there were squeaks galore. It must have spent at least a month at the dealership out of the 5 months I had it. I give BMW credit for replacing it.

walbjj · 07-28-2007, 12:29 AM

i wonder what they did with the car tho?? some poor sod might be driving it

enfield · 07-28-2007, 09:29 AM

Yeah - I wonder too. BMW went to the extent of measuring the roof to see if anything was 'off' and replacing the on-board computer. It still did not work. The squeaks had been fixed & a/c vent replaced.

They probably sold it.... I saw it sitting at the dealership for sale. It looked VERY nice! Before they replaced it they were saying that these things happen and I should accept them as part of the "Roaster" Experience. Yeah right!

Caddyshk · 07-28-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by walbjj

please share

Check youtube - he drove the thing to hell and back in the first month

Caddyshk · 07-28-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

Yeah - I wonder too. BMW went to the extent of measuring the roof to see if anything was 'off' and replacing the on-board computer. It still did not work. The squeaks had been fixed & a/c vent replaced.

They probably sold it.... I saw it sitting at the dealership for sale. It looked VERY nice! Before they replaced it they were saying that these things happen and I should accept them as part of the "Roaster" Experience. Yeah right!

Quit your whining - what did you expect? They only make so many 335's and I hear if you're lucky enough to get your hand on one they:rocks:

Artz 330 · 07-28-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Check youtube - he drove the thing to hell and back in the first month

hey, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........

Yea, The car has Squeeks and Rattles. Has had some problems that the Dealer finally fixed after having the car in the shop weeks on end..

But all is good, has 43K on it now and its awsome. The rattles i just turn up the music now.

Waldorf · 07-29-2007, 11:45 PM

it only has a Z3 3.0 transmission and the second gear synchro is crap and will fail eventually.

the M Roadster demo i drove did it. Mine does it and a few others in Canada have the same problem. One guy got a new tranny but it's not been uprated so it will eventually fail as well.

a bunch of us are getting together to call BMW canada to make them take the issue seriously. we'll see what happens.

i've had many bits fall off inside the car too. the dealer is addressing it.

my front wheels have been out of balance since new and it's taking forever to get it addressed.

GP20 · 07-30-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Waldorf

it only has a Z3 3.0 transmission and the second gear synchro is crap and will fail eventually.

The Z3 3.0i had ZF type C transmission. The Z4M has ZF type H transmission.

Waldorf · 07-30-2007, 08:34 AM

i'll be getting all the part numbers and details soon.

07-25-2007, 07:24 AM	#1
walbjj Private First Class 10 Rep 125 Posts Drives: s2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	z4 m coupe build quality and reliabilty hello, i was reading an issue of "car" magazine a few months back and they had an article about teh m coupe. one of the issues it noted was that teh build quality wasnt befitting of a car of its marque. it mentioned interior bits falling off. this is a concern for me, as im seriously looking at this car in the near future. anyone here have stories to tell about teh m coupe and any issues with it besides that, it looks like a nice ride, ill definitley get a test drive to see if its worth the price of admission
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enfield Civilian 79 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Jaguar F-Type V8 S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	The engine, transmission, LSD, brakes are bullet proof. The cosmetics are not the best - after all it is made in the USA.... My coupe has some creaks as well as an a/c vent that rattles.
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walbjj Private First Class 10 Rep 125 Posts Drives: s2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	thats what i been reading as well, the interior trims r a little suspect. the car magazine mentioned the door handles and other plastic trims were a little cheap for a bmw, and some fell off. as far as creaks go, it really shouldnt be happening so early, and only really if its a convertible. my s2000 has clocked up 105k km, and the roof latches rattle a little, but i dont have any creaks from the interior trim
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ovrkll Lieutenant 8 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue Z4M Join Date: May 2007 Location: McDonough, GA iTrader: (0)	Artz had a lemon for awhile (not to mention that he ran it for all it was worth). But overall, as you can see, he stuck with the BMW brand. Has a little heartburn towards our beloved roadsters, but..... Cheers!
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enfield Civilian 79 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Jaguar F-Type V8 S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Yeah - I wonder too. BMW went to the extent of measuring the roof to see if anything was 'off' and replacing the on-board computer. It still did not work. The squeaks had been fixed & a/c vent replaced. They probably sold it.... I saw it sitting at the dealership for sale. It looked VERY nice! Before they replaced it they were saying that these things happen and I should accept them as part of the "Roaster" Experience. Yeah right!
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Waldorf Black Opps field agent 35 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 135i M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: YUL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.75] 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	it only has a Z3 3.0 transmission and the second gear synchro is crap and will fail eventually. the M Roadster demo i drove did it. Mine does it and a few others in Canada have the same problem. One guy got a new tranny but it's not been uprated so it will eventually fail as well. a bunch of us are getting together to call BMW canada to make them take the issue seriously. we'll see what happens. i've had many bits fall off inside the car too. the dealer is addressing it. my front wheels have been out of balance since new and it's taking forever to get it addressed. __________________ ------------------- :rocks: Montreal to Vermont OktoberFast cruise. :rocks: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79557
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