2006 Z4 3.0Si Coupe Reliability?

[LLiiaamm]

Hello fellas,

So, I've been searching for a car that could be used for track, while I wont do much modification other than upgrading brakes...so I found a 06 Z4 Coupe, 3.0Si, Manual, 80k miles. Owner said that he had oil seals and cooling system service done. Just wondering how reliability these cars are? I will do oil change pretty often, simply cuz I go to track days, and I change my oil about every 3 track days. Do I have anything else to worry about?

Thanks!

[wdb]

There's a guy on here that tracked a 3.0si quite a bit. 3002 tii this is your thread!

I have a 3.0si but I don't track it. I've owned it 2+ years and so far all I've done is oil changes but to be honest it doesn't get heavy use.

EDIT: Oh and you've found a true unicorn. 828 3.0si coupes with manual gearbox were made for the North American markets.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by wdb

There's a guy on here that tracked a 3.0si quite a bit. 3002 tii this is your thread!

I have a 3.0si but I don't track it. I've owned it 2+ years and so far all I've done is oil changes but to be honest it doesn't get heavy use.

EDIT: Oh and you've found a true unicorn. 828 3.0si coupes with manual gearbox were made for the North American markets.

Tracked mine for a good 4-5 years and never had any issues. Regular oil changes with annual brake flush and you’re good to go. The high output n52 came with factory oil coolers unlike the 325/328 so temps were never an issue. Common issues to look out for are DISA, Vanos solenoids, vcg, but those are all well documented and easy to fix.

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by wdb

There's a guy on here that tracked a 3.0si quite a bit. 3002 tii this is your thread!

I have a 3.0si but I don't track it. I've owned it 2+ years and so far all I've done is oil changes but to be honest it doesn't get heavy use.

EDIT: Oh and you've found a true unicorn. 828 3.0si coupes with manual gearbox were made for the North American markets.

Thanks!
My other concern is that I may wont hold the car for long, so when I need to sell the car, I believe this is not the car that I'm willing to sell to a dealership, just like KBB can't show the actual value of these. I will have to find the right buyer, unlike cars like Subaru BRZ, if I can't find someone to buy my car, I could still get a decent trade in value at Carmax I believe.

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Tracked mine for a good 4-5 years and never had any issues. Regular oil changes with annual brake flush and you’re good to go. The high output n52 came with factory oil coolers unlike the 325/328 so temps were never an issue. Common issues to look out for are DISA, Vanos solenoids, vcg, but those are all well documented and easy to fix.

Thanks!
I checked your YouTube channel, nice drive! I miss those years I was in NY state!

[Hawkeye]

I have had my 07 3.0si Coupe (Manual as well) for 11 years and 96k miles now. Aside from routine maintenance and oil seals being replaced 2 years ago I have not had any issues. I don't track but I tend to drive a little more aggressively than average.

Good luck!

[Big Mexican Women]

if he's replaced the gaskets and cooling syste, then it will be very reliable other than a water pump replacement somewhat soon. the N52 is a great engine!