Z4 vs 350z vs Miata vs 335i

fnfalman · 09-21-2010, 01:53 PM

The Z4 is fairly reliable. Mine is seven years old and I don't have any major problem with it.

The roof is squeaky when retracted but that's pretty much all convertibles.

The power window regulator may go out (3-series weakness).

The weather seal around the windshield tend to deteriorate. Keep an eye on it and once you see what looks like dry-rotting, it's time to replace. Alas, usually you'd have to replace the windshield too. I didn't mind replacing my windshield along with the weather seal because my windshield was chipped and all crappy looking.

Door handle mechanism may go out after a long while.

09-21-2010, 01:53 PM	#11
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The Z4 is fairly reliable. Mine is seven years old and I don't have any major problem with it. The roof is squeaky when retracted but that's pretty much all convertibles. The power window regulator may go out (3-series weakness). The weather seal around the windshield tend to deteriorate. Keep an eye on it and once you see what looks like dry-rotting, it's time to replace. Alas, usually you'd have to replace the windshield too. I didn't mind replacing my windshield along with the weather seal because my windshield was chipped and all crappy looking. Door handle mechanism may go out after a long while. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*