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    2003 BMW Z4 3.0

    Recommendations as a new Z Owner- I'm sorry for all of the newbie Q's

    I recently purchased a 2003 Z4:

    88k miles
    2 owner car- second owner had the car for the last 12 years having purchased it at 15k miles
    6K miles a year average...

    I live in AZ, so it wouldn't surprise me if this was a SnowBirds winter vehicle...

    BMW- North Scottsdale car fax entries up until 81k miles being the last one
    Next service interval on the dashboard says 145k

    78k Miles
    Maintenance Inspection Completed
    Coolant System Flushed
    Steering Suspension Checked

    81k Miles
    Maintenance Inspection Completed

    No records on Car Fax Prior

    Every Feature in the car works well... Air Con, Heater etc

    Very clean- Well Kept Car


    The Negatives:

    Hood Struts Worn as well as the trunks

    Top seems to be a bit dirty- ordered RAGTOP kit

    The drivers side top seems to have a bit of wear on the hard surface part of the roof. Nothing crazy but wear is noticeable. Will the RAGTOP cleaner help reduce wear spots?

    Fog- Lights missing for some reason- common issue?

    Passenger Door Lock don't work- Dealer is fixing - Electronics not opening- key works just fine

    Im looking for feedback on common issues that I should look out for or in advance to prepare for....

    I couldn't attach pictures to this thread as there is no attachment link...just for URL's


    Thanks Guys/Gals!!

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    Dealer will get very expensive to fix on car like that. Especially at our local dealers (I'm in Chandler/Mesa). I recommend Bo's motorworks or find a local enthusiast with some spare time... Z4's are very simple cars

    None of those seem like major issues. Struts are an easy DIY job as are fogs if they are missing. Probably gone due to rocks chipping them and them being removed

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    2007 750i BMW; 2003 Z4 3.0 BMW; 2002 Lexus LS430;
    Fog lights were an option on the '03 models I think. They can be added.

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