5 More Things I Hate About My BMW Z4

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5 More Things I Hate About My BMW Z4
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Hey Guys It’s Joel!
So around 1 year ago, I made a video on 5 Things I Hate about my BMW Z4.
As about 12 months has passed since then, I thought it would be a good idea to give you 5 more things that I Hate about my Z4. Obviously Hate is a strong word, and I honestly do not hate my Z4 - these are just some things I don’t like or find annoying.
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@Fahrzhad 5 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your Videos cuz I‘m test Driving a 08 Z4 tmmrw and got to say nice Quality Videos and keep it up

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much buddy. Best of luck with your hunt for a Z4!

@bareminimum 5 жыл бұрын

i got a 09 z4 3 months ago love it just make sure you get that warranty if you buy it i had some bad luck with my car but wouldnt trade it for anything other than a newer faster model

@DriversSide 5 жыл бұрын

The lack of cup holders would kill me haha! My dad’s z4 has the cup holders and no cd changer in the main storage between the seats which frees up a lot of room!

@breach8813 5 жыл бұрын

subscribed, watched like 15 videos by you now and really thinking about getting a z4...awesome videos!

@krzysztofszczypek6650 5 жыл бұрын

I've got '03 e85 3.0i with automatic transmission and my zed consumed ~200 ml per 10000 km. I agree with you for lack of storages in these cars. My car have DSP (subwoofers instead of storages behind the seats).Cupholders in e85 are very useful thing. :) The best to keep your wallet is central storage with changer, because it's locks with the central locking :) I've got a m sport suspension and styling 108 wheels with spacers and it fits perfectly :) Nice content Joel, videos with e85 are very rare , keep it up! Greetings from Poland ! :D

@im1aking513 5 жыл бұрын

Joel plzzz make more videos of the z4. Im 17 and im about to buy a z4 because u inspired me soo much i thank u, and ur one of the only utubers that make z4 vids keep it up fam. P.s. I was wondering if ur going to do race mods to ur z4.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoy the videos, more Z4 content always on the way. Probably not any race mods so to speak, but would love to take it on a track day!

@michaelyoung2956 5 жыл бұрын

Another great vid Joel, I know exactly where you're coming from and share your frustrations!!! Mike

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@Cornwall1888 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the 3.0i se with normal tyres and the ride is very smooth My previous car was a cooper s and that was super firm, especially with run flats, when I went over a small pothole it felt like the wheel had came off 😂

@samwatkins6963 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, good to hear that! So I guess it is the SI version that offers a poor ride quality not the 3.0I. Isn't?

@centuryboatfan 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! Need a ride with the steering wheel on the right! Is shifting patterns different? Oil? You have that correct. Always welcome to drive mine along the North Shore in Minnesota along Lake Superior.

@CarsofGlasgow 5 жыл бұрын

Great video joel!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

♥️

@prontopac 5 жыл бұрын

Your points are well taken. With regard to oil consumption, there are 4 main oil leak areas: Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Pump Gasket, Oil Pan Gasket, and Vanos Oil Line Gaskets. Also, utilizing the Sport Button and a heavy foot will 'spit' more oil vapor back into the intake to be burned (an emission control item.) As for the ride quality, this has been a sore spot for me and you are spot on about the feel. I've just spent over $4,000 (3,600 pounds) to install an adjustable suspension (Koni) and more compliant tires i.e., Pirelli Nero's. The initial result, a better ride with a lot of traction and various suspension settings from soft to firm to play with. Back to oil consumption, I burn about 1/2 quart (0.47 liters) per 7,000 miles, but I hwy cruise most of the time. If I play with my Z I will burn oil.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information mate! I use sport mode all the time, and definitely have a heavy foot!!

@jimmy92goodwin 5 жыл бұрын

The editing at the beginning was so nuts I had to rewind immediately and watch again hahaha

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

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@NightStalkerZA 5 жыл бұрын

Quality video as always Mr Joel. 👍

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you NightStalker - you the man!

@NightStalkerZA 5 жыл бұрын

No no ... you're the man! LOL. have a good one bud.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, and you!

@bassvibez846 5 жыл бұрын

Eibach springs and spacers, 19in alloy (CSL style) ditch the run flats if you have them - Lower fatter back end. Great video as always pal!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Already ditched them, has to be done!! Thanks mate!

@travel734 5 жыл бұрын

I have the 18" wheels and run-flat tyres. Next swap will be for non-run-flats. I agree the ride can be harsh. The 18's fill the wheel well arches well. The headlamp dazzle is not an issue for me, but I am quite tall. I have yet to need to add oil, I change it more frequently than recommended - but since I store the car in winter, I like to put fresh oil in before it goes away. I would not bother with retrofitting drinks holders - they are flimsy and not very helpful. I had not seen the storage cubbies behind the seats. Cars with the premium pkg have extra speakers there. For some reason there are storage nets behind the read seats. I can't be bothered to move the seats forward to access them and in my driving position the seats are all the way back.

@kay19833 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have any reinforcement bars installed for stiffness around corners? is there any need for it? Are you fine with the 230hp or you feel you need more? Are there any leakage from the top when it rains? Can I use the car when it snows? What hiddrn issues does it have? What mods can I do to it to get what hp? cost?

@danielboyd9380 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.All its shortcomings are the same that irritate me as well. It is an exciting drive though so there is an awful lot I like about the car. That 6 seems like a great engine etc. One question. Do you drain your tubes that hold the pistons that raise and lower your roof. I have not had any trouble yet however I heard if you don't drain after driving in rain they can fill with water and rust up the pistons. Is there a drain. Its so low I can't find a drain. When I had the oil change and it was on the hoist the technicians couldn't find it either.. Just wondered if you drained them?

@mehmetbekir444 5 жыл бұрын

I had the 3ltr Z4 i loved it i agree about the ride and was a bit claustrophobic over big miles but alot of car for the money but the worst thing is the dealership the bolton dealership was horrendous.

@charliehorsee 5 жыл бұрын

Loving your content man, keep up the amazing work!!! Also im looking into getting a 05 Z4 and wondering if you have any advise for purchasing. Keep in my my favorite video of your was the alpina vid, it was very different yet a really interesting topic, and i didnt even realized it existed.

@charliehorsee 5 жыл бұрын

Side note.... would you ever consider painting, or getting new rims? I think it would look hella nice 👌

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much mate - feel free to drop me an email and I’m happy to help. That Alpina was sweet, loved making that video. I would love to get black rims at some point yes!

@z4funkdreamer986 5 жыл бұрын

hi joel i am based in france and my z4 3.0 has a loud clunk noise on the rear under hard acceleration 1st gear on 2nd ,on other gears all is fine ,did you experience same clunk with your car it looks like a hammer knocking aginst a wall some people says guibo or centre shaft bearing but if it was that i would have clunks on all gears please let me know

@DinosaurJuiceCars 4 жыл бұрын

Headlights on SUVs is a big problem! I find lights reflecting in my door mirrors to be the worst!

@Tokyodrift5000 5 жыл бұрын

Also have you notice how dark the interior mirror is? I know they are self dimming but in the daylight mine almost seems like there is a dark blue tint to it. On the subject of oil consumption, I put 1L in last month when my oil light came on.. last week the oil light reappeared!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t actually noticed that! I bet I will now though - ahh at least its not just me then!

@defelater1334 5 жыл бұрын

My z4 3.0 doesn't during any oil, I have ac shinzer lowered suspension and 19" wheels so no gaps, storage is ok for me and I have cup holders but yea I hate when other drivers blind me cus car is so low y btw if you feel uncomfortable in car right now then do not care about gaps and don't care about bigger wheels cus you gonna cry then 😂 my car is sooooo uncomfortable now, but I love it anyway... No gaps, amazing wheels so...

@ianskillcorn6646 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t say I’ve noticed the oil issue yet but I’m going to go check it right now 😂 my wheel gap is none existent but I have different wheels , totally agree with all other points especially the awful ride but I still have run flats in mine! 1 thing I really hate is how much brake dust I get on my wheels, I wash the car and go out for one ride and the wheels are black 😡 great vid keep up the good work

@drivemyexotic5274 5 жыл бұрын

Agree with you on the wheels getting dirty quickly!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s a tricky car to keep clean, my wheels are a real pain to clean too!

@tamiebasse6595 5 жыл бұрын

I recently did a front brake job on my '06 Z4 3.0i and replaced them with ceramic pads along with both front rotors. The new pads require slightly more pedal pressure but the wheels stay much cleaner but still a little dirtier than the rear wheels. Also, I found the pad wear sensors can be restored with a dab of solder thus shorting the open circuited sensor. The solder should rub off once the pads wear down again and require replacement.

@geekhacker 5 жыл бұрын

You can install cup holder right? My z4 is from the same year and has cup holders that fit in the same space as yours. I think if you buy it online you should be able to install them yourself. Mine had faulty cup holders and I bought in on amazon. Our you could theoretically buy a new ac vent w/ a cup holder.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’ve seen that, thanks for suggesting - think I’ve lived for so long without them now that I won’t bother haha 😂

@ProjectJamesify 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, I've been following you for a while now, great content! I am completely in love with my Z4 35i E89, and so I was wondering if you have any plans to "upgrade" soon (if you consider it an upgrade). Thanks!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks mate - definitely am always looking to upgrade - don’t have the money for an E89 at the moment, but I would definitely consider one!

@timdawson7085 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, I also went for the 35i E89, had it for 8 weeks and still love it to bits. I was looking for an older one and watched all your vids, but that roof motor problem just tipped me over to the newer model. Hate the run flat tyres and can't wait to run them down. Watching your vids and knowing the difference between the cars, it would be a good upgrade for ya, when youve saved the penny's, keep up the good work and get some more drone shots, there great. Thanks for taking the time to do the vids, they do help people.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, glad you’re enjoying the content! Thank you so much, I need to get that drone out more!

@timdawson7085 5 жыл бұрын

It must take a load of planning and editing to get just one vid out there, there always great to watch, hope you can keep it going.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

It does, but I really enjoy it - and will keep doing it. Hopefully, one day it becomes financially sustainable too!

@Human31476 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my '03 Z4 about six months ago. I love the car. It does have a few idiosyncrasies for sure, but in general, its a rewarding ride. Im curious about your oil consumption though. I have a 2.5i, and havent noticed any consumption at all. It did receive an oil pan replacement prior to my buying it, and also only has 67k miles, so maybe thats why. Nice ride, though, and nice video.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, that’s awesome; I’m glad you’re enjoying it! Think my oil consumption was actually down to a faulty DISA valve, as since I replaced that, the consumption has been far less.

@davidviner4932 5 жыл бұрын

My toy is a 1 series convertible m sport and it also has no cubby holes and the runflats on m sport suspension make the ride a challenge on bad roads but I have to say I’ve done 17000 miles since April (4K in France) and I hadn’t even thought to check the oil, oops, hope it’s still got some

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Give it a check 😂 haha but I’m sure it’s fine!

@heberguereca8702 5 жыл бұрын

Tint the rear and side windows to help with the sight man, trust me you won’t regret it

@MrLuc237 4 жыл бұрын

I have even less free space because my z4 has the "hifi sound system" which replaces the 2 cubby holes behind the seats.

@gofres 4 жыл бұрын

My 2p. .. keep the wheels, change the shocks and springs. If its eating oil, find out from where. At the end of the day, any oil leaks mean potential problems. Is it leaking on the ground or burning it? On the ground, probably cheap fix. Burning it? Then things get more complicated and expensive.

@GoDoddsStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you on the blinded by headlights thing. I’ve had to Z4s now and it’s annoying as fuck 😂

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

It’s the same with any low car haha, something to watch out for 😂

@greglangford1840 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!! Mine does not use hardly any oil on mine at all!! I drive mine pretty hard when I do drive it but I do not have the ability to drive year round.

@Jenga105 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the "o2pilot" mod if you've got bad oil consumption, assuming the CCV isn't blocked or it isn't leaking it should fix it. Basically it increases crankcase vacuum, which helps the piston rings seal better. They were a new design for the M54 and not the best thought out it seems

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank M J - will check it out!

@mk1valver 5 жыл бұрын

Mentioned this in one of your other videos. Mine used shit loads of oil until I did the o2pilot mod. Recently did 3000 miles round Europe and it didn't use a drop. Cost about £10 for parts and takes 30 minutes or so to do.

@TOBDNB 5 жыл бұрын

when i had may e85 with the 3.0 m54 it used 1l of oil a month, i now have a e86 with the n52 3.0si and it doesn't used hardly any oil.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting, must have improved the si then!

@damdamcz 4 жыл бұрын

btw, my 2003 3.0i uses around 0,3l of oil between changes. I change every 8000km :)

@unixnerd23 5 жыл бұрын

Mine uses oil too. 5w30 Castrol Edge is about 50 quid in Halfords, only 31.95 inc. shipping from Castrol's ebay shop!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I get mine from a local store - £30!

@tsoupakis 5 жыл бұрын

number 5, i had it with my mx5, and i am preety sure there is there with every sports car... you have a good point mention it... evryone never had a sports car before should know it..

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah - it’s not a deal breaker, but something to look out for!

@randunufdo1 5 жыл бұрын

I got a 3.0SI version of the Z4 and I do daily It as well however mostly in traffic but I haven't noticed the oil issue tbh seems to be ok so far touch wood! Do you use the BMW recommend oil ?? I do agree about the ride quality it's pretty harsh even on good roads with the stupid run flats.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe the Si engine is improved on the oil consumption front! I do use the recommended stuff yeah!

@TOBDNB 5 жыл бұрын

you probably have the n52 3ltr not the m54 3ltr

@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO 5 жыл бұрын

Well, I have one and it is amazing.

@francoisblonz2211 5 жыл бұрын

To fix oil consumption => buy a 3.0 SI ;) ;)

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha - wish it were that simple!

@dav948 5 жыл бұрын

I also drive a low sports car so being blinded by SUVs is pretty common. A top advanced driving technique for when you’re being blinded by oncoming traffic at night is to look at and position yourself by the nearside curb/line. That way you won’t be blinded. Enjoy the Z4!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I do Andrew, so great suggestion! Thank you for watching 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@kristian663 5 жыл бұрын

Swap to 5w40 fully synth oil if you blast about a lot. Cheaper to buy too.

@samuelrichards4934 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, love the videos. Keep up the good work. Just about to pull the trigger on my own Z4 purchase. Was wondering if you have had any maintenance issues with your Z4. I believe you purchased yours for less than £5k two years ago. Have you had any major issues/expenses? Suppose I'm wondering - This is such a great car, and at an amazing price ... what's the catch?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, thank you! Really appreciate you watching. Correct, was actually closer to £3k what I paid for mine. I guess you are getting an old car, with high mileage - however that really is it. The 3.0 blocks especially are extremely reliable I’ve never had any issues. The only thing to look out for is that the roof motor is working ok and that there is not a ticking sound when the engine is idling, as that can be the Vanos. Otherwise, they’re an absolute bargain and are starting to go up in value!

@samuelrichards4934 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Sounds like you got an absolute bargain! I'm looking for 40k miles or so at around the £6k price point. I think they are just a timeless looking roadster, and so they are ageing incredibly well. Your videos really have been instrumental in the decision-making process. Thanks again and I shall continue to enjoy your channel. Sam

@peterbee8892 5 жыл бұрын

Does your harsh ride come from run flats or have you downgraded to regular tyres. My gripe in my z4 is poor lighting from the weak halogen lamps.

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

Regular tires are actually an upgrade for this car. Depends on what you want though. Better ride quality, less tram-lining, and less road noise.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I’m on regular tyres, which actually improves the ride! I agree, I should have mentioned that!

@jeffgraham9210 5 жыл бұрын

The M54b30 does use oil, Z4, 530i and my 330ci all prone to this. Seemingly a litre every 1000 miles is within factory tolerance...my 330 uses 500ml every 1k.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha oh well! I’m used to it now haha

@Jestiar 5 жыл бұрын

My BMW E30 320i use 3000km a liter of oil. But my Peugeot 206 HDI diesel use 250ml on 10.000km thats very Nice for a french car.

@chrisdixon6668 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate long time no see I've unfortunately let go of my z4 I sold it for more than I paid for it and had it around 3 years I did put a lot of money into her but I wish I hadn't now not because I would be using it instead of my new toy a V8 Mercedes cl500 but a good condition z4 is slowly going up in price I don't know if you remember mine a black 3L smg red leather any way I still have a set of BBS 108s that originally come with my car I purchased a fully refurbished set in a deep red candy apple couler to kind of go whith the dark red interior I keep the original ones and i have just refurbished them so if your interested in the BBS 108s let me know I can do them in any couler you like or just leave them silver up to you

@andrewbielat8986 Жыл бұрын

I bought an 03 Z4 becuase of you

@alansetchell3118 5 жыл бұрын

On your points: 1: Ride quality, it is a sports car with sports suspension so it is not going to be comfortable on small bumpy roads, if it is on run flats the problem will be made much worse, change to normal tyres, it will improve massively. It is no worse that a Mini Cooper S on similar roads. 2: Wheel gaps, that is what happens if you choose a model with 103 wheels which are 17 x 8". Go for a model with 18 x 8.5" wheels to fill the arches nicer (most 3L have 18 x 8.5") 3: Re the oil consumption, BMWs do tend to use more oil than many cars, but that is often because they are not looked after. If previous owners fitted good quality C3 spec oil and changed it either annually or before 10,000 miles, then it would fair better. Poor oil and long durations between oil changes particularity if a car is used for short journeys can cause the oil breathers to block up then oil consumption will increase. My 3.0i uses 500ml every 4,000 miles. 4: Lack of storage, fully agree, storage isn't brilliant but is is a sports car. 5: Getting blinded at night, yep, the lower you sit, the more you will be blinded particularity by drivers of newer range rovers, with very bright lights that sit high (try driving a Westfield 7). Not a lot you can do about it other than drive a 4x4 instead.

@imihussain1781 5 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway of knowing or signs when the roof motor is gunna pack in?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure it just packs in - it’ll probably slow down a lot first though so that would be a good indication

@gregrsvr3947 5 жыл бұрын

Get it moved into the boot

@mithunchawdhury689 5 жыл бұрын

I think because of these reasons, may be a Mazda mx5 mk iii would be a better choice, its not going to be as fast as the z4 or its not gonna make any great engine noise, but its existing, you get the folding metal roof which is better in every way and since its your daily use car, you can save some major amount of money on your monthly fuel cost in the mx 5. So give the mk3 a try, I think you will like it more than the z4.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I have driven the Mk iii mx-5 - I hated it! Really slow, sluggish, not great to look at and the fuel economy wasn’t any better! I did used to have a mkii mx-5 however and loved it, although that was less practical than the Z4

@scobkatt 4 жыл бұрын

Things that annoy me about my 2003 Z4 2.5 (original owner): 1- The ridiculous cost of repairs (the dealership wanted $330 just to replace an the glass on the driver's side mirror), I paid $42 at the local auto glass shop. 2- I have the haze on the headlight lenses removed every year. 3- The struts had to be replaced at 40,000. 4- The run-flat tires are expensive, don't last very long, reduce gas mileage, and ride like hell. I replace them with regular Michelins recommended for the BMW 3 series, much smoother ride. 5 - The headlights (even with cleaned/polished lenses) are not very good. I should have psent the extra $ for an upgrade. 6- Interior storage is an issue (but I knew it would be). With all that said, it's the best car I ever owned and I love it.

@terrycopas2496 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a 2003 Z4, I noticed you complained about the wheel gap and the rough ride, well bud, how about a higher profile tire, which will fill the gap and also the extra tire means extra cushion for the ride!! Two issues solved! Maybe go with a 60 or 70 series tire! I personally am running 225-40-18s -front and 255-45-18 rear and it fills the wheel gap fantastic, think they came off a x90 BMW SUV? 8s up front 9.5 in the rear, love the look, don't care about a soft ride, much rather look tough and mean!! The way a sports car should!! Like your comments, best of luck to you!! If I could post a pic, I'd show you how the car look with those 18s, pretty sure you'd like it!! Cheers!

@tonykhouri7826 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed the same issue with night driving, night driving glasses! Problem solved

@evilsquirrel56231 3 жыл бұрын

Oil consumption? Try driving anything from VW/Audi with a TFSI engine :D

@nickmatthews4939 5 жыл бұрын

Modern cars have less tight fitting piston rings to reduce engine fiction and increase mpg. The oil scraping rings will allow a small amount past. The fuel savings far outweigh oil top up cost.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, yeah one of the things I love about the car is how economical it is on fuel!

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

Low ride height sucks at times. Getting blinded by trucks at night. Difficult to parallel park the car at times. And the head lights don't shine out far enough without blinding everyone.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel How much camber you got on your rears? And what wheel/tire size you got. I got 18" wheels and 245 40 tires, but I notice a lot of camber. Maybe my coil springs are worn. Or the tires/wheel are too big/wide.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t touched my camber! Mine are 17s think 255/45 can’t remember

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel Are your rear wheels jutting out due to excessive neg camber? The rear coil springs are notorious for crapping out. I have aftermarket ones, but I'm not sure if it's just a design flaw for these springs in general. I'll upload a picture for you to see.

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel Here it is. drive.google.com/folderview?id=1aHN-QTbrqEHhQJoALOj6QQ-o3HH8vvYV

@CarsofGlasgow 5 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, how much fuel do you go through a month? I use about £70 a month but only use it at weekends :)

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Mate, like £300/month 😂

@CarsofGlasgow 5 жыл бұрын

Aww man :/ That is a fair chunk! I am about £55-60 a week with my ford for work, guess the 6 cylinder Z4 makes it worth it?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I guess haha!

@horihito 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I enjoy your videos thanks! it will be a really useful part if you could make a test about how fit this car for tall men, and heavy tall men :) seriously

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Will see if I can find some tall people!

@horihito 5 жыл бұрын

If you can find someone 190cm tall and if you could check leg room ,and the head and roof, if is still have some place 🙏

@horihito 5 жыл бұрын

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@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I have recently set up a Patreon account - hoping people may donate there! The link is in my description :)

@colinpetergreen4686 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos. One criticism though, when driving there are far to many occasions when both hands are off the shell while your driving and your looking at the camera to much when your driving, put safety firstJoel.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin

@christophermainstone563 5 жыл бұрын

What oil do you use (grade and make)? I use Castrol Edge 5W-30 and somewhere on the internet I am sure it says that using a heavier grade oil slows down the useage. Mind you I had a P38 once and you could probably put treacle in the engine and it would still have found gaps to get through... I haven't changed the oil type as I am sure that is meant to be used for a reason!

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I use the same stuff!

@trigger5.563 5 жыл бұрын

I love this car, but I look at it as a date night car or weekend toy. Something I would garage keep definitely

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, in an ideal world, this would just be my weekend car! But can only afford to have one car at the moment.

@Jimboyrulez 4 жыл бұрын

hey joel... i made things i hate about my z4 video as well... and you know what i put it on z4 groups on facebook.... i recieved a lot of hate comments on fb... but compared to my other videos i got a ton more views.... try it...its actually a lot of fun...because i even posted a video about things i love about my z4 and people didnt really comment or view it that much... but dislike video went mini viral for the first day atleast because everyone wanted to give me shit...lol

@andreaapilando8639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel id like to know what you love about zed 4

@samehabouez8267 5 жыл бұрын

Hello joel, I am really considering buying a z4 e85 but I live in Lebanon and the roads quality here is beyond awful(really really bad). It is really hard to find any smooth roads here, and that may be a deal breaker don't u think? I am going to use it as a daily driver

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the ride is too bad - it should be fine to use as a daily!

@samehabouez8267 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel alright joel, so you think that it is not that painful and that the ride quality gets better once you get use to it?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly!

@mishas1379 5 жыл бұрын

what kind of engine type do u have and what is a fuel consumption?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

It’s the 3.0 and I average around 30mpg

@mishas1379 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel sounds good! I've read a few different forums and got that average consumption approx. 16mpg, that is really weird. Maybe its related to driving style, inside /outside city etc...

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you’d have to be a really shit driver to get 16mpg 😂 on long motorway cruises I get 40.

@leonelcrz 5 жыл бұрын

Get rid of the CD changer in the center storage unit (Let’s be real, it’s 2018 you don’t need that). My Z4 doesn’t have it and I have a good amount of storage space

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

True, I never use it! But might as well just leave it there - never going to use that storage space anyway!

@FitFast8 5 жыл бұрын

The 2.5 litre has a softer ride, doesn't have low profile tyres and better fuel economy. Good option over the 3 litre and still a proper sports car. Close call though.

@ZambonieDude 5 жыл бұрын

How tall are you? Curious if i'll fit in a Z4.

@loril6437 5 жыл бұрын

He said in a prior video he was 6'9"

@knightmareking1342 4 жыл бұрын

You look shorter than me hows the legroom im 6ft tall with long legs would i be comfy or would i get cramps

@itsjoel 4 жыл бұрын

I’m about 5ft 10 and have no problems with room

@budgetrccars9385 5 жыл бұрын

Get another first aid box to fit under the drivers seat for extra storage.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

True - or I could just take the first aid box out haha 😂

@davemcgrath9329 5 жыл бұрын

I've a 3 ltr Z4 E85 and don't have that oil issue,owned it for 10years,got rid of the runflats as the ride was terrible just have normal low profile tyres on my wheels,you could get coil overs for it so u can adjust the height to your own preferences but again lowering it further means more harsher ride,you should look at changing the third break light and indicaters to clear lenses,get rid of the amber colour,makes the car more modern looking,also lose the aerial and buy a short stubby aerial for the car,way more sporty looking,I've have done loads of mods to mine since owning it,the list is endless and I could go on and on..

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah would love the clear lights, although quite expensive I think! And I have a stubby aerial, I just literally cannot get the old one off .. have tried with pliers and everything!

@davemcgrath9329 5 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with mine,what u need to do is order a new base for the aerial and remove the old one from inside the boot compartment,they seize up over time which means you can't unscrew it without breaking it off from the base.I had to do it with my own but it was well worth it,looks the business,I will take a few pics of mine tomorrow and tag u in them on Instagram,also you should get an m sport zhp short shifter gear knob for the car,it's a weighted gear knob and feels great going through the gears with it,you can get them on ebay

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice buddy. How much is a new base? Awesome, yes please do - and you’re right - I need to order one of those!

@davemcgrath9329 5 жыл бұрын

You can get them on eBay aswell for about £20,Just make sure it's a genuine oem part,there is videos on KZfaq on how to change it out,pretty straight forward if your handy at doing it yourself,I'm running 8000k HID in my headlights and fog lights,got rid of that yellow halogen look on the beams,nice crisp white now,also u can get 6000k HID for the back number plates on Amazon,looks class

@banpowel9784 5 жыл бұрын

Oil consumption is abnormal even if BMW state that it is normal, but that tends to be an issue with the n52 engines, as for ride quality which is more or less cured in the newer Z4s with adaptive suspension, on rough roads change to a softer settings and on smooth roads back to a firmer settings. Maybe upgrading to a newer model may reduce your level of dislikes.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Fair enough - these are just things I dislike, I love so many more things than not on this car, certainly wouldn’t feel the need to change cars cause of the ride! Just trying to make interesting content at the end of the day!

@banpowel9784 5 жыл бұрын

It's Joel nice if you could borrow a Porsche Boxter ( similar year) and do a comparison test

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it would be very nice, as soon as someone lends me one, I’ll make a video don’t worry!

@spicymiataguy9115 5 жыл бұрын

How costly is this car to own on a scale of Honda Accord to Mazda RX8?

@drivemyexotic5274 5 жыл бұрын

What is your current suspension setup and why do you need to update it? Just getting worn from all the miles? Glad you brought up the oil issue. Was not aware of that... I do have a check engine light that just came on so maybe that is the reason. I don't have the cd changer in the center console so it's a pretty massive space in mine actually.

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

You would have the check oil light would come on. Get an odb2 reader to get a fault code. Don't assume.

@drivemyexotic5274 5 жыл бұрын

Completely agree on the assuming part. I plan to buy an obd2 reader soon. Might have to take it to a shop in the meantime to figure out why the light is on. Have only had the car for about a month and unfortunately don't have service records from the previous owners. Hoping the dealership does as it was always serviced there.

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

@@drivemyexotic5274 Well do you hear any noise? How miles are on it? And what country do you live in?

@drivemyexotic5274 5 жыл бұрын

No odd noises. I live in US. Car has only 23k miles (2003 3.0i). Just ordered the OBD2 reader which will arrive Friday. Will certainly prove useful for all my vehicles as I do most of my own maintenance. Will check oil level tonight just to be sure.

@2010ngojo 5 жыл бұрын

@@drivemyexotic5274 Well if you can't wait, check if there's autozone or advance auto parts near by. They offer free fault code reads. I'm sure there's other places that offer it for free as well.

@stuartround5555 3 жыл бұрын

You said it yourself, it's a sports car. I'm not sure what you were expecting when you brought a roadster. If you want comfortable road handling, a commanding driving position and more storage, buy an SUV not a roadster.

@irfaansaib4846 5 жыл бұрын

You got run flat tyres?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

No, changed them to conventional ones, which did improve the ride!

@thedetailingdoctor5746 3 жыл бұрын

20k. Year 2k a month 500ml is “within spec” technically a litre per 1k is within spec. However I’d check your oil breather

@knightmareking1342 4 жыл бұрын

The vw gti also chuggz oil like crazy that sucks that this car also chuggz it

@matthewespinosa1990 5 жыл бұрын

Wheels and coilovers coming soon?

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Started looking for wheels!

@danielridley9740 5 жыл бұрын

You should ride in mine 19s on front 22 on rear .....lol

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I bet that looks awesome!

@hcooC 5 жыл бұрын

Like #77 - good luck.

@ONELIFELIVEITOZ 5 жыл бұрын

I have Audi A3 2010 1.8lt.TFSI 90,000km. It uses 1ltr every 500-600km I’m now using 20w-50 to slow usage down instead of 5w-30. Audi Australia won’t honor fix or acknowledge the problem like in the UK and USA.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that mate, sounds really frustrating!

@DrivingMeWild. 5 жыл бұрын

My Z4 has nearly every option... no wheel gap... no weird storage behind the seats... huge speakers instead... check it out! www.DrivingMeWild.com ...I also put non run flat tires on it, drives much smoother... and recommend it! www.BadBMW.com

@lutherwaffles90 5 жыл бұрын

You think you’re losing oil my old 6 series drank a quart every 2 days

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

That’s mad bro! Haha BMW life 👍🏻👍🏻😂

@johnhowell316 5 жыл бұрын

Oil use? I've had my Z4 for 5 years and I've never had to add oil. Seems like you may have a problem.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man I did. This video is old now, I since replaced my DISA valve and the oil consumption is way less

@dakibmw 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel Are you sure it was DISA? Did you change your oil at the same time? I've noticed that the oil consumption is almost non-existant when the oil is new, and at the end of the oil change interval (which is 2 years for me, I make around 5000 miles/year) it goes up to BMW-says-it's-normal ~1L/1000 miles. I wanted to do O2pilot mod (google it if you don't know what is it), but I'll wait for the oil consuption to re-appear, (btw we have the same engine, mine is also 3.0 M54 in a 330Ci). One more thing - bigger wheels shouldn't get rid of a wheel gap, you should always stick to BMW recommended sizes of wheels/tyres combo. What that means is that the diameter of the wheel should always be around the same-ish, be it 17'', 18'' or 19'' wheel. for example, 225/40-18 and 225/45-17 (both BMW recommended sizes) have in a mm or two the same wheel+tyre diameter (634-637 mm).

@be1441 5 жыл бұрын

Whats that fluff on ya face mate? Yepyepyepyepyepyep

@mrbigolnuts3041 3 жыл бұрын

It just sounds like the most horrific car ever. The constant problems, it sounds like you need to spend the equivalent of the purchase price just getting it to proper functioning standard

@SamThomas 5 жыл бұрын

1 litre of oil every 1500 miles on my E90,it seems every BMW uses more oil than most cars.

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does seem that way haha. Thanks for watching!

@jackvella2160 5 жыл бұрын

bro i got a 2.5 and i dont rekn id top up 500ml in a year jeez bro

@itsjoel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, maybe the 2.5 uses less lol

@recruitmentch 4 жыл бұрын

1. Who buys a 2 seater convertible roadster to right on rough / pebbly terrain? BMW is known for its firmer ride. You probably feel it more because you've bought a convertible as an everyday car. 2. The gap is an aesthetic 'inconvenience' for you. 3. Oil change ideally should be at around 5,000 miles. You want to use Synthetic Oil. If you're changing it 'every 6 months' then that's 10,000 miles - not abnormal. Saying that, if you are requiring to change the oil more regularly than 5,000 miles then you probably have issues with the engine. 4. You have a 2 seater convertible that has more generous boot space than most convertibles. Complaining about where to put your wallet...how about your pocket? Like you, if I'm going on a long drive-sh somewhere, I have a backpack. I just put my stuff in there and put in the feet area of the passenger seat. Alternatively, you can just put it in the boot. 5. You're driving a low to the ground convertible. Not only is it annoyingly normal to have lights of other cars affect you more, but you also have to be careful when it comes to how visible you are in the mirrors of bigger cars. In conclusion - bar the oil change 'hate', I think maybe you've 'outgrown' a convertible. Either you buy a bigger car or you buy a bigger car for your daily commute / use and have the Z4 so you can enjoy it. In such a situation, you'll begin to appreciate it a lot more for what it is.

@itsjoel 4 жыл бұрын

😂 haha dude you’ve taken the video way too seriously! Just my experiences at the time, bare in mind this video is way over a year old now. I’ve done plenty of content talking about the positives of my Z4, this is just one to merely point out some negatives, albeit very minor... But appreciated you watching and sharing your opinion too.

@recruitmentch 4 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel It's a beautiful car :) Anything less than a serious response wouldn't really be fair.

@recruitmentch 4 жыл бұрын

I'm picking up my 2019 3 litre Z4 tomorrow! Still keeping my 2009 one though!

@itsjoel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@gaetanlacas3322 2 жыл бұрын

You can't buy a Sportster and expect the same as a Bentley.

@Carlsonrufer 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, it seems you are looking at your car from the wrong angle and should rather perceive (and treat) it as the coming young timer. two things: 1. your oil consumption is NOT normal. 2. compared to other brands/models it has lots of storage room EVEN in hidden corners. concerning the smoothness of the ride. no, it is not. especially the 2003-2005 model gives you the opportunity to feel the road like no other BMW ever will. and if there are cart ruts, you will get sucked in and you will have to steer against them. that does make it a dangerous ride, but it is also sth you will never experience in comfy and modern cars which in turn makes it a super fun and powerful toy. you have sth very very exceptional there that you cannot buy no more. on top, this is a Chris Bangle design and the very first model of a continuing series. 15 years ago people turned around for that beauty. in 15 years, people still turn around for it. enjoy!

@denon7474 4 жыл бұрын

Number 5 always happens to me, and I drive a Volvo S80. I curse the bas***ds coming the other way and blinding me in their 1.2 FWD "SUV" for buying such a car and contributing to the destruction of all we hold dear as Petrolheads, and I curse the car manufacturers for making modern headlights so stupidly powerful and dangerously white