BMW Z8- Not standing the test of time?



When BMW, the Munich-based maker of performance cars, launched its zippy Z8 roadster in 1999 with a starring product-placement role in a James Bond movie, aficionados the world over were quick to whip out their checkbooks. Hailed as a descendant of the legendary BMW 507 sports racer, the Z8 featured sharp retro styling, a 394-hp V-8, and a chassis of lightweight aluminum.

But all is not well inside the small cult of Z8 worshippers. For several months, some Z8 drivers have been alarmed by reports that sections of the car's aluminum undercarriage -- specifically, the towers that house the shock absorbers -- were prone to distortion, a condition that could cause upper body panels to go out of alignment.

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rackrack - 1/21/2006 11:09:08 PM
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To compete w/ the SL500, only if BMW could make something that looks 1/2 as nice as the old one.



Homer008Homer008 - 1/21/2006 11:23:40 PM
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German's pride and joy.
Respect.



Homer008Homer008 - 1/21/2006 11:23:40 PM
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German's pride and joy.
Respect.



JUGNUJUGNU - 1/22/2006 11:11:02 AM
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This car gives the hint of Aston Martin styling in it.Looked gorgious when it reveled and even today.


JUGNUJUGNU - 1/22/2006 11:11:02 AM
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This car gives the hint of Aston Martin styling in it.Looked gorgious when it reveled and even today.


JUGNUJUGNU - 1/22/2006 11:13:11 AM
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If revived i think bmw will give it a new or tuned V8,high performance engine insted of V10.


JUGNUJUGNU - 1/22/2006 11:13:11 AM
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If revived i think bmw will give it a new or tuned V8,high performance engine insted of V10.


Homer008Homer008 - 1/22/2006 9:08:13 PM
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BMW Z8
Original Price: $160 +-
Asking Price: $95,900.00
Vehicle Year: 2001
Mileage: 8700

Don't believe me? Go-->
http://www.internetautoguide.com/usedcars/14-int/2001/bmw/z8/connecticut/north-haven/17589450/32/index.html


Homer008Homer008 - 1/22/2006 9:08:13 PM
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BMW Z8
Original Price: $160 +-
Asking Price: $95,900.00
Vehicle Year: 2001
Mileage: 8700

Don't believe me? Go-->
http://www.internetautoguide.com/usedcars/14-int/2001/bmw/z8/connecticut/north-haven/17589450/32/index.html


Homer008Homer008 - 1/22/2006 11:45:43 PM
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Original Price: $160 +-
Asking Price: $95,900.00
total loss amount=$64,100.00 w/8700 miles total
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3x10^8's Z8:
total loss amount=$78,015.00 w/24,000 miles total


Homer008Homer008 - 1/22/2006 11:45:43 PM
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Original Price: $160 +-
Asking Price: $95,900.00
total loss amount=$64,100.00 w/8700 miles total
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3x10^8's Z8:
total loss amount=$78,015.00 w/24,000 miles total


Homer008Homer008 - 1/23/2006 12:07:34 AM
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$72,900 asking price on a 2001 Z8

http://www.cars.com/go/search/fs_search_results.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&cid=&dlid=&dgid=&amid=&cname=&zc=77478&makeid=5&modelid=4787&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_5_%7CD-_4787_%7CN-N%7CR-10000%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-77478&aff=national&aff=national



Homer008Homer008 - 1/23/2006 12:07:34 AM
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$72,900 asking price on a 2001 Z8

http://www.cars.com/go/search/fs_search_results.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&cid=&dlid=&dgid=&amid=&cname=&zc=77478&makeid=5&modelid=4787&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_5_%7CD-_4787_%7CN-N%7CR-10000%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-77478&aff=national&aff=national



rackrack - 1/23/2006 8:56:19 AM
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"Comment: lolol just because my undercarriage distorts, it dont matter. theres soul and feel, yah thats rite, feel, driving dynamics, soul. if i sell the car then it will haunt me. whaaaaaaaaaa "

Another confused bmw sheep. Who cares about dynamics if the car is falling apart?


aussie2uaussie2u - 1/26/2006 8:57:24 PM
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You guys are too much. First off, the car did not cost $160k. It was $128k and anyone on a list got it for that. For those with money to burn and people to impress, the dealer couldn't ask enough! One person in Palm Beach paid $225k to have one of the first Z8's.

As for resale value, what percentage of a cars value should you expect after 5 model years? A 2001 Z06 had a $48k msrp and nice ones go for around $20-23k now. A 2001 SL500 had an msrp of $87k. Premium examples now sell in the $30's. So using these as "comparitives", I should be able to find a nice example of a Z8 for around $55-$60k. Whats that you say, there aren't any??? Thats right, the Z8 has excellent resale value.

Heck, the good news for most of us here would probably be if some "lawyer owner", looking at cash cow rich BMW, swindles/blackmails them into agreeing that theres metal fatigue. Maybe then we could afford to buy this 600lb lighter convertible M5 supercar!

(Of course it may involve flying to another city to pick it up in a 30 year old jet at 30,000 feet, in a plane with stress cracks and metal fatigue...)


Homer008Homer008 - 1/28/2006 9:34:13 AM
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By Lee Walczak


BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky?
Speculation that the $160,000 sports car's aluminum undercarriage may be liable


Homer008Homer008 - 1/28/2006 9:34:13 AM
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By Lee Walczak


BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky?
Speculation that the $160,000 sports car's aluminum undercarriage may be liable


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