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BMW Z4 E85 and E86 (2002 to 2008): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The BMW Z4 E85 and E86 was built from 2002 to 2008 as a convertible or coupe, with a manual, automatic or sequential gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis codes: E85 and E86.

Key facts

Years
2002 to 2008
Chassis codes
E85, E86
Body types
Convertible, Coupe
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic, Sequential
Drive
RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the BMW Z4 E85 and E86 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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