Model year guide
2003 BMW Z8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 BMW Z8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2003 BMW Z8 at a glance
Combined15 mpg
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2003 BMW Z8 MPG & running costs
Combined15 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 BMW Z8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.