2000 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2000

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2000 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2000 BMW 3-Series body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (30%)

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

113000 mi

US $44
Sunroof wouldn't open completely, and would stop while closing. Sunroof shade was off its tracks. Removed the sunroof glass, replaced the sunroof shade clips, lubed the tracks, and replaced the sunroof glass. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

147000 mi

US $900
Broken sunroof 
170000 mi

US $600
Repaired rust. 
185000 mi

US $500
Surface rust repaired and repainted. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

132000 mi

US $500
Water leak repaired 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

139800 mi

US $180
Fabric falling off sunroof panel due to crumbling foam that lines fabric. Bought new fabric and took old sunroof to shop to scrape off old and glue on new. Also replaced broken metal glides for sunroof panel 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

76260 mi

A $80
Roof rain gutter has broken away on both sides. Replacement quote over $1300. Dealer used glue to hold in place as a temporary measure, apparently a fairly common problem. 
78120 mi

A $340
Rain gutter on roof sides reattached with screws. Previous reglueimg attempt by dealer unsuccessful. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

132000 mi

US $25
Cell phone antenna gasket failed 
172980 mi

C $2000
Door water membrane seal replaced 2 sides 

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2000 BMW 3-Series Body Problems

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