2000 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2000

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2000 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2000 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

111000 mi Small ping noise coming on load/unload of drivetrain. Replaced driveshaft and flex disc. Flex disc was preventative. 
110000 mi

US $720
Replaced guibo/flex disk. 
137500 mi

US $120
Broken Shift lever joint. Car functioned normally and was driveable, but shifter could pull out easily like a dislocated joint. 
171000 mi CV Joint on axle worn. 
157629 mi

US $12500
Clutch, transmission mounts, and rear main seal replaced. Pinion seal on driveshaft, drive belts on engine, and a windshield washer motor were also replaced. 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

114000 mi

US $100
Fluid leak - minor 
116000 mi Slight transmission leak when sold. 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD

196000 mi

US $1200
Drive shaft was replaced, 5-speed shifter linkage was also tighten up. 
123000 mi

US $1300
Horrible sounds, vibrations. Dual mass flywheel shot (springs). Cannot be recovered. Clutch worn but still material remaining. Replaced with a single mass flywheel & clutch, no change to driveability, saves money and potential to resurface 

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2000 BMW 5-Series Transmission Problems

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