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BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 317 repairs.
BMW Z3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 113000 mi US $219 |
Rear hatch chrome handle gasket was cracking so I replaced it, damaged the handle in the process and replaced that as well. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104700 mi US $250 |
Replaced cracking plastic window in convertible top. Part cost 250. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 87873 mi US $677 |
parts replaced |
2000 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| 101000 mi US $201 |
Passenger side interior door handle fell off |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 131869 mi US $132 |
trunk lid struts replaced |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 156000 mi US $278 |
Replaced left tail light assembly, red lense fell out. |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 109000 mi US $200 |
Convertible top rear window (plastic) was foggy, torn, and pulling away from the canvas roof. Replaced window. |
| 76200 mi | top will not operate, also leaks water, checked all switches, hydraulic motor seems bad |
| 76000 mi US $75 |
Soft top stopped working, replaced hydraulic motor |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 117000 mi US $600 |
rear window separating from trim |
2000 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 141980 mi | rear wiper motor chassis tore, three weld points added |
| 95000 mi | door panel trim |
1999 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| 54000 mi | Paint on wheel is peeling. |
| 54500 mi US $200 |
Paintwork on the peeling wheel finally replaced |
| 50000 mi | Rust bottom trailing edge on rear wing both sides + bubble on nearside rear of sill one side. |
| Manufacturer defect resulting in complete subframe failure due to weak factory welds. Common in 3 series and Z3 series cars |
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 138000 mi US $25 |
Plastic interior hood release cracked. Replaced with aluminum aftermarket model. |
| 97000 mi US $750 |
The rubber seals between the windows and convertible top shrunk over time and allowed water into the car during heavy rains. |
| 150000 mi US $10 |
replaced right passenger seat adjustment knob (broke off myself) |
| 151000 mi US $10 |
needs windows lubricated and new roundels (150 for lubrication at dealer or $20 lube and a few hours of my time, roundels are $27 each x 4. haven't done it yet, will do when i get to it) |
1997 BMW Z3 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 47382 mi US $364 |
Replaced squeaky steering wheel slip ring. |
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