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1997 BMW Z3 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

47382 mi

US $364
Replaced squeaky steering wheel slip ring. 
BMW in Ohio, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

55000 mi

US $300
Secondary air fan and check valve were replaced. 
Oct 2017

56000 mi

US $250
Replace water pump and thermostat. Water pump failed 
May 2018

57000 mi

US $1300
O2 sensor CEL - was a vacuum leak from a worn gasket in the air intake manifold, coupled with faulty O2 sensor. Also cleared out degraded insulation in air box. Lots of diagnosis time/smoking the car to find the vacuum leak. 

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