1999 BMW Z3 BMW Z3 1999

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1999 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)

Other (10%)

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1999 BMW Z3

Engine not specified

100700 mi

US $300
Replaced bad rear shocks with Bilstein (also added the reinforcement plates and new mounts). This is a normal maintenance item. the old rears were banging loudly on any road imperfection. Nice and quiet and smooth now. 
49300 mi

£200
tracking out replaced front kerbside suspension wishbone to bring back into line 
63000 mi

US $260
Left tie-rod end at steering rack was moving nearly an inch in the bearing. 

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1999 BMW Z3 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

145000 mi

US $25
Power steering leak. Attributed to worn reservoir seal/o-ring. Replaced with OEM part from ebay. 

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1999 BMW Z3 Suspension Problems

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