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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD

142600 mi rusted rear brake lines 
132000 mi

US $1500
Brake indicator light came on- pads, rotors, calipers replaced on all four wheels- all four tires replaced due to cord showing- front alignment needed adjustment. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

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

98000 mi Jerking steering wheel due to a sticking caliper...repair cost would have been $980 
98000 mi Sticking caliper. 
106000 mi

US $450
Rear calipers stuck, replaced calipers and pads. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

76000 mi

US $700
DSC light came on intermittently. Replaced both brake pressure sensors in master cylinder 
168000 mi rebuilt rear calipers 
89000 mi

US $115
Speedometer and MPG gauges stopped responding, ABS & traction control turned off. Left rear wheel speed sensor was replaced and all systems returned to normal. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

184000 mi

US $1260
ABS-ATC system 3 lights on, reset does not stick. Other problem needs dealer computer to fix. 
187000 mi

US $2600
ABS-ATC system. 

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2000 BMW 3-Series Brake Problems

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