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2001 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 138 repairs.
2001 BMW Z3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (5%)
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
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear shocks and mounts. Normal maintenance items. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50300 mi US $250 |
Wheel alignment after new tires. Rear toe-in is out of spec but there is no adjustment. Another visit will be required. |
| 42000 mi US $700 |
worn wheel bearing, right rear |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 104000 mi US $250 |
replace rear shocks and shock mounts |
| 107000 mi US $2200 |
lower control arm and bushings/ball joints |
| 158000 mi US $300 |
shock absorber broke through metal at top of tower |
| 139400 mi US $757 |
Tie rods bolts were seized from previous alignment. Tech oxy torched to adjust but then welded them to the tie rod ends. |
| 153100 mi US $205 |
Replaced left control arm and bushing. |
| 174915 mi US $249 |
power steering reservoir, |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi US $489 |
Replaced tie-rods and alignment |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 83080 mi C $1300 |
bushings on the rear beam |
| 65000 mi US $250 |
Loose outer ball joints discovered by tire tech at about 47K miles, replaced both control arms complete with ball joints and replaced control arm bushings. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 86000 mi US $1770 |
Replaced the original struts with new Bilstein struts. |
| 91000 mi US $30 |
Replace clamp on the power steering suction hose as it was leaking fluid. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Replaced shocks, flush all fluids, new belts |
| 170000 mi US $400 |
Rear subframe bushing, differential bushing, rear trailing arm bushing, rear sway bar end links replaced |
| 56700 mi US $150 |
Replace rear shock absorbers |
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 81220 mi $700 |
Two sway bar links replaced as ball joints worn |
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