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2003 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 204 repairs.
2003 BMW Z4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 26000 mi £150 |
Rear coilover springs x2 |
| 17000 mi US $3500 |
Replaced steering column due to binding. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Steering column replaced due to binding |
| 44500 mi US $260 |
replaced coil springs in rear suspension |
| 50000 mi US $110 |
replace front control arm bushings |
| 145000 mi US $300 |
Refreshed suspension and bushings, did front end alignment |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34800 mi | Replaced DSC pressure sensor. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $700 |
Replaced Right Rear wheel Bearing |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Ball Joints |
| 77000 mi US $1000 |
Bushings and suspension arm replaced along with Alignment n oil change |
| 79980 mi $990 |
Replaced struts and shocks |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 112000 mi US $89 |
car shakes over 60 MPH. Lower control arm bushings are shot. |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
replaced left and right front control arm bushings left and right sway bars: location points of attachment were cracked, requiring spot welds on both sides. |
| 199000 mi US $1050 |
left and right lower control arms were removed and replaced. both Left and Right bushings were dry and cracked. I was advised bushings can't be replaced & the arms must be replaced as an assy. |
| 82000 mi US $1400 |
Replace right rear bearing. |
| 72000 mi US $530 |
replaced front control arms including ball joints and control arm bushings as well as sway bar end links |
| 74300 mi US $975 |
replaced oem suspension with aftermarket coilover and shock/springs |
| 47000 mi US $500 |
Two broken rear springs replaced |
| 77300 mi US $1500 |
front bushings |
| 87400 mi US $1500 |
bushing replacement |
| 134000 mi US $2800 |
stabilizer bar was broken, needed new front shocks, both front wheels were bent and not able to be trued. required a four wheel alignment, new tires for all four wheels |
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