10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,256 miles

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problem #3

Jan 012009

Z3

  • 91,318 miles
1999 BMW Z M roadster rear gearbox(diff) tearing from car. All welds are broken and support is torn in half in places and cracked.

- Nlr, AR, USA

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problem #2

Sep 062006

Z3 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,950 miles
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. There was no debris or potholes present. The contact suffered cuts, bruising and scaring to the left arm. The contact drove to the hospital. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and photos were taken of the vehicle and injuries. Updated 11/16/2006 -the gas gauge and odometer were inoperative. The dealer replaced the instrument cluster. The driver's door grab handle was replaced. The rear shocks and mounts were replaced. There was a power steering leak. The dealer replaced the power steering hose res to pump. The dealer replaced the flex coupler on the drive shaft.

- Galt, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 142003

Z3 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 25,500 miles
Sway bar end links came loose.

- Opelika, AL, USA

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