BMW Z3 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find BMW Z3 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the BMW Z3 truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track BMW Z3 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the BMW Z3 was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW Z3 has been recently.
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BMW Z3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the BMW Z3.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1999 | BMW Z3 | 15 Z3s, 7.1 months of data per Z3, average 81400 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 Z3s, 7.1 months of data per Z3, average 81400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2000 | BMW Z3 | 28 Z3s, 8.1 months of data per Z3, average 87900 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.53 |
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| 2001 | BMW Z3 | 26 Z3s, 9.2 months of data per Z3, average 68200 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.40 |
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the BMW Z3
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z3 Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z3: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2000 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Car of the year in 2000. Best Consumer Reports value for 5 years in a row for its class. • Model Rating - Overall 4 stars • Trim Rating - Overall 5 stars • Appearance 5 stars • Comfort 5 stars • Performance 5 stars • Reliability 5 stars |
| 2000 | 2dr Convertible 193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I got over a 150K miles and only minor items less then $500 dollars on repairs other then tires and brakes |
| Reliability and Durability of the BMW Z3: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2000 | 2dr Convertible 193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
I experienced continued problems with the A/C system and the engine cooling system. Also, the rag top did not hold up well and developed a leak. |
