2001 BMW Z3 Consumer Discussions

BMW Z3 Maintenance & Repair

• Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010]

  Written by: bornleader on Mar 29, 2010 9:21:08 PM

  Hmmm, my Z is a 2001 and is automatic. But I can manually shift it through the gears as I described. My transmission is Steptronic and if yours is not then that might explain the difference. This is from my manual Automatic transmission with Steptronic* You can drive as with a normal automatic transmission. In addition, you can also shift manually. When you move the selector lever from the "D" position ... Read More

• HELP

  Written by: cmorales on Sep 11, 2009 4:59:30 PM

  My brother borrowed my 2001 BMW z3 (yes I know!!!!), and when he returned it it had overheated bad (!!! yes I know!!!) needles to say, we are not on speaking terms, but... now I need to remove the the valve system, but and when I attempt to take out the injection system, even though all the screws are removed, it has something that does not let it come out and ... Read More

• 1st Visit To The Shop.... For me anyway

  Written by: spirolli on Jul 31, 2002 5:58:50 PM

  When I purchased the 2001 Z3 about 1 month ago it had a plastic tab/clip missing from the CD Radio. The sales person and manager assured that they would order the clip direct from BMW and mail it to me. To make a long story short, he called me a few days ago and told me that he couldn't order the clip, that I should bring the car into the dealership ... Read More

• KN Filter / Warranty ?

  Written by: spirolli on Jul 15, 2002 7:09:58 PM

  Do you mean if I install the KN Air Filter, I break the bmw factory warranty ? I only have 15k miles on a 2001 Z3. I too have "a lot" of warranty left. Anyone know if this is true ? Steve

• Steve

  Written by: haspelbein on Jul 13, 2002 7:29:05 PM

  I think it makes good sense that you opened a general Z3 repair and maintenance topic. I don't think we had one before, even with the BMW-Z3 owners club. As a follow-up on the other topic ("Z3/Inspection II"), I started the maintenance myself. I did about the first half today, and it has been very easy so far. As I suspected, the Z3 is actually a very easy car to service. ... Read More

• 2001 Z3 2.5i

  Written by: spirolli on Jul 13, 2002 6:55:32 AM

  I just purchased a 2001 Z3 2.5i factory demo. 15k Miles, Sienna Red Metalic w/ Black Power Top and Black leather interior, Manual Trans, Premium Package, Harmon Kardon Premium Sound system with Single CD and Chrome accents. I paid $29k even. Wow, is this a great car.! I got lucking with the factory demo. It seems the factory demo (unlike dealer demo's) have never been titled, therefore as far as BMW ... Read More

BMW Z3 (All Years/Styles)

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