Representative photoBattery boost for a 1997 BMW Z3
Battery boost for the 1997 BMW Z3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.0 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
- Length
- 4.03 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 BMW Z3 for battery boost
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: z3 2.8 roadster, z3 roadster 2.8 and z3 roadster 3.0.
1997 BMW Z3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,475 | US$3,550 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,500 | $3,570 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | Z3 2.8 Roadster | Z3 Roadster 2.8 | Z3 Roadster 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.03 m (159 in) | 4.05 m (159 in) | 4.05 m (159 in) |
| Width | 1.69 m (67 in) | 1.74 m (69 in) | 1.74 m (69 in) |
| Height | 1.29 m (51 in) | 1.29 m (51 in) | 1.29 m (51 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.45 m (96 in) | 2.45 m (96 in) | 2.45 m (96 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) | 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) | 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 BMW Z3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (16), seats (14) and seat belts (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V131000 | 1997-08-19 | vehicle speed control | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Z3
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For battery service on the 1997 BMW Z3, we connect you with a trusted shop. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your Z3
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Z3. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Power comes from the 1.9L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Ask us
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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