Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1997 BMW Z3
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Car diagnostics for the 1997 BMW Z3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your Z3 and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your Z3, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain here is the 1.9L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Stay on the road
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Small things that help
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Let us know
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car diagnostics
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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