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BMW Z3 M E36/7 and E36/8 (1997 to 2002): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The BMW Z3 M E36/7 and E36/8 was built from 1997 to 2002 as a convertible or coupe, with a manual gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis codes: E36/7 and E36/8.

Key facts

Years
1997 to 2002
Chassis codes
E36/7, E36/8
Body types
Convertible, Coupe
Gearboxes
Manual
Drive
RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the BMW Z3 M E36/7 and E36/8 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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