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BMW Z8
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the Z8 platform.
2,002
Labor times
544
Torque specs
5,038
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
32
Fluid specs
2
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2003 5.0L V8
$32,127
~$6,425/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2003
1 engine option
5.0L V8
RWD
2002
1 engine option
5.0L V8
RWD
2001
1 engine option
5.0L V8
RWD
2000
1 engine option
5.0L V8
RWD
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