The E36/7 Z3 roadster and E36/8 coupé with the M43 four and the M52/M54 sixes, rear-wheel drive. Age-related cooling and gasket items are the usual watch-points. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; per-configuration facts are below.
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Filtered: M52 · 2.0–2.8L petrol (M52).
Known issues
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Engines & reliability
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Pre-purchase checklist
Maintenance
Key service intervals — vary by engine and driving conditions.