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Just an update. I took the car in to the dealer and got an estimate of $4500 for the hydraulic pump and $700 for labor to fix my gear problem.

I picked up car yesterday paying only $45 for parts and labor.
Turned out it was a faulty relay switch! *PHEW*

The car drives a lot smoother now when starting from a stop. I guess I had this faulty relay switch for awhile since driving the Z4 in traffic would sometimes feel like someone who doesn't know how to drive a manual is driving. Now the take offs are smooth and gear shifting from 1st to 2nd as well.

It kind all makes sense I guess.

Before, getting off a stand still was a bit rough and 1 to 2nd kinda gave a jerky shift during traffic.

Then 2 weeks ago the car started shifting into N for no reason and if I recall correctly it only happened during traffic and gear was either on 1 or 2.

Can't believe such a small cheap part was causing me all these issues.