1997 BMW Z3 consumer reviews

First was 1996.1.9L.best experience seating in the trunk.currently another z3.2.8.almost 200k mikes.runs like new.doesnt burn one drop of oil.plenty of power.no cry baby bout valve cover or piwer steering leak.nor oil filter housing leak.car is trouble free.and its not a miata.

I've owned a BMW Z3 2.8 L - it is truly one of the best balanced cars I've ever driven. It can take corners at speed as if it is on rails. The 6 cylinder engine sounds like no other. The power and torque curve are continual and strong. Maintaining an older Z3 is very easy. Top mounted oil filter element and plenty of room to work in the engine bay.

Wife’s second car, driven sparingly, garage kept, fun car to drive, 5 speed manual, 23,477 original miles. We have gotten old and it is a young person’s car.

This Z3 is a well maintained by mature owner when I bought it in 2004, I put extra care of engine and scheduled maintenances, it needs a new canvas top; you can buy generic canvas top at the cost of $350 online. Excellent for pleasure driving BMW Z3 along the coastline of California with the roof top off.

I have owned a 97' Z3 2.8i roadster for 3 years now and have loved every second of my experience. I have never had any serious maintenance problems with the car, and it was always gotten me where I needed to go. It is a blast to take corners in, it's quick, it's everything you want from a roadster. The only thing I wish it had was a little more power. It's certainly not a slug, but it doesn't put you back in your seat like a muscle car will. For being a cheaper version of the M class (and costing about half the insurance as an M) this car brings the most value for your dollar you can get.

Gets attention on the road! Very cool ride! Bought new and it’s still in great shape. Dashboards leather is peeling up but can’t find anyone to fix it.

Read the thousands of reviews yourself. If you find the right car mileage wise and pampered, there is not a better value for fun and handling on this planet. Period.

I bought this car new back in 1997 and had to wait nine months to get it. What a fun car to drive. It was a beautiful dark green with a khaki interior. It had very few bells and whistles which made it a joy to drive. The manual top was easy to throw back and raise up. The car handled like a dream and the manual transmission was superb. BMW really had something with this car. It was an ultimate driving machine, especially compared to the cars BMW is making and selling now. I would buy this car all over again if it was still offered; however, they are hard to find these days, especially one in good condition. The exterior design was spot on, especially compared to the slab sided Z4 that replaced it.

Loved the car. So many complements on it as well. Very sporty. Handling was also very good. Hugs the road like a glove! Highly recommended for your car

It?s virtually brand new, fun and a real gem from early BMW introduction of this fine sports car ! Owners r getting 150K miles and more from the 1997 .