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2001 BMW Z3 consumer reviews

$31,300 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 Z3 BMW
(43 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.7
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Keeper

Had mine 11 yrs. Bought in 2011 for 6k with 29000 mike's, yr 2002 3.0 sport , mint in siennarot red. Now has 36k miles, still mint , has a James bond theme numberplate related to "goldeneye" and wouldn't sell for 15k

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Jus a pleasure to own

It is a 2001 and after 56893 miles it is still a pleasure to own and drive. Maintenance per manufacturer schedule has been a little higher than average but the car drives and looks beautiful after 21 years. Replaced tires and batteries twice. Top up or top down it is a comfortable ride and always gets a thumbs up from people. Bought it new and it still feels and looks new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very fun

I own a bmw z3 3.0i and man it’s so much fun to drive I had bought it at 203k miles with 16 fault codes replaced so many parts it was quite expensive engine and transmission still feel good for a 20 year old car with 200k miles, was it worth dumping money into it? Totally you get a real modern classsic driving experience, these are such underrated cars best driving experience for the buck

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Classic sporty looks, powerful, but cramped

What a great sports car in the 3.0 version & 5 speed! Awesome good looks in & out, fun to drive with the top down, and two-tone interior is a head-turner. Still, I'm 5'9" and have trouble getting in w/o hitting my head on the top's frame.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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BMW Z3 3.0 Classic roadster styling + super engine

This 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i convertible has smooth and distinctive body lines with a great gearbox matted to a very responsive and fast 6 cylinder engine. All original, driven summers only, never in an accident or body damage. It looks like it came right out of the showroom. On its way to becoming a classic!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The 3.0 engine is the best and sounds great!

This car benefitted from the previous owner's careful maintenance and garage storage. It looks almost like new and drives and feels solid. This is my first Z3 Roadster after previously owning a Z3 Coupe. Will definitely enjoy driving with the top down!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Clean Florida Car

With only 55,000 miles on clock car looks like new. Runs great. Fun to drive. All black in and out. No scratches on wheels, no curbs! Head turner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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have owned for 2 months

2001 2.2...purchased with 43000km, or about 27k miles...perfect condition...My basis for comparison are the MGs I had in the 70s. For me this is the perfect car. Like new cond. Always loved the two seat convertible with a stick shift, and this car does it all for me. No problems at this early date..at 6 feet I'm quite comfortable in it. Love the body style, and in a Panamanian farming community you get lots of attention taking it for a spin...especially so as it's legal pad yellow. If you can find a low mileage, well maintained Z3...buy it!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best first Car

So I am buying my first car ever, and really wanted to find something that you don't see a lot these days. I was looking all over the internet until I came onto Cars.com. I found the z3 and knew thats the car I wanted. Me and my dad test drove it, and it was a great car for the price. Cars.com did a real good evaluation on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I bought it

Loved the look, test drove it, offered a price, bought it. Very good advertising in cars.com. Would use them again if buying a car. WOW

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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