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1997 BMW Z3 User Reviews

1997 BMW Z3 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 14 reviews

  • Performance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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"ride" 7 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"speed" 2 reviews
"roadster" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews
"style" 2 reviews

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Jeff48920 writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 1.9 Convertible Review
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Fun, Fun and did I mention FUN

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Please don't buy any of these cars,  I want all I can get

Jeff48920
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If You Like Dependability, Fun, Economy And Comfort, This Is The Car For You. — This car, although not as fast as some, is superior in overall performance. It takes the corners like it is on rails. I have never had a more dependable vehicle. It is constantly amazing to me that I can drive it for hours and still be comfortable. It sips gas getting between 28 and 35 miles per gallon and can travel at excessive speeds for hours on end. Wind and road noise are remarkably low for a vert. It looks fantastic and draws attention as if it were just out of the show room.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robert writes:
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If you LOVE German Cars and want to go green and save gas.. THIS is the Roadster you want to own/purchase

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NOT At All... There's no problems unless you have different opinions and thoughts

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My Bottom Line Is, If You Are A Eco-friendly.. Gas Saver And Just Love Convertibles With 4 Cylinders — BMW Z3 is not what you can find in the road alot, it is a head turning, It costs cheap for say 5 grand plus. Yes it is a FUN CAR to drive, exhilarating.. Fuel-Efficient roadster it takes a couple of weeks for the gas to go down... It really is the ULTIMATE Driving MACHINE NOTE: 4 Cylinders W/ Automatic or Manual to choose.. it moves you like the wind blowing your hair :) *smiles*

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Mátyás writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 2.8 Convertible Review
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Apperarance, performance

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A bit noisy when you drive on a highway (even when it's closed)

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Stylish And Fast — This is the most stylish car I've ever had. It gives you the traditional roadster feeling. The build quality is excellent, cost of ownership is average. Performance is amazing, the 193 horsepower is ideal for this car. Maximum speed is 225 km/h, i've tried one time, but it is so noisy then;)

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Toni writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 1.9 Convertible Review
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nothing really gone wrong with it

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no glass window in the top

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Best Car Ever Owned — battery lasted for 8 years, brakes/rotors lasted 5 years each time. after 11 years and 168K miles am still on the first clutch. The gear shifter broke off after 8 years. other then that no real problems. awesome car had to replace top after 5 years because I wasn't as careful and didn't use my cover for the plastic cover

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Travis writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 2.8 Convertible Review
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quick as hell and its a bimmer

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you can only fit one girl in at a time, two if your lucky

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Its A Bimmer, Seriously — These cars are amazing, the fun factor on these cars is through the roof, i absoulutly love driving them.

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CARPREP writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 2.8 Convertible Review
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Great looking and powerful roadster.

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None that I can think of right now.

CARPREP
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Great Roadster — This car is powerful and fun to drive. I've found that it can be expensive to maintain if you have the servicing done at a BMW dealership. I prefer to do my own maintenance and the parts for this car are not too expensive.

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Travis writes:
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The fun factor

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cost of maintenance

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This Is The Car Bmw Was Talking About When They Say The Ultimate Driving Exerience — Fun factor is through the roof! After i put aftermarket wheels and tires there is no corner this car cant handle. The cost to maintain is kinda high though, I had a fog light ggo out and it cost $40 to ship from germany not to mention the cost of the light. Fuel econmony isnt as bad as you would think, it still gets 28 MPG as long as you keep your foot out of it. ONe downfall is the fact that it requires premium fuel.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Sami writes:
1997 BMW Z3 2 Dr 2.8 Convertible Review
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style and performance

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space, but i dont mind

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Fun Autocrossing Car — FUN car to drive, with the right upgrades, no body roll, perfect amount of power with a turbo 2.8 i6, get one and make it your project car, make sure t have some money for it, took me a while to get my parts together but sooo worth it

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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dirtsman writes:
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A fast fun car for the young at heart.Turns heads where ever you go!

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David writes:
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style

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rear end is loose

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Ok — great car road handling in the wet is caution ...redm leather sets off the style an look of the car .... the only cabriolet i have owned which dont leak in the rain the stereo system is to be desired for

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $8,894 Average Instant Market Value $13,937 Average Instant Market Value $4,988 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 29 29
Horsepower 138 138
Crash Test Rating 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.80 41.1

Reviews From Other Years

2002 BMW Z3 Reviews

performance great..very fast. appearance can turn head away. use of gas is affordable. very fun to drive. and the cist is worth it. maintenance can be a little expensive but it dioesnt matter coz its ... Read More

As A Toy, It Can't Be Beat, For The Cost. By Ron

Purchased this car as a replacement for a Goldwing motorcycle. Have never regretted that decision. It is LOADS of fun! I happened to find a low-mileage car, that had been babied. It has plenty of powe... Read More

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2001 BMW Z3 Reviews

Zetti 4 Ever By Barbara

I absolutely love my sweet little road-star, but things never can be fast enough... or you get used to it. performance is not too bad, it's a 3 litre, it's not the M though. appearance is very nice a... Read More

Z3 Roadster By Jeff

car was great in performace...fast and fun to drive...drop top so pimped out..love bmw now because of that car love to get another beammer..and working in the automotive industry im very picky about c... Read More

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2000 BMW Z3 Reviews

A Great Driving Experience. By jcpaac

It looks great, fun to drive, very cool AC, Excellent sound system, electric top fast to set up,no major mechanical problems, maintenance was always done. It keeps its value, 52,000 miles in a BMW is ... Read More

All In All I Enjoy The Car But I Wouldn't Mind A Bit More Speed. By Stephen

The Z3's low end acceleration is weak but the high end acceleration is quick and responsive. The braking capabilities are fair unfortunately pads and rotors wear out quickly. Handling is very tigh... Read More

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1999 BMW Z3 Reviews

I Got My Wife With Her By 4mica2

Everything works to be the best it was made of. I love everything about BMW. No other car brand can come close. BMW the best I know everyday I turn her on. And go on the open road. with the top dow... Read More

Fun And Elegant Classic Sports Car By bhannasb

This car is so much fun to drive, and to look out from (at a low road level). I feel connected to the best classic car designs and implementation of all time of the joy of cars. It's an emotional hig... Read More

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1998 BMW Z3 Reviews

Low, Long And Has Fast Top End. By drummerbrat

I tested her speed and reached 145 MPH in about 22 seconds on a deserted hard road,handles great at high speed...hugs the road. Overall this is a great car and good on gas. Fun at the beach too.....dr... Read More

Beautiful Ride By DevinBMWZ3

This sporty Z3 Roadster features a five speed manual transmission with exceptional handling. It boasts 138 horsepower sending the car from zero to sixty in 8.3 seconds flat. This stylish Roadster is s... Read More

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