RL S

Reviewed a 2000 BMW Roadster RWD on Aug 10, 2013

If you have a soft spot for the old big engined English roadsters like TR 6's and big Healey's, then this car will make you smile every time you see it, hear it, and drive it. Best of all, all the hassles those old cars forced on you like dodgy quality, high maintenance needs, and questionable ergonomics are simply not part of the equation here. While Miata's fill a part of traditional sports car market, this car slots cleanly above the Mazda in materials quality, character, and engine performance. That said , while Miatas might haunt autocrosses, the M Roadster is better suited to tooling around on perfect afternoons...it can get a little squirrely as you feel that understeer, short wheelbase, and torque begin to argue with one another. Still, if you want an inexpensive, fun, stylish, well-built, and well engineered sports car...a used Z3 M Roadster is a great choice.