1.9 1.9L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual - (20 reviews )
By joelmatt68 on 05/01/12 22:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
I love my Z a Jet black on black. I bought this with 100k miles on it, this is one great car. Great looking car and still runs excellent!!! I have no problems with the top because this year it was manual. BMW is the ultimate driving machine. Just cruisin with it... California way
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By Steve D on 09/07/10 08:27 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
After having a Porsche Boxter (loved it), I tried a Mazda Miata and was disappointed. When the opportunity to purchase the Z3 came along I grabbed it. It has been a wonderful car and predictably reliable. The rear alignment has been problematic but besides that a great car.
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By Z3 Man on 12/08/09 23:20 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
I've had my Z for about a month now and have had nothing but pure joy. Styling is amazing. So sleek and smooth. No doubt it has aged perfectly and will continue to age much better than the the Z4. People will ask what year it it is and I tell them to guess. Their average guess is 2002 lol. Lots of people complain about performance, but luckily mine came with a supercharger made specifically for the 96' Z3 and boosted the power to 225hp. Yup that's right horsepower more than the 6 cylinder. Handling is perfect, you can go around a curve at 50 miles an hour when it suggests 35 with ease and comfort. All in all a great car that will age perfectly and last forever.
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By Doug G. on 01/18/06 14:28 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The four cylinder Z3's may not have the oomph of the later six cylinder models, but it is fast enough to get one a speeding ticket! On the other hand, I believe the handling is lighter and better balanced without the extra weight of the six cylinder in the front. The four cylinder wants premium gas, but gas mileage is great! And, yes, people do stop and ask about the car or look as we drive by. The BMW dealers are expensive for service and/or repairs. But dropping the top on a sunny day and cruising the back roads makes it worth while!
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By Bob G. on 02/11/05 10:51 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Now about to turn 9 years old, my Z-3 is just as much fun to drive as when new. I still get "thumbs up" and compliments from strangers (aged from teen to senior) on my "ride." It is a bit underpowered which shows climbing some of our rather steep hills or in the mountains, but that is minor compared to the superbly balanced handling - lost in the front-heavy 6's in my opinion. The interior has a few cheesy touches - especially the center console which would embarrass a Yugo - but is roomy and comfortable. Plus it has a real trunk with room for a week's groceries or a week's worth of luggage (softsided).
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By Ingersoll929 on 07/20/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The car is excillent for getting
noticed and for the looks.However, when
things mechanically go wrong, it seems
like anything less then $500 isn't in
the question.The trunk
does leak, Engine rattles like no other,
and the ride isn't very smooth at all
for being a BMW. Trust me when i say
you feel EVERY bump or rock in the
road.Other then that its a very fun car
and its great to be noticed in!
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By MikeInDallas on 06/03/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Had Z3 2 years now, bought
used. Door handle
pulled off/common defect. Light switch
is a pull
switch, but the snap-on cap that covers
the screw-on bolt is also snap-on. Duh.
Location of window controls
in center console results in shorts
because it's next to shifter and gets
dirty. Windows sometimes don't roll
up/down. Cat. Converter bad, rattles
like mad. Top rattles too. Trunk
leaks.
This was a factory approved used car.
I've talked to others who have cited
similar experiences. Maybe an older
model you buy will have these things
fixed, maybe not.
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By on 12/23/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The z3 can be described as the ultimate
fun cruz when it comes to driving on
curving mountain roads in western
North Carolina. This sports car hugs
the road like a suction cup, no sway or
bounce just sheer control, not near as
enjoyable on expressways with 18
wheelers towering above the little
car.All in all a very enjoyable car to
drive.
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By Norm on 12/23/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The z3 can be described as the ultimate
fun cruz when it comes to driving on
curving mountain roads in western
North Carolina. This sports car hugs
the road like a suction cup, no sway or
bounce just sheer control, not near as
enjoyable on expressways with 18
wheelers towering above the little
car.All in all a very enjoyable car to
drive.
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By KennethH on 09/13/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Pure top down, wind in your face, diving
pleasure. There are other convertibles that
offer more in the way of raw performance,
but none that just work so perfectly together
-- it's much more than the sum of its parts.
And you can drive the daylights out of the
1.9 liter motor without losing your license.
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