1.9 1.9L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual - (20 reviews )
By TWJ on 07/22/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The prestige and handling sell it.
Paid 31k in 1996. Ironically, if you
can afford a new BMW then you cannot
afford to waste time bickering with the
BMW [no] service center. Z-3 not
comfy. for >6 hr.s
I'd projected a loss of $2k per year
based
on previous BMW's but perhaps because
of teh volume of production the loss
has been around $3k per year for the Z-
3 and greater for the 328. Otherwise,
very happy with the BMW cars.
Happy driving, Tim
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By jsm on 06/24/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Great performance even with 1.9L.
Sticks to the road - it takes a LOT of
effort to make it slide in a turn.
Fun factor = 10.
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By BMW Love on 06/19/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Many people call the 1996 BMW Z3
underpowered because of its 4 cyld
engine, but my friends, they are wrong
on every count.
The body and engine work as a team,
providing on of the fastest cars in its
class (4 cyld).
NOt only is it the perfect body of a
sports car .... it's a powerhouse!
I fell in love the day I saw the BMW Z3
the first time on the road, I was 12
years old at the time, but I knew that
day that the Z3 was the only car for me.
Six years later, I own my dream car ...
and it's everything I immagined it
would be, and more.
Don't let engine freaks talk you out of
buying the 1996 model, just because it
says 4 cyl doesn't mean it can't feel
like a V12!
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By dannyboy on 06/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
I am the 3rd owner of a well-cared-for
1996 meridian blue (James Bond's car
from Golden Eyes) Z3. With 49,000
miles on it the only thing needed has
been routine maintenance. I avg.
30/mpg using premium fuel. While the 4
clyder engine could use more power, it
does well with the 5-speed manual
transmission. Definitely just a 2-
seater with room for one suitcase or
two travel bags. Drives and corners
superbly. Will replace it in a few
yrs. with another Z3 but with the 2.5L
motor. BMW dealer service is expensive
with an oil change costing $72.
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By DL on 05/22/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Had few problems with this car. Both
the roof and trunk leak. Difficult to
shift into first. Engine revs
beautifully. People treat you like you
are driving a very expensive and exotic
car.
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By Z3Luvr on 05/02/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Bought my Z3 used with 40k miles and
mint overall condition. It is very fun
car to drive and the top should always
be kept down. Most people that say
this car is too slow never drive it
properly. The M44 engine must be
driven with the revs up above 3500rpm,
which can be labeled as annoying for
some and fun for others.
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By No longer a BMW fan on 05/02/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
This was my dream car - or so I
thought. Styling's beautiful, but BMW
missed the boat on designing this car
for longevity. The car has literally
been falling apart since it was about a
year old...roof leaks, pieces falling
off the dash, the door handles pulling
out of the door, seat belt locking, air
bag light staying on for first 5
minutes after starting the car. And,
of course, once the warranty was up,
the worst starting happening...and it
costs a fortune to fix!
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By bobricher on 04/24/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
The 1.9 engine might be underpowered,
but the car has plenty of pick up. The
drive is very comfortable and smooth.
This car is top down driving at it's
finest. I've been getting about 31.5
MPG. It's very reliable and a pleasure
to own.
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By flako87 on 04/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
Well the BMW Z3 is the best car I have ever seen, this is the car i would
only drive. If you are going to buy a car buy the BMW Z3.
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By Homer Simpson on 03/07/02 21:40 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
Review
it is very fast and very cool
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