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Used 1998 BMW Z3 Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

BMW Z3 2.8 (6 cyclinder)

andre, 04/28/2002
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
20 of 20 people found this review helpful

This car is a dream come true. I grew up with friends who drove used MG's, Triumph's,Sprite's,and even one 1960 Austin-Healy 3000.I wanted a sports car that didn't need so much attention. I bought a 1998 2.8 Z3 last year. It is the most incredible car I have ever driven.It has more power than I will ever need, and is incredibly agile. And even though there are some "roadster type" cars on the market with more powerful engines, none are anywhere near as beautiful and stylish as the Z3.The Z3 is The Roadster Defined.It's as if those others are just poor imitations.Bottom line,it is so much fun to drive, that I even enjoy driving to work, and I work at the Post Office.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

What A Ride!!!

T Mc, 10/25/2009
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
32 of 33 people found this review helpful

Bought this used about five years ago. No... REPEAT NO mechanic issues to date. Enjoyable drive, sharp look. In short, I'd buy this car over and over again.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love this car

Jerry, 03/13/2008
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
16 of 16 people found this review helpful

This is a keeper. It is fun to drive, has classic looks and seems to work most of the time. I have had to have a seatbelt replaced, replaced one sensor, and had recurrent problems with an annoying buzz in the bass speaker and have problems with one of the electric seat motors. The sound system is weak for a car this nice and the plastic window in the rag top is pretty cheap also. But overall it is a well built fun car. If you find one in good shape buy it and keep it.

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5 out of 5 stars

As close to perfection as you can get

woodytpt, 09/09/2002
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Of course the M roadster is perfection but the 2.8 L Z3 is as close as you can get. My heart wanted the M roadster but common sense prevailed. With the stiffer suspension in the M Rodster and the thought of replacing tires at least once a year I opted for the 2.8 L Z3. This car is my daily driver in Washinton D.C. and I love it. Maneuvering in traffic becomes a joy in this car. Its quickness and nimbleness is unparralled. Perfect blend of power and comfort!!!!!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever owned.

Will, 01/01/2006
1998 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

Fun, fun, fun. I bought this car used with 50,000 miles on it and drove it for two years and never had a problem with it, not one thing broke. The only thing I did was do oil changes and put gas. I would have still it if the car wasn't manual transmission and I didn't live in Miami (traffic is horrible here). Clearly the Z3 is one of BMW's best built cars.

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