By Martin on 05/27/10 18:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
Sweet looking car. It's very quick and nimble. Drove it 5,000 mi this winter from Florida to NH. Handles great in snow. With cruise control got over 30 mpg traveling 75 mph. Love to drive around with top down and wind in my hair.
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By Canuck Chuck on 01/27/10 07:38 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Coupe
Review
The base 2.8 Coupe was never sold in Canada. I bought my 99 in 2007 in western NY, 49xxx orig. miles. It now has 77xxx miles. It's now in its third Canadian winter. Only failures have been PCV valve and battery. Replaced the water pump at 54xxx miles before it broke (they all do). Unbelievable attention getter. Mine is one of 3 in our city of about 1 mill. Fantastic to drive in all conditions. Have a good set of snows on it, am only stopped by 6" or more dumps of snow, and then only until plowed. Heater is great, love the heated seats. If you don't want attention, then don't drive this car. I get questions and offers all the times. Chicks dig it.
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By Retrobucky on 06/21/08 07:07 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
My '99 Z3 (bought Feb '08, 48K miles) still looks great on the outside and powertrain has held up well. Surprised that interior plastic parts are so chintzy, such as loose power drivers seat, cup holder cover, and cracked/broken seat belt restraint and parking brake handle. Radiator fan shroud also cracked and broke off. 6-CD changer in trunk has poor tolerance for bumps. Would not have expected all these issues at 49K miles.
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By Doug on 01/23/07 05:37 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
Fun to drive, good on gas, good quality product. Only major problem is with the sealed gas tank system. After the dealer put 2 gas caps on it and looked at it several times the warranty ran out and then they said I had a leak in the gas tank filler neck. They could not repair it?? They said I had to buy a new tank for around 400. I purchased a code reset reader and I turn off the code every times it tells me I have a leak. I do this from 2 times a month to sometimes only once in 3 months. I called the home office of bmw and they did not want to help me with the problem. I should have insisted they fix it when the warranty was in. Other than that I enjoy the car.
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By WireWheels on 10/13/05 20:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
Review
Most fun to drive I've ever had. This is my sixth BMW and makes me feel good every time I look at it or drive it.
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By Zcarfan on 08/23/05 17:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
Overall I love driving this car. It is great for the Florida sunshine. The 2.3 model has plenty of power when you need it and the gas mileage is close to 35 mpg on the highway. The top is cheeply made and needs a glass window. I also have problems with the fuel sensor malfunctioning regularly. It is a blast to drive around town but use another car if you are going on a long trip.
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By David Jay on 03/06/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Coupe
Review
I bought this car on my birthday, and
never looked back. When looking to
replace an 87 325is, I stumbled upon
the coupe. It's always fasinated me ,
when I saw it on the lot, I asked for
a test drive. That sold me. It is
the tightest handling, most stylish
and unique car I have ever owned.
Most people have buyers regret after a
any new car.. its a big purchase after
all. I had NONE. By the way, get
used to people staring and pointing..
there were only a few thousand of
these made. I drove it through the
WORST New England winter I have ever
seen, and it handled it with aplomb.
If you have the chance, buy it.
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By CT Car Nut on 08/08/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
Z3's give a great modern
interpretation of a classic roadster.
We all know how they look so I’m not
going to talk about that. With 70,000
miles of New England driving I can say
I have had few problems. I bought my
2.3 from lease trade in. My dealer
replaced the front control arms after
I test drove the car. I noticed
nothing wrong in the test drive so I’m
not sure why they replaced them but I
guess I can just be happy they did.
The only other item was the air bag
light came on at about 55,000 miles
and to turn it off the seat belt
receptacle needed to be replace for
$400. The rest has been change oil and
filers and brakes just normal
maintenance
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By Silver w/blacktop on 12/24/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
Review
Used to own a '97 2.3L Z3....this 2.8L
is much better. The power behind this
car is incredible, it's very fun to
drive. The added roll bars provide
better security. The seats are
incredible: heated, holding
capability, and comfort all rolled into
one. Not very practical, but that's
not its purpose. It's a very fun toy!
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By White-Z3 on 07/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW Z3 2.3 2dr Convertible
Review
If you can and do push this car to it's
limits on the street, you are driving
the wrong car in the wrong place. If
you want a car that looks great , makes
you feel good every time you drive
it,and has the comfort for a long
trip,then this is the one. The inline
six will pull strong in any gear so
shifting is almost optional. The car
stops - now - without being grabby. I
have had no problems in 22k miles. We
just drove the BlueRidge Parkway, I
think the road was made for the Z3.
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