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Used 1996 BMW Z3 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Cruisin with my Z

joelmatt68, 05/02/2012
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Found a '96 with 18K miles

DL, 05/22/2002
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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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5 out of 5 stars

Bought 3 BMWs

Chris, 08/25/2017
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have bought 2 Z3 models and they have been the best rides and fun ever. Everyone seems to love the style of the vehicle. Recently bought 328 series and it is junk, the emblem on the front blew of and chipped the windshield, electronic windows dont work, front panel cracked and the door handles are melting in the Florida sun. I will keep my 2 z3s because I love them but the 328 has to go....

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for a short while..

Ingersoll929, 07/20/2004
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Z3 is fun...but it can be improved

Z3Luvr, 05/02/2002
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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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