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Used 1997 BMW Z3 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

needs help!

whitney , 12/17/2002
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

the throtle on this car is a serious problem. the back window needs to be glass, not plastic!seats need work, after the car gets older they tend to move more than they should. the car basically looks a lot better than it really is and is not worth the money people pay for them.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

'97 Z3

beatless, 07/20/2004
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

'97 1.9 Z3, silver and black top. I think is the best color combination for this car. The 4cyl eng from the 318 is expectedly not powerful but enough for cruising. Fairly good on fuel but my accord is better. Somewhat cheap interior but otherwise its nice. The exterior is what shines on this car, it is pretty with top up or down. The short throw 5-spd and good brakes makes it easier to drive. The suspension could be tighter, at times it wanders esp. on rough roads. Wood interior is classy but the LED clock is almost useless topdown at daytime.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Summer Car in Chicago

Josh Clarke, 04/25/2002
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's great and doesn't smell inside. Nothing beats a top down day cruising the streets of Chi-town.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Incredible!

Jim, 01/14/2005
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car drives really well. Great suspension, great handling. Plenty of pep but not a high performance vehicle.It is without a doubt the nicest designed car that I have ever seen.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The little Z3

Brian, 02/07/2003
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Even though my Z3 has the "little" engine it is a blast to drive. It is very reliable and has a lot of get up and go. It is fast, with the 0-60 around 7.7 seconds. Not the fastest car out there, but faster than most. The handling is amazing and it is very easy and comfortable to drive. Get a newer one with the roll hoops if you want people to think it is new. The hoops are the give away that it is a 96 or 97. There are many performance up grades for this engine like a new computer chip, high flow intake, high flow exhaust, and even turbos. But if you need this car to be faster, buy one with the bigger engine.

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