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Used 1997 BMW Z3 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

The little Z3

BRIAN, 02/07/2003
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Completely awesome!

evopanop, 10/15/2003
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Atlanta Blue with Tan interior, and Automatic transmission. I can't say I've had ANY problems with the car. Well, aside from the whole plastic rear-window on the soft top. Other than that one little annoyance, I can't say there's anything else wrong with the car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Silver Bullit

oldcarguy, 09/22/2005
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great ride and handling with a strong grip. Engine is a bit thrashy for a four, but the car is quick when need be. Great value for the money with good reliablity. One of the greatest styles ever.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

BMW Z-3 1.8

Dan D, 07/14/2003
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

All in all, an inexpensive sports car drive for a BMW. Good gas mileage but very weak pick up. Good for cruising, not much more. Build qulity definitely not up to BMW standards. Many problems widely known by BMW on this model that they leave owners hung with to pay. Mine also has a manual convertable top which is a bit of a pain.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

4 Cyclinder BMW

Snowie, 04/06/2002
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

16 Valve 4 cyclinder is rough, noise and lack of power, Japanese makes better 4 cyclinder engine. Poor chassis, very dangerous for fast driving. Chassis twise during hard corning. Poor quality seat, it moves back and forth due to wear out of seat rail. POOR!!!

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