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Used 1997 BMW Z3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful zzzzzzzz

Rick, 08/05/2021
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Owned this z for 18 years. Reliable, fun, BMW.

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4 out of 5 stars

So much fun to drive!

GS, 05/13/2022
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car for 10 years. I am the second owner. There is about 65,000 miles on the engine. It runs so well and handles so easily. I always look forward to a warm and sunny day to go for a ride in it!

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5 out of 5 stars

1.9 all the way!

Bob, 08/30/2022
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First bmw anything..I’m 67 years old and was looking for something fun..checked out overpriced miatas..97 1.9..105000 paid 5G 102000 miles..peppy..put on 20G so far.. I push it and still getting 28 mpg on premium. Drove bigger ones before I bought mine.. I’ll take the 4 banger any day..Just enough!

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4 out of 5 stars

nice ride

laurel, 08/29/2024
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

nice ride bit everything inside the car is plastic.

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