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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Ziss car iz Wunderbar!

Mike-Pt. Townsend WA, 06/02/2002
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It took me 2 months to find just the right car, a 98 Black on Black with a remov hardtop & Auto (i know, i know... I did say it was for my wife didn't I? Besides, it has a decent manual shift option) I buy and sell up to 100 cars per month so cars are pretty much a commodity to me. But, this car gets ME excited! Stylish, powerful, agile, and shhhh even affordable, don't tell everyone or the cachet will be lost. 2 mos after handing her the keys, and my wife is still grinning.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1998 Z3 2.8 Roadster

fpfarr, 06/21/2004
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best car I ever owned (until I bought my 2001 740iL). Still turns heads today even though it's seven years old. If you have the 17 in. wheels, avoid driving in winter --traction is nil. The 17 in. wheels differentiate the car from others. Engine, drivetrain, fit and finish have been outstanding. Poor air conditioner and stereo --those are the most disappointing features. The absolute exhilarating driving experience makes any flaws minor in comparison. I am extrememly happy with my decision and would buy this car again.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive

Thebitz, 06/30/2004
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just bought this car in 10/03 and I absolutely love it! For a 98, it looks and handles great! I test drove it on the west side of Cincy on curvy SR roads and it was an instant sale. The only problem I had was replacing several seals on my convertible top/front windshield, but I guess that should be expected with a 6 yr old convertible. I had to drop $2000 the first month I owned it and now another $500 for a carb sensor, fan or something. I knew the maintenance would be expensive, but that hurt a little. Even with these costs, I still love the car (as long as another $2K bill doesn't come up within a yr)

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car i've driven so far

LWH, 05/28/2021
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought a 98 Z3M S52 3.2L M Roadster last year on a brainfart, and this has since been the best handling, most reliable and overall most fun car i've had. Not a daily driver (Volvo XC70 as daily driver for safety and practicability) but every sunny summer days Im eager to take her out. Had 13 BMWs so far and by all means this is the best BMW and besr car i've had. And good investment too as ive heard value is going up. Highly recommended for spirited driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

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Ben Franklin, 05/21/2004
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Convertible
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car is awesome

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