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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun, Fun, Fun

tsb7, 02/11/2011
2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is my forth BMW having owned a 320iS, a 528e, an M3 and now my beloved 2001 2.5 z3. I have also driven a Porsche 911 and a Corvette and this z3 is perhaps better than all the others combined. It certainly handles as good or better than any car I have ever driven. The looks are classic "old school" roadster and the BMW marque is well respected throughout the world. I would not hesitate to recommend the z3 to anyone looking to add fun to their driving experience. And finally it has been a huge hit with our two teenage daughters and of course their mother. The pick up driving son is not yet convinced it is a fit mode of transportation.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

sporty roadster

midlifecrisis1, 02/29/2004
2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

If you are looking for a FAST roadster that can take sharp corners at 80mph, this is your car. At least test drive this car before you buy any roadster. BMW's Z3 is about the ride...great performance, great turning capability, surprisingly smooth ride even when not going at high speeds, and plenty of luxury for a sports car (mine has a power convertible top, power seats, heated seats, cd player). I also test drove an SLK and liked it for other reasons...but really, they are entirely different cars so test drive both and you'll know how they are different.

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5 out of 5 stars

Timeless roadster lines, a true pleasure to drive

Eric Browning, 08/23/2017
updated 02/26/2019
2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

It's the most fun I have had in a car, and I have driven a Porsche Carrera among other sports cars. The look of the car is the perfect blend of classic roadster shape and form with modern design and sleekness. It's not as fast off the start as I would prefer, but it has wicked acceleration at speed, dismissing some wannabe on the interstate while already doing 70 or 80. At 120 (the fastest I've dared take since it was a public road) it still has more to give. One time my wife and I were stopping in an art district shopping area. When we pulled over to park there was a young boy of 4 or 5 with his mother on the sidewalk, and through the passenger window we both clearly saw the boy say with a slow awe, "That's a *fast car*." That pretty much said it all; the classic yet modern look, with enough performance to back it up. It's pretty much a dream to own.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

Bill, 01/30/2010
2001 BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2001 Z3 3.0 a month ago & have loved every minute of it. Very nice ride & comfort for a roadster. The I6 is very quick & responsive. Very tight and solid ride with no rattles. Averaging about 24 mpg mixed highway and city. Very quiet for a convertible. Top is very tight.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Unique

stz3coupe, 04/08/2003
2001 BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the car because it is so unique, not allot of people have one. Many may not like the way it looks, but I think it looks great. Added some DINAN upgrades and WOW, nice improvement! The car really involves you in driving. Met plenty of people at work and at the gym who first don’t like the coupe, but soon tend to change their mind. Its easy to follow the crowd, I wanted a car that helps me stand out.

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