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Used 2002 BMW Z8 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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    5 out of 5 stars

    A sweet year

    BMW-TER, 06/17/2002
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    Can it be a whole year has past since I traded my much loved M3 for the Z8? I still miss the M3 - it was greatly loved, but what a replacement. I've found myself in the garage sitting on the workbench just staring at the car. I couldn't begin to list all the comments I've received on the car. Then there is the driving experience, but frankly, that is to be expected - it is the BMW flagship.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Z8 ROCKS

    Blabo, 06/13/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    THE Z8 ROCKS!!! IT IS A BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, FAST, AMAZING VEHICLE. TOO BAD THERE IS NO SECOND GENERATION VERSION

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    4.5 out of 5 stars

    Exotic but sane

    zetnensch, 08/15/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    After 6,000 miles the Z8 still amazes me. While its more GT than racer, its cornering and acceleration are fantastic. While it feels big to drive, it autocrossed wonderfully. The big stress is always where to park it so it won't get dinged by some Bozo. My 20 something childrens' friends, (and almost everyone else), begs for rides. Anonymous, its not.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    not too flashy!! just performance.

    el mauro, 10/08/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    so much power, but the ride feel like feather, just imagine a motorcycle with four wheels !! it is a clasic, from any angle the finishing touches make it so unique, can't go wrong with this car!!

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    4.5 out of 5 stars

    Z8 is hands down the best roadster ever!

    mezorn26, 03/02/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    This car peforms like a Ferrari.....but feels like a true German sports car.....I have driven Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghinis, and I have never recieved more stares, and compliments.........I would only recomend this car if you can use it as a secondary car...........I also have a BMW X5....

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Hottest car ever built

    boatracer81, 10/12/2006
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

    This is the hottest car on the road. I traded my porsche turbo for the Z8 and it is far superior. The car will smoke the tires off in 1st gear. It handles like a dream and everywhere I go people love it. The stereo is the best stock stereo I ever heard. It is very clean and clear at all volumes. It has an electric top which is great and a removable hard top. The V8 engine puts out just under 400hp and it feels like more. I recommend this car to any car guy as this is the ultimate sports car for the money. The real deal is behind the wheel - it's like a cross between the old Jaguar XKE V-12 and a Shelby roadster, only this is better. All I can say if you can find one, buy it.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    james bond

    Q-Q, 04/08/2002
    2000 BMW Z8 2dr Convertible
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    i think this is good!!

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    4.25 out of 5 stars

    H_ll of a car!!!

    andjelo_miklic, 04/13/2002
    2000 BMW Z8 2dr Convertible
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    This is really a car. The time it is passing, and i'm still more and more in love with it. Beautyfull. Totaly diferent from other BMW's that I don't like much. Excellent.

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    4.75 out of 5 stars

    Z Acht

    Routineer, 12/20/2002
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    Benchmark combination of performance and styling, with BMW reliability.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Dream Car

    Hamer, 07/29/2003
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    Recently purchased a used 2001 Z8 with less than 300 miles of actual driven miles. I now am looking for a longer route to and from work to be able to enjoy more driving time.

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    BMW Z8

    Barry Knispel, 10/27/2005
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    The retro design is fantastic- The interior leathers are soft and always have that new car smell. The navigation map is small therefore the direction are only arrows and voice, this is ok but I happen to like a map on my nav. system The dashboard is also retro and great looking. The power is awesome for a 4.9L .The sound of the exhaust is low and second to none.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Driver Heaven

    joneshume, 01/18/2004
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    This is a most awesome machine, finely tuned, the penultimate BMW achievement. Comfortable interior belies the power under the hood. Don't make the mistake of pushing the "sport" button unless you're prepared for the extraordinary surge in power and control "freedom" that ensues. Don't get this vehicle (if you can find one) unless you don't mind constant attention and admiring looks from bystanders and other drivers.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    impossible to give up

    uber ich, 10/02/2004
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    I think I'll keep this car forever! I am planning on getting a Vanquish and every time I drive it to the dealer for the trade-in, I turn around.

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    BMWZ8

    Ghostridergr1, 04/25/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    An excellent engine and a really fun to drive car

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    Z8 Review

    Earthcom, 09/09/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    Car is fabulous. I have had Ferraris, Porches, Vipers, Shelby. This is the best.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    a magnificent vehicle

    Maddy, 09/20/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    This car is not just a vehicle, but a extreme thrill riding machine. The performance on the bmw z8 is terrific, swerving around corners, and providing your body with an amazing adrenaline rush every time you slide into this piece of art.

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    4.38 out of 5 stars

    Not To Fast

    FerrariLova, 08/21/2002
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    Fun, but gets very boring, not very fast compared to my 550, original in style though, thats what attracted me to buy it.

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    4.75 out of 5 stars

    great car

    uokgkkl, 07/17/2003
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    the z8 is a prefact car!!!!!!!!!! it beats anyother car in the world in other words its the best car in the world

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    WonderCar

    SM, 03/21/2008
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    I've owned over 50 cars in my life, including some top flight iron. None has ever been the true combination of quality, style, power and fun-to-drive that the Z8 has been. I remember why I bought the car every time I take it out. Absolutely wonderful ride! I get thumbs up, stares and comments whenever I take her out. Great fit and finish, no mechanical problems and my BMW tech's have been wonderful to deal with. The best service anywhere! Gas mileage is OK, essentially 20mpg on the highway and mid-teens around town. I really love this car, but know someday I'll get the bug for something else and then may have to sell/trade the car. They are becoming harder and harder to find.

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    4.5 out of 5 stars

    They don't make them like this anymore

    twosmalltowns, 02/29/2012
    2001 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

    This is a fabulous car: exciting to drive, fels great. Just don't expect to get out of the gas station too quickly - people are always coming over to stare and chat. I have had people wave me down on the street to stop so they could photograph it. Awesome car.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Z8 dream

    Mike Tierney, 08/06/2017
    updated 02/15/2019
    2002 BMW Z8 2dr Roadster (4.9L 8cyl 6M)
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

    The BMW Z8 is a beautifully proportioned, exceptionally well engineered hand built car. Introduced in 2000 at about $130,000 it has increased in value roughly equivalent to inflation. An excellent low mileage (under 15000 miles) car can be bought in the $180000 range. The blue, black and red versions seem to command a higher price than the much more common silver car. Similarly, the cream interiors and the red/black interiors are more rare and command a higher price. The car itself is a real pleasure to look at as well as to drive. It is fast and it is comfortable. I looked at Lamborghinis too and they are awful to drive (older versions in the same price range as the Z8). Newer Lambos are a great ride. But the Z8 should continue to appreciate in value even though they seem plentiful in the used car market. The lowest price I have seen is $139000 for a car with 54000 miles. BMW sold these as collectable cars so most are maintained in excellent condition. It isn't likely that many have been wrecked. The Z8 is a unique car that commands attention when you drive it. Beautiful finishing and fun make it a practical investment. Update 2/18. I like the car more and more every day. It is a piece of art and a mechanical joy. Update 8/18. Most enjoyable car I have ever owned. Z8 continues to be a terrific investment. Prices for low mileage cars seem to continue to rise. But I am not selling so that doesn't matter to me. Just indicates the popularity of the unique design and features of the car. It is particularly fun to take to the Concours in Pebble Beach and to drive along 17 Mile Drive.

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    4 out of 5 stars
    Technology
    3 out of 5 stars
    Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
    Interior
    5 out of 5 stars
    Comfort
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reliability
    5 out of 5 stars
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    5 out of 5 stars
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