Used 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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4-Star Car, 5-Star Fun!
bullz3, Norfolk, VA, 03/08/2015
updated 09/11/2017
BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I'm the third - and likely last - owner of our Z3. Paid well under the $7,500 asking price (125k miles) when a BMW Dealer pre-sale inspection (do this!!) found $6k in bad rear trailing arms and old/cracked/leaking critical engine parts/seals. A good independent shop did it for $4k. Was it worth it? OHMYLORDYES! This is the Roadster my old Miata always wanted to be. Takes my breath away every time I open the garage, and again every time I open the throttle. The S52 engine is the best of the bunch. Just be prepared to pay a premium to fix all the nits that crop up. Resale values are rising for later models in good repair. If you find one under $10k this looker is definitely worth a 2nd look. *update* Edmunds asked for an updated review. The only thoughts to add are frustrations with a shot rear transaxle now, and the realization that while it's fun, it's not an investment. For the money I've invested in purchase and repairs I could have gotten a very nice used Miata, with fewer headaches. *update* Drive shaft replaced at 165k miles, $1,500. Still mostly happy.
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Fun car but....
PinkysMommy, 12/01/2004
BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Had a 318i for 7 years- never a problem with repairs, etc. Only got rid of it because it had 100,000+ miles on it and was worried it might start breaking down. Bought the Z3 as a preowned vehicle - with warranty. Have had it in shop countless times, last time being it needed a new radiator - have had lots of repair issues, it is now just out of warranty and I am hoping it will not break down any more. Love the car, it's cute and fun but disappointed in repairs so far. Other BMWs superior to this one :(
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Great looks & Great drive
gatoralias, 07/01/2008
BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2001 Z3 3.0 June 2008. Car is in immaculate condition. Test drove in the rain well. Tight handling, stiff ride (fine with me!), and exciting response. Doesn't blow around on the interstate. Answers the need for speed quickly. The 5 speed manual transmission is great fun. I am enjoying driving it very much even though I have to keep wiping the drool from my friends off the car.
Fun, Fun, Fun
WHOOPZEE, 08/25/2008
BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car has been great fun at a low cost. You can find a Z3 in great condition at a reasonable cost. It is a real enthusiasts car, with excellent power, great handling, and smiles every time you get behind the wheel.
Instant classic
Bill in AZ, 08/06/2010
BMW Z3 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought my Z3 in December 2009 - have owned it for 8 months. Love the styling, performance, ride & handling. Purchased extended warranty & glad I did. It has already paid for itself. Issue with emissions, front bushings & ball joints, motor mount replaced, 1 window lift, fan clutch, alt tensioner, & water pump. All this would have cost $4500 - only $500 with warr. Key remote has been flaky - will not fail when at dealership. Having said that - it always starts and I drive it every day on my 70 mile commute. Love the car, gets lots of comments - a real head turner. Getting close to 25 mpg with mostly highway driving, some local (80/20).