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1997 BMW Z3 consumer reviews

$29,425 starting MSRP
side view of 1997 Z3 BMW
(30 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.7
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It's a beauty !!!!!

This a beautiful early BMW Z model that was in a collection for 15 years . It was on the showroom floor when I bought it about 5 years ago at Long Beach BMW . Mileage was about 3,500 when I bought it. It has been garaged for it's entire life . Has never seen snow or road salt !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Unsung Hero

My Z is 20 years old. It has 94000 miles, so it?s been used lightly. It has none of the typical problems with the cooling system or differential mounts. It?s built like a tank, but it gets 25 mpg (2.8L 6) and it?s pretty fast for a `97. It?s sports car with super cold AC, power windows, seats and locks. (I wish it had a power top though.) Four years ago, I paid $8500 for it and put $4000 into it for ?renovations?. Now it looks like new, drives like new, and is more comfortable that a brand new Miata. Parts and labor are no more expensive for this car than any other. But, it?s for sale because I can?t think of anything more to do to it. I need a new project.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun car to drive

Fun to drive, good performance, a little hard on gas, excellent handling, turns heads, my dog LOVES it !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Cute and fun to drive!

I wanted a convertible when I found this one I loved it. A fun to drive car. Comfortable very sporty gets Lots of looks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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fun to drive and great gas milage too.

This is by no doubt the funnest car I've ever owned. Long trips, short trips cruising through the Arizona mountains with the top down. What a gas

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE THIS CAR!

This is the funnest car I have owned. Cruising around with the top down, music blasting, there is no feeling in the world like it. Total freedom, wind in your hair. This car gets TONS of looks and comments. You just want to drive it, all the time!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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fun to drive and great gas milage too.

My 24th BMW and the funnest to drive. Great gas mileage. This car handles well with no modifications. Easy to do all routine maintenance and in expensive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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fun to drive and great gas milage too.

I am over 6'2' and this car fits me well. I love driving in the mountains with the top down. Easy to maintain and MPG 22 city and 32 open road. This cars handles well right out of the box.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I've owned

This is a second vehilce for me. Not that practical but a blast to drive. Handles like its on rails and very quick with a 2.8L 6 cyl. engine

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Fun

Bought it as a 2nd vehicle so I can repair one while driving the other. Way more fun than my accord, but obviously less practical. As a convertible it is noisy on the road, and not a ton of interior space. But very fun to drive and easy to work on with lots of space under the hood

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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