2002 BMW Z8 consumer reviews

Black over red/black is my second favorite color combination (191 of the 2543 US models in this color combination). Topaz over creama is my first choice but they are scarce and I lost patience after a year of searching. The car is terrific to drive and absolutely beautiful. If you are buying a Z*, be sure the phone, factory book and cup holder are included. Also negotiate to have the Performance Package installed. The original price of $130,000 equates to a current day price of about $180,000 which is what I paid for mine with under 12,000 miles.

This is a stunningly fun sports car to drive, and also a great collector car, with perfect examples going for almost twice of their original MSRP. It's BMW drivetrain is exceptionally reliable, and much less expensive to maintain that a similar vintage exotic from Italy or England (AM), which really makes it a wonderful practical classic. In the 12 years I've had mine I've covered just over 25,000 miles, including driving it from LA to Santa Fe, up to Aspen, and back in a week, and countless runs up the California coast. It's a perfect car to enjoy the beauty of the open road in every way, if you think you might enjoy one, I can promise you, you will. :-)

A show stopper in every way. Topaz Blue with Crema interior. 8303 miles when I bought it late summer. It is a delight to drive! It cost me about what a new 911 would but its depreciation is minimal compared to the other big names. They only made 5800 of the Z8 and only around 1500 of my color combination. Hard top is a challenge to remove and I haven't tried to get it back on the car yet. Comes with a nice storage rack for the top, though. All parts and service are available as for current models and that is quite satisfying. If you can find one at the right price and miles, go for it! rwb