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Used 1997 BMW Z3 for sale near me

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Est. $400 /mo*
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Net trade-in value
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Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

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1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster
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1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster

24,500 mi.
$12,000
Est. $217/mo*
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Frederick
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Vienna, VA (14 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed M/T
Engine: 189.0HP 2.8L Straight 6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
VIN: 4USCJ3326VLC01395

Features

Entertainment: CD Player
Seating: Leather Seats

Reviews

1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster review

1998 bmw z3.2.8

March 7, 2023
By Ben Ly from Baldwin park ca
Owns this car

First was 1996.1.9L.best experience seating in the trunk.currently another z3.2.8.almost 200k mikes.runs like new.doesnt burn one drop of oil.plenty of power.no cry baby bout valve cover or piwer steering leak.nor oil filter housing leak.car is trouble free.and its not a miata.
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BMW Z3 prices by year

Model year Prices from Deals
2001 BMW Z3 $1,995 10 Great deals
2000 BMW Z3 $5,444 16 Great deals
1998 BMW Z3 $3,995 2 Good deals

About the 1997 BMW Z3

Basics

1.9 Roadster shown (base trim).

Seating
2
Door count
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Combined MPG
0
Transmission
M/T
Engine
138.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 1997 BMW Z3
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How much does the 1997 BMW Z3 cost?

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(30 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.7
Ratings (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
Trims

1.9L (1 style)

Style
Z3 2dr Roadster 1.9L
Inventory price
Starting at $29,425
Combined MPG
0
Engine
138.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

2.8L (1 style)

Style
Z3 2dr Roadster 2.8L
Inventory price
Starting at $35,900
Combined MPG
0
Engine
189.0-hp, 2.8-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

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