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1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster

53,257 mi.

$9,985 $1,000 price drop
Est. $184/mo*
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Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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We compared this car with similar 1997 BMW Z3s based on price, mileage, features, condition, and several other factors.
Avg. market price $11,452
$9.4K $10.5K $11.6K $12.7K
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$9,985 Great Deal $1,467 under

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Basics

Exterior color
Alpine White
Interior color
Black
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
MPG
19–26

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Engine
2.8L I6 24V MPFI DOHC
VIN
4USCJ3324VLC08751
Stock #
AV16066
Mileage
53,257 mi.

Features

Exterior
  • Alloy Wheels
Seating
  • Leather Seats
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Features

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  • 2 Door
  • 4-wheel ABS Brakes
  • ABS and Driveline Traction Control
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Audio system security
  • Body-colored bumpers
  • Bucket front seats
  • Cargo area light
  • Cassette player
  • Center Console: Full with storage
  • Chrome grille
  • Clock: In-dash
  • Coil front spring
  • Coil rear spring
  • Cruise control
  • Curb weight: 2,844 lbs.
  • Diameter of tires: 16.0"
  • Door pockets: Driver and passenger
  • Driver airbag
  • Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Fixed antenna
  • Four-wheel Independent Suspension
  • Front Head Room: 37.6"
  • Front Hip Room: 54.1"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.8"
  • Front Shoulder Room: 51.7"
  • Front Ventilated disc brakes
  • Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Fuel Capacity: 13.5 gal.
  • Fuel Consumption: City: 19 mpg
  • Fuel Consumption: Highway: 26 mpg
  • Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
  • Gross vehicle weight: 3,175 lbs.
  • Halogen sealed beam headlights
  • Independent front suspension classification
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Instrumentation: Low fuel level
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Manual convertible roof
  • Manual front air conditioning
  • Max cargo capacity: 5 cu.ft.
  • One 12V DC power outlet
  • Other rear suspension
  • Overall Length: 158.5"
  • Overall Width: 68.5"
  • Overall height: 50.9"
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Power door locks
  • Power remote driver mirror adjustment
  • Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
  • Power windows
  • Privacy glass: Light
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
  • Rear door type: Trunk
  • Regular front stabilizer bar
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
  • Silver aluminum rims
  • Simulated wood dash trim
  • Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
  • Speed-proportional power steering
  • Steel spare wheel rim
  • Strut front suspension
  • Suspension class: Regular
  • Tachometer
  • Tires: Prefix: P
  • Tires: Profile: 50
  • Tires: Speed Rating: Z
  • Tires: Width: 225 mm
  • Total Number of Speakers: 6
  • Type of tires: Performance
  • Urethane steering wheel trim
  • Variable intermittent front wipers
  • Vehicle Emissions: Federal
  • Wheelbase: 96.3"

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Accidents or damage
None reported
1-owner vehicle
No
Personal use only
Yes
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Seller’s info

Paradise Automotive Group

Not rated Dealerships need five reviews in the past 24 months before we can display a rating. (27 reviews)
32592 Valle Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Price history

Listed 54 days ago.
$1,000 total price reduction!
6/14/25 Listed $10,985
6/30/25 -$500 $10,485
7/18/25 -$500 $9,985
7/26/25 +$1,000 $10,985
8/02/25 -$1,000 $9,985
Total price amount is based on price change information provided by the seller.

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Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 1997 BMW Z3.
(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

Most recent consumer reviews

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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Incredible Ride

September 18, 2020
By AnonymousDad from Wisconsin
Owns this car

I've owned a BMW Z3 2.8 L - it is truly one of the best balanced cars I've ever driven. It can take corners at speed as if it is on rails. The 6 cylinder engine sounds like no other. The power and torque curve are continual and strong. Maintaining an older Z3 is very easy. Top mounted oil filter element and plenty of room to work in the engine bay.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Purchased New

August 22, 2020
By Jackh769 from Newtown Square, PA.
Owns this car

Wife’s second car, driven sparingly, garage kept, fun car to drive, 5 speed manual, 23,477 original miles. We have gotten old and it is a young person’s car.

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