bmw z3 2.8 review

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Average Ratings
Performance8.8/10 Based on 12 ratings
Practicality5.9/10 Based on 11 ratings
Reliability8.9/10 Based on 12 ratings
Value for Money8.3/10
Reviewer Rating7.9/10
Overall Rating7.7/10 Based on 22 ratings
87% Recommended13 out of 15 Reviews

Review of BMW Z3 2.8

By davsterravster1 Rank: Corporal on 15th Jun 2005

davsterravster1's Ratings
Year Manufactured1998
Length of ownership2 years
Performance8/10
Practicality0/10
Reliability5/10
Value for money2/10
Overall value1/10
no davsterravster1's recommendation

Good Points

Looks sporty and has good brakes.

Bad Points

Very poor handling for a sports car. My boot filled with water every time it rained. Hard to get in reverse - my wife just can not drive it.

General Comments

The handling on the BMW Z3 is dreadful for such a car. It is quick but you can not use the power due to the bad handling. I am very let down with this car. It has put me off buying BMW ever again. I have regularly had the scares of my life due to the back end of the car kicking out. It is no fun to drive!!

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2 Comments on Review by davsterravster1 for BMW Z3 2.8

  1. ashaw22 Rank: Lance Corporal on 1st Aug 2005

    May I suggest that your car is bent or you simply have no clue how to drive?
    I expect you have come from a front wheel drive Euro box that is made so your granny can go fast in it. The Z3 2.8 is a proper rear wheel drive sports car than demands respect. If you do know how to use its handling though, as I do, you can runs rings around most cars on the road. The fact that the rear end can be induced into an amount of over steer makes that car very fast indeed.
    I suggest you buy a Street Ka or something else that has all the character removed as to not upset the chronically inept.

  2. MACWY on 11th Dec 2005

    I purchased a 1998 2.8 Z3 manual about 5 months ago. I have driven many cars over the years, and must admit, that yes, the back end does kick out. When buying the car I reminded myself that as with my previous car(Mercedes) this car is also REAR wheel drive. It kicks when i expect it to, it powers slides (road permitting), its a 200 Bhp rear wheel drive rocket, (in a straight line, fun in the wet).
    The engine sounds amazing ! and even at 135 its not too blustery, with the hood down, and deflectors in place. It is a fun car to drive, and always turns heads. LOVE IT.



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