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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
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15- BMW Z3 2.8 Reviews

  • Full review by
    Guest.
    on 9th Apr 2008


    User Rating : 9
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    Good Points: Best car I have ever had, I will never sell. Low maintenance and cost to operate. Handling is excellent and the power is very fun.. 1998, 2.8 Z3

    Bad Points: I do have a minor water leak when it rains heavy.

    General comments: After adding a front strut brace, the car handles very neutral. It is just a joy to drive.. the strut brace .. Only about $150, the car is priceless.
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 12th Feb 2008


    User Rating : 9
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    Great car for good money
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  • Review by
    HyperMatrix
    on 13th Oct 2007


    User Rating : 9
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    It's a great car. I would recommend the 2.8 (or 3.0) model, however, as this car is HEAVY. It is the same weight as a mustang. It's not that bad on gas. With my combined Aggressive City/Highway driving, I get 220 Miles on 11 gallons, which for such a respectable sports car is actually quite good. :) The only thing you 'may' be disappointed with is not going for the higher 2.8 or 3.0 model. Other than that, this car is Golden. Make sure you get the Hard Top as it looks surprisingly nice ...
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  • Review by
    roberp
    on 1st Jan 2007


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    Owning a Z3 is truly amazing. It's a head turner every time. I am 28 years of age and have been very fortunate in owning a z3 (007 replica model - 1.9) for approx 1 year and 2 months until I crashed the car which is now a complete right off. I have been extremely devastated ever since. I have viewed other cars such as the Mazda MX-5 and the Mercedes SLK however, the Z3 continues to haunt me. I have now gone for another Z3 mainly because I am absolutely obsessed about the car in general; the perf ...
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  • Review by
    Bill Mason
    on 12th Jul 2006


    User Rating : 7
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    I have owned a 1999 T plate 2.8 litre BMW Z3 for one month. I have hunted high and low over two years for the right one, and finally settled on a straight six engined roadster in dark green with 34,000 miles on the clock. I think it is the perfect second car - my family car is a Saab 93 2.0 Aero - and it cost £8700.00. It has the chrome pack with chrome door handles and windscreen pillar, and I have paid £1350.00 for BMW fitted roll bars. I think it would be hard to beat this choi ...
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  • Review by
    JoyToy2c
    on 7th Jan 2006


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    I just bought a '97 BMW Z3 with the 2.8. She had only 44k miles and I love her. Why didn't I get this two seater sooner? I could not imagine buying a Miata...or any other convertible especially after driving the Z3. I had even considered looking for a Mercedes SLK, but the BMW has much more power... and combined with exceptional steering and handling makes this car one to really consider buying. I give the BMW two thumbs up!
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  • Review by
    robgee1964
    on 26th Jul 2005


    User Rating : 7
    Respect : 0

    Looks and feels a far higher quality item than say a Mazda MX5 or MGF. Retro styling looks great. Driving position is excellent, you feel part of the car, rather than merely sitting on top of it. All instruments and switchgear are easy to see and operate. Performance is excellent, although the auto transmission kick down is a little savage, I found it preferable to downshift manually when overtaking. The auto transmissions sports mode is pretty much a complete waste of time, all it does i ...
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  • Review by
    davsterravster1 Rank: Corporal
    on 15th Jun 2005


    User Rating : 1
    Respect : -3

    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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    ashaw22 Rank: Lance Corporal
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    on 7th Jun 2005


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : +1

    I picked up my 5 year old BMW Z3 2.8 about 3 months ago and wow what a car. I like this car because it is a car enthusiasts car. It hasn't had all it quirky bits removed by reams of focus groups & committee meetings. The looks are such that I think you either like them or loath them. I love them and with the larger 17" wheels fitted, there is no way this is any hair dressers car. The engine is very strong and really comes alive over 4000Rpm pulling hard to just over 6000Rpm with a glorious soun ...
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  • Review by
    liamaustin Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 15th Nov 2004


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +1

    Bought my BMW Z3 2.8 sports car privately, had low mileage and 18" Breyton magic wheels, has turned out to be a very good buy (touch wood). the sound from the straight six is fantastic, the accelaration is almost untouchable from most sports cars of this price on the road today. I tavel from London to Carolisle and arrive as fresh as when I left, (As long as there is no long tail backs on the M6). This car definately brings a smile to your face every time you drive it. Servicing costs from ...
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  • Review by
    Annabelle
    on 15th Jul 2004


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    In a nutshell, I have no complaints about this BMW Z3 2.8 Sports car so far. I was lucky to find the one I have now, low mileage, full BMW service history. Well worth there money in every respect with a style, that I think, will not go out of date for a long time. I was also quite suprised how low my insurance quote was being a 25 year old female. I recommend this car to anybody thinking about buying one.
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  • Review by
    Den Z3
    on 8th Feb 2004


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +3

    I first bought the BMW Z3 2.8 car beacause I was seduced by the sexy and aggressive looks and the sheer grunt and performance of the engine. It has taken me a while to get used to it and through that time I have gone through the emotions of being dissapointed and back to being delighted. If you approach the car understanding that this is a drivers car, in the mould od perhaps a '70's sports car then from day 0ne you will understand what its about. Perhaps that a cop out from BMW. After all, we a ...
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  • Review by
    bowman Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 3rd Oct 2003


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    I owned a Range rover that had some pull and i guess body roll. moved from that to the BMW Z3 2.8 and could not believe how easy it was to move on the streets again, the acceleration was good, turning circle very flat smooth ride. i drove it from london to scotland and back doing about 1800 miles, most with roof down, it was small to do camping in, but great fun point to point, and got a lot of comments from the scots,
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  • Review by
    davster
    on 9th Sep 2003


    User Rating : 3
    Respect : -4

    A major let down. The BMW Z3 2.8's handling is worrying, especially on bendy roads. The car understeers severely. There are numerous rattles and the boot fills with water when it rains causing the car to steam up badly. It is uncomfortable and causes your legs to bang in to the centre console due to the strange offset pedals that BMW use. I am most disappointed with this car.
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  • Review by
    garygfx Rank: Sergeant
    on 29th Aug 2003


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : +7

    The BMW Z3 2.8 is a good looking car with a distinguished bonnet and good lines. The back end isn't as strong in terms of design as the front, not even the updated rear end (2000 models onwards) manage to make it match the rest of the car. The engines below 2.5 don't do the car justice, but the 2.8 and 3.0 make this a great sports car. Okay, it's not as potent as some other cars, but for the money it gives more bhp. Since you can only buy Z3s second hand now it's fair to assume that most buyers ...
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