1996 BMW Z3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1996 BMW Z3
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by Mike P
Jun 12, 2021
Loved the car, just a bit small to sit in. Head almost touches the roof. But cool car!Jun 12, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2014
I still remember the first time I saw the Z3 on the cover of Automobile Magazine in 1995. I was 14 years old at the time but I distinctly remember to love I felt sweep over me immediately. Those sexy curves. Those motorcycle-like side vents. It was truly something to behold. And even though I'd never driven a car let alone a roadster, I immediately swore that I'd one day own one of these rolling sculptures, find a curvy road, and drive happily ever after. It was 16 years later before my chance finally came, when a good friend decided to sell her lovely summer car. I wrote a check without blinking an eye, and never looked back.
The original Z3 is not a particularly comfortable car. For that matter it's not a terribly fast one either. Lest we even mention the utter lack of any practicality whatsoever-- a CD changer might engulf a quarter of the trunk practically. But none of that matters in the slightest. Because when you throw the manual top back, you drop the car into first gear, and you get up to speed and feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, you realize what a roadster is meant to feel like, and you can't help but grin from ear to ear. Mar 28, 2014
by Richard H
Jan 25, 2013
I love the way it handles and accelerates. Top down driving is awesome and you can carry on a normal conversation. Seats are very comfortable. Great gas mileage around 22 MPG in town and 28 on the highway. I would recommend this car without reservation. Jan 25, 2013
User rating:
by Mike P
Jun 12, 2021
Loved the car, just a bit small to sit in. Head almost touches the roof. But cool car!Jun 12, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2014
I still remember the first time I saw the Z3 on the cover of Automobile Magazine in 1995. I was 14 years old at the time but I distinctly remember to love I felt sweep over me immediately. Those sexy curves. Those motorcycle-like side vents. It was truly something to behold. And even though I'd never driven a car let alone a roadster, I immediately swore that I'd one day own one of these rolling sculptures, find a curvy road, and drive happily ever after. It was 16 years later before my chance finally came, when a good friend decided to sell her lovely summer car. I wrote a check without blinking an eye, and never looked back.
The original Z3 is not a particularly comfortable car. For that matter it's not a terribly fast one either. Lest we even mention the utter lack of any practicality whatsoever-- a CD changer might engulf a quarter of the trunk practically. But none of that matters in the slightest. Because when you throw the manual top back, you drop the car into first gear, and you get up to speed and feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, you realize what a roadster is meant to feel like, and you can't help but grin from ear to ear. Mar 28, 2014
by Richard H
Jan 25, 2013
I love the way it handles and accelerates. Top down driving is awesome and you can carry on a normal conversation. Seats are very comfortable. Great gas mileage around 22 MPG in town and 28 on the highway. I would recommend this car without reservation. Jan 25, 2013
by Anonymous
Jul 03, 2008
the 4 cyl. isnt horribly fast, but it'll scoot pretty good anyway. it stops and corners better than anything I've ever drivenJul 03, 2008
by Brad E
Apr 18, 2008
love it! timeless,sporty,corners on rails,fun in the sun, great on gas!Apr 18, 2008
by Mauricio V
Mar 03, 2008
Just Awesome, 12 years and looks like new, great quality, only thing bad, the AC Button breaks so easy and is a really bad design. 96 has a another issue, the seat has little game, so everytime you breaks the seat moves a little, but usually you dont even notice. Mar 03, 2008
by Chris B
Jan 10, 2008
Every time I hopped into this car I was in love. I have a fondness for British roadsters
though there is one issue with them, you tend to push them more than drive them. So, I
opted for a used Z3 years ago after looking at various MGs and Triumphs. The early Z3s
are not luxury cars. They rattle, you feel every bump, the interior lacks quality, and the
seats could've been lifted from a domestic economy car, but who the hell cares. This thing
was fun and the closest thing to a British roadster. You hit a bump and didn't know where
you'd go next, now that is living! Besides it looked great and the pictures I've included
here are the ones I took when I listed to sell the car the fall before the babies arrived.
So day again I'll pickup a fun roadster. Until then I absolutely love my 335i.Jan 10, 2008
1996 BMW Z3 Pricing
Original MSRP
$29,320 to $29,320Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Power steering: hydraulic
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
