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2002 BMW Z3The BMW Z3 is available as a coupe or roadster in five versions. The Z3 roadster is equipped with either a 184-hp 2.5L six-cylinder engine...
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The BMW Z3 is available as a coupe or roadster in five versions. The Z3 roadster is equipped with either a 184-hp 2.5L six-cylinder engine or a 225-hp 3.0L six-cylinder engine. The Z3 coupe utilizes the 3.0L engine. Also standard with the 3.0L are larger brakes,17-inch alloy wheels, and high performance tires. The M Coupe and M Roadster offer higher performance with a 3.2L, 315-hp engine, dual exhaust, sport-calibrated suspension, and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. All models are standard with a five-speed manual transmission. The 2.5L and 3.0L models are available with the following options: a Steptronic five-speed automatic transmission, and heated seats/mirrors. The Z3 Roadsters also offer a Sport Package and a Premium Package.
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5 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Best Car I've Ever Owned!
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Pros: Fast, Sexy, Purrs, like supple nubuck leather, Driving with the top down is amazing.
Cons: Plastic Rear Window folds easy, but it is not glass.
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If you are lucky enough to find and buy this car you too will know what driving a real sports car is all about. Good luck!
I am a Senior US Army Officer serving in Germany. I was not sure if the time was right to buy this car. After 9/11 I decided that now is the time. I am so very happy that I did. A dream has been fulfilled and I can't believe that it is really true. This car is very, very fast. I have driven it at 150MPH+ on the German autobahn, although I will admit that I was just testing it. No matter what the supposed limitations (i.e. publications or speed governer) are, this car has driven fully maxed out on my speedometer. It handled very well and very stable. I cannot believe it. As a child I always wanted a 1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster. Obviously owning a new one now will never happen. However, the 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Titanium Silver with Black Soft top and sport package and available options has fulfilled my dream. This is "the" classic roadster, no matter what, there is nothing on the market that matches this. I love the way it purrs when you start up the engine. I love the way the soft top stores away easily. I love the quickness of the clutch and manual transmission. Most of all though, I really love pulling away from snotty Germans in their oversized Mercedes that hate looking at an American leaving them behind. Lastly, what finally convinced me to buy this car now is that BMW has screwed up their 2003 model line and is replacing the Z3 with the new Z4. If you haven't seen the Z4's spy photos, then you should. If you think the rounded style of the Audi TT is what you like, then have at it. Otherwise, 2002 will be the defining year for the classic sports car, the BMW Z3, the same as 1967 was for the Jaguar Series 1 XKE Roadster. There are no more 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i's being manufactured. If you want a classic, then you need to find one that is not sold and buy it before it is too late.
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