1997 BMW Z3 Roadster review from UK and Ireland
"Built on a Friday afternoon!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air bag light - 1st week of ownership.
Windscreen cracked down the middle - 2nd week.
Air bag light - 2 months.
Fuel sender broke - 26,000.
Seat belt wiring - 28,000.
2 new back tyres - 28,500.
ABS relay - 32,000.
Dashboard lights out - 31,000.
Steering wheel alignment - 31,500.
Radio display out - 39,000.
Back lights out - 39,000.
Siren on the alarm were faulty - 39,000.
General comments?
This was my dream car when I bought it, however as you can see from the above - nearly every month I have spent some time in the BMW showroom. It has got beyond a joke. I bought the car 2nd hand FSH 1 owner etc. The car is great and I wish I could paint a different picture but I can't, the car is the worst for reliability ever - every time I turn the car on I dread what will happen next. From what I know of other Z3 drivers, they never have this problem.
Buy one for the sake of saying you've owned it. Otherwise stay well away.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2001 |