1998 BMW Z3 Roadster review from North America
"I couldn't be happier with any other car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover leak.
Leather cracks (lack of maintenance on my part).
General comments?
Owned for over a year, and have seen few problems.
Beautiful red on tan top and tan leather interior.
Fun to drive, a head turner, reliable, and cheaper to fix than most 6 or 8 cylinder BMWs.
Really good braking distance (saved me enough times), a safe car to drive (air bags, thick metal bars on both bumpers), insurance is fair (not too expensive not too cheap).
Like any other BMW (unlike Toyotas), it requires some maintenance through the year.
Noise level is low with the top down or up, rear window visibility is low especially when raining, driver blind spot check is different from any other car - you actually need lean forward a bit and look through the driver window.
If you wanna keep it in tip top shape, you need another beater for the rain and the snow.
Overall I couldn't be happier with any other car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura CL |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2006 |