Overview & Reviews
Engine displacement in the 2.8 Roadster and Coupe is bumped from 2.8 liters to 3.0 liters. An associated horsepower and torque increase, along with bigger brakes and larger 17-inch wheels and tires, accompanies the new engine. The base 2.5-liter engine also sees a 15 horsepower increase. An optional five-speed Steptronic transmission with manual shifting capability is now available.
- Superb road manners, sexy shape, lots of standard high-tech goodies, brand cachet.
- Some cheap interior bits, roadsters have a plastic rear window, significantly less expensive two-seaters are out there.
User Reviews:
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My second Z3 - 2001 BMW Z3
By bhtongue - May 30 - 2:00 amI owned a 00 2.3 for 3 1/2 years and just moved into the 3.0. In all that time Ive never found a vehicle that can beat it for fun/ performance/value. Heres to another 3 years of driving pleasure.
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Unique - 2001 BMW Z3
By stz3coupe - April 8 - 2:00 amBought the car because it is so unique, not allot of people have one. Many may not like the way it looks, but I think it looks great. Added some DINAN upgrades and WOW, nice improvement! The car really involves you in driving. Met plenty of people at work and at the gym who first don’t like the coupe, but soon tend to change their mind. Its easy to follow the crowd, I wanted a car that helps me stand out.
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fun and exciting - 2001 BMW Z3
By Richard Ornstein - February 21 - 2:00 amA real drivers roadster.Push it hard,enjoy the fel of a great engine,and just what a roadster should be.This car makes me smile big time.
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The red baron flies again - 2001 BMW Z3
By Roy Kulland - January 31 - 2:00 amIve owned this Z3 coupe for nearly 4 months and it just keeps getting better and better. It is like riding a guided missle - scary fast amazing! I honestly dont have the skill yet to get all the handling and speed of which this car is capable. It really draws the looks and questions too - total fun. Its even a bit more fun after I added the Dinan stage 2 cold air and chip.
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Tradition of racing - 2001 BMW Z3
By dmccarty - December 28 - 2:00 amThe style of this car will always be one of tradition and class. The handling and responsiveness are exhilarating, but can be improved with a worthwhile $3,000 investment in a Dinan S Package.
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Love My 3.0i - 2001 BMW Z3
By zowy - December 3 - 2:00 amIt just snowed about 2" and the drive home was great. OEM Dunlops and DSC kept the car on the road with no issues. I tried turning the DSC off and nearly ended up in a ditch, I cant imagine driving in slick condtions without DSC. The top is very tight, no leaks, even when parked outside in blowing snow. 2 speed seat heaters work very well, just when it feels like HI is too much, the seat has automatically turned the heat to LOW.
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Review - 2001 BMW Z3
By kolokifyg - October 26 - 2:00 amNobody builds engines like BMW. Strong, sweet, smooth, responsive, effortless all the way to redline. Quick and beautiful transmission. Handles incrediblely with balance and agility. Quality, quality, thats what its all about.
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My Fun Toy - 2001 BMW Z3
By zippyiceman - April 23 - 2:00 amIts a very fun car to drive and draws a lot of attention. But they have to upgrade the cheap plastic interior parts and rear window
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fun vehicle - 2001 BMW Z3
By williamshim - April 11 - 2:00 amThis is a fun vehicle. If youre looking for a top down driving with for 2 people, its hard to beat this car. S2000 may come close but it doesnt have the comfort of Z3...
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2001 Z3 Review - 2001 BMW Z3
By jwnorris - April 9 - 2:00 amThis is my third Z3, the others were a 1.9 and a 2.8. This car is awesome to drive and turns heads everywhere we go. The Harmon Kardon sound system is top notch. Performance is exciting with 225 hp and a 5.9 0-60. Fuel economy averages 21 miles per gallon. All hardware is solid inside and out. Very comfortable even on long trips thanks to great seats. Wind noise and motion is minimal with a windscreen option. Handling is near perfection in curves or any weather.
