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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  Cant beat a BMW - 2001 BMW Z3
  By brocoli - February 6 - 2:00 am

  Sorry to Honda and Infiniti and all other cars, but nothing beats a BMW.

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  exceeded expectations - 2001 BMW Z3
  By camaronal7 - December 28 - 2:00 am

  Press the gas pedal and the car responds in any gear, at any RPM level. Acceleration is smooth not jerky, while the engine hums lowwww. Quiet for a convertible up to ~ 80mph. The wind guard (accessory) makes top-down driving comfortable at higher speeds and cooler weather. More room and comfort than the Boxster.

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  Zooooooom - 2001 BMW Z3
  By mikevanh - July 1 - 2:00 am

  Car is REALLY fun to drive! Handling is outstanding and with the 3.0 engine and sports package you go out of your way to find roads with hilly curves. Ive been surprised at how comfortable the over-the-road ride is. Downside is its terrible in snow...Eskimos look for an SUV.

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  I like it - 2001 BMW Z3
  By nofearman - June 2 - 2:00 am

  I had Toyota spyer before this one. NO match. This is two class up. I have automatic. I wish I have manual shift. Some say about S2000 but its not BMW. Everyone love the look around here (IDAHO!!!) With snow tire and DSC winter is no problem.

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  My second Z3 - 2001 BMW Z3
  By bhtongue - May 30 - 2:00 am

  I 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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  Tradition of racing - 2001 BMW Z3
  By dmccarty - December 28 - 2:00 am

  The 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 am

  It 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 am

  Nobody 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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  2001 Z3 Review - 2001 BMW Z3
  By jwnorris - April 9 - 2:00 am

  This 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.