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BMW Z3

19962002 · 26 trims available

At a Glance

Z3 OVERVIEW

Year Range

1996–2002

Total Configurations

26

Best MyCar Score

74 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$31,300–$45,990

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2000s (2000–2002)
1990s (1996–1999)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING Z3 TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
2.5iConvertible20184$31,30074
3.0iHatchback21225$37,70074
3.0iConvertible21225$37,90074
BaseCoupe18315$44,99074
BaseConvertible20270$45,99072
2.3Convertible20170N/A70
2.8Convertible19191N/A71
2.8Hatchback19193N/A70
1.9Convertible23138N/A70
BaseHatchback20240N/A71

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A Z3

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$31,300$45,990
MPG (combined)18 combined24 combined
Horsepower138 HP315 HP
Seating2 passengers2 passengers
Body TypesConvertibleConvertible, Coupe, Hatchback

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

2002

Average MyCar Score: 73.8 · 1 avg recalls

Years to Watch

None flagged

All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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