Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this beautiful 1996 BMW Z3
in excellent condition with only 88,040 original miles. This BMW
looks terrific, runs smooth, and drives great. The car is ready to
be driven and enjoyed. It is very straight with nice lines and no
rust issues. We have this car priced to sell and are offering an
excellent opportunity to own a desirable BMW convertible at an
unbeatable value.
A copy of the AutoCheck report for this car is shown in the photos.
Please note that it shows no accident history and verifies the low
mileage as original. We purchased this BMW from the second owner.
He purchased the car from the original owner in Wichita, KS in 2005
and drove it back to Cincinnati. At that time the car had 24,500
miles. The previous owner said that in his time with the car over
the past 14 years it has no major issues at all, has not needed any
kind of major repairs, and has been flawlessly reliable. I have
personally put about 40 miles on the car myself and it was a
pleasure to drive with no problems. The car comes with the original
owner's manual, books, and tools.
This Z3 is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Arctic Silver Metallic (309) over Black interior.
This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by
the paint code on the strut tower. The low original mileage is
verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear
Ohio title pictured in the ad showing the mileage as "Actual."
Please view all of the photos, video, and other information below
to get a true sense of how nice this BMW Z3 really is.
As a side note, this BMW is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand
pick each car after careful inspection. Our classic cars come from
owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the
vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Z3,
just give us a call.
Exterior
The Arctic Silver Metallic exterior is in good condition. As one
can see in the photos, the paint has a nice gloss and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely and the body shows good
consistent panel gaps. The convertible soft-top is in good
condition and operates well. The rear window in the soft-top does
show age as one can see in the photos. The wheels have a brilliant
finish and no major curb rash. The tires are literally brand new
with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/50R16.
There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with
this many years on it there are some very small blemishes around
the car that are too tiny to show up in the photos, but nothing
that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. There
some areas of paint on the rear that are not as crisp as the front.
As one can see in the many photos of the underside, this Z3 is very
clean underneath. We have also included specific photos of the
rockers, lower front and rear quarter panels, and other areas on
the car most prone to rust to show how nice it looks.
A sticker with this individual BMW VIN is present on all the body
parts we checked, the hood, trunk, both doors, and both front
fenders. All original body panels are another excellent sign of no
major accident history.
Interior
The Black interior of the Z3 looks fantastic. The seats are in
great condition with no excessive wear and look just in person as
they do in the photos. Please note that these appear to be the
original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or
replacements. The carpet looks nice with no rips or holes. All of
the gauges faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The
dash is in good condition with no cracks, fading, or sun damage.
The original door panels look great with no cracks or splits, and
both door pulls are solid and in tact. Please note in the photos
that the convertible top boot is included. Also included are the
original spare tire, jack, and BMW tools in the trunk. This car has
never been smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes what so
ever.
The excellent condition of this original interior is a huge
testament to the meticulous care and attention this BMW has
received throughout its life.
Mechanical
This BMW Z3 appears to be in very nice mechanical condition. As
stated above, I have put about 40 miles on the car with no issues
at all. The engine starts right away every time, idles smooth, and
runs great. It is an exceptional driver that feels nice on the road
and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car
accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all
the gears, braking to a stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that it runs great, there are no vibrations, and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. There is no blue smoke when
starting or driving the car. It runs cool and does not overheat.
The shifter is tight, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch
feels good. Also, the engine bay is clean, nicely detailed, and
correct as one can see from the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, wipers, power windows, power locks, and both power
seats in all directions. All of the gauges work. The blower works
on all speeds and the a/c works and blows cold. This is a tiny bit
of play in the seat track. This BMW handles great and very nimble.
Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive
this car, especially with the top down on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1996 BMW Z3 is in great condition and is a true
bargain at our asking price. The low mileage, great color
combination, and two owner history make this Z3 particularly
desirable. It is a great value for the money and just about the
most fun car and most affordable German convertible sports car
someone could purchase in this price range.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.