Vehicle Description
How do you find a BMW Z3 that has averaged less than 330 miles
annually? It happens when you have a 1996 debut-year car that
everyone knew would be an instant classic. And now this loaded
drop-top has crossed the special 25-year threshold, it begins to
actually be eligible for antique plates in many states. Are you
starting to see the full picture? It's a collector-level time
capsule that also now qualifies for true classic benefits.
This car debuted in a big way for the 1996 model year. BMW had some
of the most desirable small sports sedans and coupes of the time
(as they still do today.) And so the enthusiast public got
instantly excited about the Z3. It was the drop-top that would tap
into the Miata kind of appeal but with better features and more
boldness in the styling. It also didn't hurt that it was James
Bond's ride in Goldeneye. So you were on a wait-list for 1997 if
you were even a bit late hearing about the Z3. That's what makes
this car so special. You can just imagine the first owner pulling a
favor with a friend or paying a dealer premium to get his hands on
this. That's why it was treated so specially. That's why the
factory Hellrot Red keeps a terrific gloss that showcases the
bulldog front end, flared fenders, and sporty short rear deck. This
one has been babied for a quarter-century, and so you won't ding
driveway scrapes on the bumpers or parking lot scratches on the
factory alloys. Best of all, you have an American-made car that
also shows it can be done to German quality standards.
The black convertible top looks sharp against the red paint, and
when you take it down, there's a full black interior. So you have
an attractive color combo with the roof up or down. Ultra-low
mileage means there was barely any time to put a crease in the
leather-trimmed seats. This is loaded with the best features, like
keyless entry/alarm, power locks, power mirrors, a tilt steering
column, and cruise control. Power windows and a power convertible
top mean you can open this one up to the world with ease. And the
factory air conditioning will make sure your open-air drive is
comfortable. While this is a true time capsule, there are a few
well-placed upgrades. An aftermarket wood kit warms up the dark
interior quite nicely. And you now have an AM/FM/CD stereo with
modern USB and Bluetooth (but the original AM/FM/cassette and BMW
into music still come with the sale.) And while this car has
exceptionally low mileage, we do know it will instantly speak to
your enthusiast's heart. The bucket seats are supportive, the
steering wheel fits into your hands naturally, and the shifter is
placed just inches away for spirited driving.
Under the hood is the original 1.9-liter engine, and the engine bay
continues this car's clean look of an exceptional car. This
fuel-injected DOHC motor takes advantage of the great European
tradition of lower displacement motors that love to rev for the
spirited performance feeling. This is especially true on this
five-speed manual transmission example - a rare feature that really
allows you to take full control into your hands. The fully
independent suspension seems to have mastered the right blend of
performance and comfort like a good BMW should. Powerful four-wheel
disc brakes complete this confidence-inspiring package.
The sale comes complete with desirable items like the owner's
manual, maintenance records, and a car cover. This is the car that
launched an icon and so it's amazing to find one worthy of
legendary status. Call today!!!
