BMW Z3
BMW Z3 technical data
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BMW Z3 1998 Coupe
1998 - 2003 Price 8000 to 19 500 €
Power from 193 to 321 HPFuel consumption from 9.4 to 10.4 l/100km
BMW Z3 1996 Cabrio
1996 - 2003 Price 4800 to 8000 €
Power from 115 to 231 HPFuel consumption from 7.8 to 10.6 l/100km
Is BMW Z3 a reliable car?
The BMW Z3 is a very reliable car. The number of defects found for the BMW Z3 at the annual roadworthiness tests was lower than for 85 percent of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by BMW Z3 generation from 1998 to 2003, but overall the reliability scores of all tested BMW Z3 generations are quite similar.
Most BMW Z3 engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.