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1996 BMW Z3 Base Roadster Convertible

Learn more about this Z3 trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a L4 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 1.9L capacity, this Convertible gets roughly 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1996 BMW Z3
Resale Value:$8,990  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.8L L6; 2.3L L4; 2.5L L4
Transmissions: 5 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Z3 Base Roadster Convertible Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
190,001 - 999,999$4,310$3,135$1,150N/A$6,650$5,075$2,800
170,001 - 190,000$5,035$3,860$1,850N/A$7,375$5,800$3,500
150,001 - 170,000$5,785$4,535$2,400N/A$8,125$6,475$4,050
130,001 - 150,000$6,435$5,110N/AN/A$8,775$7,050N/A
115,001 - 130,000$7,010$5,585N/AN/A$9,350$7,525N/A
100,001 - 115,000$7,485$5,685N/AN/A$9,825$7,625N/A
85,001 - 100,000$7,585$5,785N/AN/A$9,925$7,725N/A
70,001 - 85,000$7,685$5,885N/AN/A$10,025$7,825N/A
60,001 - 70,000$7,785$5,985N/AN/A$10,125$7,925N/A
50,001 - 60,000$7,885$6,085N/AN/A$10,225$8,025N/A
1 - 50,000$7,985$6,185N/AN/A$10,325$8,125N/A

Z3 Base Roadster Convertible Specs

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1,895 cc 1.9 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 85 mm bore, 83.5 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 51 liter fuel tank
Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm

Z3 Base Roadster Convertible Crash Ratings

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