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1997 BMW Z3 Base Roadster Convertible

Learn more about this Z3 trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a L6 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 2.8L capacity, this Convertible gets roughly miles per gallon in the city and miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 BMW Z3
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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
1 - 50,000$9,985$8,185$4,005N/A$12,562$10,288$5,975
50,001 - 60,000$9,885$8,085$4,005N/A$12,462$10,188$5,975
60,001 - 70,000$9,785$7,985$4,005N/A$12,362$10,088$5,975
70,001 - 85,000$9,685$7,885$4,005N/A$12,262$9,988$5,975
85,001 - 100,000$9,585$7,785$4,005N/A$12,162$9,888$5,975
100,001 - 115,000$9,485$7,685$4,005N/A$12,062$9,788$5,975
115,001 - 130,000$9,010$7,585$4,005N/A$11,588$9,688$5,975
130,001 - 150,000$8,435$7,110$4,005N/A$11,012$9,212$5,975
150,001 - 170,000$7,785$6,535$4,005N/A$10,362$8,638$5,975
170,001 - 190,000$7,035$5,860$3,455N/A$9,612$7,962$5,425
190,001 - 999,999$6,310$5,135$2,755N/A$8,888$7,238$4,725

Z3 Base Roadster Convertible Specs

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2,793 cc 2.8 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 84 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 51 liter fuel tank
Power: 142 kW , 190 HP @ 5,300 rpm; 206 ft lb @ 3,950 rpm

Z3 Base Roadster Convertible Crash Ratings

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