BMW 2001 Z3 Roadster

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value for the quality.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheaper servicing than you might think and great MPG.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice drive, but seats could be more rigid, especially on fast corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as sporty as my previous MX5, but more solid feel at higher speeds and certainly more refined.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    After 5 years, nothing has had to be replaced and 100% reliable.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I still feel a million dollars when heads turn and often get thumbs up from teens.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats could be better, but otherwise great, even after 1500-mile journeys to Italy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Standard equipment is very good.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Exceptional.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    An annoying vibration when the outside temp is very cold. Think it's the wiper linkage.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes