Super Nice Bmw Z3 Convertible on 2040-cars
Sterling, Virginia, United States
Engine:2.8L 2793CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Silver
Make: BMW
Interior Color: Black
Model: Z3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Roadster Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 94,000
Car is in excellent shape and has a reasonable 94k. very well built solid convertible, the Germans really know how to build a car. Mechanically awesome, just jump in and cruise your favorite Vista's. No warning lights, everything works, Ice cold a/c power top, top is in good condition. Has aftermarket DVD/Radio/USB/sd card capability. No body damage past less than normal wear and tear, interior really nice as well, no rips or tears. Has a couple nicks and such but you would expect more, the biggest is between the front intakes (see pic) Basically I am pointing out stuff that most people would just skip over in their description.
Spiffy 2.8 option fires right up runs and idles smooth, no hesitation or hiccups in the power band, way more fun than the anemic base engine. This car is surprisingly quick. No smoke at start up or while driving, check the youtube driving video, you can see how smooth the power delivery is no hesitation hiccups etc. I've put a piece of cardboard under the car, and had it running in the driveway for half an hour, then off for an hour before I pulled the CLEAN cardboard out from under it, no leaks.
Handles like BMW's are known to. Recent safety inspection/oil change and clean in and out. 5 speed trans shifts good with no clutch slippage, all gears work no grinding Real BMW's are manual. Lots of tread on all the tires, one had a plug in it so I replaced it with a new matching one. It has a front plate bracket, which I took off for pics, thats why it has the small holes in the front bumper, you of course get the bracket.
Very fun car to drive.
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