Doug's Take

The BMW Z3 is a great sports car that offers a thrilling driving experience – and the uniquely-shaped Z3 Coupe is a lot rarer than the roadster! This was one of the quirkiest BMW models ever made, adding a surprisingly practical hatchback design to the popular Z3. This particular example touts a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder powertrain and some great factory equipment – including 17-inch Style 42 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. To top it off, this Z3 Coupe comes with a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing warm-climate ownership since new – and it's offered with the excitement of no reserve!

Highlights

THIS... is a 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe, finished in Cosmos Black Metallic with a black interior.

• The attached Carfax history report indicates no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this Z3’s past. It also shows registration in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona since new.
• According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 42 wheels, a limited-slip differential, Nappa leather upholstery, power-adjustable sport seats, wood interior trim, a rear cargo cover, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. Modifications reported by the seller are limited to Bilstein front struts and paint protection film ahead of the rear wheels.
• Released for 1996, the Z3 was welcomed as a rear-wheel drive roadster with two seats and a relatively affordable price tag; it was a true driver's car. BMW kept development costs in check by sourcing some components from the E30 and E36 3 Series parts bins, and it built the Z3 in South Carolina. 1997 brought a 6-cylinder engine, and the coupe arrived for 1999 with a shooting brake-like design that earned it the nickname "Clown Shoe." Production of both body styles ended in 2002.
• Power comes from a 3.0-liter straight-6, rated at 225 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment

A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:

• 17-inch Style 42 wheels
• Limited-slip differential
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Fog lights
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Wood interior trim
• Power-adjustable sport seats
• Leather-wrapped M steering wheel
• Harman/Kardon sound system -Air conditioning
• Cruise control

Modifications

Modifications reported by the seller include:

• Bilstein B4 front struts
• Paint protection film ahead of the rear wheels

Known Flaws

• Some chips and scratches around the exterior
• Cloudy headlight lenses
• Tires carry 2015 date codes
• Creases and wear in leather upholstery
• Crack in dashboard upper trim
• Headliner is detached around the speaker
• The seller reports that the driver's seat motor is inoperable and seat is currently in most rearward position

Recent Service History

Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:

• October 2024: Battery replaced
• April 2024 (112,769 miles): Front struts, front brake rotors, and front brake pads replaced, alignment performed, brake fluid flushed

The seller reports that the following services have been performed:

• October 2024: Engine oil and filter changed

Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and in the attached Carfax report.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 1 key
• Owner's manuals
• Service records
• Rear cargo cover
• Spare tire
• Toolkit
• Front end cover

Ownership History

The seller purchased this Z3 in April 2017 and has reportedly added approximately 2,600 miles since.