1997 Bmw Z3 Roadster Convertible 2-door 2.8l on 2040-cars
Grovetown, Georgia, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L 2793CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
Make: BMW
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Z3
Trim: Roadster Convertible 2-Door
Options: Alloy Wheels, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Central Locking System, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 141,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6
Up for grabs is a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster with the 2.8L inline six cylinder matched with the 5 speed manual transmission creating a very desirable combination. It also has the dark blue top and chrome engine vents from the factory making this car hard to find. In my 5 years of driving it i have only seen one other car with these specs. The car runs a drives great, really fun to drive and lots of power. It has 18in wheels and will have new tires at the time of sale. It also has an aftermarket exhaust, it is missing the tips however. There is an aftermarket pioneer stereo installed along with a 10in kenwood sub custom mounted in between the seats (see pics). Power seats and windows work, The AC is a little finicky, last time i used it it took awhile to come on but when it does it blows very cold air. Car does need a little TLC that I have been unable to give it. This car would make a great daily driver just to run around in, runs great as it sits, or if someone wanted to take the time to fix it up nice it would be a very flashy car. I am placing the reserve about $1000 below blue book which will get you well on the way to making this car pristine once again.
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