Specifications
Highlights
• Low mileage enthusiast owned Roadster from Florida
• Equipped with Genuine BMW hardtop!
• Iconic and era defining Dakar Yellow rarely seen on the E36/7 chassis
EAG Impressions
The Z3 roadster marked BMW's entry into the modern sports car market, competing directly with the Mazda Miata and Mercedes-Benz SLK. Initially, European markets received a wider range of engines, including a frugal 1.8L four-cylinder. U.S. buyers, however, were offered the more powerful 1.9L four-cylinder from the outset. As the model evolved, both markets gained access to six-cylinder engines, culminating in the high-performance M Roadster and M Coupe variants. These M models featured engines derived from the E36 M3, with European versions benefiting from the more sophisticated S50 engine, while U.S. models used the less powerful S52 unit - a continuation of the performance disparity seen in the E36 M3.
Overview
The Z3M pulls at the heart strings of many and once you drive one it's easy to understand. You sit right above the rear axle and in front of you is the powertrain also found in the M3 of its era. In this case that's the S52 240hp inline-six that propels this platform effortlessly throughout town and backroads alike with low-end toque that you ride like a wave to redline. The quick ratio steering provides feedback you'd expect from the analog era and is always communicating with you. True analog gauges also greet you when absorbing this unique to chassis interior. It's always an experience and in Roadster form with the option to do it with the top down.
History
This example started its life in PA where it was garage kept and responsibly maintained only traveling 15k miles in 7 years. It then began its journey in Florida with an enthusiast who also drove it sparingly for 12 years and we then acquired it from its last owner who enjoyed it for 4 years before giving us the opportunity to purchase. The condition of the exterior and interior clearly shows it was always stored inside with supple leather and colors being as vibrant as they were when displayed on the delivering dealer's showroom.
EAG completed its Comprehensive Inspection and will be performing several proactive services to ensure this will arrive to its new owner turn-key and ready to be enjoyed. These services include fresh oil service and brake fluid flush, 5th gear detent service along with selector shaft reseal, front driveshaft flex disc (Guibo) replacement, clutch pedal replacement with new bushings, engine drive belts, soft-top creaser cord replacement, glovebox reinforcement, and all of the EAG Extra Mile services we're known for and apply to all of our vehicles.
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