BMW Z3

Name: 2002 BMW Z3
Brand: BMW

EPA MPG: NA

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RECALL ALERT: There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

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First Take

This line includes roadster and coupe models in both standard and higher-performance M forms. A standard stability-control system in the Z3 helps rein in the car's once-twitchy rear end. The ride is firm but not punishing. The handling, while competent, isn't extraordinary. In fact, a 3-Series convertible is more practical and fun to drive. The five-speed manual shifts crisply, and braking is excellent, but the tight cockpit feels confining. A punchy 2.5-liter, 184-hp inline Six is now the base engine. The 3.0-liter Six puts out 225 horses but adds thousands to the car's price. The M models have an even stronger, 315-hp engine.

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2002 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2002 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2002 BMW Z3

$4,875 - $15,300

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Chevrolet Corvette

$7,225 - $9,925

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2002 Honda S2000

$12,925

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$5,750 - $6,975

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SL

$7,375 - $8,850

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$4,725 - $6,225

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2002 Porsche Boxster

$5,850 - $7,525

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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Features & Specs

2-door hatchback

convertible

2 front

Rear

2.5-liter 6 (184 hp)
3-liter 6 (225 hp)
3.2-liter 6 (315 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.