With its introduction, the compact Z3 roadster marked BMW’s return to the traditional sports car market. The car steadily evolved from its initial four-cylinder offering to include a range of six-cylinder options. This continual improvement included expanding the range of offerings to include a sporting coupe. These coupes offered the same wonderful driving characteristics of the roadster but with the added practicality of a hatchback. With continuous improvement, BMW introduced new engines, a sportier automatic transmission, and further equipment upgrades in 2001 with the Z3 Coupe and Roadster receiving the same new 3.0-liter engine, plus new 17 inch wheels to house larger front brakes. Interior design upgrades introduced in the Roadsters for 2000 now appear in the Coupe as well. The coupe also has its own distinctive new front-end look, and it is BMW's interpretation of the classic Gran Turismo sports coupe.
Highlights
- Offered with just over 66,000 miles at the time of listing
- Finished in Topaz Blue Metallic over a Sand Beige Nappa leather interior, one of just 43 sold in North America in this color combination according to the BMW Z3 Coupe Buyers Guide
- Powered by a 3.0-liter “M54B30” inline-six-cylinder engine rated at 225 horsepower
- Equipped with the upgraded five-speed Steptronic automatic transmission
- Outfitted with 17 inch “style 32” wheels shod with Yokohama tires
Recent service includes:
- October 2022, engine oil and filter changed with recommended Castrol synthetic oil at 65,000 miles and new rear tires at 65,075 miles
- November 2022, the engine was serviced with new spark plugs, oil pan gasket, oil filter gasket, power steering hose, strut assembly-front right, sway bar link-forward, both tie rod ends, both engine mounts, valve cover gasket set, and seal washer were replaced at 66,020 miles
- January 2023, both seat tracks for the two front seats and the blower motor switch were replaced at 66,030 miles
- February 2023, the differential fluid and brake fluid were replaced, along with flushing the cooling system
Features
- Multifunction M Sports steering wheel
- Electric glass sunroof
- Fine wood trim
- Sports seats
- BMW Business radio with CD changer
- Four-wheel power disc brakes with ABS
- Fog lights
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- 25 percent locking rear differential
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Green tint strip on the upper windshield
- Power steering
- Cup holders
- Chrome interior trim
- Lightly tinted side and rear windows
Known Imperfections
- A June 2003 damage report is listed on the CARFAX stating, “vehicle inspected after an accident or other incident,” with no further details
- Minor stone chips on the hood and front end that have been touched up with the included Dr. Color Chip kit
- Small cracks in the front spoiler
- Small dent on the left side A-pillar
- Cracked front dashboard cover behind the windshield, as pictured
Included
- Tool kit
- All service receipts since current ownership, with all work done by either BMW dealership or BMW specialized repair shops
- Owner’s manual
- Bentley service manual
- Dr. Color Chip kit in Topaz Blue
- Z3 brochure
- Spare key
Ownership History
This 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe was purchased with approximately 42,000 miles by the current owner in July 2009, with the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report showing two previous owners in Florida.