2002 BMW Z3 1.9L
Serial number WBACM11040LF22229
French registration
- Manual gearbox
- 74,500 kilometres
- Serviced by BMW network
The history of the Z3 began in the early 1990s with the resurrection of a car segment that had been extinct since the 1970s: small, light and affordable front-engined convertibles. Although this range of models originated in England at the end of the Second World War, it was Japan, and Mazda in particular, that came up with the idea of offering its MX-5 model in 1988. It was an immediate success, even today.
Built on the solid base of the BMW E36, it's the convertible's design that stands out, offering a neo-retro line that's sleek, slender and aggressive in compact proportions. The brand is playing on its past, following in the footsteps of the legendary 507 model that would later give rise to the Z8 and Z4. As BMW wanted to sell its roadsters across the Atlantic, the production plant was located in South Carolina.
Orders opened in 1996, first in North America and then in Europe, where dealerships were quickly overwhelmed and had to force customers to wait 6 months before they could get behind the wheel of the Z3.
Engine-wise, the cabriolet was unveiled in a 4-cylinder version, then quickly moved on to increasingly powerful 6-cylinders, culminating in the Z3M and its 321bhp derived from the BMW M3 E36.
The model we are presenting is a second-generation BMW Z3 (after 1999) equipped with the 4-cylinder 1.9 litre engine.
This model is presented in a configuration much sought-after by enthusiasts of the brand: Estoril blue, accompanied by the M pack and BBS wheels. The vehicle has a low mileage and is accompanied by extensive servicing bills carried out in the brand's network. It has also recently had all four shock absorbers replaced.
An economical and dynamic roadster, this Z3 is ideal for summer use or a start in the world of collecting.