1998 BMW Z3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1998 BMW Z3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 BMW Z3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.81 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
1998 BMW Z3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 BMW Z3
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats (10), electrical system (7) and structure (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 BMW Z3: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 BMW Z3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 1998 BMW Z3? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
It uses the 1.9L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 9.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 29 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $151.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
Try the Z3 on your commute, then decide. A week with the Z3 answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
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Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 BMW Z3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 BMW Z3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 BMW Z3
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 BMW Z3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 BMW Z3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 BMW Z3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1998 BMW Z3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.