1997 BMW Z3 E36-7 Manual
NSW • Private
24
1
Odometer137,772km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1997 BMW Z3 1.9L 4Cycl
Selling my dream car in arguably the best Z3 colour combination: silver with factory red leather sports seats, red BMW mats and woodgrain trim.
I spent over a year searching Australia for the best-kept example in this specification and travelled to the Gold Coast to buy it. It was professionally inspected beforehand, with the mechanic commenting on how remarkably well preserved it was for its age.
* Third owner; owned for two years
* Second/weekend car only
* Approximately 2,000 km per year during my ownership
* Garaged for virtually my entire ownership
* Ceramic-coated paintwork with excellent depth and gloss
* Factory red leather in incredible condition
* Excellent wheels with no gutter rash
* Three keys
* Original handbook and extensively stamped service booklet
* Large folder of service invoices
* Sony Bluetooth head unit with receipt, manufacturer warranty and lifetime installation warranty
* Original BMW head unit included
* Fitted waterproof cover included
Very few Z3s remain with this combination of condition, originality and documented service history.
Over $5,600 recently invested:
* Auxiliary drive belt, tensioners, idler pulley, compressor belt and A/C re-gas – $993
* Radiator, expansion tank and coolant service – $550
* Sony Bluetooth head unit and installation – $500
* Clutch kit, slave cylinder, hydraulic bleed, rear main seal and transmission mount – $2,411
* Rear coolant flange replacement and further cooling-system diagnosis $300
Cooling-system disclosure:
The radiator and a coolant pipe initially failed and were replaced. Coolant loss and overheating continued afterward, raising concern about a possible head-gasket issue.
The mechanic later found the rear coolant flange broken and leaking, diagnosed this as the problem and replaced it. Since then, the car has been running significantly better, with no further coolant leaking or overheating observed. It currently starts, runs, shifts and drives well.
However, given the previous overheating, I cannot guarantee that there is no small residual head-gasket leak without further testing.
I want to be transparent and not cheat the next owner thus I have priced the car approximately $5,000 below what I otherwise would have asked, giving the next owner a substantial buffer if further diagnosis or repairs are eventually required. I am not looking to hide anything or pass an unexpected problem onto someone else.
This has always been my second car, and with demanding work commitments and a move to a family-sized sedan, I no longer have the time or space to continue chasing repairs and taking the car to workshops.
Inspections and test drives welcome.
Located near Baulkham Hills. Serious enquiries only. No Low balls.
Car details
øVehicle description
E36-7 Roadster 2dr Man 5sp 1.9i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.9L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
October 2026
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
April 1997
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20612088
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassenger
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)Traction
Security
Central lockingEngine immobiliser
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Lights & Windows
Power windows
Front & rear
Interior
Leather
Gear knobSteering wheelTrim (incl. seats, inserts)
Seating
Electric seats
Drivers
Exterior
Body coloured
Bumpers
Mirrors
Electric
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
51L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
5.9L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
9.3L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
864km
Fuel Minimum Distance
548km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
2
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1895cc
Engine Size (L)
1.9L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
103kW
Power rpm To
6000rpm
Torque
180Nm
Torque rpm To
4300rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
85.9kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.0
Rear Rim Description
16x7.0
Front Tyre Description
225/50 R16
Rear Tyre Description
225/50 R16
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4025mm
Width
1692mm
Height
1288mm
Wheelbase
2446mm
Track Front
1411mm
Track Rear
1427mm
Tare Mass
1199kg
Kerb Weight
1245kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1465kg
Payload
220kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
900kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
600kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
2yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launched
March 1997
Generation Name
E36-7
Series
E36-7
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Vehicle history report
Written off or stolen
Finance owing
Rego validation
Odometer discrepancies
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