1996 BMW Z3

$4,999
from
8
listings
$5K–$20K
price range
Download Infographic
Low$4,999
High$20,000
From$4,999
Avg Mileage75,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1996 BMW Z3 Trims

All Trims Combined
From$4,999
$5K–$20K
8 listings75,000 avg miles
1.9
From$3,995
26 listings|$4K–$20K
2.5i
From$2,999
50 listings|$3K–$19K
2.8
From$2,999
29 listings|$3K–$26K
3.0i
From$6,998
27 listings|$7K–$24K

1996 BMW Z3 Pricing

Price Trend

Building price history...

Low inventory. Don't miss out.

With just 8 on the market, every new listing matters. Set up alerts and be first in line.

Set up alertsFrom $5/week

BMW Z3 Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 30 complaints for the 1996 BMW Z3, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
30
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
97V1310001997-19-08
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 30 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 1996 BMW Z3. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags7
02Seats4
03Power Train4
04Seat Belts4
05Engine And Engine Cooling2
30 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW Z3 Fuel Economy

23mpg combined
·
20city
·
29hwy
·
$3,550/yr

The 1996 BMW Z3 is rated at 23 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Z3 Roadster - Automatic 4-spd
23mpg
1.9L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Z3 Roadster - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
1.9L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1996 BMW Z3

33States

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1996.

Buying a 1996 BMW Z3?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1996 BMW Z3 a good car to buy?

The 1996 BMW Z3 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1996 BMW Z3?

There are 1 documented recall for the 1996 BMW Z3. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1996 BMW Z3?

EPA rates the 1996 BMW Z3 at 23 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 1996 BMW Z3?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 1996 BMW Z3, based on 30 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1996 compare to other BMW Z3 years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across BMW Z3 model years. Visit the BMW Z3 buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

Get BMW Z3 market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 1996 BMW Z3.

No spam. We'll only reach out about BMW Z3 features.