Trim Report

BMW Z3 2.81996

Includes:Z3|2.8
$2,999
Starting From
29
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 29 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,999
Max $26,494
From $2,999
Fresh

2.8 Market Overview

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 2.8 Pricing

Price Trend

Building price history...

Only 29 available nationwide.

Limited supply means limited chances. Get notified the moment new ones appear.

Get new listing alertsFrom $5/week

Where to Find BMW Z3 2.8

Location data for all 1996 BMW Z3 trims combined

33States

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

BMW Z3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 BMW Z3 trims

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
Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

BMW Z3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 BMW Z3 trims

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)

Is the 2.8 Worth It?

Common questions about the 1996 BMW Z3 2.8

How does the 2.8 compare to other BMW Z3 trims?

with 29 listings tracked, the 2.8 sits in a specific spot in the 1996 BMW Z3 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 BMW Z3 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 BMW Z3 2.8?

The 2.8 shares its core mechanicals with other BMW Z3 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 1996 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the BMW Z3 2.8?

The best model year for the BMW Z3 2.8 comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the BMW Z3 overview.

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.