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2001 BMW

Z3 Roadster

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.0 L

BMW Z3 Roadster: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
159 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
51 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,899 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
8
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN30%
  • AIR BAGS20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)10%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

BMW Z3 Roadster: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.