24k-Mile 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 5-Speed

Description

BMW introduced the Z3 for the 1996 model year as a two-seat roadster built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, making it the first BMW model produced in the U.S. The launch model was the Z3 1.9, powered by a 1.9L M44 DOHC inline-four rated at 138 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, and the car famously (and briefly) appeared in the James Bond flick, "Goldeneye."

This Z3 1.9 is finished in Hellrot over black leather with a black soft top and shows approximately 24,000 miles. Factory equipment includes heated seats, air conditioning, cruise control, fog lights, a HiFi speaker system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and alloy wheels.

The car was first delivered the seller's mother at Patrick BMW of Schaumburg, Illinois, and it was inherited by the seller in 2025. Over the last year, the instrument cluster lights as well as the alternator have been replaced.

This 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 is now offered with a window sticker, manufacturer's literature, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Illinois title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Hellrot over black leather

• 1.9L M44 inline-four

• Five-speed manual transmission

• Showing approximately 24,000 miles

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• 16x7 alloy wheels

• Black soft top

• Fog lights

• Power and heated front seats

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Air conditioning

• Cruise control

• Power windows and central locking

• HiFi speaker system

Servicing & Documentation

According to the included clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, the following servicing was recently completed:

• August 2026: Exterior light bulbs replaced

• July 2026: Alternator replaced

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Some wear on leather upholstery

• The seller states that the car retains its original tires, which should be replaced

Ownership History

The seller inherited this Z3 in December 2025 from his mother. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists registration in Illinois since new and the seller states that his mother was the original owner.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

• Window sticker