Description
BMW Z3 2. 8 Roadster 1999 finished in Palmetto Green, an official BMW Classic exhibition colour, with beige leather interior. Powered by BMW’s M52 2. 8-litre straight-six engine and a smooth automatic gearbox that makes this an effortless, comfortable grand tourer, it’s a fantastic car to drive and an increasingly desirable modern classic.
The car starts, drives and performs as it should. I’m only selling because it has spent most of its time dry stored in my garage collecting dust, apart from a short period being used while my other car was off the road. It deserves to be enjoyed by another owner rather than sitting unused.
Work carried out during my ownership:
• New brake calipers, discs, pads, braided hoses and pad wear sensors
• New brake pipes throughout
• Front wheel bearings, hubs and reluctor rings
• ABS sensors replaced on all four wheels
• Front wishbones, bushes and anti-roll bar links
• Rear coil springs
• Engine cooling fan motor
• Cabin blower resistor
• Radiator hoses
• Seat bushings
• New windscreen wipers
Recent maintenance:
• Full service (July 2025) including engine oil and filter, gearbox oil and filter, spark plugs, air filter and cabin filter
• Coolant flushed and replaced
• Underside rust treated and painted
• Brand new tyres on all four wheels
• Brand new battery
• Fresh 12-month MOT
• V5, MOT history and various invoices included
Specification:
• 117, 054 miles
• 2. 8-litre M52 straight-six
• Automatic gearbox
• Beige leather interior
• Electric seats
• Electric windows
• Electric mirrors
• Power steering
• Alloy wheels
• Electric convertible roof
• Originally an import
Honest points:
• Small windscreen chip on passenger side (MOT advisory)
• Light rust beginning on the sills (shown in photos and MOT advisory)
• Minor surface corrosion on brake pipes (advisory only - pipes have recently been replaced)
• Radio aerial bracket missing, so the radio doesn’t work correctly, although Bluetooth connectivity is available
• Age-related marks and minor scratches consistent with a 27 year old car
Overall, this is a well-maintained example in a rare colour with one of BMW’s best straight-six engines. It would make an excellent summer car or future classic.
Please message with any questions or to arrange a viewing. Open to offers. Genuine enquiries only.
During my 3 years of ownership I have noticed that when driving, you can see peoples heads turn as it drives by listening to the 2. 8Ltr engine and staring the rare palmetto green colour. It is an amazing car that will only go up in value, and hours of work have already gone into renewing the mechanics underneath the car, ensuring it will last another 27 years on the road with the right care and attention it deserves.
