You can get a BMW Z3 for pretty cheap right now and, with EVs taking over the market, it could become a future classic. The only BMWs that did well in this test were the Z3, 3-Series, 5-Series, X5, X3, and 7-Series, which lasted between 180,000 - 260,000 miles (especially the 3-, and 5-series tend to cross the 250,000 miles mark). Did you know that the BMW 5-series is our top pick for car owners that want a BMW? Results 1 to 12 of 12 Thread: How come Z3's sell for so cheap Thread Tools 07-10-2006, 11:39 PM #1 refinedBimmer Member Join Date Apr 2006 Location San Francisco, California, USA Posts 12 My Cars 92' BMW 325i How come Z3's sell for so cheap Compared to all other models in the 2000 years, how come Z3 are the most cheapest in price. • Intro Why am I selling my BMW Z3? What I love and hate about my Z3 2.2 roadster. Fast and Fun 3.69K subscribers Subscribe 9.2K views 1 year ago After 6 months ownership it's time to say One of the reasons that BMWs are so cheap is that the used market for them is oversaturated. Cars are products, just like any other, and when there's a lot of supply and not as much demand, then the prices drop. In case you have ever looked at a new BMW, you'll notice that they have really good lease deals on almost every model. In 1999 they launched the 1.8l with 114 bhp and the 2.0l with 148bhp. The 2.8 got an extra 1bhp. Then in 2000 they brought out an updated 1.9 with 117bhp, a 2.2 with 168bhp and the 3.0l i with 228bhp. Basically they got worse unless you could spend the money on the bigger engine sizes. The Z3 is easily one of the most affordable ways to get into BMW ownership. The M versions are the most desirable ones, but also the most expensive. You'll be lucky to find a decent one of those for less than $50,000. Luckily, the regular Z3 is much more affordably priced. BMW Z3 buyer's guide. The BMW Z3 was the Bavarian outfit's contribution to the back-to-basics roadster revolution of the late 90s - and now it's the cheaper alternative to a Mk1 MX-5. Here's how to buy. When the MGB left production in 1980 it had been in production for 18 years and was already touted as a classic. It currently carries a condition #2 (Excellent) value of $24,000, but a 2.8-liter coupe is considerably cheaper with a #2 value of $17,000. "The 3.0L M54 engine is probably the best car for the money of all the Z3s, including the M versions," says Adam Wilcox, Hagerty information analyst. One of the main reasons BMWs are so affordable is the easy lease returns. The price of cars typically drop when the supply is huge but no demand in the market. If you book a new BMW, you can check that they offer a good lease deal on all models. But do you know what happens after these cars are leased and returned at the end of the term? WKWM.