Forest Green 
1998 BMW Z3 Convertible 1.9 2dr Convertible
First Sports Car
 I had always wanted to own a Corvette, but when I reached the point where I had the cash to buy a sports car I opted for a BMW.  My decision was driven by BMW's reputation for quality engineering and workmanship.  Having owned a couple of BMW motorcycles and having ridden them from coast to coast and border to border more than once, I figured that a Z3 had to be a rugged machine if it was built like the motorcycles that roll out of the BMW factory.  Driving a Z3 is just as much fun as riding a motorcycle and you get a lot more respect.  BMW did a fantastic job of sculpting the sheet metal -- the car does attract attention where ever you drive it.  I'll take my Z3 over a 'Vette any day.