Brian 
1997 BMW Z3 Convertible 1.9 2dr Convertible
The little Z3
 Even though my Z3 has the "little" 
engine it is a blast to drive.  It is 
very reliable and has a lot of get up 
and go.  It is fast, with the 0-60 
around 7.7 seconds.  Not the fastest 
car out there, but faster than most.  
The handling is amazing and it is very 
easy and comfortable to drive.  Get a 
newer one with the roll hoops if you 
want people to think it is new.  The 
hoops are the give away that it is a 96 
or 97.  There are many performance up 
grades for this engine like a new 
computer chip, high flow intake, high 
flow exhaust, and even turbos.  But if 
you need this car to be faster, buy one 
with the bigger engine.