1997 BMW Z3 2.8

VIN: 4USCJ3322VLC06643 | 1997 | BMW | GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA)

1997 BMW Z3 2.8 — See owners manual. Convertible/Cabriolet.

B 76/100

VIN Quality Score: Good

Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.

⚠ 2 open recall(s) ⚠ 49 owner complaints ⚠ Not yet NHTSA crash-rated ⚠ 15+ year old vehicle ✓ VIN fully verified

Vehicle Report Report

VIN 4USCJ3322VLC06643 identifies a convertible — the 1997 BMW Z3 2.8. This specific unit was assembled at the GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) facility, one of BMW's North American production plants.

This vehicle carries an 2 open NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include exterior lighting, vehicle speed control. All recalls must be repaired by a BMW dealer at no charge to the owner. Verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

The EPA rates this vehicle at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), which represents below-average for its class fuel economy. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $3650 at national average gas prices.

Based on vehicle class, trim, and U.S. market data, this 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 falls in an estimated used-market range of $16,100–$23,100. The recall history may provide some negotiating leverage. Verify actual market value with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds using specific mileage and condition.

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About the 1997 BMW Z3 The 1997 BMW Z3 is part of the BMW lineup. For specifications and reliability data, consult established automotive publications or the manufacturer's official website. 📊 View all 1997 BMW known problems & year comparisons →

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Type: PASSENGER CAR
Body: Convertible/Cabriolet
Plant: GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA)

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NHTSA Recalls

2 Open Recalls

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS...
THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO...

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Owner Complaints

49 filed with NHTSA

The contact owned a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster. The...
VEHICLE JERKS, SHUTTERS AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. REAR...

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Fuel Economy

21 MPG Combined

City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Combined: 21 MPG

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Estimated Market Value

Based on vehicle age, class, trim & U.S. market conditions

Market estimate

$16,100–$23,100

Based on vehicle class, age, trim, and U.S. market trends. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.

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Technical Specifications

Vehicle Overview

VIN 4USCJ3322VLC06643 Model Year 1997

Make BMW Model Z3

Trim 2.8 Series Not available

Body Style Convertible/Cabriolet Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR

Doors 2 Seats Not available

Seat Rows Not available Drive Type Not available

Fuel Type Not available Transmission See owners manual

Engine Not available Manufacturer BMW

Plant Location GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) Country of Origin UNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Breakdown

Position 1 — Country 4 → United States

Position 2 — Manufacturer U → BMW

Position 3 — Vehicle Type S → PASSENGER CAR

Positions 4–8 — Descriptor CJ332 → Z3 2.8

Position 9 — Check Digit 2 → ✓ Valid

Position 10 — Model Year V → 1997

Position 11 — Plant Code L → GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA)

Positions 12–17 — Serial C06643 → Production sequence

Engine & Powertrain

Engine Model Not available Engine Manufacturer Not available

Cylinders Not available Displacement Not available

Displacement CC Not available Displacement CI Not available

Engine Config Not available Engine Cycles Not available

Horsepower Not available Torque Not available

Valve Train Not available Fuel Injection Not available

Cooling System Not available Engine Brake HP Not available

Turbocharger Not available Supercharger Not available

Transmission Style Not available Transmission Speeds Not available

Drive Type Not available Electrification Not available

Fuel Type Primary Not available Fuel Type Secondary Not available

Battery Type Not available EV Drive Unit Not available

Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact

Fuel Type Not available Secondary Fuel Not available

Combined MPG 21 MPG Combined MPGe Not available

City MPG 18 MPG Hwy MPG 26 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost $3,650 5-Yr Fuel Cost $18,250

GHG Score Not available Smog Rating Not available

CO₂ Emissions 423.1904761904762 g/mi Barrels/Year 14.167142857142858

Safety & Driver Assistance

ABS Not available ESC Not available

Traction Control Not available TPMS Not available

Forward Collision Warn Not available Lane Departure Warning Not available

Lane Keep System Not available Blind Spot Monitoring Not available

Blind Spot Intervention Not available Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not available

Adaptive Cruise Control Not available Parking Assist Not available

Dynamic Brake Support Not available Pedestrian AEB Not available

Rear Auto Braking Not available Auto Reverse System Not available

Daytime Running Lights Not available Adaptive Driving Beam Not available

Keyless Ignition Not available Auto High Beams Not available

Front Airbags Unknown Side Airbags Unknown

Curtain Airbags Unknown Knee Airbags Unknown

Seat Belt Type Manual Pretensioner Not available

Brake System Not available Steering Location Not available

Vehicle Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase Not available Ground Clearance Not available

Vehicle Length Not available Vehicle Width Not available

Vehicle Height Not available Curb Weight Not available

Track Width Front Not available Track Width Rear Not available

GVWR Not available Doors 2

Bed Length Not available Cab Type Not Applicable

Fuel Tank Not available 0–60 mph Not available

Towing & Utility

GVWR Not available Trailer Type Not Applicable

Axles Not available Axle Config Not available

Trailer Body Not Applicable Drive Type Not available

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire Type Not available Rear Tire Type Not available

Front Wheel Size Not available Rear Wheel Size Not available

Spare Tire Type Not available Spare Tire Size Not available

TPMS Not available Wheel Material Not available

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Manufacturing & Identity

Manufacturer BMW Manufacturer ID 968

Make ID 452 Model ID 5239

Plant Company Not available Plant City GREER

Plant State SOUTH CAROLINA Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant ZIP Not available Dest. Market Not available

Vehicle Descriptor 4USCJ332*VL GVWR Not available

Recall & Safety Summary

Total Recalls 2 Recall Status Active recalls found

Overall Risk Level Moderate Risk ABS Not available

ESC Not available Traction Control Not available

Safety Ratings

Overall Rating Not rated by NHTSA Front Crash Rating Not rated by NHTSA

Side Crash Rating Not rated by NHTSA Rollover Risk Not rated by NHTSA

Safety Recalls

06E026000 23/03/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY...

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT...

97V131000 19/08/1997

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE...

Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE...

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING....

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$2,380/yr

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5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)

Insurance (5yr) $11,900

Maintenance (5yr) $12,000

5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA) $18,250

Depreciation (5yr est.) $9,700

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Owner Complaints

AIR BAGS ⚠ 1 Injury 03/24/2023

The contact owned a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster. The...

The contact owned a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was a multi-car rear-end accident involving two other vehicles...

SUSPENSION 01/23/2017

VEHICLE JERKS, SHUTTERS AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. REAR...

VEHICLE JERKS, SHUTTERS AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. REAR SUB FRAME AND DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING FAILURE.

SEATS 02/04/2014

THE SEAT TRACKS OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER...

THE SEAT TRACKS OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ALLOWED THE SEATS TO MOVE AT LEAST 10MM FORWARD AND REARWARD UNDER BRAKING AND ACCELERATION....

AIR BAGS 05/30/2011

UPON STARTING THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME...

UPON STARTING THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TWO TIME IT COST APPROXIMATELY...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12/18/2010

I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. IT...

I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED NORMALLY. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL (5 SPEED TRANS.) TO ALLOW IT TO WARM-UP FOR ABOUT 2...

SEAT BELTS 12/03/2010

MY 1997 BMW Z3 HAD THE AIRBAG LIGHT COME...

MY 1997 BMW Z3 HAD THE AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON 2 YEARS AGO. THE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE SEATBELT TENSIONER. HE REPLACED IT AND ALL...

AIR BAGS 08/13/2008

PASSENGER GOT INTO FRONT SEAT AND ADJUSTED IT DOWN...

PASSENGER GOT INTO FRONT SEAT AND ADJUSTED IT DOWN AND BACK WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROLS. AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE. I CHECKED FOR...

SEATS 03/24/2008

SEAT RAILS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY THEREBY ALLOWING SEAT(S)...

SEAT RAILS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY THEREBY ALLOWING SEAT(S) TO SLIDE FORWARD DURING BRAKING. CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

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Maintenance Schedule

Current

Oil & Filter Change

Every 10,000 mi

Bmw recommended interval

Due Now

Air Filter (Engine)

Every 15,000–30,000 mi

Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%

Due Now

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000–25,000 mi

Affects AC, heat, and air quality

Current

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000–7,500 mi

Extends tire life by 25–40%

Due Soon

Brake Inspection

Every 12 months or 15,000 mi

Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving

Due Now

Spark Plugs

Every 30,000–100,000 mi

Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k

Due Now

Coolant Flush

Every 30,000 mi or 5 years

Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system

Due Now

Transmission Fluid

Every 30,000–60,000 mi

Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs

Due Now

Brake Fluid Flush

Every 2 years

Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point

Due Now

Battery Test

Every 3–5 years

12V batteries typically last 3–5 years

Due Now

Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000–100,000 mi

Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded

This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.

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Estimated depreciation for this 1997 BMW Z3 based on vehicle class and age. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.

1997

$19,600

1998

$17,200

-12%

1999

$15,300

-22%

2000

$13,300

-32%

Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.

Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.

Insurance

$2,380/yr

22%

Maintenance

$2,400/yr

23%

Fuel/Energy

$3,650/yr

34%

Depreciation

$1,940/yr

18%

Registration

$250/yr

Estimated Total Annual Cost $10,620/yr

National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.

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Rank #15 overall

48 issues / 100 vehicles

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06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23/03/2006

97V131000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19/08/1997

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Front Tires

38 PSI

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Rear Tires

40 PSI

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Spare Tire

60 PSI

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Rotation Pattern Guide

FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front

RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear

AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi

Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires

Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.

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✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%

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✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)

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☀ Summer Prep

✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal

✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing

✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed

✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)

✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips

✓ Check transmission fluid color and level

✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer

Original Bmw Factory Warranty

Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper

4yr/50k

Powertrain

4yr/50k

Corrosion / Rust

12yr/unlimited

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No model-specific issue notes in our database for this year. The 49 NHTSA complaints filed provide the best available signal — review them in the Owner Complaints section above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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VIN 4USCJ3322VLC06643 decodes to a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8, assembled in GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA).

How many recalls does this 1997 BMW Z3 have? +

This 1997 BMW Z3 has 2 open recalls on record with NHTSA. Recalls are safety-related and should be resolved by a dealership at no charge to the owner.

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Open recalls don't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but they should be addressed promptly. Contact a BMW dealer with this VIN to confirm which recalls have been completed and schedule any outstanding repairs — they are always free of charge.

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Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 is estimated at $16,100–$23,100. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.

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According to EPA data, the 1997 BMW Z3 gets approximately 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,650.

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1997 BMW Z3 2.8

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The contact owned a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster. The...

VEHICLE JERKS, SHUTTERS AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. REAR...

THE SEAT TRACKS OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER...

UPON STARTING THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME...

I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. IT...

MY 1997 BMW Z3 HAD THE AIRBAG LIGHT COME...

PASSENGER GOT INTO FRONT SEAT AND ADJUSTED IT DOWN...

SEAT RAILS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY THEREBY ALLOWING SEAT(S)...

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