This is my second BMW Z3, and I really enjoy this car. It is very cute looking and fun to drive. I love being able to put the top down and drive around with my husband on good days. For an older car, it gets good mileage, and I trust BMW for a reliable and well-designed car.

I am writing a review on the 2000 BMW Z3 convertible with a manual transmission. It has a five-speed transmission, and the color in my version is red with a tan cloth top. This car has been so much fun to drive. When the transmission is working smoothly, it drives like a dream. Some of what I like about this car is that it is low off the ground, it looks great, itÕs easy to take care of, and it drives like a sports car. This was a car that I learned how to drive manual on, and it is incredibly easy to shift. Even though it is a luxury make, it has not been incredibly expensive to maintain. Any beginner or advance stick-driver will appreciate how easy it is. There are a few drawbacks, though, to this car. It is older, so it does not accommodate a smart phone to plug into the radio. The first gear and reverse are a bit Òsticky.Ó One other item that I didnÕt realize when purchasing it is that the convertible roof leaks! Because of this, I do not recommend this car if you do not have a garage. A waterproof car cover will do the trick, but that is cumbersome and annoying. Overall, though, as a second car and as a city driving car, this choice cannot be beat.