Fortunately, the exhaust note is all the music enthusiasts will need to remain happy behind the wheel of the Z3. Michelin Pilot HX tires are highly recommended, but be prepared for some tail wiggle on grooved cement. Both the Benz and the Bimmer had these fine tires mounted on aluminum wheels, and both cars gripped the pavement tenaciously. However, we found the SLK to be the better balanced handler, primarily due to the excessive tail-wagging nature of the Z3 during emergency lane change maneuvers. While the Z3 is first and foremost a driver's car, it also stirs up interest everywhere it is seen.
Motorists crane necks as it passes through an intersection.
People speed up on the Interstate and follow too closely for what seems like hours, gazing at the bulging sheetmetal. Stop, and be prepared to answer some questions. My wife and I moved into a new neighborhood while in possession of the Z3. Needless to say, we met our new neighbors right quick. Whiff those damp pines lining the rain-soaked roadway.