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All Z3's worldwide are built at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, assembly plant.


Built for the original Z3, the Spartanburg plant was upgraded for the X5 SAV in 1999. The X5 has more than 9,000 parts, compared with about 3,000 parts in the current Z3. The X5 adopted a new automated body assembly system designed in Germany that consists of small, flexible manufacturing cells. The assembly line for the Z4 will be even more automated than the 2-year-old X5 line.

The last Z3 roadster was produced at Spartanburg on June 28, 2002. The 6-cylinder Sepia Metallic roadster with Arizona Sun leather interior rolled off the production line at 12:34 p.m. June 28, 2002. The roadster will remain at the plant as a display in the Zentrum museum and visitors center.

The first Z3 rolled off the assembly line on September 20, 1995. During its seven-year model run, 297,087 roadsters were built and distributed to more than 130 countries. Almost one-half of all Z3's were sold in the USA.
 
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Z3JT said:
During its seven-year model run, 297,087 roadsters were built and distributed to more than 130 countries. Almost one-half of all Z3's were sold in the USA.
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Z3 design/ receiver hitch supplier

When I was young I had an MGA, and later a MGB. The best roadster I ever owned was a Morgan Plus Four. It was a stunning old fashioned design but tough to ride in. It was quick with its crash box Jag tranmission and its TR4 engine and it was light. But it rode like a buck board wagon.

A few years ago I got a Miata and it was and is a fun car but too small for me for trips.

I always wanted an XK 120 which I think was about as pretty as a Morgan. When the Z3 came out I had just bought a Ford 250 4 wheel drive pick up and could not justify another car. But in 1996 the Z3 was the most beautiful car of modern times and I have waited patiently to buy a good used one to add to my limited stable. Not only is it beautiful but it is fun and comfortable to drive. I am sad to see that the design has been discontinued but glad to get my hands on one to keep.

I am looking for a good trailer receiver hitch to mount a bicycle rack on the car so that when spring comes I will be ready to travel to century rides around the south. Any recommendations as to a supplier?

Thanks Gary
 
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