I had a 2000 z3 2.8 and am currently waiting for my new M Roadster.(on a truck on its way here as I type!) I have never fallen in love with a car the way I have with my Z. Yes, there are some service issues (my first one a 1999 had a gas gadge problem that the dealer couldn't seem to fix, but after several unsucessful attempts they bought the car back from me and upgraded me to a 2000 with only the upgraded stereo cost to me.) Any way, this is a terrific car, I feel like a million bucks everytime I get in it. I have been without my car for three months and I feel like I'm going through withdrawl!!!I miss this car sooooo much! This car is also an attention getter, everyone loves it. But its really not about what people think, Its about how you feel in this car, and this car makes you feel GREAT!!!