Exquisite chassis balance and bags of grip made the Z1 a real joy on twisty roads, with ultra-sharp turn-in and almost no understeer, yet suspension pliancy shared equal billing with control. The low-geared steering had plenty of lock, but wanted for weight. The brakes were strong.

The average BMW Z1 costs about $69,999.00. The average price has decreased by -0.2% since last year. The 1 for sale on CarGurus range from $69,999 to $69,999 in price.

However, demand dropped significantly around 1988 and BMW ended production in 1991. There is speculation that the drop in demand was due to the early inflated demand from speculative investors. In 1988, however, BMW was quoted as saying that they had 35,000 orders for the Z1.

For the ultimate roadster feel, yes, you can drive this car with the doors in the down position. Of course, wind noise is high when the car is driven in this configuration, and during our stint with the Z1 on a typically chilly night in Monterey, California, we began to freeze.