BMW Z3
This compact BMW model from the late 1990s was as reliable as it was popular. This is why you’ll still see the Z3 on the used car market commanding a hefty price tag. The first thing that made the car unique was the styling and the short wheelbase. It was like a Mazda Miata but with far more luxury features as well as a more buttoned-up interior (via KBB).
The BMW Z3 was one of the most notable sports cars from the 1990s. It showed the world that BMW was ready to produce a fun-to-drive and compact sports car that didn’t sacrifice performance. While the Z3 wasn’t the fastest car on the block, it more than made up for it with stellar performance and a quality design that was stylish and comfortable.