BMW Z3
Roadsters became pretty popular in the ’90s, with Mazda Miata showing the way, and all relevant car companies wanted a piece of the action. Using the E36 Compact 3 Series platform and rear suspension out of the old E30 model and covering it with a sexy new open-top body, BMW created the first Z3 model. The result was a stylish convertible with two seats, a lineup of potent four and six-cylinder engines, lightweight, and excellent driving dynamics. The car was significantly more expensive than the Miata but also faster and more luxurious.