BMW produced the Z3 roadster to capture new market segments in the United States. The Z3 appealed to image-conscious Generation Xers, couples in their 40s looking for a first roadster, and nostalgic Baby Boomers. BMW saw an opportunity in the falling American motorcycle market to target those interested in fun, youthful vehicles. Their goal was to sell 100,000 Z3s annually in the US market to grow their global brand presence and lower costs from their high-priced Germany operations. BMW employed non-traditional marketing focused on psychographic segmentation, like product placement in films, to promote the Z3 as part of the American experience and reach broader, younger audiences.