This 1999 BMW M Coupe is a black-over-black example with 21k miles. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six linked with a five-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, 17″ Style 40 wheels, heated sport seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, air conditioning, and cruise control. The car was sold on BaT in September 2022 and was acquired by the seller on the site in April 2023. This M Coupe is now offered in California with a clean Carfax report and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

This M Coupe is one of 277 examples finished in Cosmos Black Metallic over black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. It has a sunroof, front fender vents, a rear window wiper, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller notes a chip in the right side of the hood. The photos in the listing and the gallery below were taken in August 2024, and the car has traveled approximately 500 miles since that time.

Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with Continental tires. The car is equipped with Automatic Stability Control, and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs. The brake fluid was flushed in late 2022.

The cabin features black Nappa leather covering the heated sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM cassette stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system. The air conditioning system was recharged in late 2022. The headliner is loose in some areas.

The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline, a 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 21k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership.

The 3.2-liter S52B32 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The seller notes that the trunk welds/differential mounts have been addressed.

The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage.

The car has not passed a California smog test.

Previous Listing:

Doug's Take

The BMW Z3 M Coupe is an exciting sports car, as it boasts lovable, quirky styling that also provides surprising practicality from its hatchback design. This particular M Coupe touts a 5-speed manual transmission and shows only 20,600 miles on the odometer – both great benefits. It also features some nice factory equipment like 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system – along with no major modifications. To top it off, this M Coupe is offered with a clean, accident-free Carfax report, for added peace of mind.

Highlights

THIS... is a 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Cosmos Black Metallic with a black interior.

• This M Coupe is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, and its odometer currently displays approximately 20,600 miles.
• The attached Carfax history report shows a gap between 2001 and 2007, though it indicates no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this M Coupe's past.
• According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, Nappa leather upholstery, heated seats, a rear cargo cover, air conditioning, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. The only modifications reported by the seller are tinted windows and a deleted center console voltmeter.
• Colloquially known as the Clownshoe, the Z3 Coupe joined the Z3 roadster in showrooms for 1999. Like its convertible counterpart, it used several E36-sourced parts, but it stood out with an unusual, shooting brake-like silhouette that blurred the line between a coupe and a hatchback. The M model benefitted from the same 3.2-liter straight-6 as the M3.
• Power comes from a 3.2-liter straight-6, rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:

• 17-inch Style 40 wheels
• Limited-slip differential
• Power sunroof
• Rear window wiper
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Heated and power-adjustable seats
• Power windows, locks, and mirrors
• Rear cargo cover
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Harman/Kardon sound system

Modifications

Modifications reported by the seller include:

• Tinted windows
• Center console voltmeter deleted (voltmeter included in the sale)

Known Flaws

• Chips on the front end (pictured in the gallery)
• Wear on the driver's seat
• Some wear on interior touch points
• Headliner sagging in some areas
• Some corrosion on exhaust components

Recent Service History

Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:

• October 2022 (17,697 miles): Final stage resistor and wipers replaced, brake fluid flushed, A/C system recharged, four-wheel alignment performed
• September 2022: Tires replaced

The attached Carfax history report shows that the engine oil and filter were changed in May 2022 at 17,559 miles. Additional service history is detailed in the attached Carfax report.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 4 keys, 2 remotes
• Owner's manual
• Available service records
• Factory voltmeter

Ownership History

The seller purchased this M Coupe in May 2023.

Seller Notes

The seller notes that the exterior has been ceramic coated.