Doug's Take

The BMW Z3 M Coupe is an exciting sports car, as it boasts lovable, quirky styling that also provides surprising practicality, thanks to a useful hatchback grafted onto a Z3 M Roadster. This particular M Coupe features a 5-speed manual transmission and an attractive Imola Red exterior color. It also touts some great factory equipment, including a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, and a Harman/Kardon sound system – along with no major modifications, which is a nice benefit. To top it off, this M Coupe is offered with the thrill of no reserve, so someone is taking it home at the end of the auction!

Highlights

THIS... is a 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Imola Red with an Imola Red and black interior.

• This M Coupe features a 5-speed manual transmission.
• 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, air conditioning, and a Harman/Kardon sound system.
• Modifications reported by the seller include an aftermarket exhaust, Bilstein shocks, aftermarket lowering springs, and black kidney grilles.
• 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 an S52 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
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Heated and power-adjustable seats
• M leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Center console-mounted VDO voltmeter and oil temperature gauge
• Air conditioning
• Harman/Kardon sound system
• Cruise control

Modifications

Modifications reported by the seller include:

• Aftermarket exhaust system
• Bilstein shocks
• Aftermarket lowering springs
• Black kidney grilles with M-colored inserts
• Rear wheel arch stone guards

Known Flaws

The attached Carfax history report indicates that this M Coupe sustained "severe damage" and was towed after it hit a stationary object in February 2020, though the airbags did not deploy. The report adds that structural damage occurred to the front of this BMW following an unspecified incident in July 2003. The seller notes areas of previous bodywork around the tailgate.

It's the bidder's responsibility to view the photo gallery thoroughly and perform their own due diligence prior to placing a bid on this M Coupe. The following flaws are pictured in the gallery:

• Chips, scratches, dings, and blemishes around the exterior
• Misaligned front bumper and tailgate
• Driver-side headlight bulb is misaligned; rear license plate light bulb is out
• Missing belly pan, front bumper grille, and rear tow hook cover
• Wipers in need of replacement
• Curb rash on the wheels
• 2019 and 2015 date codes on the tires; cracked front tire sidewalls
• Wear on the seats
• Wear on interior touch points and trim panels; cracked center console trim and trunk area trim
• Missing/mismatched driver's interior door handle trim
• Sagging headliner
• Loose hood cable
• Some corrosion on underbody components
• Leaking coolant, valve cover gasket, VANOS line, and heater hoses; fuel smell underneath the car

Recent Service History

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

• August 2020: Air intake hose and taillights repaired
• November 2019 (80,115 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, driver's window regulator and guide seal, spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter replaced, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and differential fluid changed

The attached Carfax history report shows that the following services have been performed:

• May 2024 (83,422 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, fuel filter replaced, coolant flushed/changed
• December 2022: Engine oil and filter changed
• June 2020 (80,662 miles): Tire(s) mounted and balanced, alignment performed

The seller reports that the following services were performed in April 2024:

• Heater hose, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator hoses, and 3/2 directional control valve replaced

Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and in the attached Carfax report.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 1 key
• Owner's manual
• Service records

Ownership History

The seller purchased this M Coupe in June 2022.

Seller Notes

Due to the modifications performed to this M Coupe, it may not pass emissions testing in some states. As always, it's the buyer's responsibility to perform all due diligence regarding registering this BMW in their respective state prior to placing a bid.