Doug's Take
The BMW Z3 M Coupe is an exciting sports car, as it boasts lovable, quirky styling that also provides surprising practicality due to its hatchback design. This particular M Coupe touts a 5-speed manual transmission and a handsome Estoril Blue Metallic exterior finish – along with some great factory equipment, like 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. Plus, this M Coupe is offered with no major modifications and a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing mostly warm-climate California ownership since new, for added peace of mind.
Highlights
THIS... is a 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Estoril Blue Metallic with a Sand Beige interior.
- This BMW features a 5-speed manual transmission.
- The attached Carfax history report indicates no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this Z3 M’s past; it also shows mostly California ownership since new.
- According to the build sheet in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable sport seats, center console-mounted VDO gauges, and a Harman/Kardon sound system.
- Notable modifications reported by the selling dealer include Bilstein shocks and struts, a short shift kit, an Alpine head unit, aftermarket pedal covers, and an aftermarket shift knob.
- 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 benefited 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 reported by the selling dealer includes:
- 17-inch Style 40 wheels
- Limited-slip differential
- Power sunroof
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and power-adjustable sport seats
- Center console-mounted VDO gauges
- Harman/Kardon sound system
Modifications
Notable modifications reported by the selling dealer include:
- 12.5mm rear wheel spacers
- Bilstein shocks and struts
- Short shifter kit
- Boysen mufflers
- Electric cooling fan with toggle switch
- Clear front bumper reflectors
- Alpine head unit
- Aftermarket pedal covers
- Aftermarket shift knob
- Aftermarket central locking system
Known Flaws
- Chips on the front end
- 2016 date codes on tires
- Wear on interior touch points and trim panels; cracked center console trim
- Headliner sagging in rear
Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:
- March 2025: Safety inspection and emissions inspection performed, transmission shift shaft seal, decklid struts, and M badges on wheels replaced, four wheels repaired
Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and the attached Carfax report.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 1 key, 1 valet key, 1 wallet key
- Service records
- Miscellaneous spare parts
Ownership History
The seller reports that they acquired this BMW in April 2025 and have added approximately 30 miles since.
Seller Notes
The selling dealer reports that paintless dent removal was performed.