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 example touts a 5-speed manual transmission and relatively low mileage. It also features a handsome Imola Red exterior finish and some great factory equipment – including 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. Plus, this M Coupe is unmodified – and it comes with a clean, accident-free Carfax report, for added peace of mind.
Highlights
THIS... is a 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Imola Red with an Imola Red and black interior.
- This Z3 M features a 5-speed manual transmission, and the odometer currently displays about 36,300 miles.
- The attached Carfax vehicle history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this BMW’s past.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, Nappa leather upholstery, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. The seller reports no notable modifications.
- 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 includes:
- 17-inch Style 40 wheels
- Limited-slip differential
- Power sunroof
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and power-adjustable seats
- Harman/Kardon sound system
Known Flaws
- Chips and scratches around the exterior (pictured in the gallery)
- Curb rash on rear wheels
- 2008 and 2009 date codes on tires
- Some creases on the driver's seat
- Some wear on interior touch points; glovebox lid sagging
Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:
- March 2022 (35,527 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, spark plugs, power steering reservoir, power steering return hose, and air filter replaced, air induction, fuel system, fuel injection, transmission, and A/C serviced, four-wheel alignment performed
- September 2020 (35,921 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, coolant flushed, brake fluid flushed
Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 3 keys
- Owner's manual
- Service records
Ownership History
The seller reports that they purchased this Z3 M in December 2021 and have added approximately 1,300 miles since.
Seller Notes
The seller reports that a paintless dent repair was performed on the passenger's door.