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 a gorgeous Estoril Blue Metallic finish. It also features some great factory equipment, including 17-inch Style 40 wheels, heated seats, and a Harman/Kardon sound system – along with several nice modifications like a Randy Forbes subframe reinforcement kit and a Dinan cold air intake. Plus, this M Coupe benefits from mostly warm-climate Southern ownership, further enhancing its appeal.
Highlights
THIS... is a 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Estoril Blue Metallic with an Estoril Blue and black interior.
- The attached Carfax vehicle history report indicates no mileage discrepancies in this M Coupe’s past. it also shows mostly Southern ownership since new.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, Nappa leather upholstery, heated seats, and a Harman/Kardon sound system.
- Notable modifications reported by the seller include a Randy Forbes rear subframe reinforcement kit, Bilstein shocks and struts, a Dinan cold air intake, and an aftermarket cat-back exhaust.
- 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 seller includes:
- 17-inch Style 40 wheels
- Limited-slip differential
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and power-adjustable seats
- VDO voltmeter and oil temperature gauge
- Air conditioning
- Harman/Kardon sound system
Modifications
Notable modifications reported by the seller include:
- Randy Forbes rear subframe reinforcement kit
- Bilstein shocks and struts
- Dinan cold air intake system
- Aftermarket cat-back exhaust system
- Pioneer head unit
- Clear side marker lights
Known Flaws
- The attached Carfax history report indicates that this M Coupe sustained damage to the front following an accident with another vehicle in September 2001 and was issued a salvage title. The seller states that the driver's door and front end were damaged after it hit a toll booth bollard, and a photo of the damage is provided in the Other section of the gallery. It currently comes with a rebuilt Florida title.
- Chips and scratches around the exterior
- Some scratches on wheels
- Some wear on seats
- Wear on interior touch points and trim panels; cracked trim above A/C button
- Airbag warning light stays illuminated (reportedly caused by faulty passenger's seat belt tensioner)
Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:
- December 2025 (110,951 miles): Engine oil and filter changed
- March 2024 (108,665 miles): Engine oil and filter changed
- March 2023 (105,379 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, coolant flushed, flex disc and transmission mounts replaced
- April 2022: Tires replaced
- March 2022: Engine oil and filter changed, brake fluid flushed, transmission fluid and differential fluid changed, valve cover gasket and engine mounts replaced, exhaust repaired
- April 2021: Four-wheel alignment performed, rear trailing arm bushings replaced, parking brake assemblies repaired, engine oil and filter changed
- February 2021: Rear subframe reinforced
Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and in the attached Carfax report.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 2 keys
- Owner's manual
- Service records
- Factory mufflers
- Factory head unit
- Spare center console trim
- Car cover
Ownership History
The seller reportedly purchased this M Coupe in August 2014.
Seller Notes
The seller notes that the windows are tinted.