It seems that the BMW M Coupe is fast becoming the next E30 M3, a modern classic that is increasingly on the enthusiast’s radar. With greater notoriety comes higher prices, and some of the later, lower mileage M Coupes have been pushing towards the $30,000 mark. The higher priced examples are usually the 2001-02 models with the 315 horsepower S54 engine. Earlier models with the 240 horsepower S52 engine can be had slightly cheaper. This earlier ’99 M Coupe with the S52 engine for sale in California has a reasonable amount of mileage on the clock for its age and still represents a quick way to get around the autocross course. Or across town on the daily commute, if you’re so inclined.
Year: 1999
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 77,200
Price: $18,900 Buy It Now
1999 BMW M Coupe on eBay
Rare 1999 BMW M Coupe! Finished in “cosmosshwarz-metallic” over tan leather hides, this modern day collectible classic M Coupe has been driven just over 77,000 miles since purchased new 13 years ago. It sports the 240 horsepower 3.2 liter inline six cylinder engine mated to the 5 speed manual transmission. It features dual front and side air bags, traction control, heated electric leather seats, tilting glass moonroof, air conditioning, cruise control, short shift kit, cross-drilled rotors and 17″ staggered size factory alloy wheels. It is being sold with a clear and clean California title, perfect Carfax report and is being sold with a 3,000 mile/90 day powertrain warranty!
THE BODY AND TRIM
As I hope is articulated in the many photos here, the body and trim of this 1999 BMW are in very good to excellent original condition overall! There are a few expected light blemishes and scratches befitting a low-mileage example as this. There is some light curb rash on two of the wheels which all have excellent Continental tires.THE INTERIOR
The interior of this M Coupe is in excellent condition overall. There is some light wear on the side panel of the drivers seat, a barely noticeable 1/2″ crack in the center console plastic, the airbag light is on [driver side lower seat buckle]. All gauges and controls including blinkers, lights, cold A/C and stereo work as they should. This is a very nice cockpit!THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This 1999 M COUPE starts, runs and drives very well! The engine has excellent power with excellent willing free-revving M-powered accelleration [i believ the 0-60 time is 5.4 seconds], the transmission up and downshifts perfectly and the steering is very tight and responsive. The braking is strong and straight with excellent pedal feel and the stock suspension is very tight free of any clunks or rattles. This one very fun and superbly satisfying car to drive!
This M Coupe is certainly priced well within the range of what these cars are attaining value wise. While it isn’t the more desirable S54 motored M Coupe, 240 horsepower is nothing to sneeze at in such a small car. This M Coupe still has plenty of thrills to offer even with the less powerful engine. If a deal could be cut somewhere between $15,000 to $17,000, I would consider this car well bought.
-Paul