Small car and big engine: the classic formula to putting a huge grin on the motorists face. BMW nailed this formula when they decided to unleash the boffins at BMW M GmbH on the Z3 roadster back in 1998. The M Roadster as it came to be known gave this small convertible a real masculine tone, offering a big horsepower jump and upgraded suspension and brakes to match. If there ever was a car born to do donuts, it is this pint-sized, rear-drive machine.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2000 BMW M Roadster on eBay
Year: 2000
Model: M Roadster
Engine: 3.2 liter inline-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 59,500 mi
Price: $17,900 Buy It Now
The car is ready to go. Have it shipped or feel confident driving it across the USA. Tires and belts are new. No accidents, well maintained. This is a no stories stock car. Excellent interior and exterior. Factory Hardtop!! IPod connection installed. I would suggest a new rear window for the car to be truly exceptional. Two items worth mentioning are: 1. Some air bubbles under the shift knob emblem – see picture. 2. Lock lever/handle for installing/removing the hardtop is broken on the passenger side – see picture. I simply use a vice-grips to turn the bolt head. I’ve recently sold 3 other fantastic cars that have three happy buyers. Email me for those details if you have any doubts about me as a seller and need extra confidence making a sight unseen car purchase. Call or email Brent with questions. 801-706-4181 or brent@brentwilliam.com
Versus its fixed roof sibling, the M Coupe, the M Roadsters are a bit more affordable, mainly due to the fact that purists covet the Coupe for its lighter weight and stiffer chassis. But don’t be fooled, as the M Roadster is no slouch. Around $14,000 to $16,000 is what you can expect to pay for a good M Roadster these days, so even though the price is a little high, it’s not too far off, considering the hardtop and desirable hue of Estoril Blue. If you have been thinking of stepping into one of these open-roofed M cars, now is the time, especially if you reside in one of the colder regions this season.
-Paul
Probably one of my favorite colors, and this car seems nice (other than the mention of vice grips ;)), and if I were really serious about getting one, it would probably be the next MY w/ the S54 engine (considerable HP increase), and ya probably the M coupe. But finding those is seemingly like hunting down unicorns.
A friend just showed me an interesting site w/ listings of M Coupes. I only clicked a few of them and cannot vouch for the overall site or listings, but interesting so far.
http://www.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listings/