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 M Coupe touts a 5-speed manual transmission and a head-turning Imola Red exterior finish. It also features some great factory equipment like 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system – along with no major modifications. Plus, this M Coupe is offered with a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing warm-climate Southern ownership, for added buyer confidence.
Highlights
THIS... is a 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Imola Red with an Imola Red and black interior.
- This M Coupe features a 5-speed manual transmission.
- The attached Carfax history report indicates no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this BMW’s past. It also shows registrations in Florida and Texas since new.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, quad exhaust tips, Nappa leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable seats, an M steering wheel, center console-mounted VDO gauges, and air conditioning. Modifications reported by the seller are limited to Bilstein shocks and tinted windows.
- 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 benefitted 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
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and power-adjustable seats
- M steering wheel
- Center console-mounted VDO gauges
- Air conditioning
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Cruise control
Modifications
Modifications reported by the seller include:
- Bilstein dampers
- Tinted windows
Known Flaws
- Chips on the front end
- Curb rash on rear wheels
- Creases and wear on the seats
- Wear on interior touch points and trim panels; cracked center console trim
Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:
- July 2024: Battery replaced
- October 2020 (99,565 miles): Clutch, clutch slave cylinder, pilot bearing, release bearing guide, clutch release arm, pressure plate bolt, flywheel, power steering reservoir, differential drain plug, intake hose, and power steering pipe replaced, clutch bled, differential fluid and power steering fluid changed
The seller reports that the following services have been performed:
- October 2024: Tires replaced, engine oil and filter changed
Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and in the attached Carfax report.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 2 keys
- Available service records and receipts
Ownership History
The seller is representing this Z3 on behalf of a family member, who purchased this M Coupe in November 2018.
Seller Notes
The seller notes that the hood and bumpers were repainted in March 2019.