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 some great factory equipment – including 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. It also comes with no major modifications and a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing mostly warm-climate California ownership since new, which are nice benefits that further enhance this M Coupe's appeal.
Highlights
THIS... is a 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe, finished in Cosmos Black Metallic with a black interior.
- This M Coupe features a 5-speed manual transmission.
- The attached Carfax history report indicates no accidents or mileage discrepancies; it also shows registrations in California since 2000.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes 17-inch Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, Nappa leather upholstery, heated seats, air conditioning, and a Harman/Kardon sound system.
- Modifications reported by the seller include Bilstein shocks and struts, clear front reflectors, and gray finish on the wheels.
- 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
- Rear window wiper
- Power sunroof
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and power-adjustable sport seats
- Center console-mounted VDO gauges
- Air conditioning
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Cruise control
Modifications
Modifications reported by the seller include:
- Bilstein shocks and struts
- Clear front reflectors
- Gray finish on the wheels
- Aftermarket shift knob
Known Flaws
- Chips, scuffs, and blemishes around the exterior; faded paint on the roof
- Cracked driver-side reflector lens
- Some paint damage with corrosion on driver-side fender
- Weathered exterior trim; damaged fuel filler neck surround
- Creases and wear on the seats
- Wear on interior touch points and trim panels; cracked center console trim
- Sagging glove box lid
Recent Service History
The seller reports that the following services have been performed:
- February 2025: Engine oil and filter changed
Additional service history is detailed in the attached Carfax report and by documentation pictured in the gallery.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 1 key
- Owner's manual
- Available service records
Ownership History
The seller purchased this M Coupe in December 2017.