Up for auction is my 1998 BMW M Roadster in Estoril Blue with Black Nappa leather interior. It has a 3.2L inline-6 engine (240 bhp), ZF 5spd, limited slip rear with 3.23:1 gears and quad exhaust.
If you’re not familiar with the M roadster, it’s basically a Z3 on steroids. The main chassis is Z3, but the engine, transmission, front/rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes are all sourced from the M3. Then, BMW bulged out the rear quarters and stuffed them with 245/45ZR17 tires on 17x9” wheels for added traction.
This car runs and looks great and need nothing as far as I'm concerned! The suspension and steering are tight with no rattles. The braking is strong without pulling to either side. The engine idles well and acceleration is smooth and strong. The transmission/clutch perform as they should. Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic oil and Mahle oil filter were installed last October.
The exterior is rust/dent free and the paint shows well with very little fade for a 20 year old car. It is obvious this car was stored indoors a lot. All body panels are original and have matching numbers. There are two scratches (3” and 4”) on the rear quarter panel next to the driver’s door. I bought touch-up paint that I will include with the sale. Also, there are a few small rock chips here and there and the front air dam has some curb rash on the underside, but not really noticeable from above. A new cloth convertible top was installed in 2016 and still looks very nice. The wheels look pretty good and the tires have a lot of tread left. All of the glass looks good except for a few rock chips in the windshield.
The interior is very clean and looks almost new. The driver’s seat shows some minor side bolster wear, but otherwise no tears, holes or splits in either seat. The seat track bushings were replaced so the seats don’t shift back and forth in their tracks (a common problem). The power top, power seats, power locks and power windows work as they should, but sometimes the windows move a little slow. All gauges, clock, wipers, lights and misc. electrical items work as they should. AC blows cold and the heater blows hot. The stereo is currently not functioning due to it requiring a security code. I do not know the code, but I am told your local BMW dealer can assist you, or install an updated deck instead. Personally, I’d rather hear that wonderful exhaust sound while I’m driving!
The car has only been driven on nice days and hasn't seen rain in the 3 years I've owned it. It is covered and stored indoors when not in use. My wife and I have had a lot of fun driving it, but now her heart is set on a new Mustang convertible. Not exactly comparable cars in my opinion, but that’s just how it’s going to be. Lol.
Included with the sale of the car: BMW car cover with bag, rear window cover, tonneau cover, wind screen, original owner’s manuals and Estoril Blue touch-up paint. Annual license tabs were just purchased in April. I have a clean title in hand and there are no liens on the car.
The vehicle will be sold as-is. I strongly encourage you to personally inspect the vehicle, or send a third-party inspector on your behalf before bidding on this vehicle. If not, please ask questions before you bid if you are not absolutely clear about anything that I have described, or have forgotten to mention. Neither of us wants unpleasant surprises! If you need additional photos, just ask and I’ll get them to you ASAP. This vehicle is advertised locally, so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold.
Please arrange your financing prior to bidding. A non-refundable $500 deposit through PayPal is due immediately following the end of the auction, and final payment by bank cashier’s check is due within 7 days after the auction ends. The car and title will be retained by me until the check clears (10 business days). During that holding time, the car will not be driven and will remain fully insured. All non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay.
The buyer is responsible for shipping and all associated shipping costs, but I will be happy to assist you and your shipper any way that I can.
Thank you for looking and good luck!