This 1998 BMW M Roadster is powered by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Boston Green Metallic over black Nappa leather. Equipment includes silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a black convertible soft top, a cassette stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, air conditioning, and cruise control. The car remained registered in Colorado from new until the seller’s 2020 acquisition and relocation to North Carolina, and they have since added approximately 3k of the 86k indicated miles. This M Roadster is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
This M Roadster is one of 52 finished in Boston Green Metallic over black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. Features include a power-operated black convertible soft top, front fender vents, black rear stone guards, and quad exhaust outlets. Clear paint protection film covers the front section of the front bumper and clamshell hood. The seller notes that the windshield was replaced in 2020 and that separation is present on the rear window seal. Damage is visible on the front air dam.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with General G-Max RS tires measuring 225/45 up front and 245/40 out back. Multiple wheels have blemishes. Braking is handled by four-wheel slotted and cross-drilled discs. The seller notes that the rear dampers require replacement.
The cabin features black Nappa leather covering the heated sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console. Amenities include roll hoops, air conditioning, cruise control, a cassette stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system. The trunk-mounted CD changer is inoperative.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline, a 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. An analog clock and additional gauges for voltage and oil temperature are located in the center stack. The digital odometer indicates under 86k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. The oil temperature gauge is inoperative.
The 3.2-liter S52B32 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. A front strut tower brace spans the engine bay, and the oil was most recently changed in March 2023.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The seller notes evidence of a sunken spot weld on the trunk floor.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Colorado and North Carolina.