This 1998 BMW M Roadster has spent its life registered in California where the seller acquired it in early 2023, and they have since added approximately 700 of the 42k indicated miles. The car is powered by a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over black Nappa leather. Equipment includes silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a black convertible soft top, heated sport seats, an aftermarket alarm system, a CD/cassette stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, air conditioning, and cruise control. This M Roadster is now offered with a car cover, recent service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
This M Roadster is one of 468 finished in Arctic Silver 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, and quad exhaust outlets. Blemishes are depicted in the photo gallery below.
Silver-finished 17″ Style 40 wheels are mounted with a mix of Dunlop and Bridgestone tires measuring 225/45 up front and 245/40 out back. Multiple wheels have curb marks. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.
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, an alarm system, a Harman Kardon sound system, a cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted CD player, and an aftermarket alarm system with keyless entry. The seller notes a crack in the dead pedal trim cover and that the aftermarket alarm system is hypersensitive.
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. The digital odometer indicates 42k miles, approximately 700 of which were added under current ownership.
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. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Records indicate that the driveshaft flex disc was replaced in February 2023.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in California since new. The car most recently passed a California emissions inspection in February 2023.