This 1998 BMW M Roadster was registered in Texas from new until it was acquired by the seller and relocated to Georgia in August 2022. Power comes from a 3.2-liter straight-six linked to a five-speed manual transmission, and other equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 17″ Style 40 alloy wheels, ventilated disc brakes, a black soft top, heated power-adjustable sport seats, air conditioning, and a Harman Kardon sound system linked with an AM/FM/cassette stereo. Now showing 77k miles, this M Roadster is offered in Virginia with a clean Carfax report and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.
This M Roadster is one of 478 examples that were finished in Estoril Blue over Estoril Blue and black Nappa leather for the North American market for the model year. Exterior details include a black soft top, heated windshield-washer jets, heated lock cylinders, and power-adjustable mirrors. Failing weatherstripping, paint blemishes, and frayed fabric on the soft top can be viewed in the photo gallery below. The seller notes that the soft top cannot be operated via the dash-mounted switch.
Roadstar 17″ wheels are wrapped in 225/45 front and 245/40 rear Dunlop Direzza DZ102 tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs with M-calibrated ABS.
The heated power-adjustable sport seats are upholstered in Estoril Blue and black Nappa leather. Interior amenities include power windows and door locks, air conditioning, M-branded door sills, cruise control, and a Harman Kardon sound system linked with an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The centrally mounted subwoofer has been removed and loose left door upholstery, a cracked speaker grille, and a sagging glove box can be viewed in the gallery.
The M-branded leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a 160-mph speedometer, an M-branded tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The center stack houses additional gauges for oil temperature and voltage as well as an analog clock. The digital odometer indicates 77k miles, approximately 600 of which were added under current ownership. The seller notes that some of the gauges do not illuminate.
The 3.2-liter S52 inline-six features VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The oil was changed in preparation for the sale and the battery is said to have been replaced.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Two keys and a service manual are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia.