Selling my 2001 M Roadster
Imola Red exterior, Imola red interior, Black top
105,000 miles - Clean title
The Bad:
Exterior has some sun damage on the paint, the Arizona sun has not been very kind to it. May repaint it and ask more accordingly but listing it in the current condition to see if anyone wants a project to possibly repaint a different color
Broken seatbelt guide(s)
Some general interior wear here and there, I will document this as well with some updated photos shortly
The Good:
Rebuilt and polished VANOS. Upgraded Beisan Systems pump disc. Also installed a polished oil cap and air supply rail at the same time to make the engine bay look nice
Upgraded upper timing chain guide (Beisan Systems) installed at the same time as VANOS
Engine is otherwise mechanically stock
Valve shims done within 2,000 miles - valve cover gasket done at the same time
New thermostat 2,000 miles ago and coolant flushed at that time
New pulleys (all pulleys and belts) 2,000 miles ago
New radiator 15,000 miles ago
Poly subframe bushings were installed at 45,000 miles and no signs of rear subframe/trunkfloor issues
Regular oil changes with 10w60
Sport mode was added with an ASC button in the center console ("Activate Sport Control"). Power top button relocated to the rear of the console
ZHP shift knob
AND a $8,000+ radio system installed, by far the BEST Z3 sound system I have ever heard
New Michelin Pilot Super sport tires front and rear on Apex 18" wheels
Recent control arms, tie rods, tons of suspension bushings replaced
Recently had Koni/H&R installed as well
Recently replaced all belts and tensioners
Overall this is an excellent driver's example of an S54 Z3 M roadster. It is not perfect cosmetically but drives better than cars with a fraction of the mileage. It was enjoyed by adult owners, the previous owner is a long term friend of mine and the second owner of this car, he owned it since the early 2000's and only sold it to buy a 35,000 mile example of the same car (with a red top). I am the third owner.
No longer really drive it and with a kid on the way not likely to see any significant seat time soon. With a V8 swapped Z3 and 02 M coupe in the garage it's also not usually my choice as the "fun" car to go drive.