This Dakar Yellow 1999 BMW M Roadster was driven only in summers, the selling dealer reports, accounting for the low mileage seen. This was originally a U.S. model, and it retains its speedometer calibrated in miles. The BMW is said to be original, with just maintenance items replaced. The seller notes that a small repair was made to the black convertible top and affirms there are no leaks. She also notes the sports car recently received an oil service and vehicle inspection. The car appears in good condition throughout in the provided photos, with just some minor wear seen for the interior. 

Introduced in 1997, the BMW M Roadster was the high-performance version of the Z3 that arrived for the prior model year. Developed by BMW Motorsports, the first-series M Roadster for North America shared the S52 3.2-liter engine from the M3. The 1999 M Roadster gained standard electronic traction control. Performance for the 3,100-pound sports car was thrilling in the day, with 0-60 in just over 5 seconds and engaging backroad handling. 

FEATURES

• This 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster is original, per the seller.
• Mileage is affirmed to be accurate.
• New, the 1999 M Roadster’s S52 3.2-liter DOHC inline-six was rated at  240 horsepower.
• The sports car has suffered no body damage, the seller states.
• Photos show a clean underside.
• The M Roadster used a trunk-mounted battery to aid weight distribution.
• Performance equipment included a standard limited-slip differential.
• The M Roadster rolls on original BMW style “40” 17-inch wheels.
• The wheels are staggered, wider on the back than on front.
• Tires are 225/45ZR17 in front and 245/40ZR17 on the rear.
• Power-adjustable, heated sport seats are featured in the BMW.
• The black leather seats feature piping matching the car’s paint color.
• The steering wheel is leather wrapped.
• Power windows, locks and mirrors and cruise control were standard amenities.
• The car’s original factory AM/FM CD stereo is in place.
• The M Roadster came equipped with side-impact airbags.

COMES WITH

• The BMW M Roadster comes with two sets of keys on original remote-locking key fobs.
• The original owner’s manual and window sticker will be included.
• A clean CARFAX vehicle history report is included.

NEEDS

• The Falken FK451 tires may be from 2008, per the DOT date code seen on one.
• The volume button on the stereo head unit looks misshapen or partially melted.

OVERVIEW

• This 1999 BMW M Roadster has been enjoyed and maintained as a low-mile, occasional driver.
• This first-series M Roadster shared the 240-horsepower S52 inline-six with the M3.
• The photos support the seller’s description of “excellent” condition.
• Aside from possibly new tires, this M Roadster has no reported mechanical needs.
• This was one of the purest sports cars on the market in that time.

DOCUMENTATION
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper Quebec, Canada document in the name of the selling dealership for transfer of ownership. A CARFAX vehicle history report will also be included. This low-mileage 1999 BMW M Roadster is a U.S. model that appears striking in its Dakar Yellow paint, with piping on the leather seats to match. The car is presented as ready to drive.