Time to sell my 2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster (e36/7 S52B32). Priced to sell, but also not in a huge rush - just need to make space to consider another car.
SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REINFORCED, I've spent $10k+ in maintenance and upgrades, and car has been garaged throughout my entire ownership.
Mileage on this car is at 247k but for those who know these cars and especially these S52 engines, they are known to be bulletproof. Especially for those that have been well-maintained, the high mileage on this car is just proof it's been in good care and that the mileage is nothing more than just a number.
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
Car is a clean title and I am the 3rd owner; 1st owner only drove 12k miles and 2nd owner was long-time owner. I purchased the car in 2019 and have only driven an avg of 2.3k miles/year.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY:
I will list major maintenance below, but use the link below to FULL GOOGLE SHEET MAINTENANCE LOG + other pictures such as the subframe reinforcement work done at 241k (have pictures of welds):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SGFrT_R-a6mn9epnvJOGzFfAyKmpl-nZ?usp=drive_link
KEY RECENT MAINTENANCE:
214k - cylinder head gaskets & bolts, thermostat, pressure valve & hose, breather hose, spark plugs
217k - ignition coils #4 & #6
231k - water pump, thermostat sensor & switch
232k - new tires: Firestone Indy 500
232k - replace seat rail track bushings (no rocking)
232k - new soft top rear window
237k - expansion tank, radiator hoses
239k - brake fluid flush
241k - reinforced subframe (professionally done by TC Design in Bay Area)
241k - new alternator
242k - repair glovebox sag
245k - viscous fan clutch
245k - new battery
UPGRADES:
- rear bilstein shock absorbers
- upgrade stereo unit to Alpine UTE-73BT (bluetooth capable)
- install footwell lighting kit (turns on every time door opens)
- Daytime Running Lights upgrade
- tinted windows
- genuine bmw short antenna
- all new genuine BMW ///M badges purchased in 2020
- will include car cover
- will include rear plexiglass wind deflector
- will include 2 keys
THINGS TO NOTE:
- cosmetic reflects age: major ones are at the hood and passenger side front bumper, see pictures
- light oil leak in engine, was told by my mechanic that it's the oil filter housing gasket (~$250)
- drivers side door cylinder is loose
- slight wear in drivers seat
- soft top can go up automatically (via button), it cannot go down automatically, but can still be done manually
I currently have Eisenmann exhausts and racing dynamics strut brace on the car, but am NOT planning on selling those so will have the stock exhausts to go with the sale.
No low ballers please. Will ask for proof of funds for test drive :)
Thanks for looking.