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1998 BMW M ROADSTER

SOLD on or around November 30, 2012

36,254 miles

$14,600
Sale Price Unknown
1998 BMW M Roadster in Cosmos Black Metallic over Imola Red & Black Nappa
  • Exterior Color Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Imola Red & Black Nappa
  • Soft Top Color Black
  • Engine S52

Seller Description

The M Roadster debuted as a fine-tuned version of the BMW Z3 Roadster that was designed to compete with sports cars like the Porsche Boxster. The M cars come with a standard 3.2-liter, DOHC six-cylinder engine that spouts 240 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and makes 236 foot-pounds of torque, peaking @ 3,800 rpm. The engine is nestled into the front end of the car and utilizes rear-wheel drive with a limited slip differential, which helps to achieve stable cornering.

This car was purchased earlier this year from the original owner and has only been driven a handful of times, the car is in prestine condition.  This car was purchased as a daily driver, however, once I found out it was an M Series collector I just couldnt bare putting any more miles on it and wanted to give another a chance to own this prized possession!

Original maintanence records are available if needed, this car is a jewel and is awaiting your bid!

BMW's ZF type C five-speed manual transmission with direct fifth gear shifts into the right place like magic and makes for a perfect engine/transmission combination.

The M Roadster, with its more conservative, yet swoopy, styling. Open-air travel is always a pleasure, but few convertibles are as entertaining as the BMW M Roadster on a twisty two-lane or a flat stretch of deserted highway. A combination of refinement and performance, the roadster engine feels smooth, silky and strung. The roadster's cabin is comparable to that of the coupe, with the same dashboard setup and two-toned leather seats. Instead of the M Coupe's cargo area, you'll find two huge roll bars behind the roadster's two seats, as well as a mesh wind net that significantly quells wind buffeting.

Reaching 60 mph from zero in 5.3 seconds, the M Roadster blows away competition like the Porsche Boxster and Mercedes-Benz SLK in straight-line acceleration. The roadster's closest competitor, the Boxster, makes 201 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and  and 181 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,500 rpm. Priced within two thousand dollars of each other, the Boxster and M Roadster are true rivals. We'd choose the BMW roadster for a drag race due to its impressive acceleration.  All sales final, no warranties and sold as is.

Will assist with shipping at the buyers expense and feel free to contact me locally if you are in the area to test drive!

Take advantage of one of the most sought after classic BMW’s, this roadster was meticulously owned and maintained, and with only 36K on her was lovingly owned, she comes with the original books, CD Changer, and even a car cover.

Seller

Private
Topeka, KS

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My Comments

Sold 11/30/12 - Auction ended early because it's no longer available. I assume it sold.

11/24/12 Update - Relisted with a buy-it-now of $14,600 down from $17,600 making it a pretty good deal.

11/14/12 Update - Auction ended with a high bid of $10,100 which did not come any where close to the reserve I would guess.

It looks like it's in good shape, and I love the color combo. It looks like it has an Dinan exhaust and aftermarket head unit. No engine shots to show if there are any other performance parts. I think the price is fair for the low mileage and color combo.

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