Year: 2002
Make: BMW
Model: M
Price: $18250
Mileage: 63110
Color: Red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): VA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

Up for sale is my 2002 M Roadster. I purchased this car from the second owner, who bought it as a CPO car in 2004; the car had been in Florida it's entire life until my ownership. The previous owner was a retired Canadian businessman who had a collection of imola/black M cars (02 M3, 02 M5, 02 740 sport, and this car) that he had planned on "keeping forever." Unfortunately for him he had major back problems that didn't allow him to drive the car. I purchased it with just under 59,000 miles, after the 1000 mile drive home and my 9 months of ownership it now has 63,110 - that's sure to go up with some prime top down driving days in our near future.

The Bad:

-The PPI that I did found that the guibo would need to be replaced within 10-15k miles (that was the ONLY mechanical "issue" found)
-The plastic piece at the base of antenna is broken
-The drivers seat needs to have the bushings replaced (I have the replacement bushings, I just haven't installed them - this is a common z3 issue)
-The seat belt guides are broken on both seats (also a common z3 issue)
-I wish I had more of the service history (what can I say, I'm ****)
-Some rock chips, and minor curb rash on the front spoiler

The Good:

-All VIN tags in place
-No accidents
-Clean carfax
-The car has not been repainted
-The car has never been raced or tracked
-Inspection II was done by previous owner on last service (three bars remaining on service indicator)
-The car runs exceptionally well, it's an absolute joy every time I drive it. It can sit for a week+ and will immediately fire up.
-Rear tires were replaced about 500 miles ago (I had a low speed blow out)
-Mods: K&N filter and shark injector
-The top is in great shape, although the rear window is a bit cloudy (nothing untypical)
-The wind deflector will be sold with the car
-I could go on and on....

I love this car, but I bought a modded 135 in December and now have 4 cars in the driveway. I need to cart a kid or two on occasion, thus the reason for the 135, so unfortunately this beauty is my least practical vehicle and really should go to a new owner - as reluctant as I am. $19,500

 

Any interior shots? Nice looking car, if my current sells quickly I may be interested.

 

edit

 

forgot to post those, they're up now...thanks for the interest

 

Guibo needs to be replaced = bad tranny?

Will the M3 6 speed bolt in

 

nope

maybe?!

 

The "Guibo" is a little rubber puck that couples the drive shaft. It absorbs some of the shock of clutch engagement. It is 8 bolts and about an hour of work.

That is a lovely car.

Tom

 

This is the sweet S54 motor too. Coupled with the 5spd I think this was one of the first 12 second cars BMW ever made

 

Yup, great motor and platform.

 

$18,250

 

^^ttt^^

 

Great vehicle! If you were local, I'd have to lowball you.... (only because I have no real need for another BMW convertible).

GLWS! Super fun little ride!

 

I love these cars and have always wanted one...then the reality of being 6'5" enters the equation. Dammitt!!!!!

 

A Toyota dealer bought it yesterday, so I'm happy to report that it is sold!

 

Congrats! How much did they wind up giving you? I hope you got some decent money for her!