Intro
This is a one owner 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe in Titanium Silver Metallic with Black Nappa Leather interior. It was purchased new by the seller from Irvine BMW in Irvine, California. The majority of the 169k miles were open road from the seller’s commute to work as well as many road trips with fond memories. It has a 5-speed manual transmission mated to an inline 3.0 Liter 6-cylinder engine. This Z3 Coupe Carfax shows minor damage that was professionally repaired. It has a clear title, service records, and is in Southern California.

Exterior
The exterior is Titanium Silver Metallic with power sunroof, Shadowline trim, 17″ Style 32 alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, and Dynamic Stability Control. It has Pirelli tires 225/45 front and 255/40 rear. Other items include integrated fog lights, flared wheel arches, a rear window wiper, front fender vents, and dual exhaust pipes. The Carfax shows a minor bumper incident in 2014 that was professionally repaired and cosmetic work in 2023 to the front and right rear bumper in preparation for the sale. The sunroof is catching and needs service.

Interior
The interior is black Nappa leather, a CD stereo, Harman Kardon audio, cruise control, leather wrapped M Sport steering wheel and air conditioning. The console features aluminum trim and a 5-speed manual transmission.

Mechanicals
The 3.0-liter M54B30 inline-six was factory rated at 225 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft of torque. The seller replaced the clutch in 2018 and has full maintenance and service records from new. Initial service was performed by Irvine BMW under a 5-year maintenance agreement and subsequent service was performed by Frank’s Foreign Car Service in Laguna Beach, CA.

Imperfections
Sunroof needs service.

Summary
The Z3 Coupe nicknamed “Clownshoe” is an automotive journalist favorite for its great performance and handling. This Z3 is a southern California car current on all maintenance.