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1999 BMW Z3 COUPE

SOLD on or around December 10, 2014

99,000 miles

$8,500
Sale Price Unknown

1999 BMW Z3 Coupe in Boston Green Metallic over E36 Sand Beige

Exterior Color Boston Green Metallic
Interior Color E36 Sand Beige
Interior Trim Fine Wood Extended
Engine M52
Transmission 5-speed Manual

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Seller Description

Had this up for sale recently but decided to take it off the market because I was going to get some paint work done and keep it awhile longer. Shortly after getting a quote to get the respray I got into a very minor fender bender (see pictures). I've now decided to try and sell the car as is. Car currently has 103k miles.

Other than the cosmetic issues the car is in great shape. Starts right up and runs perfect. Has 0 leaks and doesn't burn oil. I've done multiple oil changes and not had to add oil in between. Other than the 5th gear lean when cold the trans shifts great with no grinds. The brakes work great. The engine runs smoothly without a hiccup. I was under the car on a lift recently and I could see no signs of subframe or diff mount failure.

The car has had 2 owners before me and you can tell the car was well taken care of. I have full service history and the last owner was a BMW tech who actually serviced the car when the original owner brought it into the dealer for work. I had a PPI done on the car by The M Shop in Eagle Rock before I purchased the car and the owner of the shop stated that the car was very well cared for and he wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country. 18 months later I still wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country.

Things wrong or needed:
Passenger side seat heater does not work
Air bag light came on after someone moved the seat all the way back
Windshield washer pump does not work
Has 5th gear lean when cold (only does this in the morning and goes away after 10-15 minutes of driving)
Drivers side seat shows wear on lower bottom bolster above controls and on seat bottom
Passenger side rear wheel bearing (I can faintly hear it)

Things I've replaced over the last 18 months:
Front rotors and carriers were replaced with larger units from the 3.0
Front Akebono Euro pads
Front brake sensor
M Coupe strut's/dampers/springs & 5mm spring pads in the rear
JTD rear shock mounts
Vanos seals (beisan)
Vanos anti rattle kit (beisan)
Vanos feed line
Power steering low pressure line
Valve cover gasket (NO LEAKS!!!!)
Grom USB interface
Transmission gear oil (neosynthetic)
Differential gear oil (neosynthetic)
Whalen seat bushings (passenger side only)
Battery
Both belts
Fuel filter

Asking $8,500!

I also have some parts that that are not installed that I will sell with it if the buyer is interested for an extra cost:
Complete M Coupe black leather center console with boomerangs in excellent condition (no guages, no chrome trim & no HVAC controls)
KW V1 Z3M Coupe Coilovers (BRAND NEW IN THE BOX!!)
IE rear subframe bushings (BRAND NEW IN PACKAGE)
VAC Motorsports weld in camber & toe kit (BRAND NEW IN PACKAGES)
Vorshlag camber plates (used but in good working condition)

I will only sell these parts separately after the car has sold.

Seller

Private
Torrance, CA

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Posted: 12/10/2014 10:34:44 AM by Jon Martin

Sold!

Posted: 11/3/2014 9:00:17 AM by Jon Martin

Price reduced to $8,500 from $9,500 and has some new optional suspension parts.

Posted: 7/11/2014 9:54:15 PM by Jon Martin

Price reduced to $9,500 and miles are up to 99k

Posted: 4/8/2014 10:53:33 AM by Jon Martin

Now asking just $10k. I think it's a great deal.

Posted: 2/12/2014 7:57:12 AM by Jon Martin

A few more updates:

Just recently bought a set of BFG KDW tires but got a really good deal on a set of new Yokohama ADVAN A048 tires and will have them installed by the end of this week!
I purchased a complete black leather M center console and will be installing the black leather boomerangs with the black plastic shifter surround and black HVAC surround along with the updated later model switches here shortly. I'll also be installing VDO View Line Onyx oil pressure and oil temp guages. I went with these gauges because they have black faces with white needles like my stock coupe cluster gauges. Also because they don't have chrome trim rings and I would like to keep the cabin as chrome free as possible.
Made an appointment at a paint shop to get an estimate to have the front/rear bumper and whole passenger side resprayed because of cosmetic flaws (no accident damage) and will likely have this work done within the next month. Once this is completed I will likely raise my price or take it off the market for a while considering I don't think my price would be priced accordingly to the market.

Posted: 1/14/2014 8:45:40 PM by Jon Martin

Price reduced to $13,000 from $13,500 and nice new photos added

Posted: 12/31/2013 8:31:08 PM by Jon Martin

Update from the seller:

Installed new power steering line from reservoir to pump
This engine has ZERO leaks!

Posted: 11/24/2013 9:51:25 AM by Jon Martin

Price now at $13,500 but more new stuff

Installed Whalen seat bushings
Will be installing a new set of tires in the next few weeks
Will be installing M3 control arm bushings in the next few weeks
Will be installing M Coupe front sway bar with new bushings in the next few weeks
Posted New pics

Posted: 9/16/2013 2:01:58 PM by Jon Martin

Update from the seller:

Added current pics of interior
Did a quick wipe down on the seats. The pics are before I put any conditioner on them to show the condition as best as possible. I never noticed before but the drivers side seat has had the bolster replaced previously. I posted a pic showing the texture and slight color difference. The seat base on the drivers side could use some reconditioning in my opinion.

Posted: 9/9/2013 8:38:24 AM by Jon Martin

Update from the seller:

Installed OEM suspension from a 2002 M Coupe (Front struts/springs, rear dampers/springs)
Installed New JTD rear shock mounts
Installed New 5mm spring pads on rear (Top & Bottom both sides)
Replaced Battery

Posted: 9/3/2013 9:50:41 AM by Jon Martin

Updated from the seller:

Replaced Vanos seals with Besian ones
Installed the Besian rattle repair kit
Replaced Vanos oil feed line
Replaced Valve cover gasket and gromets
Replaced both belts
Changed Oil/Filter
Replaced Fuel filter

Next weekend I will be installing OEM low mileage M Coupe suspension, JTD rear shock mounts, 5mm top and bottom spring pads and installing a new low pressure power steering line.
After this work is done I will be raising the price of my car to $13,000.

Posted: 8/23/2013 8:53:44 AM by Jon Martin

From the seller:

I'm currently in the process of replacing the vanos seals and other parts I listed above. I should have this work done within the next 2 weeks.

Posted: 7/1/2013 9:36:25 PM by Jon Martin

The seller is obviously very familiar with the car and is very honest about it's short comings. With a little aesthetic TLC, this would be an amazing coupe. I think the price is pretty good.