1999 BMW M Roadster HardtopArctic Silver ExteriorImola RedBlack Nappa Leather InteriorBlack Soft TopArctic Silver Hard Top135,500 MilesS52B32 Inline 6-Cylinder Engine5-Speed ManualTC Kline CoiloversCamber PlatesHR Sway BarStrong Strut BraceBilly Boat ExhaustRandy Forbes Dual-Ear Differential MountRouge Differential Cover M Leather Steering WheelAuto-Dimming Rearview MirrorSport SeatsHeated SeatsHarmon Kardon HiFi Sound SystemLimited-Slip DifferentialRoll Bar Protection SystemPower Soft TopAir ConditioningCruise Control100 Stock 17-Inch Style 40 Roadstar WheelsMichelin Super Sport TiresClean Carfax No AccidentsBackgroundThe BMW M Roadster was the M variant of the BMW Z3. The Z3 made its public debut in 1995 in the Bond film GoldenEye with a young Pierce Brosnan behind the wheel. The scene with 007 and Natalya Izabella Scorupco, her hair blowing in the wind, was the picture of top-down motoring. Initial Z3 sales were strong, but it soon became apparent that a more aggressive iteration was in order. BMW M GmbH solved this problem in 1998 with the M Roadster. At its heart was the E36 M3s 245-horsepower S52B32 inline 6-cylinder engine. Power reached the ground through a manual gearbox the only option, M-tuned suspension, and a limited-slip differential. When it was time to stop, M3 brakes made short work of the job. The exclusive exterior kit featured a bold front splitter, M badges, staggered Style 40 Roadstar wheels, and a quad exhaustthe first BMW M car to get one. Inside, the exclusivity continued with M Roadster lettering on the doorsills and instrument cluster, an illuminated gearshift knob, and chrome-ringed gauges, including an oil temperature gauge. The end result was one of the best retro-classic roadsters ever made. And because it was based on the Z3, it was produced right here in the good ole USA in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Summary This 1998 BMW M Roadster is finished in one of the most desirable Z3M color combinations, Arctic Silver over Imola Red and Black leather interior. In addition to the standard M Roadster kit outline above, it also features TC Kline Coilovers and camber plates, an HR sway bar, a Strong strut brace, and a Billy Boat exhaust. Factory additions are a color-matched hardtop and late-model S54 Chrome Shadow Style 40 Roadstar wheels. Notable maintenance includes a Randy Forbes dual-ear differential mount with a Rouge differential cover, clutch kit, shift pin detent bushings to address 5th gear lean, cooling system overhaul, and tons of other preventative and routine maintenance. The Carfax is clean, and the records are thorough. It is in exceptional condition, presenting as if it has a fraction of its 135,500 miles. Its also an exle that proper care and maintenance are more important than mileage, having the ten grand in maintenance and issues addressed that cars with half of its mileage will need. Add the hardtop, all of the upgrades, and the dual-ear subframe kit, and you couldnt build this car for the asking price. As it sits, this is a turn-key M Roadster in a desirable color combo, with a considerable build and upgrades ready to be enjoyed by its new owner. ExteriorThis Arctic Silver paint is in excellent condition, especially considering its age and mileage. Imperfections consist of a small scratch on the passenger quarter panel, a chip on the driver door, two pea-sized on the passenger, and a few tiny pits on the front of the hood. The paint gauges around 5mils throughout the car, with the exceptions being on the hood, which gauges close to 20, and a deeper section in the passenger door. The front bumper has a clear bra that has done a good job of stopping any pitting or other imperfections. The rear bumper has a two-inch dent, but no other issues. The convertible soft top is in great shape, with no sag, tears, or stains on any fabric surface. The rear window is in great condition. The hardtop is also in great shape, although the rubber seals let some wind noise in at high speeds. All VIN and warning stickers are present. There are no panel gap inconsistencies, and all trim is accounted for and in good condition. The glass is in great shape, with only a few small pits in the windshield. The headlights are functional, with light scratches and some yellowing. The taillights and indicators are also functional and in good shape. The Style 40 Roadstar wheels have only minor imperfections and no notable curb rash. They are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires measuring 22545 ZR17 tread depth of 1032 in front and 24540 ZR17 tread depth of 732 in the rear with DOT dates of 2017 and 2015, respectively.InteriorThe interior is in amazing shape. The two-tone Imola Red and Black leather is iconic and quintessentially M Roadster. There are no odors other than that wonderful Z3 leather smell. The door cards are both functional and immaculate. The steering wheel has been re-wrapped, and the only flaw is a tiny scratch on the leather on the horn. The dashboard is crack and fade-free. The instrument cluster is also functional and in great shape. All interior power switches work and are undamaged and unfaded. All HVAC controls work the heat blows warm, and the air conditioning blows cold. The BMW Business CD43 stereo system is functional and sounds great, but the volume knob is finicky. The center console is also in excellent condition, with hardly any fade to the shifter or handbrake. We replaced the cracked center console trim in the photos. The shifter has light wear. The seats have typical creasing on the outer bolsters, and the seat belt guides are functional. All trunk components are accounted for, and there are no foul odors, stains, or rips to the carpet. There is no tonneau cover. Two keys and the owners manuals are present.MechanicalThis is a turn-key M Roadster all major and preventative maintenance items are up to date. It has clearly been properly owned and benefitted from regular oil changes and routine maintenance. The most recent maintenance items are listed in the summary paragraph. The S52 engine is one of BMWs reliable power plants, having none of the rod bearing issues or needing the valve adjustments that later S54-powered M Roadsters did. The engine idles smoothly, pulls strong, and has no VANOS issues. It does not leak, drip, or spot. The clutch has been replaced, as have the shift pin detent bushings, so there is no 5th gear lean. The brakes are firm, the TC Kline suspension is incredible, and there are no driveline or wheel bearing vibrations or whine. The suspension bushings are firm. The rear trunk floor has been addressed with the Randy Forbes dual-ear differential mount and the Rouge finned cover. Like any M Roadster, it will need and deserves the preventative care and maintenance that all BMWs of this vintage do, but at present, it is properly sorted and ready for its new home.VIN DecodeVehicle Identification Number WBSCK9337XLC88542Type CK93 Model M Roadster - USA Development Code E36 7Chassis RoadsterSteering LLDoors 2Engine S52Displacement 3.20Power 240 HorsepowerDrivetrain RearTransmission ManualColor Arctic Silver 309Upholstery All leather, Imola RedBlack Nappa Leather PQ6IMProduction Plant SPARTANBURGProduction Date 10-26-1998Options209 Differential lock 25243 Airbag for front passenger260 Side airbag for driverpassenger314 Door mirror, driver lock, heated354 Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip388 Softtop, black395 Rollover protection system398 Softtop, electromech. semiautom.481 Sports seat494 Seat heating driverpassenger530 Air conditioning540 Cruise control658 Radio BMW Business CD RDS674 Hi-Fi system Harman Kardon692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus710 M Sports steering wheel, multifunction785 White direction indicator lights818 Battery master switch845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder853 Language version, English992 Control of number-plate attachmentGlen Shelly is a low volume auto brokerage focused only on the highest quality vehicles. 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