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2000 BMW M COUPE

SOLD on or around September 30, 2010

88,300 miles

$16,500
Asking Price: $16,500

2000 BMW M Coupe in Titanium Silver Metallic over Black Nappa

Exterior Color Titanium Silver Metallic
Interior Color Black Nappa
Engine S52

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Seller Description

I was expecting to keep the coupe forever and did my best to take meticulous care of it. But priorities change and it's time for someone else to enjoy it.

Very good to excellent condition
Clean title
No accidents
California car
Driven conservatively, mostly freeway miles
Treated with respect; never tracked or hooned

Notes:
To the best of my knowledge the only thing that doesn't work on the car is an intermittent clock.
Rear subframe inspected every 10k miles: no problems found.
Oil changes every 6-8k miles (mostly highway driving) with OEM filters and synthetic oil (either Mobil 1 or Total/Elf).
OEM or OEM+ parts always used.

Maintenance history:
Replaced spark plugs: NGK Iridium BKR6EIX 6418 (500 miles ago)
Installed Grom Audio iPod adapter/charger. (1k miles ago)
Upgraded speakers, including subwoofer, and amplifier: JL Audio speakers, Sony amp. (1k miles ago)
Replaced fuel filter. (2k miles ago)
Replaced front suspension control arms, control arm bushings, brackets. (2k miles ago)
Replaced VANOS with rebuilt/improved unit from DrVANOS.com. Also replaced camshaft chain, guides, tensioner, valve cover gaskets. (6k miles ago)
Cooling system refresh: fan delete mod, replaced water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing, fan switch. (9.5k miles ago)
Replaced front struts and rear shocks: Bilstein HDs. (10k miles ago)
Replaced brake discs, pads, and wear sensors. Flushed brake fluid with ATE Super Blue. (10k miles ago)
Replaced lock actuator in passenger door. (12k miles ago)
Replaced front corner marker lights with clear units. (20k miles ago)
Replaced serpentine and accessory belts, pulleys, tensioners. (29k miles ago)
Replaced rear shock mounts with Rogue Engineering units (which eliminate the need to disassemble interior of hatch area to replace shocks). (35k miles ago)

Seller

Private
Oakland, CA

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My Comments

Sold 9/30/10 - Sold for asking price - a fair deal on both sides.

9/18/10 Update - Here's an updated from the seller:

I had the car inspected at a highly rated independent BMW service shop. They found it to be in excellent shape except for the tires, which need to be replaced before driving anything more than locally, and a cracked spot weld on one of the differential mounts. It was only a small crack and the structure was still intact without any movement. I had them reweld that spot and all is good.

This coupe has higher mileage, but the seller has addressed every single issue I usually look for without exception. He has done the rear shock mounts, belts and pulleys, brakes, cooling system, VANOS, and some suspension and brake work. You can just buy it and drive it. The exterior looks to be in excellent condition. The only issue I noticed is some scuffs on the wheels and minor curb rash on the driver-side rear wheel. The interior also looks great besides the normal wear on the driver seat bolster. The price seems very fair for a well sorted and maintained coupe.