This week’s overview of what’s happened in the M Coupe market.
Currently Listed: 76
S52: 51
S54: 25
Average Asking Price: $23,959.71
S52: $19,355.36
S54: $33,168.40
Most Popular Sales Listings
These are the cars that have been viewed most often this week:
1999 Boston Green over Dark Beige Santa Cruz, CA – $14,0002002 Steel Gray over Imola Red Arvada, CO – $49,5001999 Cosmos Black over Black Greensboro, NC – $12,0001999 Arctic Silver over Black Santa Monica, CA – $13,500
Best Deals
These are what I think are the best deals still available that are not already on the most popular list.
1999 Arctic Silver over Imola Red Kennett Square, PA – $17,2501999 Arctic Silver over Estoril Blue Murrieta, CA – $18,9002002 Estoril Blue over Black New Hyde Park, NY – $25,8002000 Imola Red over Imola Red Alexandria, VA – $16,900
Sold This Week
Here are the cars that appear to have gone to lucky new owners this week. Me being the luckiest :-). It’s also the first time that all the sales have been S54s.
…And I’ve waited a long time. Since starting my search almost 6 years ago I’ve gotten married, bought a house, bought a family car (Audi A3), and had 2 kids. But the wait is almost over. Earlier today I put a deposit on the coupe pictured above. This will officially be the last post in the “My Search” category.
Imola Red Interior
My search took so long because I was so picky. Ever since seeing an M Coupe in steel gray with imola red and black interior at the 2001 Denver Auto Show, I’ve wanted that exact color combination, and only that color combination. After not seeing another one in almost 9 years, I started to grow tired of the search and started thinking of opening my search to other colors. Glenn cured me of that notion when he let me come see and later drive his coupe (see Ruined for Anything Less). I was immediately re-hooked and the search continued.
Glenn’s M Coupe only has 7,000 miles and is one of the most original and well cared for coupes out there. It also happens to be just 1 of 2 in this color combination without a sunroof. I thought very long and hard about trying to buy his, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to save up enough to give him the price he deserves for his car. We are definitely planning a photo shoot with our coupes after I get mine and before he sells his.
I came across this coupe on Sunday when checking sales listings on my phone from Lake McConaughy, NE while at a family reunion. My phone was my only source of Internet at the house we were renting, so I immediately tethered it to my laptop to make sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me. Sure enough, there was a steel gray over imola red M Coupe for sale with Colorado license plates. I called immediately to get more details and have been working on securing financing since getting back in town on Monday.
S54 Engine
This coupe is literally exactly what I had in mind when starting my search (if not a little nicer). It’s a 2002 with less than 30,000 miles. It’s completely stock besides a clear bra (which I love), clear corner lights (which I would have done anyway), and “M” valve stem caps (sure, why not?). The previous owner works for Adam’s Polishes, so I know it’s been well cared for by nice products. I love how wet the paint looks in the photos; I can’t wait to see it in person.
This coupe is actually registered just 40 miles away from me in Boulder, CO. Two days before posting it for sale, the current owner shipped it to his dad’s dealership in Delaware. It will now have to make the long trip all the way back to Colorado. It probably won’t see that many miles again for some time. It’s supposed to arrive in Delaware on Friday. Gambacorta Motors will inspect it, send me the report, and then ship it back to Colorado. I probably won’t have it in my possession until at least the end of next week if not the week after. I have a feeling those 10-14 days will feel longer than the 6 years I’ve been waiting already.
I’ve had a lot of help with my search and need to give some people credit:
Glenn – for reigniting my search for the color combination I’ve always wanted
Bob – for helping put things in perspective and giving great advice in all areas of the transaction
Eric – for helping figure out financing and making me aware of this cars existence before it was even listed
Jeremy – for solid advice and helping hold me over through the years with t-shirts, bumper stickers etc.
Josh – for your wealth of knowledge of these cars as well as great thoughts and advice
MY WIFE (most of all) – for letting me spend so much time looking and being almost as excited as I am now that we’ve finally found one
You can see more information and photos of the car by clicking here.
This week’s overview of what’s happened in the M Coupe market.
Currently Listed: 74
S52: 47
S54: 27
Average Asking Price: $24,535.92
S52: $19,697.19
S54: $32,958.89
Most Popular Sales Listings
These are the cars that have been viewed most often this week:
1999 Boston Green over Dark Beige Chester ,NJ – $22,9992002 Steel Gray over Black Cincinnati, OH – $31,9902002 Steel Gray over Imola Red Arvada, CO – $49,5001999 Cosmos Black over Black Greensboro, NC – $12,000
Best Deals
These are what I think are the best deals still available that are not already on the most popular list.
1999 Arctic Silver over Imola Red Kennett Square, PA – $17,2501999 Arctic Silver over Estoril Blue Murrieta, CA – $18,9001999 Boston Green over Dark Beige Santa Cruz, CA – $14,0002000 Imola Red over Imola Red Alexandria, VA – $16,900
Sold This Week
Here are the cars that appear to have gone to lucky new owners this week.
This week’s overview of what’s happened in the M Coupe market.
Currently Listed: 76
S52: 49
S54: 27
Average Asking Price: $24,198.66
S52: $19,351.18
S54: $32,995.93
Most Popular Sales Listings
These are the cars that have been viewed most often this week:
2002 Estoril Blue over Black New Hyde Park, NY – $29,0002000 Evergreen over Dark Beige Arlington, VA – $20,0002002 Estoril Blue over Estoril Blue Zionsville, IN – $38,9502000 Alpine White over Dark Beige Bronx, NY – $18,900
Best Deals
These are what I think are the best deals still available that are not already on the most popular list. The lesson is to act fast as a lot of the cars I would put on this list don’t make it till the next Friday before being snatched up.
1999 Arctic Silver over Imola Red Kennett Square, PA – $17,2501999 Arctic Silver over Estoril Blue Murrieta, CA – $18,9002002 Titanium Silver over Black Pearland, TX – $29,5002000 Imola Red over Imola Red Chandler, AZ – $16,500
Sold This Week
Here are the cars that appear to have gone to lucky new owners this week.
I recently added a few new features to the sales listing and research sections.
Production Information
In my sales listing comments, I often make reference to the number of coupes in a similar color combo to the one for sale. I decided to make this information more available to everyone. Now, when you look at a sales listing you will see “Rarity: 1 of …”. This will show you the number of coupes produced in the same color combination, in the same year, and with or without a sunroof as the listed coupe. Below this line you’ll see a link to “View Product Information”. If the VIN is available on the listed coupe, you will be taken to a page that will show you the coupe’s original colors, year, production date, engine, notable options, a link to get a vehicle history report, a variety of production statistics and its sales history. For those that I do not have a VIN for, it will just show you the general information and production statistics.
The production statistics include:
Total Number with the Same Engine
Total Number in the Same Model Year
Total Number in the Same Exterior Color
Total Number with the Same Interior Color
Total Number in the Same Color Combination
Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof
Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof and with the Same Engine
Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof and in the Same Model Year
If you have ideas for more, please send them to me and I’ll add them.
VIN Lookup
Under the new tab “Research”, you will now find the new “VIN Lookup” page. This will allow you to input any M Coupe VIN and see the production information listed above for that coupe.
Forced Induction
The last change I made is highlighting those coupes with superchargers or turbos. I’ve noticed that is a feature some shoppers are looking for specifically, so I thought I’d make it easier for them. It will also help explain the price premium on those coupes versus the naturally aspirated ones. They are now noted with a “Forced Induction” tag. You may also query the coupes for sale or sold by this tag.
This week’s overview of what’s happened in the M Coupe market.
Currently Listed: 78
S52: 51
S54: 27
Average Asking Price: $24,024.86
S52: $19,079.59
S54: $33,365.93
Most Popular Sales Listings
These are the cars that have been viewed most often this week:
2000 Alpine White over Dark BeigeBronx, NY – $18,9001999 Imola Red over BlackWashington, DC – $25,0002002 Steel Gray over Dark GrayCincinnati, OH – $34,9902002 Estoril Blue over Estoril BlueZionsville, IN – $39,900
Best Deals
These are what I think are the best deals still available that are not already on the most popular list. The lesson is to act fast as a lot of the cars I would put on this list don’t make it till the next Friday before being snatched up.
1999 Arctic Silver over BlackPA – $15,0002000 Imola Red over Imola RedChandler, AZ – $16,5001999 Arctic Silver over BlackCincinnati, OH – $16,9902000 Titanium Silver over EstorilProvidence, RI – $17,000
Sold This Week
Here are the cars that appear to have gone to lucky new owners this week.
This week’s overview of what’s happened in the M Coupe market.
Currently Listed: 74
S52: 50
S54: 24
Average Asking Price: $23,880.11
S52: $19,363.16
S54: $33,290.42
Most Popular Sales Listings
These are the cars that have been viewed most often this week:
2002 Estoril Blue over Estoril Blue Zionsville, IN – $39,9002000 Imola Red over Dark Beige Fitchburg, WI – $14,0001999 Arctic Silver over Dark Gray Laurel Canyon, CA – $18,5001999 Arctic Silver over Dark Gray Bedford, TX – $23,499
Best Deals
These are what I think are the best deals still available that are not already on the most popular list.
2000 Imola Red over Imola Red Chandler, AZ – $16,5002000 Titanium Silver over Estoril Providence, RI – $17,0001999 Arctic Silver over Imola Red Kennett Square, PA – $19,8501999 Estoril Blue over Dark Beige Woodland Hills, CA – $23,000
Sold This Week
Here are the cars that appear to have gone to lucky new owners this week. Some of these sold earlier, but I only heard about them this week.
