M Coupe Buyers Guide

Nice site Jon! Looking forward to reading more posts from you. Best of luck in the hunt for your M Coupe.

One thing I noticed, the second to last listing, Black with Estoril interior is not factory black, it’s a repaint. When it was first posted I was curious about how rare the color combination was and looked up the VIN in the data base. Turns out it was originally Titanium Silver.

You’ve created a great site here. I agree with your comments on Avus95’s ’99 with the euro engine conversion. I’ve never seen it in person but it gets a lot of praise from people who have. Thanks for all the effort you’ve put into this.

Great catch Geoff. I’ll update the comments, that changes my opinion of it a lot.

Thank you for your wonderfully informative website. I’m shopping to buy an M coupe. I’ve seen and/or driven some of the cars on your site, and I’ve discussed some others with their owners(caretakers?). I found these cars by searching the web and your compilation of information is invaluable and far more comprehensive and enlightening than anything a newbie like me could produce. Thanks for your comments and links to others too.
Your buyers guide is among the best on the web for any item!
Cordially, Bob

Great site with lots of good info, thanks. Although I am an M Coupe fan I am actually searching for the “perfect Z3 coupe” for my wife (she wants an automatic). If anyone comes across a good one let me know.
Thanks,
Bill

This is awesome. Please don’t ever remove this from the web….I couldn’t find half of these on my own….

Great site! I am impressed with all your research.

Could you allow me to ask your advice about these cars? Your work is comprehensive and enlightening. I’m going to buy one of these cars, and the insights I gained from you helped make me feel good about proceeding.
Cordially, Bob

How do I respond to one of the sellers listed on your site?

It is hard enough to look for a car in which you love and respect for its contribution. Having asked/ web-searched until I was lost in the www I finally came across your site. Thanks for not only taking action to do this but provide good insight as well. I look forward to connecting and learning from other M-Coupe enthusiast in the times ahead. If you need any help please let me know.

Regards
Scott B….

Love the site. I’ve wanted an M for some time now. I didn’t realize there was a community that shared my abnormal fascination for this particular auto. The KBB/bank -to- collectors value disparity is certainly a problem, and so I’ll be socking away some cash and selling my daily driver (07 Charger Daytona sublime green) before committing to any one in particular. It’s so hard not to just pull the trigger on some of these examples for sale right now, though; hopefully supply will still be plentiful when my time comes. Cheers

Hello Jon, I just found your site today. It’s great! An amazing homage for an amazing car. I hope to own one of the 01/02 models one day myself. Question: Why is the sunroof delete so desirable? Is it just because it’s rare? More painted surface to wax? Or does it affect the structural rigidity and make for better handling? Anyway I’ve been in and out of your pages and you’ve got an amazing amount of info. I actually started my search for an M recently by seeing these two ads from the Toronto area, and I thought I would forward them to you. Each is interesting, 1st one because of the Phoenix Yellow colour being so rare. And 2nd ad claims special status, by being 5 of 12 pre-production models sent to NA with the S54. I’ve attached 2 links for the Phoenix Yellow car and 1 for the other Estoril Blue car.

http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/WOODBRIDGE_Ontario_2002_BMW_M%2bCOUPE_1831606.html?srcID=19&frnID=2345261&prv=Ontario&r=40

http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134024

http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/RICHMOND+HILL_Ontario_2001_BMW_M%2bCOUPE_1831029.html?srcID=19&frnID=2340648&prv=Ontario&r=40

Good luck with your search for your perfect coupe!
Alber

I also inquired about the steel gray coupe @ CarMax. Sent CarMax an email early this morning(approx. 3hrs before they opened). I then went over to the local CarMax and attempted to put a deposit down and have it transferred to Texas. They stated a “walk-around” was currently being done for someone in Cincinnati. I knew exactly who it was. Oh well; early bird gets the worm. Enthusiast Auto may close early today. Great site by the way.

Thanks for creating and maintaining such an informative website.
I currently own a rare car of another breed – a 1974.5 (rubber bumper) MGB-GT. Supposedly only 1254 GT’s imported with rubber bumpers that first year, then no longer imported.
As much as I like my little british car, I like the Z3 Coupe even more.
Learning that the M Coupe exists only fuels my desire to replace my 4 cylinder, 4 speed GT with one of these 6 cylinder 5 speed beauties. The fact that they have air condiitoning is a bonus.
Don’t know when, if ever, I will be able to make the upgrade, but I know where to look when I can.

Jon I found your site a week ago and have been on it daily since. All the information and search tools you have put together are amazing. Thanks for the site and sorry about the car max car and good luck.

Thank you, this site is amazing

Great service, thank you so much for maintaining this site!

Great site!! Hope to buy one in the nxt 12 months. May have to “settle” for a S52, but I do love that engine in my M3.

Just wanted to inform my 99 M Coupe you have shown from craigs list add has been sold. Please move to sole area of site. Thanks

Hey Jon,

got some more information on this listing (http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=129)

“· I would describe as immaculate

· I purchased from a client of mine, car originally from California

· All synthetic oil for engine, trans and differential

· Have the OEM rims also

· “Remus” stainless steel exhaust and Ferodo brakes “

How many 2001-2002, S54 M Coupe are salvage?

Jon, what a great source! I think I’ll be in the market for an M Coupe very soon. Currently own a Z3 1.9 and sold my E46 M3. Time to put these two cars together. Will be checking the FS ads very often. Also, I wouldn’t mind contributing to your work. The domain / hosting etc. have to be paid. I believe most people wouldn’t mind donating a small amount after all the info here. Thanks again.

How many 2001-2002 S54 were produced for the Canadian market?

No affiliation, just found these two at a dealer on the East Coast. No Pricing listed but thought I would post for someone to look into if interested…

http://gambacortahighline.ebizautos.com/detail-2002-bmw-m-coupe-used-2890656.html

http://gambacortahighline.ebizautos.com/detail-2002-bmw-m-coupe-used-4188512.html

1 of the CND Mcoupes is pending to me right now, big thanks to Jon for all ur help

Vin Lookup is a nice touch to the site

Great site Jon I which I would of found this site 6 month ago. I bought a 2001 MCoupe very
nice, but i might of bought a diff. one if I would of found this site.

Yes, what was your take on that one?

Hey, Jon, now Gambacorta has your favorite combo along with mine (Grey over Gr/Bl). I saw that the recent addition was in Colorado as late as April, I wonder how he scooped you and EA for that one? Have you made an offer on the newest one yet? Do they seem okay to deal with, reputation aside? Thanks, KD

new favorite site!

i want one sooo bad.

Did you see the Steel Gray one that was on Auto Trader via Carmax a few weeks ago? It was way underpriced and sold in about 4 hours. Carmax had no idea what they were sitting on and I missed it by an hour. DAMN!

Some guy in Cleveland got it i think. Any more details?

Jon – This is a great site / resource it really is amazing what you have put together. Congrats on your car, looks gorgeous. I had a 2000 black w/ black/grey, no sunroof which I unfortunately had to sell about 4 years ago. I am currently looking for a 2001/2002, do you (or anyone else out there) have any idea if there is a way to get financing? All the banks say they will only finance a 2003 or newer car. Thanks for any input. – Josh

Thanks Jon, I’ll take a look at some credit unions. I have approx 20k in cash, just need the other 10k….

Jon,

FYI—I called about the 01 Black M in Hunterdon NJ. They are asking $16,900, it has a sunroof and the rear subframe has been checked out.

Terrific website. Thanks for your efforts. In my search for my M Coupe, initially I thought, like many folks, I wanted a black, red, white or silver car…. Then I took inventory of the some of the fun cars I’ve owned over the years, and remembered that I’ve had 4 black cars (3 ‘vettes and a Sunbeam Tiger) , 4 red cars (Toyota Supra, Mustang Convert, an old Volvo, and a ’32 Ford 5-Window) and 3 white cars, an early ’60s Pontiac Grand Prix, a Porsche, and a BMW 525iT.

I viewed hundreds of photos online of M Coupes and came to the conclusion THAT:
I’ll take mine in Boston Green, thank you. It’s definitely time for something a little different….

Keep up the good work.

The 99 Estoril from MO with 123k is also listed on nasioc.com for $13,500 instead of $14,900 on CL.

Jon, I’ve got to thank you for your tremendous website. I had been looking for a coupe for well over a year when I came across your site with the article “Honorable Mention – The Non-M Coupe” on the 2001 Z3 coupe that was selling on Bimmerforums. Long story short, its now in my garage and it exceeds all my expectations on how much fun a car can be to drive. I probably would have missed the opportunity to buy it without your site, so thanks again.

Jon, ever seen this?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1088959.htm

Only $75,000!

Hello.

Found your website the other day after I purchased (unsucessfully) a 2001 M Coupe from a Portland Jaguar dealer.

Looked at your site this afternoon and saw that you posted a Roadfly ad for a 2002 M Coupe, sliver/black, with 41,200 miles – fantastic! I e-mailed then called the owner, Hayden, and the car sounds great as well as the photographs, so I sent Hayden a $300 Paypal deposit. The plan is to fly to Hayden’s place in V.A. on Wednesday, pay for and pick up the car.

Thanks for doing these M Coupe listings.

Gerry

Great website! Came across this in my search for an M Coupe. These guys are harder to come across than the R32s that I was previously chasing down. Im in the DC area and am looking at the Evergreen M Coupe you have on the FS page.

Good stuff!!

I love your site! I check back every few days for anything new. No doubt you have the most comprehensive information on the net. This WILL be the next purchase I make. Thanks for the useful information and the inspiration.

If you would allow, I just would like to add my 2cents about a car that you’ve commented on. This past Sunday I drove the Estoril blue one in Franklin, TN. This guy is a BMW fanatic and has a no-nonsense coupe. It is perfect… and CRAZY fast. I agree that his asking price will take a while to get. But in his defense, this is a truely fantastic coupe. He absolutely spared no expense on the upgrades. If Marvin watches this site, I thank you for letting me check it over. Fantastic! and good luck.

Thanks Michael

The new issue of ” 0-60″ Fast Cars magazine (Fall 2010) has a nice article on MCoupes pages 25,26,27. Keep up the great work on your website. Rupert

Has anyone pdf’d a brochure or order form for the BMW M Coupe? I have searched and found nothing but eBay ads to buy the real thing. I was looking at a 2001 and was wondering what the available options were if any.

Jon,

This one has been sold. Don’t know when or at what price.
http://goodstuffauto.com/inventory/9991/9991.htm

Anybody know who owns this, and the story?
2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe Parts or Salvage – $7000 (san jose north

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2074273845.html

Hey Jon, I relisted my 99 Imola M Coupe on CL after months of waiting for two separate buyers to “get their money right”. Be sure to let Mcoupebuyersguide.com shoppers know they can get a discount by mentioning your site!! This car is a great deal.

Hey Jon thanks for the great site.

I found a car thanks to you. Purchase has been completed. I need to get the car from the seller to me. I thought I had a solid quote and the shipping company is using the bait and switch technique. Now they want more money for the same job. What is your best advice on shipping one of these great machines?

This is a really great, really helpful site. Wow. Excellent research, great advice on not just finding, but maintaining an M coupe. Hats off!

One more thing, and forgive me if this seems an odd question. On occasions I need to take my 60 lb. dog to the vet, is there enough room in the cargo area to accomodate a crate of the following dimensions: 36″L x 23″W x 25″H? I don’t know what the measurements of the cargo space are, nor if there is any way to tie items down/secure them. Although I did find this picture here: http://www.z3roadster.com/i/mc/04.jpg, that bad boy isn’t really secured.

Thanks.

Jon,
I’ve owned and enjoyed a 2000 Imola M Coupe for four years, but I found your website about a year ago and I return to read the listings several times a month. Thanks for the great job you’re doing—-it is a public service to all M Coupe owners, keeping us current on the state of the market and satisfying our interest in this unique automobile. Someday I’ll upgrade to an S54 or supercharged S52, and I’ll find it on this site. Tom

i bought this coupe that you have on your site! besides a few minor fixes, headlights, some interior, trunk shocks, door lock , this car drives amazing! I just upgraded the brakes, getting coilovers, The car was driven in Las Vegas so the under carriage looks great! Verry Happy with this buy! it is my first coupe

you are right about the oranage! hmmm i honestly thought that it was due to fading from the sun? i still think it is evn tho the vin sai different?

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=31

Jon, any recommendations on “someone” that can look at the 00 M coupe in Colorado for me ;).

It’s hard purchasing and making arrangements from overseas.. Hook a Military guy up.

Thanks..