M Coupe Buyers Guide

I looked at this one in Chicago , but found that it had Frame damage and also Subframe issue when I had it checked at the dealership .

Thought it was good one and the seller agreed for $14K , but looking at the comments from the dealer , the cost of fixing the frame and sub frame is large .

Unless some one knows a good bodyshop to get it fixed , it would be a good deal to negotiate more as I have also notified about the damage to the seller

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=249

Called the subaru dealer for this one and found out that the price is $21386
He said , he will put some pictures after the snow storm …

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=281

Here is the link to the pictures at the subaru dealer

http://billkolbjrsubaru.com/2000-BMW-M-Orangeburg-NY/vd/6327212

Jon

Bought the Coupe from Chicago and drove it back to Dallas this weekend.
Paid $14K for it . Needs some TLC and should be O.K after that .

Thanks for your research and keep up the good work .
FYI , I can be found on Bimmerforums as Sam355

Ravi

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2270293760.html

Not affiliated found it listed on Phoenixs Craigslist

Jon,
I typed in two email addresses above and lost my whole message, so this is attempt 2.

I hope this finds you still enjoying your steel gray beauty.

It’s been almost a year since test driving the 2001 black on black in NJ. I saw where it was relisted and sold again.

This time I’m looking at the emeril blue salvage title coupe in Southern Pines, NC. I’ve sent the owner an email and expressed an interest in seeing the car and asked a few questions about it.

Judging from the comment that the interior was removed to replace the wiring harness, coupled with the salvage title, I’m thinking that the car was flooded or submerged.

In any case, I’m wondering if you have any candid thoughts about that car you’d be willing to share about the described setup and any suggestions for what I should look for if I manage to schedule a viewing. (beyond those you shared on the car’s page)

At your convenience,

Michael

Just found a beautiful 2001 LSB/LSB: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2301735640.html Looks pretty hot to me.

Jon,
I just put my Coupe up for sale. No rush, but I’m planning for a ‘family addition’ and the Coupe isn’t too well suited to that duty. I used your site to find my car and I appreciate your work.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=21825070#post21825070

Thanks!
Will

I forgot a few years back I had taken some “fun” photo’s of a model BMW Mcoupe. Here is my fav pic http://www3.telus.net/violette/GrabbedFrame10.jpg
I hope to own a full scale version soon.
Nice website!
cheers,
L

@Jon Martin
Thanks Jon (can’t spot your email addy on your website). I”m in BC, Canada. patiently looking for an S52. There are two 554 available around here – not sure I want to sink that much in to a hobby project non-daily driver car. But I might yet be tempted Cheers. Leo

Just re-listed my Dakar yellow II, 2000 on Craig’s List, which is currently listed here in ‘coupe purgatory’. A major restructuring in life’s grand plan is forcing me to say goodbye.

Just had a PPI done on this car: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=280 which found the following:

Extensive subframe repair at the front of the car after a major collison. Can’t how well the frame was repaired without getting the car on an alignment rack but the steering wheel is out of alignment at this time. It’s not clear whether the car was also hit in the rear (rear bumper has been repainted) or if the collision was so violent that the entire car was twisted. The rear quarter panels are misaligned and the hatch is skewed to one side (not at the top but very visible at the bottom – suggests twisting.) The car has a noise when going over bumps that’s coming from the passenger’s rear area but isn’t being caused by the RSMs. The car exhibits a slight vibration at highway speeds.

The following needs to be replaced:
front calipers
engine air filter
rear hatch struts
seat sliders
coolant
M-mobility cartridge
floor mats
rearview mirror
Inspection I in a few months

The car has holes in the front and rear carpet where the rollbar was previously installed. No CD changer or amp are present.
Brake pads in the front are racing pads and squeal in routine driving.
Dent in door cannot be removed by PDR
Tires have 50% treadwear remaining

Forgot to mention that the rollbar/cage and racing seats are no longer in the car.

I found this on craigslist Dallas:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/2304958698.html

Jon,
I dropped the price on my 2000 yellow to 22,500, which is probably more in line with what they’re going for. Also added/changed some text in the add as posted on craig. Perhaps you could update?
Thanks.

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=135 has been sold

how do i post to sell my m coupe?
im having a hard time finding how i would post it.
thanks
alexis

Some more information about this car: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=280

As per the original owner, the car was in a very large accident when it was hit in the right rear, sent into a spin and then into a concrete highway barrier. The right rear, left rear, left front, front subframe and suspension were all damaged. The car was written off as a total loss/salvage by the insurance company due to the extensive damage.

That makes more sense than what the current seller has been describing and accounts for the badly misaligned rear panels, the noise coming from the rear suspension, the repair to the front frame and the horribly twisted rear hatch.

Also, the rear bumper was replaced as well. Didn’t remember if the front bumper or hood were also replaced.

Jon,
Your site is outstanding and was instrumental in helping me find my M Coupe so I owe you some big thanks. So THANKS!
On Monday, May 9th we got up at 5:30 AM and my lovely wife, 10 year old daughter and I were on the road by 6:00 AM to go look at this car. The owner agreed to meet us part way but that was still a 6 hour one-way drive for us.
Saw the car and of course it was love at first site. We inspected the car, went for a test drive, made some negotiations and soon were headed back home….my wife in our SUV and my 10 year old daughter and me in our new M Coupe. 🙂
After the 6 hour drive home my girls were pretty tired and I am very thankful for them indulging me in 15 hours of driving so I could get ANOTHER car. They’re the greatest!

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=348

I am at work now so I will post more about the car later. From my preliminary reseach I think the car if fairly rare. Not mentioned in the ad, it is a Sunroof-Delete car making it 1 of 10. It is also a Canadian market car that has subtle difference from US cars making it 1 of 4.
Maybe you can help confirm that Jon?

Thanks,
Brian

Jon,

I’m the new lucky owner of a 2000 M Coupe. It came with some custom wheels and I’d like to go back to the OEM’s. Do you know the color description for the 2000 Roadstar’s? Is it Hyper Silver?

Also, can you recommend a good wheel refurbisher where I can purchase?

Love your sight. Very helpful in my search.

Thanks, Arnie

Update on this one: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=108

After speaking to the seller, he sounded EXTREMELY sketchy. No clue as to when or if the car was actually getting shipped to CA. Will ONLY accept cash (no bank/cashier’s checks) and will not allow a PPI. Will be listing on Ebay so a buyer will have to commit without a PPI.

No pictures available of the replaced hood, driver’s side fender or driver’s side door. Seller also claims to have recently re-damaged the hood. Refuses to take pictures but will take a video and capture frames when he has time.

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=373

This car sold for $27,000

Here is one not on the list http://bringatrailer.com/2011/06/09/bat-exclusive-4769-mile-bmw-m-coupe/

looks like this one you still have up sold about 6/3/11

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=364
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1656399

This car sold: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=200

Saw this one today. looks like an enthusiast owns it

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/2480314303.html

This interior sure looks blue to me: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=256

Notice the large difference in color on the steering wheel.

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=265

This one is sold

Not sure if you have this one yet.

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/2539379371.html

Black with Black/Red 84k miles. No affiliation.

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=238 is a salvage title. No details given by the seller as to the amount or location of the previous damage.

You may find this website helpful in your craig’slist and ebay searches http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi I’ve found it helpful for looking at craigslist for more than my local area.

WBSCM9346YLC61238 = http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=238

@Scott Zickefoose

And now Craigslist has written a cease and desist letter to jaxed.com regarding their craigslist searches….oh well there goes another good source…

found one for the list.

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1999-BMW-M+Coupe-464856.xhtml

found one:

http://www.westtownautosource.com/newandusedcars/1173/902652/bc8931b4-e839-4a28-839a-ed437dbe4d3e/Craigslist/2001-BMW-M.aspx

@Jon Martin
I find a lot of this with some of the used car dealers – I wonder if they do it at times just to attract traffic….

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=460

This car has the beige interior, not black.

Hi John, I recently bought the M coupe advertised in Claremont, CA. I am now selling it for $11800 and I did not modify anything other than removing the tint on the front windows and the tail lamps. It doesn’t work if you have three kids. thanks

Saw the ad. Thanks John. Is it possible to just link the photos from the previuos ad? I am not really computer savvy person.. I appreciate it.

Thanks John

Hi all,
Since buying my ’99 M coupe this summer I have been trying to buy a BMW 1:18 scale model but they are pretty hard to find. I finally found a listing for a guy that has 3 on Ebay. Two have been sold (1 to me!) so there should be one left although it isn’t listed yet.
Here is a link to one of the sales that have ended.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290617183209?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_718wt_1185
Good luck,
Brian

As for this car, http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=485, the seller did all of the body work himself after buying the wrecked car at auction. It shows up on the following database: http://www.salvagedb.com/search?q=WBSCN93491LK60181&srch=Search

This is a ’99, not an ’02: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=482

I didn’t know if you had seen this one. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2733752952.html

Hope that helps,
Scott

Hey Jon, updated my listing with photos I took yesterday. Hoping it sells quickly, in my opinion it’s an great deal at this price. But of course everyone has an their own opinions.

Hopefully I’m in another one in a few years.

I think this is the same coupe you just updates in Glendale, but this ad shows it for much less and says it has a salvage title:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/2828766745.html

add this m coupe

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290666036807+&viewitem=#ht_947wt_1167

Looks like that mystery m coupe from Oregon got a refresh and a little tlc, back up for sale
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2843495770.html

I test drove this and also took it into a shop to get an inspection (Haurys collision, great place).
http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=493

The bad:
Head gasket leaking slightly
Needs new brakes all around
Weird, very very ugly piece of wood glued to the dash. Needs new dash from what I can tell
Needs new clutch and possibly shifter. Does not shift easily
Tires bald, dangerously so (worst on inside rear) Careful test driving this one
Center console very loose
All tools and tow hook missing
Trim rubber around driver door in bad shape
Airbag light was on (reset by mechanic, probably nothing but worth noting)
Interior panel in trunk is really loose
Steering pulls a bit at higher speeds
Shifting knob just sits on shaft. Not attached
Both doors don’t close quite right. Just a little off

The good:
Body looks to be in good shape. Was raining (of course), but couldn’t really see any scratches other than under the front bumper
No cracks on the subframe. Has not been reinforced. There are a few extra tack welds, but the mechanic didn’t see how they would really help
Even with all these problems it was still fun to drive and I would buy it if the price were correct.

I’ll take another look at the report and update this if I forgot something.
The other person that wrote about this car gave very good feedback. I got the dealer down from 18995 to 18400. He is stubborn even for a used car salesman. I imagine this will stay on the lot for a very long time sadly.

http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=462

This car has sold. Called this morning about it.

Oh, and I forgot to say how great this site is! I just found it the other day and it’s been incredibly useful. Thanks!!