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2000 BMW M Roadster
3.2 Liter DOHC Inline 6 • ZF 5-Speed Manual
Harman Kardon Audio • Power Convertible Top •
Stability/Traction Control
Superb Maintenance • Exquisite Quality
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Low Mileage
• Service History • Functional
and Aesthetic Nirvana |
We
Want Your Business
Please
call and
we can discuss your serious and intelligent offer.
Be
confident your intent to buy will be met by me, the owner,
courteously.
Thanks
Doug Williams
702-353-7500
2000 BMW M
Roadster
VIN: WBSCK9344YLC91148
Odometer: 76,950
Engine: 3.2 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
Transmission: ZF 5-Speed Manual
Exterior: Cosmos Black metallic (303)
Interior: Black Nappa leather (Q6SW)
Built: August, 1999 -
Spartanburg, South Carolina (drive train assembled in
Munich, Germany)
Over 120 high resolution pictures below.
Standard
and Optional
Equipment
Front Engine/Rear Wheel
Drive/2-Passenger/2-Door Convertible
3.2 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine
240 horsepower @ 6,000/236 ft-lb
torque @ 3,800 RPM
Double Vanos Variable Valve Timing
ZF 5-Speed Manual Transmission
(type C)
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Power Windows
Power Heated Outside Mirrors
Power Locks
Cruise Control
Air Conditioning
4-Way Power Driver and Passenger
Heated Sport Seats with Special Pleated Nappa Leather Trim
Power Convertible Top
Automatic Stability
Control/Traction Control/Dynamic Stability Control (ASC+T/DSC)
2-Stage Driver and Passenger Front
and Side Airbags
Rollover Hoops
Harman Kardon Audio/BMW Business
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette
BMW 6-Disc CD Changer
Leather Wrapped 3-Spoke M Steering
Wheel
Leather Trimmed Shift Knob with
Chrome Ringed Boot Trim
Analog Fuel Gauge, 160 MPH
Speedometer, 8,000 RPM Tachometer, Temperature Gauge and
Digital Odometer/Trip Odometer
Center Stack Analog Clock, Volt
Meter and Oil Temperature Gauges
BMW Maintenance/Service Interval
Display
Center Console with Nappa Leather
Trim
Front Air Dam with Center Mesh and
Brake Cooling Intakes
Rocker Panel Ground Effects
Intermittent Wipers/Washers
Immobilizer Master Ignition Key
with Battery Powered Light
Locking Glove Box
1-Power Point
Full Dual Exhaust with Quad Chrome
Tips
Center (under) Trunk Located
Battery
Convertible Top Boot
Tinted Glass
Passenger Footwell Parcel Net
Carpeted Floor Mats
5-Spoke M RoadStar Alloy Wheels
(17 x 7.5 front and 17 x 9 rear)
Jack/Tools
13.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
3.23 Limited Slip Rear
Differential
Other Items
Short Antenna
Continental
ContiSportContact Steel Belted Radials 225/45R17
(front)
Bridgestone Potenza
RE760 Sport Steel Belted Radials 245/40R17 (rear)
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Backstory
from the owner...
You are
looking for the finest, best maintained BMW
you can find. You are here because the
excellence found in your neck of the woods is a
joke. I know exactly how you feel. I
attend specialty and dealer-only auctions every
week searching for the best of the best in what
I like to call "niche autos." I scan lists
of over 3,000 vehicles locally each week and
select cars I've come to know are hard to find
and that fit my business model of marketing
exclusively on eBay. M series BMWs make
the list whenever
they show up but just a tiny fraction end up
being worth my hard earned money. I see
dozens or more every year (25-years in the
business/doing this online last 7 years) and what that means for you is; I have
looked at,
touched, smelled and walked away from a lot of
Bimmers.
I am extremely picky and this
convertible is one of a precious handful nice
enough to justify the considerable efforts of me
and my staff. Past ownership, service history and
condition, condition, condition are what
matters. High performance vehicles are not
always treated well, but a precious few are
taken care of and given proper respect.
Beautiful paint, spectacular interior, service
history and an absolute knock-out to see in
person - as good as these pictures are, they can't
possibly convey the awesome visual impact this
car has in real life. What
else could you want? A great deal? I
have that covered too but you will not be
purchasing this automobile for wholesale
or even low book value. You already know
you get what you pay for and if you want true
excellence, service quality and exceptional
condition, this 2000 BMW M Roadster represents an extremely
rare opportunity. Read everything, examine
every picture in detail, see the amazing
quality up close and personal and then make
your call and give me an offer. I promise,
you will not be disappointed.
Doug - Viva Las Vegas Autos, Inc. |
2000 BMW M Roadster with 76,950 softly
driven miles and no accident history. Fully serviced
and wearing its original (beautiful) Cosmos Black paint,
this sports car benchmark is in brilliant condition with a
straight, undamaged body, showroom interior and near
functional perfection. Some M Roadster driver's
indulge a secret sense of superiority when seeing other Z3s on the highway.
About 300,000 normal Z3s were sold worldwide from 1998 to
2002. With North American S52/S54 powered cars
totaling just 10,538, an M Roadster owner may experience
mild-to-moderate euphoria upon seeing a "2.5" or "2.8" badge on the skinny fendered rump of lesser Z3s . . .
| available
dates/mileage |
| 8-99 |
compliance
label build date
- Spartanburg, South Carolina/Munich, Germany |
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| 9-9-99 |
California DMV - Laguna Niguel |
6 miles |
| 9-27-99 |
California DMV - Laguna Niguel |
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| 10-7-99 |
California DMV |
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| 3-8-01 |
Pacific Southwest Region Auction |
7,478 |
| 3-29-01 |
California emissions |
7,502 |
| 5-31-01 |
dealer inventory - vehicle offered for
sale |
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| 6-11-01 |
California emissions |
7,563 |
| 9-30-01 |
California DMV - Sherman Oaks |
7,596 |
| 12-7-01 |
California DMV - Sherman Oaks |
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| 12-19-01 |
California DMV |
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| 1-9-02 |
California emissions - Beverly Hills |
9,437 |
| 1-9-02 |
California DMV - Glendale |
9,951 |
| 2-22-02 |
California DMV - Glendale |
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| 3-6-02 |
California DMV |
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| 9-4-04 |
California emissions |
42,499 |
| 11-1-04 |
Century West BMW and Mini of Universal
City - North Hollywood, California - inspection |
44,646 |
| 1-31-05 |
Pacific Southwest Region Auction |
46,668 |
| 2-3-05 |
Pacific Region Auction |
46,668 |
| 2-21-05 |
California emissions |
46,717 |
| 2-23-05 |
BMW of Riverside - Riverside, California -
vehicle sold |
46,734 |
| 2-23-05 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 2-24-05 |
BMW of Riverside - Riverside, California -
inspection, emission test, new tires and brake fluid,
LOF |
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| 3-15-05 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 3-26-05 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 12-6-05 |
California DMV - Riverside |
58,000 |
| 2-16-07 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 2-26-07 |
California emission/DMV - Riverside |
58,452 |
| 4-16-07 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 4-26-07 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 12-20-08 |
California emissions |
68,595 |
| 9-24-10 |
California emissions - Riverside |
71,807 |
| 11-18-10 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 11-19-10 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 4-12-11 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 4-20-11 |
California DMV - Riverside |
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| 4-25-11 |
Pacific Region Auction |
71,926 |
| 5-30-11 |
Pacific Region Auction |
72,186 |
| 8-8-11 |
Pacific Region Auction |
72,309 |
| 11-15-11 |
Arizona DMV - Henderson, Nevada |
72,309 |
| 11-23-11 |
Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson |
72,789 |
| 10-19-12 |
BMW of Henderson - Henderson, Nevada -
inspection, new radiator, LOF |
74,252 |
| 11-19-12 |
Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson |
74,596 |
| 11-19-13 |
Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson |
75,931 |
| 1-8-14 |
BMW of Henderson - Henderson, Nevada -
inspection, LOF |
76,007 |
| 7-30-14 |
Carmax - Henderson, Nevada |
76,600 |
| 8-4-14 |
A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada - repair
rear light, new license plate bulbs |
76,603 |
| 8-20-14 |
current |
76,950 |
The shapely rear of your
Roadster carries an "M" with fenders swelling
seductively to accept a wider track and race-ready
rubber. This version Z3 is not BMW's answer to the
cute little Miata. This is serious performance
DNA, the soul of what a sports car is supposed to
be. "Sporty handling" or "sports car-like style"
may describe other 2-passenger convertibles but the M
Roadster is a sports car. This carefully
maintained gem starts instantly, steers and stops
flawlessly and tracks smoothly at all speeds with no
vibration or pulling . . .
Because it is a true sports car, it goes,
stops and corners extremely well. And because
it is a performance car, all design considerations are
secondary to explosive acceleration, powerful brakes and
spine tingling handling. That's what a fast car is
supposed to do. Tight panel gaps, sparkling lenses and
trim and gorgeous paint . . .
The unapologetic nature of an M Roadster
is an absolute thrill for both driver and passenger.
The tach spins up quick and the power comes on
immediately and keeps on coming on in a steep rush all the
way to redline. The rare quality
condition of this rare car (just 9,800 CK93s produced) can
easily be seen here and is even more evident in person,
standing next to the vehicle . . .
The M Roadster communicates precise
road surface and vehicle dynamics information through
each point of entry; ears, eyes, hands, fingertips, your
body pressing against seat and bolster, all connecting driver
to car. Critical receptors accurately connect man,
machine and macadam. This car looks so crisp and
nice, most folks will guess it years newer than it is .
. .
How many "pocket rockets" are actually rockets?
The steering has weight but doesn't mask road surface feel.
The shifter connects your other hand to a heavenly
5-speed that dutifully passes along a fire hose of seamless
power with short throws and buttery smooth engagements.
A predictable clutch, linear throttle and easily modulated
brakes combine to create a harmonious dollop of wicked
go-kart bedlam. You can't drive the way you want
all the time however and therein lies the real value of a
cultured high performance vehicle. Thrilling sports
car capabilities in a dependable package that can breeze up
a summer night's canyon road as comfortably as it inhales
vast stretches of interstate. The shared experience in
a swift convertible is a catharsis of sorts. The
person next to you becomes immediately more attractive with
the top down. BMW didn't build many of these and top
quality examples like this are nearly impossible to find.
With low mileage, superb maintenance and exquisite
condition, it will definitely be a seller's market . . .
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This little rocket is my current driver
and I've formed a bond with it unlike just about any car in
recent memory. At just 3,000 lbs., the ferocious 3.2
liter inline six delivers blistering acceleration.
Responses to steering and braking inputs are instantaneous,
throttle response is immediate and nothing happens at road
surface that isn't communicated with piercing accuracy
through fingers, feet and seat of the pants. This is a
driver's car first and always. Everything else is
secondary but the M Roadster is an easy performance car to
live with. A surprise thundershower (above left) last
week had me racing ahead to the next overpass to put the top
up. A single button push accomplishes this in less
than 10-seconds with no fuss, latching easily from the
driver's seat. And, it was love at first sight for my
wife. Date night last Friday began with a trip to the
cemetery (right) before some great food containing a
politically incorrect quantity of grease. A summer
night's drive concluded with a sugar load stopover at Dairy
Queen. (one Blizzard each) Like awesome food and a willing mate, the
M Roadster makes perfect sense.
-Foy
This is where fun happens. And
here is where serious driving takes place.
All the tools of a professional are here too, helping
you get the job done. This is also where beautiful
music comes from a harman/kardon sound system, complete with 6-disc CD changer.
There's also two front air bags and side air bags . . .
Think your wife (or whatever) will look good
in here? She (or whatever) gets a power seat too.
Air conditioning, cruise control, leather, power
windows/mirrors/locks and heated seats . . .
3.2 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
(S52)
240 horsepower @ 6,000/236 ft-lb torque @
3,800 RPM
How do they do it? An M engine benefits
from special attention above BMW's already high standards.
Not merely bigger and more powerful, the S52 features retuned 2 stage VANOS variable
valve timing for greater high RPM power, better balanced
camshafts, and a ported and polished cylinder head with
heavy duty valve springs. With a smoother intake and freer
flowing exhaust it all combines to make this power plant much
greater than the sum of its parts. BMW builds this
precision instrument in Munich then ships the entire drive
train to Spartanburg, South
Carolina for careful installation in a wide body Z3 where it
becomes an Roadster . . .
Clean, dry and beautiful, like a brand new
car . . .
Real dual exhaust and a factory new
undercarriage . . .
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| VIN Decode:
WBSCK9344YLC91148 |
| country |
W |
Germany |
| manufacturer |
B |
BMW AG |
| type |
S |
passenger vehicle |
| line |
C |
Z3 |
| series/body style |
K |
M Roadster/2-door convertible |
| engine |
9 |
3.2 liter inline 6-cylinder |
| vehicle type |
3 |
vehicle type |
| restraint system |
4 |
manual belts, driver and
passenger front and side airbags |
| check
digit |
4 |
matches per NHTSA |
| model
year |
Y |
2000 |
| assembly plant |
L |
Spartanburg, South Carolina (drive train
assembled in Munich, Germany |
| sequential production number |
C91148 |
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Compliance label with August,
1999 build date.
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Original owner's manual.
It all began in a James Bond film
with Pierce Brosnan famously driving a little BMW no one had
ever seen. At product launch the Z3 could be ordered
from the Nieman Marcus Christmas catalog. The original
4-cylinder Z3 is as much like the M Roadster as a mud puddle
is to the Pacific Ocean. Z3s are cute. M
Roadsters are ferocious.
A note from the owner.
I am a “used car dealer” but before that,
I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high
quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve
been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding
selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize
in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that
were cherished by their previous owners. I have an
experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my
preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I
have therefore, built my business and reputation around
finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.
Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict
requirements but a car must do something for me on a
personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the
bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional
vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably
won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of
business.
With just four employees and no sales
people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may
at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort
to create such an organization and often, an unusually high
investment in a particular car we are about to list. To
sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my
corner and Chris, owner of
A-Best Auto Repair
in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix
anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute
most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no
small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point
inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes
their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that
everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back
to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy
customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it
allows my writer to describe the car with ease and
confidence, something that simply is not possible unless
he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the
cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too
expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply
absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it
at auction.
After the vehicle is fully sorted it
arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious
eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see
on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else
tells him about the car as he combs over every inch,
researches its history and documents originality and
authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special
features, possible modifications and much more are used to
accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.
Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150
high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey
equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the
very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a
logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with
close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed
views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a
lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty
of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.
Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so
meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take
several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially
prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each
car lovingly receives.
Usually, I’ll also include a high
definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If
it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4
you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will
hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system
and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser
thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many
“dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We
do.
No “dealer,” on-line or in the real
world, takes it to this level. No other seller or
organization provides you, the buyer, with so much
information. I do this because it is the only way I can
convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or
feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I
say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay
in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every
buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on
eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that
are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought
it.
If you have any questions at all, please
call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is
sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most
accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If
you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my
bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the
conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the
trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest
nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a
number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste
your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.”
Serious buyers know the maximum they can
offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that
number.
If you hit the reserve, the decision is no
longer mine. I must sell at that number.
OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or
Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com
Please
ask about our service programs and pricing.
Cars
sold without warranties are sold As-Is.
Waiver's of Warranty
will be signed if declined.
All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor,
some serious. I know, because I fix them
without the advantage of a warranty. You don't have to.
Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.
Most vehicles are
already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com
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This vehicle is safely stored in
our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder
City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las
Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the
opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive
them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have
years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide
and across the globe. We stand ready to facilitate
whatever arrangements are necessary, at the buyers
request and expense. This vehicle will not be
delivered or released for shipment until complete
payment is received and all funds have cleared.
Third party, pre-purchase vehicle
inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction
ends. We are happy to answer questions about this
vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have
BEFORE YOU BID
and BEFORE THE
AUCTION ENDS . . .
THERE ARE NO
EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las
Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a
demonstration.
A $1000 non-refundable
partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end
of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept
PayPal if necessary.
Full payment must be received
within four (4) business days of the end of
auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in
person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE
TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and
required for all winning bidders outside the United
States. Loan checks can be accepted only after
prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os
will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS
in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before
delivery of any item.
Free and clear title is in seller's
possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.
Important:
Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding
contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.
Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will
be aggressively pursued. Non-paying bidders will
be prosecuted. If you do not intend to purchase
this vehicle, DO NOT BID.
We will happily
do whatever is required to assist a legitimate
bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with
their transaction.
This vehicle sold AS-IS,
with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is
used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and
tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This
vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications
of use because it has been used. Terms such as
"perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective
but all other descriptions are.
When you bid, you understand and
agree to these terms.
Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY
questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com
Sales tax, smog and title fees may be
applicable to Nevada residents.
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A document
fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing
auction price.
An
optional 15 day drive-away permit is available for
$8.25. |
New eBay bidders with (0)
feedback or international bidders
please make contact by
email or
phone at least 2 hours before bidding.
We reserve the right to cancel
bids if necessary to protect our
clients.
Research for this ad was
done with all due diligence toward an accurate
presentation of the facts. All information herein
represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we
have made any errors or provided information later found
to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and
resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it
is within our ability to do. Descriptive words
like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions
because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.
If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our
vehicles in person or by a professional inspection
service strictly prior to the close of the
auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable
and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder
immediately. |
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