So, you want the performance of a later model M Coupe, but don’twant to pay the high price and worry about putting miles on it?  Look no further! This SUPERCHARGED 1999 BMW Z3Coupe 2.8 has been modified to have that level of performance and more!  It is a three-owner car in its 66,900-milehistory (Carfax available; shows four owners, but you’ll see the second was adealer who added only 211 miles in a year). I bought the car from my friend’s parents who kept it stock and justdrove it on sunny, summer days for nearly 14 years (averaged under 2,000 milesper year).  I’ve owned it for about 7years also averaging under 2,000 miles per year.  The supercharger has been installed for about6,000 miles.  The Carfax shows noaccidents in its history, but the driver’s side door shows evidence of beingrepainted (over-spray inside door handle). You’ll see all body panels still have the factory VIN stickers.  Clean title in-hand (no loan).

This 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8 is finished in hellrot red paint anda beige, leather interior.  The interiorand exterior of the car are in great condition. There are some cosmetic imperfections shown in the picture gallery thatare typical for a car of this age.  Thecar was autocrossed once and taken to a track day once.

Equipment

A partial list ofnotable equipment includes:

• 2.8L Engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Heated and power adjustable sport seats
• Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon with 6-CD changer
• Power-operated sunroof
• Wood interior trim
• Limited slip differential
• Window tint (35%)
• Steering wheel from E36 M3   
• ZHP shift knob
• Konig Ultraflow wheels (17x8 front, 17x9 rear) with Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires (222/45/17 front, 245/40/17 rear).  Note, the front tires have a 2015 production date and rear tires have a 2017 production date.

Modifications

Brakes
May 2018, 56,200 miles – Replacedcalipers, rotors, lines, pads, sensors, and fluid using ECS OEM ‘big’ brakekit.  Front rotors are two-piece, 300mm x22mm.  Rear rotors are stock size.  Hawk HPS pads front and rear.  Stainless lines all around.

Suspension
Jun 2018, 57,000 miles – Installed BCRacing coil-overs and front/rear mount reinforcements.  Installed K-MAC eccentric hardware andpolyurethane bushings on rear trailing arms.

May 2020, 64,600 miles – Installed newfront control arms along with Turner Motorsport 80A (softer) polyurethanebushings.  Installed new inner and outertie rod ends.  Installed front Hotchkisand rear H&R swaybars with reinforcement tabs along with new endlinks. 

Exhaust
Aug 2018, 58,000 miles – Changed rearmuffler (slightly louder than stock).

Engine
Apr 2019, 61,000 miles –Compression/leak-down tests along with oil analysis (report available) showedthe engine was healthy.  Installed VFEngineering supercharger kit.  Seegallery for before/after dyno graph.

Sep 2020, 65,400 miles – Had EpicMotorsports reprogram the ECU to increase the rev limiter to 7,100 RPM,eliminate the secondary air pump need, and eliminate the need for postcatalytic converter O2 sensors.  (Note:this was in preparation for a header upgrade, but I put it on hold)

Differential
Installed rear differential from 2001 Z3coupe with automatic trans (new fluid); 3.46:1 gear vs original 3.15:1gear.  Installed RevShift offset (cambercorrection) 80A polyurethane subframe bushings along with correct differentialmounting hardware and polyurethane differential bushing.  Changed fluid.  Reinforced differential mount.  It’s hard to take pictures, but I can send asketch.

Service History

In addition to the changes above,below is notable service completed:

• Sep 2024, 66,900 miles – Brake fluidchanged, ABS/ASC module refurbished, driver’s seat bushings replaced
• May 2024, 66,700 miles – Engine oiland supercharger oil changed
• Sep 2020, 65,400 miles – Headliner, Aand C pillars recovered, replaced door handle gaskets, new battery, and newfuel filter
• Nov 2018, 61,300 miles – Replaceddriver window, window motor, and plastic slides
• Jul 2018, 57,400 miles – Coolingsystem refresh: Radiator from ’01-’02 M Coupe, waterpump, thermostat, hoses,ECS water pump pulley, Bimmerworld mechanical fan delete kit (lower temperaturefan switch and water wetter), belts, tensioners, idler pulley and coolant
• Jun 2018, 57,000 – Transmission fluidchanged.

Known Flaws

• Some minor scratches and chips around the exterior.  Scratch of note highlighted in picture.
• Scratches beneath the front bumper
• Wear on steering wheel leather
• Some water spots in paint
• Wear on driver’s seat bolster
• Weeping from oil level sensor and differential cover.
• Gouge in left/front tire.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 2 keys
• Owner's manual
• Available service records (most from 2018-2024)
• Floor mats
• Car cover