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2000 Bmw M Roadster 3.2l Rocket Superb Maintenance No Issues Adult Driven Beauty on 2040-cars

Year:2000 Mileage:76950 Color: BLACK METALLIC /
 BLACK LEATHER
Location:

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Transmission:MANUAL
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:3.2 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WBSCK9344YLC91148
Make: BMW
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: M Roadster & Coupe
Year: 2000
Trim: M ROADSTER SUPERB MAINTENANCE & QUALITY
Warranty: EXTENDED AVAILABLE
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 76,950
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: M ROADSTER SUPERB MAINTENANCE & QUALITY
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: BLACK METALLIC
Interior Color: BLACK LEATHER

     

2000 BMW MROADSTER

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

 

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)

 

 

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
9-9-99 California DMV - Laguna Niguel 6 miles
9-27-99 California DMV - Laguna Niguel  
10-7-99 California DMV  
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  
6-11-01 California emissions 7,563
9-30-01 California DMV - Sherman Oaks 7,596
12-7-01 California DMV - Sherman Oaks  
12-19-01 California DMV  
1-9-02 California emissions - Beverly Hills 9,437
1-9-02 California DMV - Glendale 9,951
2-22-02 California DMV - Glendale  
3-6-02 California DMV  
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  
2-24-05 BMW of Riverside - Riverside, California - inspection, emission test, new tires and brake fluid, LOF  
3-15-05 California DMV - Riverside  
3-26-05 California DMV - Riverside  
12-6-05 California DMV - Riverside 58,000
2-16-07 California DMV - Riverside  
2-26-07 California emission/DMV - Riverside 58,452
4-16-07 California DMV - Riverside  
4-26-07 California DMV - Riverside  
12-20-08 California emissions 68,595
9-24-10 California emissions - Riverside 71,807
11-18-10 California DMV - Riverside  
11-19-10 California DMV - Riverside  
4-12-11 California DMV - Riverside  
4-20-11 California DMV - Riverside  
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 . . .

 

 

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 . . .

 

 

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

 

 

Compliance label with August, 1999 build date.

 

 

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

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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.

 

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Terms of Sale
 

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.

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.

 

 
 
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482)
Fax Line - 702-889-8486
Dlr # 26850
 
Doug Williams
Owner
 
Direct Line -  702-353-7500
 
 
 

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 Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours.  You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system.  They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either.  If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password.

 

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