Anybody owed one? reviews seem to rate them well. What are they like, any known problems?

 

i love these think they look well tough aint got any info im afraid

 

Proper hooligan cars! love going sideways

Marmite looks mean that they are great value second hand

Thats a lovely one in that picture, silver suits it better than the Estoril Blue that alot of them are painted in. That car is modified though, aftermarket front and rear spoilers I think

FAST cars as well

 

Kind of love or hate shape i think.

They are 3.2 straight 6 with 321bhp guess similar to stage 3 cos.

 

is it the same engine as the e36 m3 evo?

 

Yes but they couldn't fit the 6 speed box in so it made do with a 5 speeder and I think the Exhaust was slightly more restrictive on them because of the cars smaller size.

later ones 2001 onwards had 325bhp engine as I remember

oh yes and obviously... you get the dreaded VANOS!

 

BMWs variable timing? What is the deal with this then? seen some advertised with new VANOS! How long does this last? Whats it cost?

Read they dont have the nickosal (sp?) bores tho

 

I've driven one once and loved it!

What sort of money do they go for?

 

think they cost about 2 2.5k when they go wrong

 

as far as i know you will only need to replace a vano's once in the cars lifetime

 

15k for a high miler but really looking at 18k. Seem awesome value for money, prob as Lee said, marmite looks.

 

I saw one of these recently with E46 M3 19's (inc wider rears) looked 'kin gorgous! don't like the girly roadster versions thou.

 

They are a great road car, but not that good on track. The brakes MUST be replaced for APs (as on all BMW M-cars ) if any track use is to be undertaken. They're also a bit "boaty" on track (and this was a low mileage car I was driving as well).

Fit the Schnitzer exhausts and you'll want to blip the throttle on every down change .

 

LOVELY cars.... I love em to bits, pretty rare too, there was a lovely one for sale a bit back in white (not my fav) but it was an ex deirectors car, loaded to the hilt plus as above had the E46 19s on it VERY nice

 

gorgeus cars, and that one looks mean as fuk

 

I absolutely fucking love(d) my Dads.....





Had the following Schnitzer bits - suspension, exhausts, de-limmiting module, proper downforce spoiler, 18" wheels. Aswell as Gruupe M filter and AP brakes. Awesome to drive, proper raw fun drivers car, you have to watch it though, can soon slip away from you. Had seen an indicated 170mph in it and Evo mag quote it at something silly like low 4's to 60mph. Would still say it's my fav BM, even over a CSL.

 

Ones after 1999 had better diff mounts from factory. Prior to this check they've had the factory fix.....see also www.tcdesignfab.com/mcoupe1diffrepair.htm

One got stuffed on the Shrewsbury bypass recently - guy lost it in a straight line in the dry.

 

Awesome Never heard anything but praise, remember Tiff Needell saying it was a master piece around a track

 

NathR,

What year is that? when did he sel it and how much did he get for it if you dont mind me asking?

 

He didn't sell it Damo

 

That's the one I have driven round the 'Ring (before the suspension mods). Was looking at seeing how that changed the "boaty" ride .

 

Was on a W on the original reg also. Unfortunately it's gone to car heaven! Was told by a dealer today it would've easily gone for Ł24k, I would think thats not even taking into account for the bits added to it, had only done 20k.

 

the earlier zm coupes had the s50 b32 enigne from an e36 m3 evo which were 321 bhp the later ones have the s52 engine from the e46 m3 but is down-tuned to 325 bhp.not really had any major problems with ones that come into work!the earlier engines are more prone to vanos problems though.id plump for a later one if you have the wonga!! hope this helps!

 

put it this way, i wasnt what you would call keeping up in my 200 bhp rs turbo, very quick cars.

 

* Rudey *, That aimed at Paul Ripley? If so bttt for ya, if not

Looking into them a bit more, below 20k is a old/high miler. 23-29k for a later 2001 m coupe with reasonable miles.

One thing, couple advertised have 2+2 coupe written, they only 2 seaters arent they?

 

Fookin lovely cars, mate's dad has one in silver with the 19'' BBS rims on it, cost him about 3k for the rims alone I think!

Has got a few schnitzer bits on it too! Awesome!

Love BMW's, quality cars IMO!

 

* Rudey *, Not me mate I work in the UPS (emergency power) industry.

Anyone?

 

Yes they are all 2 seaters,the boot isnt too small either.

The later cars are better in all areas,the engine is restricted from 340bhp to 325 due to the exhaust desing.Which ever one you get it will be great.

 

One blew me away in my MAD stage 4 Escos on a slip road, by the time I had realised he wanted a bit of a go, he was gone and my turbo was still turning like a big old waterwheel

Mat

 

I havent owned that car for about 6 months now, but not featured afaik.

 

You didnt try n catch him then?