What should I look out for? What years? What's a good deal on a low mileage '99/'98?

 

Here's what Edmunds.com has to say about a '99 BMW M3 Coupe. . .

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/2d...upe/prices.html

However, Kelley Blue Book states $35,400 for a '99 with 45k miles! That's a big difference!

 

Best value on 1999 - 2000 "M" BMW's are probably the M coupes if you can get over there funky looks. Usually selling for about $3k less than comparable M3's and M roadsters. I almost bought a 2000 coupe with 20k miles for 29k before I bought my S2000.

 

You might want to ask that question on the E36M3 list. Send email to e36m3@bmw-m.net with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. There is a forum at www.bmw-m.net, but we don't use it as much as the email list.

There are a host of things to watch for. PM me and I'll give you a short list. I would take any perspective car to a mechanic for a complete pre-buy inspection and leak down. My experience has been that a BMW is best owned under warranty...but YMMV.