BMW Z3 Coupé M62B44 swap - 1999

Presentation

This 1999 BMW Z3 Coupé, originally from Japan, has 287,000 km on the odometer, but this mileage is incorrect due to the odometer being replaced during an engine swap. The seller estimates the actual mileage to be 142,000 km (140,000 km before the conversion). The seller states that the vehicle is in good overall condition and has recently undergone maintenance. This Z3 Coupé, originally equipped with a 2.8 engine and automatic transmission, had its engine and gearbox replaced in 2017 to achieve its current configuration. The car was imported from Japan in 2014 and has been owned by the same owner for 10 years.

Note: The car is registered in Poland with the V8 4.4 engine specified on its registration certificate (fields P1, P2). The buyer is responsible for registering the car in their country of residence.

Externally, the seller states that the vehicle is in good condition. The seller states that the car was repainted in its original colour in 2020. The bodywork, in its 'Cosmos Schwarz' black colour, has only a few visible defects in the gallery. The rear windows are tinted. Photos of the underbody are available in the gallery.

Inside, the seller indicates that the vehicle is in good condition. The red leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows slight signs of wear. The steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. The seller indicates that the headliner has been replaced and the radio adapted to European frequencies. The dashboard instruments and electrical equipment are functioning normally, but note that the airbag warning light is on.

The 4.4-litre 8-cylinder engine developed 286 hp when it left the factory. The seller states that the mechanics are working normally, as is the 5-speed manual gearbox, which comes from a BMW E39. The seller notes that the traction control is not working. Recently, the following costs have been incurred:

In 2024

- Repair of the handbrake
- Oil and filter change
- Draining the coolant
- Air conditioning belt and air conditioning recharge
- Thermostat replaced

In 2017, the car underwent the following modifications, carried out by MGarage Poland:

-Replacement of the engine with a 4.4 M62B44 V8
-Replacement of the gearbox with a 5-speed manual gearbox from a BMW E39
-2.5" straight pipe exhaust
-Suspension (springs, shock absorbers): Bilstein B12
-Brakes replaced with BMW E38 4-piston Brembo brakes
-Customised cooling system by Turboworks Poland (turboworks.pl)

The car has four recently restored 18-inch style 72 rims. The car brakes normally.

The seller is a professional located in Chmelniki, Poland, and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its Polish registration document, a favourable MOT certificate valid until March 2024, invoices, its Japanese history documents, and its documentation.

Note: The seller indicates that VAT (23%) is recoverable on this vehicle for eligible buyers. The petrol price includes VAT.

The seller wished to set a reserve price.