3/19/20 83/100 BMW 3-series coupe

Joining the sedan that was introduced in the ROW line in 1999 is this 3-series coupe that is offered worldwide and with a sportier appearance.  The silver coupe has detailed front headlights and rear taillights joined by BMW logo’s and the I heart my BMW plates front and rear.  The rest of the car is clean and simple with two long doors on the sides, a sunroof, and a larger lower front bumper opening and rear bumper over the sedan counterpart.  The interior has a smaller dash than the rather large one in the sedan with seating for four, 3-spoke steering wheel, and simple control layout (no I-drive here!)  The casting also does not come with a working suspension and some versions have the metal base for added weight, and yet still it handles great like a proper sports coupe should.  The coupe would get more use over the years, including the new flower pedal wheels, some with more graphics and would also be joined briefly with the 3-series cabriolet that has opening doors for one year.  Interest recently has spiked for this casting on the secondary market and it’s not too hard to figure out why.

Specifications:

· Engine: 3.0L DOHC I-6 250 hp.

· Transmission: 6-speed manual

· 0-60 mph: 5.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: $30,000 est. 1999

Rating:  5 out of 5 stars