Is it true all E92 M3s come standard with carbon fiber roofs?

[mxrrss]

*New here* but I read somewhere that all E92 M3s come standard with carbon fiber roofs and the sunroof was the option so they all have either or but I'm looking at one for sale that does not have a carbon fiber roof or a sunroof so now I'm a little confused and just looking for any knowledge that could be helpful

[BP709]

Sounds like you’re looking at a e90 m3 sedan. None came with a carbon roof. Slick top or sunroof.

[mxrrss]

hmmm its a coupe I'm thinking maybe they painted over it then for some reason? I'll try to see if I can tell when I go look in person later today

[tbuck]

Make sure the VIN starts with WBS....

Can't imagine a situation where someone would paint over a carbon roof, but plenty where someone would put "M3" wheels and fenders and other parts on a non-M car.

[dar2008]

When these cars were first launched in 2007, it was possible to order an E92 M3 with a sunroof, in which case it came with a normal painted roof, not a Carbon Fibre roof.

In the UK, 4 out of 5,577 E92 M3's sold had the sunroof option.

I believe the Sunroof option was withdrawn for the E92 by the time of LCI, so all LCI E92's would have come with a Carbon Roof.

[tdott]

Sunroof was a no cost option.

Many choose the cf.

[B8bydesign]

Originally Posted by mxrrss

hmmm its a coupe I'm thinking maybe they painted over it then for some reason? I'll try to see if I can tell when I go look in person later today

Possible it's a E93 incorrectly listed as a E92?

[VR1]

Originally Posted by dar2008

When these cars were first launched in 2007, it was possible to order an E92 M3 with a sunroof, in which case it came with a normal painted roof, not a Carbon Fibre roof.

In the UK, 4 out of 5,577 E92 M3's sold had the sunroof option.

I believe the Sunroof option was withdrawn for the E92 by the time of LCI, so all LCI E92's would have come with a Carbon Roof.

In the US atleast they did sell LCI cars with the sunroof option. I have an LCI Competition with sunroof.

[Soden82]

Originally Posted by VR1

In the US atleast they did sell LCI cars with the sunroof option. I have an LCI Competition with sunroof.

I also have a comp with a sunroof. I had wanted the CF roof originally but realized that i need the extra room to fit comfortably.

[mxrrss]

Originally Posted by B8bydesign

Possible it's a E93 incorrectly listed as a E92?

I seen it in person it was a E92 2 doors v8 M3 in the two spots on the hood underneath and the VIN does start with WBS like someone else mentioned so I'm not really sure

[mxrrss]

Originally Posted by tbuck

Make sure the VIN starts with WBS....

Can't imagine a situation where someone would paint over a carbon roof, but plenty where someone would put "M3" wheels and fenders and other parts on a non-M car.

Yea I just checked the vin it starts with WBS so I'm not really sure what it is

[B8bydesign]

Originally Posted by mxrrss

I seen it in person it was a E92 2 doors v8 M3 in the two spots on the hood underneath and the VIN does start with WBS like someone else mentioned so I'm not really sure

Then I'd guess the clear on carbon roof was failing and they either painted it or had it wrapped. Wonder if it's this same car:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1397217

[fs34]

Originally Posted by B8bydesign

Then I'd guess the clear on carbon roof was failing and they either painted it or had it wrapped. Wonder if it's this same car:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1397217

From that thread this made me laugh considering the market today:

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

By the way, 37k for a car with 55k miles? Carmax tax?

Yes, for sure a Carmax Tax. But then again, savvy buyers have never been the demographic Carmax appeals to, IMO.

[GeorgeA]

I made that original thread..

Funny because as I read the title on this thread, I remembered that I saw one like that as well. Wonder if it's the same car.

It was an alpine white E92 M3 if I remember correctly. Maybe the original owner wanted the roof to be color matched?

[nrubenstein]

Originally Posted by Soden82

I also have a comp with a sunroof. I had wanted the CF roof originally but realized that i need the extra room to fit comfortably.

Should be more room in a slicktop car than a sunroof car, unless you're so tall that you're bending your head to the side to fit out the open hole.

[jd501]

Originally Posted by nrubenstein

Should be more room in a slicktop car than a sunroof car, unless you're so tall that you're bending your head to the side to fit out the open hole.

Was gonna say, my previous E92 was carbon, current one is sunroof. Feel like less room in the sunroof (but it also feels like my seat isn't going all the way down, so not 100% sure).

I'm (only) 6'0, but I have short legs and a long torso.

[Soden82]

Originally Posted by jd501

Was gonna say, my previous E92 was carbon, current one is sunroof. Feel like less room in the sunroof (but it also feels like my seat isn't going all the way down, so not 100% sure).

I'm (only) 6'0, but I have short legs and a long torso.

Maybe that’s my problem, I feel like my seat doesn’t go down as much as my previous E90 did. And that also had a sunroof.