Year: 1997
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Price: $13000
Mileage: 103200
Color: Boston Green
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): TX
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

**sold**

I sold my 350z on this forum years ago and now I'm selling this car. I bought this March 09 from another BMW enthusiast. I searched for months for the right car, one that had low milage and had been garage kept.

This email came from the previous owner:

"Hello - I am the 3rd owner. I have had the car since September 2007 and put 28,000miles on it or so as a second "fair weather car." My commute to work is 82mi a day, all highway against traffic so the miles add up fast! This is my 3rd E36 M3 (I also have an '89 E30 M3 project car,) and I am a bit of an M enthusiast. I am an automotive engineer for Honda R&D and I do all my own maintenance so I do not have dealer service records, however I do keep very detailed records of my own which I will pass on to the seller. I purchased it from an M3 enthusiast in Massachusetts who put about 6k a year on the car driving it only in summer and storing it during the winter. He was also very rigorous about service and maintenance and I have all of his records. The car was well take care of and I had high confidence in buying it. The car is still available and is really a fine example. I spent some time finding this car and it is in excellent condition. I have the full CarFAX report on hand... no incidents or accidents."

The LTW rims are in superb shape and have very little road rash. A few nicks here and there. Tires have plenty of tread.

I had the car detailed 2 years ago, the detailer spent the entire day working on the car and it shows. He even posted a thread on the bmwforums about what he did and his approach. I also had the front bumper and nose re-sprayed by the bodyshop that does work for Ferrari of Wash DC. Turned out excellent, I only did this because 15 years of road spray was beginning to show.

Interior is in excellent shape, the drivers seat has minimal wear compared t many others. The passenger seat has even less wear, but there is a small puncture from a screwdriver or something. It's not bad but I want to mention. There is a dent on the hood and fender, see pic. I don't have a polisher but once the scuff is removed it won't be noticeable. I have one amber and one smoked sidemarker, I have the original amber one somewhere.

I have always garaged the car and have never visited the track.

It has the manual, original window sticker (was $43,700) and 2 sets of keys.

Here is what I've replaced or added, my goal was to keep the car comfortable, near stock but with updates, and drivable. Car is very reliable with no known issues.

Depo Gen4 Headlights
Sylvania H1 55w lights
Depo crystal clear Fogs
55w lights
Smoked Corners
Smoked sidemarkers
BMW Aluminum Pedal Set
New Stainless Steel Brake Line Set
(4) Turner Cross Drilled Rotors
(4) Axis Ultimate pads
Sensors and Super Blue Fluid - fluid flush
New Stock Motor Mounts (pair)
New Transmission Mounts (pair)
E36 (Late) Black Center Grills
New Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (pair)
Alignment after RTAB install
New Control Arm Bushing
New Radiator - E36 6 cylinder
New Aluminum Thermostat Housing
New Thermostat
New Expansion Tank / new tank cap
New Fan Clutch
E36 Front X Cross Brace Kit
BMW M Style Short Shift ****
Custom Shift boots, Black leather/Beige thread
Bilstein PSS9 gm5-b567-h1 coilovers
Mount and balance BMW LTW wheels including spare, + nitrogen
New replacement cover for windshield wiper motor assembly
Oil Filter Kit, E36 M3 B30/B32, Brand: Mahle Filter
New windshield wipers
Rubber Under-Car Jack Support Pad -replacement
Full exterior detail

I have more pics to share upon request. I'm asking $13k, I haven't seen many that are in this condition. Thanks for reading.

 

Beautiful interior and great price! Should have no problem getting your asking price. GLWS

 

Nice car. Should sell quickly !!!

 

rims chromed or highly polished ?

 

Thanks guys. I polished the rims with one of those Mother's foam ***** before taking pics.

 

Bump for a nice car.

 

Clean!!!!

 

Bump, was sold but is now back available.

 

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What a well kept car! GLWS.

 

Very nice car! GLWS

 

gorgeous color combo and condition!!! glws