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For your consideration – a 1997 BMW Dinan “S2” E36 M3 sedan that has undergone extensive preventative maintenance, covered with rare quality modifications, low miles, and an OE European 6-speed manual transmission. Please see below for additional details, pictures, and an inquiry form –
Overview: 3-owner, 62k miles, Techno Violet over Black Nappa leather, M3/4/6. Equipped with the utmost best components and most comprehensive maintenance, we’re pleased to offer this beautifully sorted and exceedingly rare E36 M3.
Notable Maintenance —
This is a largely original example with a few notable exceptions that increase both drivability and desirability tenfold. It has recently undergone extensive maintenance to ensure many mechanical components are either brand new, refurbished, rebuilt, and all in perfect working order. We’ve replaced the following; cooling system, all drivetrain and many suspension components, replaced any/all hoses, gaskets, lines, and sensors in the engine bay and under the intake manifold. The modifications, noted beneath, are very tasteful with the large majority NLA (no longer available). Spreadsheet and paperwork documentation available.
— Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, differential fluid, transmission fluid
— OE BMW European Evo 420G 6-speed, OEM LUK clutch kit, OEM LUK flywheel, rear main seal, new driveshaft, and all associated OEM BMW drivetrain components
— Beisan VANOS seals, Beisan VANOS anti-rattle kit, NGK spark plugs, OE BMW camshaft position sensor
— OEM BMW radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, waterpump, thermostat, thermostat housing, expansion tank, heater hoses
— Lemforder FCABs, RTABs, front control arm bushings, ball joints, motor, transmission, and all (3) differential mounts
Modifications —
This is a complete “Dinan S2” M3. This consists of the complete Dinan catalog and nearly all their accessories minus the supercharger. It retains excellent street drivability, 50-state smog legality, and uncompromised reliability.
— OE BMW European Evo 6-speed transmission, new driveshaft (including center support bearing and U-joints), Rogue Engineering euro 6MT short shift kit w/ selector rod, rebuilt shifter mechanism
— Dinan-valved Koni shocks, Dinan springs
— Dinan front and rear sway bars
— Dinan front and rear strut tower braces
— Dinan carbon fiber intake
— Dinan throttle body
— Dinan muffler
— Dinan ECU software
— OE BMW 1998.5+ 3-spoke steering wheel
— OE BMW polished Style 24 Wheels w/ new Continental SportContact tires & fifth matching spare
— Genuine OEM Bosch European headlights w/ MSportParts harness adapter
— “BMW International” door trim badges, BMW 318is/4 Class II (later GT and LTW-applied) glovebox plaque
This has been a Bay Area, California car since new. No rust, no corrosion, and all VIN tags are present. Everything works; all interior functions, mechanical components, and touts a near-perfect exterior and interior. Cosmetically, the door handle gaskets, window trim, windshield cowl and more have either been safeguarded from the elements or replaced and are perfect. There are no notable imperfections in the interior – the original seats and seat bolsters are in superb shape with minimal wear, the dashboard leather is tight without evidence of sagging, the glovebox is intact, A, B, C pillars and headliner are new and taut, all OBD functions illuminate, and the HVAC system all works without hiccup. The Technoviolet Metallic exterior paint has maintained excellent depth and is free of any scratches or etching where the front end was resprayed to preserve perfection. It was carefully paint corrected and ceramic coated in late 2020 while being cautiously driven and continually garaged. You will be extremely hard pressed to find another Techno Violet over Black E36 M3 in this condition with this mileage, maintenance, accompanied by these choice modifications — nonetheless in this complete, available package.
