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Available for purchase: 1997 BMW E36 M3 sedan offered in an exceedingly desirable color combination with a plethora of welcomed maintenance and quality modifications. Please see below for additional details, pictures, and an inquiry form –
Overview: 5-owner, 208k mi., Techno Violet Metallic over Light Gray Nappa leather M3/4/5. Equipped with fixed rear seats and driver-centric quality components, we’re excited to offer this nicely configured E36 M3.
Notable Maintenance —
– Beisan VANOS seals, spark plugs, ignition coil boots, valve cover gasket
– Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, differential fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid
– VAC oil pan baffle, oil pan gasket
– OEM LUK clutch kit, OEM LUK flywheel, rebuilt shifter mechanism
– CSF aluminum radiator, SPAL fan, expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, thermostat housing, upper/lower radiator hoses
– AKG subframe mounts, differential mount, FCABs, RTABs, transmission mounts, OEM motor mounts
– OEM BMW front control arms, ball joints, tie rods, upper/lower rear ball joints, CV boots
– Su reinforcement, RTAB pocket reinforcement
– Rebuilt 3.23 limited slip differential, driveshaft, giubo
Modifications —
– Koni dampers, H&R sport springs
– Dinan short shift kit
– Dinan ECU software
– BMW Motorsport GT/LTW-applied door badges
– BMW Motorsport GT/LTW-applied velocity splitters
– ZKW H1 European headlights w/ MSportParts (MSP) adapters
– Alcantara headliner, alcantara A pillars
– Light Gray OEM BMW Vader seats
Noteworthy Mentions & Imperfections –
Please see the photo gallery below for an accurate representation of the imperfections.
– Standard pitting throughout the front fascia
– Front seats suffer from mild cracking
This is an excellent driver-centric E36 M3 through and through. The front and rear subframes and suspension components have been powder coated, all bushings and mounts have been replaced, complementing a freshly rebuilt differential with new pinion bearings, polished gear set, and more. The cooling system has been recently replaced and much of the remaining go-to maintenance is complete. While there is some general wear commensurate with its age and mileage, there are no large imperfections and has been reliably driven and carefully maintained. The weather-prone plastics have been replaced, including the door handle gaskets, window trim, and more. The Techno Violet exterior paint shows excellent depth where there’s standard pitting throughout the front fascia. No accident history and all VIN tags are present. The headliner and A pillars have been recently recovered in alcantara and are perfect. All OBD pixels illuminate and interior functions, including the retrofitted “Vader” front seats, work as intended. This has been a West-coast owned and garaged M3 since new with no rust nor corrosion. This M3 was built to provide enhanced drivability with minimal compromise and no additional NVH, all while wrapped in a desirable factory configuration.
