FS: 1998 E36 M3 82k Miles Estoril Blue, SF Bay Area, Northern California

[erliban]

***** SOLD *****


Itching for a new car now so here is a rare low mileage E36 M3:

The good:

1. ALL service records since day 1, yes, since 1998, all organized in a folder.
2. Low miles, 81xxx as of 04/04/2012, 5-speed manual transmission.
3. Upgraded Alpine receiver that slides into dash when you lock the car and slides out when you start it.
4. Only aftermarket parts on the car are Bilstein shocks and metal thermostat housing, all stock otherwise
5. Tires and brakes in good condition, just did oil change 03/28/2012, registration paid till 05/2013. Smog done a month ago. No issues good to go.
6. Although there are a few scratches and dings on the body, the paint is in great condition, still shines.
7. All leather seats except for the driver seat are in great like new condition. The driver seat does show some sign of use but still good considering it's a 14 year old car.
8. I own the car so have title in hand.



The bad:

The car does have a CLEAR title but I did have a spin-out on a rainy day on a local street back in 2005, car slid into a curb on the driver side. As a result driver side suspension was replaced with genuine BMW replacement parts. You'll see the receipts of that repair so you know what got replaced. The damage was limited to the suspension and the title is still clear (not salvaged). I used the opportunity to upgrade to Bilsteins.


More details:

BMW OEM Alarm and keyless entry with two remotes, all original keys
Dual front power seats, but not heated.
Sunroof, power windows, locks, cruise control, Harman Kardon speakers
No CD changer (has the hook up for it), but the Alpine receiver plays MP3 burnt on CD so you can have at least 100 songs in it at one time.
The thermostat was replaced at one time (hence the upgraded housing), at which time the cooling system is also flushed and rubber pipes replaced.
Also have a leftover bushing for front control arm (did the driver side but ordered a pair).
Did the common rear strut tower mount replacement too.
The car came with DSII wheels, I changed to Contours (real BMW OEM, not replicas), but the spare wheel in the trunk is still DSII.

Minor annoyances:

1. Sunroof will stuck at full open, I just stop it before it fully retracts and it's been fine. May need some lube somewhere.
2. The fabric on the headliner is starting to droop at some places, maybe a $300 job to re-cover it at a shop, or much cheaper if you do it yourself.
3. Steering wheel biased a little to the left, an alignment should fix it.
4. 2 minor dents on the driver side, one on the door, one above rear wheel. (look closely at the pictures, you should be able to see)



I don't really know how to price this but I think it is hard to find an E36 M3 with this kind of low miles nowadays. So let's start at $12500. I'm in South SF Bay area in Northern California.

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[iredlinemy///m3]

I can see that the seats aren't heated --- are they power?

[MartiniFK]

Not a bad price. That deck looks old and funky lol. But still a clean car

Also add If the cooling system has been overhauled. And if any bushings have been replaced

GLWS

[iredlinemy///m3]

PM and e-mail sent.

[erliban]

I can see that the seats aren't heated --- are they power?

Powered front seats but not heated. Also added this in original thread.


Not a bad price. That deck looks old and funky lol. But still a clean car

Also add If the cooling system has been overhauled. And if any bushings have been replaced

GLWS


Haha.. I know what you mean, but it's cool to see it move, people really like it.

Added details in my original thread.

[dak1b]

car still available?

[erliban]

car still available?

Sorry it is SOLD pending transaction, I'll update if status change, thanks.

[iredlinemy///m3]

Sorry it is SOLD pending transaction, I'll update if status change, thanks.

Wow that was QUICK! :evil2

[iredlinemy///m3]

Wow that was QUICK! :evil2

Wooooo hoooo!!!

Aquired!

Thanks for the easy transaction Kai!

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[erliban]

Wooooo hoooo!!!

Aquired!

Thanks for the easy transaction Kai!

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Thanks enjoy!