BMW M3 (1999)
for sale
Price: US $200.00
Price: US $200.00
Up for your consideration is my 1999 BMW E36 M3 that I am
reluctantly offering for sale. This is
one of three M Cars currently in my possession and one of 6 M3’s I’ve owned
over the years. The E36 is probably my
favorite of all M3’s as it is was still pretty raw and void of all the
technology gizmos that take away from the driving experience. This particular example presents well for its
age and is 1 of only 35 brought to the US in Fern Green with Black
interior. This car is a driver and not a
show car, therefore, I’ll describe the good and the bad. There are the expected stone chips and small
scratches but overall the paint looks pretty good for its age and there are no
dents. Typical wear on side bolsters with no tears.
I purchased this car in July of 2012 with 147, 800 on the
odometer and have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on the car performing maintenance, replacing wear items and have many receipts accordingly. As it does not wear the original hood or
front fenders I had the car put on a frame machine to ensure it is
dimensionally correct, had a BMW Master Technician replace the RTAB’s, front
struts and perform a full alignment to restore the glorious handling properties
and it is dialed in nicely.
Furthermore, since owning the car the entire cooling system
has been replaced with a new radiator, cooling hoses, water pump, expansion
tank, fan/clutch and thermostat housing. The shifter bushings have been replaced, a new clutch, flywheel and
center support bearing, motor mounts and Guibo have been installed, new rear
discs and pads, fuel filter, brake flush, brake switch, A/C belt tensioner and
pork chop panels on the front air dam.
I have documents that show the A/C Condenser was replaced at
116, 152, and at 140, 368 the car received new front disks, pads, wheel hubs, bearings and axle nuts (12/2009).
I sourced and purchased a set of OEM Double Spoke II rims, installed new center caps and wrapped them in a set of Goodyear Eagle F1’s less
than 1, 000 miles ago.
I also replaced all 8 crappy Harman Kardon speakers with the
BAVSOUND Stage One upgrade kit. The car
has the factory head unit, amplifier, on board computer and all the pixels work
flawlessly. There are no fault lights, and the only thing needing immediate attention is the driver’s side power
window. There is power at the switch and
the window functions intermittently leading me to suspect a loose wire.
Things that will need to be addressed in the future are the
headliner which is sagging along the doors slightly, and there appears to be a
loose ground wire that I have not yet located that causes the amp to cut out on
acceleration sometimes and comes back on during braking, but, it only happens during cold weather. The head unit never loses power however. When the amp cuts out the ABS/ASC lights
illuminate and reset when the ignition is turned off.
There are several broken clips that mount the side skirts to
the car, and I have already purchased the clips. I have quite a few other clips, fasteners, oil and filter and some other spares that I’ll throw in with the purchase as
well as a freshly powder coated X Brace if I get my asking price.
My reserve price is way below my cost and any enthusiast who has
wrenched on one of these cars will know that I have spent a considerable amount
of money on the car bringing it back to this condition mechanically. It’s not perfect, but it’s ideal for someone
who can appreciate an older car that is so rewarding to drive. If you’re looking for a cheap used car, you’re probably reading the wrong ad.
I am under no pressure to sell, and am only considering it
now because I have other interests to occupy my time. I have a 4 post lift so anyone wanting to
perform a PPI may do so by appointment. Ride along only as I am the only one allowed to push the go pedal until
the car is paid in full and the funds have cleared. I have a clear Texas title in hand ready to
sign over.
I reserve the right to end auction early for any
reason. The car is being offered as-is, with no warranty. I will not ship and
transportation arrangements are the sole responsibility of the buyer. A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 via
PayPal within 24 hours of auction end, the balance in cash, wire, or certified
funds within 7 days. Vehicle must be
removed from property within one week of payment clearing my bank.
Feel free to email with questions and thank you for looking.
update: 2015-07-02
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | WBSBG9336XEY81873 |
Year: | 1999 | Exterior Color: | Fern Green |
Make: | BMW | Interior Color: | Black |
Model: | M3 | Transmission: | 5 Speed |
Trim: | Base Coupe 2-Door | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | 3.2L 3152CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Options: | Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player |
Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags |
Body Type: | Coupe | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Mileage: | 152,338 |