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1997 BMW M3

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$7,000

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1997 BMW M3

1997 BMW M3

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1997 BMW M3

High Bidder:  Phambrick77

Highest Bid: $7,000 (USD)

End Date: 09/20/2024, 11:30 AM PDT


Location:

Escondido, California 92029

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

3.2L

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

110,417 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

WBSCD0321VEE11217

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $7,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  Phambrick77

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End Date:

Location:

Escondido, California 92029

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

3.2L

Transmission:

Odometer:

110,417 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

WBSCD0321VEE11217

AutoCheck Report

Lot Number:

57583653

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1997 BMW M3 sedan is powered by an S52 3.2-liter I6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Finished in black over a black leather interior, this E36 M3 is now offered with owner’s booklets, service records, a CARFAX report, and a clear title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

  • Recent services totaling over $4,400 in 2024
  • Planet Audio touchscreen infotainment system
  • Decklid spoiler
  • Style 24 17-inch wheels

Ownership History

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: California

EXTERIOR

  • Black paint
    • Hood, fender, roof, and decklid refinished in 2024
  • Clear marker lamps and turn signals
  • Fog lights
  • Sport side mirrors
    • Power-adjustable
  • Power sunroof
  • Decklid spoiler

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • Staggered-width 17-inch Style 24 aluminum wheels
  • Staggered-width Kumho Ecsta tires
    • 225/45 front and 245/45 rear

INTERIOR

  • Black leather upholstery
    • Tri-tone M-logo accents
  • BMW Motorsport International “Limited Edition” dash placard
  • Air conditioning
  • Tinted windows
  • Power windows
  • Power steering
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Woodgrain trim
  • Trip computer
  • Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Fold-down rear center armrest
  • Planet Audio touchscreen infotainment system
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Bluetooth connectivity

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 160-mph speedometer
    • 8,000-rpm tachometer
    • Coolant temperature
    • Fuel level
    • Instantaneous fuel economy
  • Odometer shows 110,417 miles
    • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 110,391 miles in July 2024

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • S52 3.2-liter I6
    • 240 horsepower
    • 236 lb-ft of torque 

Transmission

  •  Five-speed automatic transmission 

Service History Highlights:

  • Maintenance at BMW of Escondido in March 2024:
    • Oil change
    • Spark plug replacement
    • Air filter replacement
    • Valve cover gasket replacement
    • Fan belt replacement (2)
    • Fuel filter replacement
    • Oxygen sensor replacement (4)
    • Driver front window regulator replacement

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Traction control
  • Four-wheel ventilated disc brakes 
  • Twin exhaust outlets

Service History Highlights:

  • Alignment in 2024

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • This 1997 BMW M3 is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Owner’s booklets
  • Service records
  • Smog test results

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • CARFAX report
    • Begins in 1996
    • Minor damage reported to the front in 2016
    • Damage report filed in 2003
    • Passed California emissions inspection in 2024
    • Shows ownership in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nevada, California, Connecticut, Texas, and Montana 
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