Vehicle Description
It takes a lot of confidence to call your product "the ultimate
driving machine", but BMW has long since proven that they can back
it up. When this M3 hit American shores in 1995, it upped the ante
over the already esteemed 3-series by featuring substantially
increased power over its more common 328 counterpart and an
aggressive suspension that prompted Car & Driver to find it to be
one of the best handling cars of its era, by virtue of a series of
their own independent tests. This VERY well looked after 1995 BMW
M3 is your chance to own a piece of German automotive history - a
piece that comes with unusually low miles, a rare automatic
transmission and shows the obvious benefits of near dealership-only
care during its lifetime.
The Cosmos-black metallic exterior of this M3 provides first
evidence that it has resided comfortably in a garage while not in
use. Step up and you'll find a nice, uniform shine staring back at
you from deep within the finish. It does have some very minor touch
ups just from being driven, so it's not perfect, but it's still -
very nice. The body trim on all sides remains nice and unscuffed -
still sitting straight and flush, with the "M3" lettering on the
sides still clearly visible. The badges on both hood and trunk
bearing the signature BMW propeller are intact and unblemished. BMW
knew that there was a lot of anticipation for this car and making
an immediate impact here in the US would be important. The low,
slightly inclined stance looks amply aggressive and you can just
picture how this car can carve corners.
Spending down-time in a garage does yield plenty of benefits for a
car's exterior, but luckily this BMW has received obvious care
that's served to preserve its interior as well. The bolsters on the
front, black bucket seats stand tall and promise to offer plenty of
continued support, and the back seats appear hardly used - it's not
likely that this driving machine has spent much of its time as a
carpooler. The black dashboard remains straight, showing no warpage
nor any cracking, and the wood paneling accenting the center
consoles, glove box and even the shift knobs still has its original
rich gloss. Going from form to function, the features on this BMW
all WORK. The sunroof opens and closes without a hitch, its
AM/FM/CD stereo projects cleanly and without a rattle from the
speakers, the A/C system blows both cold and very strong, the power
seats adjust uninterrupted and the electric windows roll up and
down quickly and smoothly. Despite having first seen American
shores some 22 years ago, this car also benefits from a couple of
decidedly modern features, including front and side airbags for
both driver and passenger.
Of course, arriving with the label "ultimate driving machine" does
have a tendency to raise expectations when behind the wheel, and
this M3 does not disappoint. The 3.0 inline 6 propels the car
forward very convincingly. Interestingly, when this model was first
tested in acceleration, nearly every result showed it to be
markedly faster - by up to a half-second than the factory had
claimed, pretty much the inverse of what we normally see with a new
release. Connected to a 5-speed automatic transmission that's a
pretty rare find in this model, you'll find the inevitable stop and
go conditions we all must face a lot easier to take. The 4-wheel
power disc ABS brakes give it stopping ability as impressive as its
get up and go, taking just 158 feet to get from 70mph to 0. That's
only a little longer than a basketball court and a half! The 17" M3
rims are wrapped in low profile Yokohama tires befitting a car
known so widely for its handling.
Looking for a timeless example of German automotive engineering
that's running at the top of its game and configured for real
everyday use? This M3 is for you. Call today!
