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 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
- 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:
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
