For Sale: 1997 BMW M3 in Escondido, California

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