Intro
This is a 1998 BMW M3 (E36) Coupe in Cosmos black metallic with black leather Vader seats showing 121,427 miles. It has reversible performance modifications designed for occasional track day use. It has a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The seller has owned the car for 6 years with intermediate level track time averaging 3 times per year. It has a clean Carfax with no reported incidents, a clear title, and is in New York.
Exterior
The exterior is painted in Cosmos black metallic with M3 badging, black Shadowline trim, fog lights, a front spoiler, factory aerodynamic bumpers, side sills, side mirrors, power sunroof and rear trunk spoiler. The suspension has been upgraded with BC Racing coilovers fully adjustable for ride height and compression. The seller eliminated the factory staggered tire set up and includes 17 by 8.5 Sparco FF-1 wheels with Conti Extreme Force track tires at all four corners that eliminate any bias toward understeer. Wheel studs make changing tires at the track quick and easy. Upgraded brakes included Stop Tech rotors, braided brake lines and Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads. For street use, the car rides on new Kumho tires mounted on BMW M Contour wheels.
Interior
The interior is black Nappa leather with Vader seats. It has an onboard computer, new carpeted floor mats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. A Schroth Quick Connect four-point safety harness keeps you securely positioned in the seat. The radio delete panel holds oil pressure and temperature gauges.
Mechanicals
This M3 has the 3.2-liter S52 inline six-cylinder engine that was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The engine remains pure stock except for an aFe cold air intake. The car has been serviced and maintained by the sellers local independent BMW repair shop using OEM parts. A complete list of all parts, repairs and maintenance is available on request.
Modifications and Recent Service
BC Racing coilovers installed December 2021 at 118k miles.
Track tires (Conti Extreme Contact Force) and street tires (Kumho) purchased October 2021 at 118k miles.
New OEM (BMW original) Mass Air Flow Sensor replaced May 2022 at 118k miles.
Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads installed April 2023 at 119k miles, along with replacing the clutch slave cylinder, Powerflex offset control arm bushings and wheel alignment.
Summary
A BMW CCA member has maintained this M3 extremely well. The seller states: “This is a rare opportunity to purchase and drive a beautiful example of a now rare E36 M3 Coupe. Body is clean and straight, no dings, dents, or scratches. Paint shines like near new. Interior is complete and unmolested, no curb rash on wheels. Drive to the track Saturdays and nice enough to take to a Cars and Coffee event on Sunday."
