Vehicle Description
In 1997, BMW offered a 4-door M3 for the first time and, in one
brilliant stroke, eclipsed all other sport sedan pretenders. This
car was sold new to its first owner in Hialeah, FL, on January 2,
1997. The second owner in Naperville, IL, purchased it on June 23,
2000. When the second owner purchased the car, it had 23,198 miles.
Until now, the car remained in the second owner's care for 17
years. During this time, this car was treated like a baby and was
driven less than 6,000 miles. The oil was changed every year and it
was always garaged. The original owner's manuals, floor mats and
car cover are included. The car is in showroom condition and was
never modified. All 3-series models received a reshaped kidney
grille for 1997, and subtle detail changes all around to bring the
design more in line with their 5- and 7-series siblings. But what
has always set the M3 apart visually is its menacing stance, a look
that transfers easily to the sedan. The low front spoiler and side
cladding visually glue the car to the ground, while the wheel wells
are stuffed with M-edition 17" double-spoke forged alloys. Keeping
it all off the ground, but just barely, is a fat set of Michelin
225/54s up front and 255/40s in the rear. It's finished in
beautiful Estoril Blue, and the Dove Gray interior complements it
perfectly. Inside, luxury and sport are artfully blended to yield a
driving environment like no other. The space is well laid-out and
functional in the finest BMW tradition. The leather surfaces hint
at luxury, but the omnipresent "M" logos are a constant reminder of
the car's true purpose. The engine compartment is highly detailed.
Under the hood is an M-powered 3.2-liter 24-valve inline-6 engine
with 240hp at a rev-happy 6,000 rpm, while the torque peak of 236
ft/lbs is accomplished at a lower 3,800 rpm. The quarter-mile time
was 14.3 seconds at 98 miles per hour. The undercarriage is also
highly detailed. This car has recently been inspected by a BMW
dealership and passed with flying colors. A brand-new set of
Michelin Pilot Sport tires and carpeted floor mats were just added.
Clean CARFAX report and 29,027 original miles. From the MS Classic
Cars Collection.
