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      04-12-2025, 01:28 AM   #1
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For Sale: 1997 M3 Sedan 5 Speed CosmosSchwarz M3/4/5

224k miles but motor runs exceptionally strong and smooth with zero issues. Valve cover and oil pan is bone dry. This is why I purchased this particular car - the engine operation, sound, and feel was spot on.

Every electronic, switch, light, and button works and functions
OBC works and has no dead pixels
Sunroof works but needs new lifters and the cassette/chain serviced.
AC works and blows cold
Heat works as well
Cruise control functions properly
Head unit has Bluetooth with Spotify or pandora connectivity Originally a luxury package but slatted grill replaced for mesh grill.
Sport seats replaced with OE vaders and I think a few interior trim pieces. Has original fold down rear seats.
Comes with original spare tire and style 23 wheel.
Cosmosschwarz metallic paint

Registered till Dec 2025
Smog can be arranged for new owner
Clean title in hand
All body part vins match
No rust

Car came with the following parts when I purchased:
New Toyo Proxes sport 235/40/18 0724 date code
TC Kline coilovers and camber/caster plates
ECS tuning strut bar New
OEM clutch
Flywheel resurfaced
New water pump
New thermostat
New radiator
Depo euro tail lights (removed for stocks)
Depo glass headlights
Rogue engineering rear strut tower reinforcements
Turner RTAB limiters
BMW Motorsport X brace
OE M3 Coupe manual Vader seats
Bavsound speakers
Kenwood single din with bluetooth
OE Heckspoiler (non functioning)

Items fixed and replaced under my ownership (Have date and mile stamps when all service was done)
Oil change w shell Rotella 5W40
OE BMW oil filter
NGK iridium plugs 3199
Mann air intake filter
Mann cabin air filter
Rain X wiper blades
Hella & walker O2 sensors
PowerFlex centered FCAB bushing
OEM VDO fuel tank sending unit
OE fuel pump cover gasket
OEM fuel level seal
OEM BMW Gas cap seal
OE Fuel hose clamp
Zimmerman front and rear blank rotors
Jurid front pads
OE BMW rear pads
OEM retaining clips
OEM wear sensors, brakes have roughly 1000 miles on them and bedded properly.
OEM VDO rear driver side door lock actuator
034 Motorsport street density transmission mount
OE BMW hex nuts
New steering wheel emblem
Refinished A pillars with reinforced tabs
Refinished C pillars with reinforced tabs
Reinforced parcel shelf speaker covers tabs
Refinished parcel shelf with OE BMW child safety harness latch
Wrapped door pulls in black faux leather
Wrapped glove box trim in black faux leather
Replaced front door speaker and tweeter trim
Fixed sagging glovebox
Fixed sagging headliner
Rendition design reversed front cupholder
Rendition design rear cup holder / arm rest delete

Included but not installed:
Garagistic front strut tower reinforcement
Revshift 80A differential bushings
Redline d4 ATF + OEM transmission plugs
Amazon Sunroof repair kit
Spare e36 90k mile rack and pinion with inner and outer tie rods
OE BMW front seatbelt height adjusters
OE BMW valve cover gasket
Aftermarket steering wheel hub and Nardi pattern adapter
Depo euro clear tail lights

What the car needs/cons:
Motor mounts (worn but no symptons, cabin is vibration free)
driver coilover has leak (car doesnt bounce, shock still absorbs bumps)
driver side inner tie rod needs replacing (has slight play but does not affect driving)
Differential bushings (parts included with sale)
Subframe bushings
alignment


This is my 5th M3 and 7th BMW - owned E46, two E90, F80, F30 and E30 but I donĀ’t think the E36 is for me. DidnĀ’t like it as much as I thought I would. But for a 28 year old car, its runs and handles great. This is easily a clean and solid example of an E36 M3 that can be daily driven.

Will trade outright for:
2016 X5 with M sport package
E90 M3 6 speed similar miles / value

Sell for $16000 obo Located in Santa Clarita, CA

Car was not washed in these photos.


















































































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      04-12-2025, 08:07 AM   #2
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Great looking car. Mileage can attest to a car maintained. GLWS Was looking a M3's past sales on BaT yesterday as I was considering selling my 95.
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      04-12-2025, 03:14 PM   #3
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Great looking car. Mileage can attest to a car maintained. GLWS Was looking a M3's past sales on BaT yesterday as I was considering selling my 95.
Thank you. I agree, high miles usually means the motor was taken care of, other wise it wouldnt have made it that far with the exclusion of certain circumstances.
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