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DrFelix · 01-12-2008, 09:40 PM

1997 BMW M3, 4 door, 5 speed
153,xxx miles
Richmond, Va
$12,500
Contact: PM or email, [email protected]
SOLD

now, I can buy groceries and get my 240 running. Thanks everybody for the kind words.

Well maintained and sound car mechanically and cosmetically. This M3 was previously owned by a close friend. I purchased it a few months back as my daily driver. I'm reluctantly parting with it simply because I can't afford it as I am still in graduate school. I bought it a year too early. I want it to go to the right owner.

My friend purchased it from a guy working for the Navy in Norfolk that had only had it for a few months himself. The guy bought it from the original owner up in the DC area that had put the bulk of the miles on it via highway commuting. When the car changed hands for the first time a post-purchase inspection was done by Mike at Sports and Imports. At that time the entire cooling system was replaced. The radiator, the water pump (now w/ a metal impeller), thermostat, and all hoses. As many know, this is very vital to keep a S52 powered car running happily. During Mike's inspection he found NO other issues and even found that the rear shock mounts had been replaced with upgraded Ground Control mounts. Knowing Mike at Sports and Import's reputation, my buddy bought the car without any worries. The only reason the 2nd owner sold the car to him was because he did not want to keep a black M3 sitting at a ship yard while he was on a ship for countless days/weeks/months at a time. He realized quickly that he couldn't afford to let a nice car go to waste.

The original owner of the car had this M3 maintained by Tischer BMW in DC. It was adult-owned and it shows.

The only modification are the $1,500 Bilstein PSS9s which are the best compromise between handling and comfort. These came highly recommended by many on Bimmerforums.com as well as those at TurnerMotorsport. Everyone claimed this is the best dual purpose street/track combination...and they are right. They are 9-way adjustable and it makes a noticable difference going from full soft to full firm.

On Board Computer (with no burnt pixels), Auto Climate, Cd player with ipod/aux input. This car has the luxury package meaning it came with a different air dam and the luxury seats. And most importantly, the "early 90's power broker" built in car phone. By far this is everyone's favorite feature.

I have records for the car, never wrecked, no paint work, never modified beyond the Bilsteins. The car was dyno'd at a strong 210rwhp/214wtq which is right on par with other E36 M3's.

There are only a few rock chips to speak of (one on the hood) and a scratch on the rear quarter panel. And the drivers side bolster is slightly worn.

It idles a little rough on cold mornings for about a minute, then disappears, replaced only by the satisfying warmth of the kick butt heated seats. (I will miss those.). This was diagnosed as a sluggish Idle Control Valve but has never annoyed any of the owners to actually address it further.

There are no other issues to speak of. This car has served both me very well without any problems.

There are a lot of mystery M3s that are on the market out there, now that they've gotten cheaper. This one has seen only responsible owners that kept up to date maintenance and it shows.

DrFelix · 01-12-2008, 09:41 PM

*S13Boosts* · 01-12-2008, 10:12 PM

clean e36 ! bro!

boosted98gst · 01-12-2008, 10:46 PM

wowzers! that is super clean, this will make someone very happy! good luck with the sale.

Dutchmalmiss · 01-13-2008, 02:46 AM

Bump for an awesome car. It's rare to see the 4-doors models in 5 speed. GLWS!!! I'd be negotiating with you if you were in cali....

avs0730 · 01-13-2008, 06:07 AM

it looks amazing clean for a 153k miles on it. definite worth the money

Edgar · 01-13-2008, 07:28 AM

omfg i'm seriously in love
i've always wanted 4 door e36

DrFelix · 01-13-2008, 09:54 AM

They only made something like, 4,800 4 door 5 speed M3s between 97 and 98. This is one of them.

Plus, car phone man. Imagine, people can get a hold of you even if you are in your car.

gprb25 · 01-13-2008, 11:58 AM

153k?? that car looks to be in GREAT shape!

Bump for you, sir!

slidetankslide · 01-13-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFelix

Plus, car phone man. Imagine, people can get a hold of you even if you are in your car.

aren't carphones analog? i didn't think you could still use them.

DrFelix · 01-13-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidetankslide

aren't carphones analog? i didn't think you could still use them.

No it does not work. Someone invented the cellphone.

kvahag · 01-13-2008, 02:01 PM

bump for a sick e36!

if only you were closer, i've been looking for a clean one like that!

oh well better keep looking lol

240sx07 · 01-13-2008, 03:04 PM

amazing. wish i had the cash. goodluck...beautiful car

slidetankslide · 01-13-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFelix

No it does not work. Someone invented the cellphone.

lol. thats what i thought.. beautiful car man.

slidetankslide · 01-13-2008, 06:48 PM

sorry to double post; but is that a cat back or tips?

DrFelix · 01-13-2008, 06:50 PM

Cat back. Tips would never go on this car.

UfoZ8myCow · 01-13-2008, 06:53 PM

Wow... That thing looks like it drove off the showroom floor like a week ago.

slidetankslide · 01-13-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFelix

Cat back. Tips would never go on this car.

sweet. i may be interested (okay i am extremely) let me see how things work out in the next few weeks and i'll get back to you.

90KAcoupe · 01-13-2008, 08:53 PM

nice car man!!! GLWS.. how often does it visit VIR??

DrFelix · 01-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Ok, PM when you can get serious.

DrFelix · 01-13-2008, 08:57 PM

Oh, let me clarify this M3 has NEVER done any sort of track event. It has been to VIR pits to spectate, never to participate. The sticker is just sort of there to let everyone know, this M3 knows whats up.

This is was the fun daily driver, the track car goes to the track. I can't afford to put a M3 in the wall like a lot of people at VIR.

01-12-2008, 09:40 PM	#1
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FS: VA 97 M3 4 door 5 speed. Lots of pretty photos SOLD 1997 BMW M3, 4 door, 5 speed 153,xxx miles Richmond, Va $12,500 Contact: PM or email, [email protected] SOLD now, I can buy groceries and get my 240 running. Thanks everybody for the kind words. Well maintained and sound car mechanically and cosmetically. This M3 was previously owned by a close friend. I purchased it a few months back as my daily driver. I'm reluctantly parting with it simply because I can't afford it as I am still in graduate school. I bought it a year too early. I want it to go to the right owner. My friend purchased it from a guy working for the Navy in Norfolk that had only had it for a few months himself. The guy bought it from the original owner up in the DC area that had put the bulk of the miles on it via highway commuting. When the car changed hands for the first time a post-purchase inspection was done by Mike at Sports and Imports. At that time the entire cooling system was replaced. The radiator, the water pump (now w/ a metal impeller), thermostat, and all hoses. As many know, this is very vital to keep a S52 powered car running happily. During Mike's inspection he found NO other issues and even found that the rear shock mounts had been replaced with upgraded Ground Control mounts. Knowing Mike at Sports and Import's reputation, my buddy bought the car without any worries. The only reason the 2nd owner sold the car to him was because he did not want to keep a black M3 sitting at a ship yard while he was on a ship for countless days/weeks/months at a time. He realized quickly that he couldn't afford to let a nice car go to waste. The original owner of the car had this M3 maintained by Tischer BMW in DC. It was adult-owned and it shows. The only modification are the $1,500 Bilstein PSS9s which are the best compromise between handling and comfort. These came highly recommended by many on Bimmerforums.com as well as those at TurnerMotorsport. Everyone claimed this is the best dual purpose street/track combination...and they are right. They are 9-way adjustable and it makes a noticable difference going from full soft to full firm. On Board Computer (with no burnt pixels), Auto Climate, Cd player with ipod/aux input. This car has the luxury package meaning it came with a different air dam and the luxury seats. And most importantly, the "early 90's power broker" built in car phone. By far this is everyone's favorite feature. I have records for the car, never wrecked, no paint work, never modified beyond the Bilsteins. The car was dyno'd at a strong 210rwhp/214wtq which is right on par with other E36 M3's. There are only a few rock chips to speak of (one on the hood) and a scratch on the rear quarter panel. And the drivers side bolster is slightly worn. It idles a little rough on cold mornings for about a minute, then disappears, replaced only by the satisfying warmth of the kick butt heated seats. (I will miss those.). This was diagnosed as a sluggish Idle Control Valve but has never annoyed any of the owners to actually address it further. There are no other issues to speak of. This car has served both me very well without any problems. There are a lot of mystery M3s that are on the market out there, now that they've gotten cheaper. This one has seen only responsible owners that kept up to date maintenance and it shows. Last edited by DrFelix; 04-17-2008 at 04:21 PM..

01-12-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	__________________ 95 S14 - racecar? Last edited by DrFelix; 01-20-2008 at 01:56 PM..

01-13-2008, 02:46 AM	#5
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Bump for an awesome car. It's rare to see the 4-doors models in 5 speed. GLWS!!! I'd be negotiating with you if you were in cali.... __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

01-13-2008, 07:28 AM	#7
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,980 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	omfg i'm seriously in love i've always wanted 4 door e36 __________________ Drift Indy

01-13-2008, 09:54 AM	#8
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They only made something like, 4,800 4 door 5 speed M3s between 97 and 98. This is one of them. Plus, car phone man. Imagine, people can get a hold of you even if you are in your car. __________________ 95 S14 - racecar?

01-12-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
S13Boosts Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VEGAS Posts: 5,292 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	clean e36 ! bro!

01-12-2008, 10:46 PM	#4
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wowzers! that is super clean, this will make someone very happy! good luck with the sale.

01-13-2008, 06:07 AM	#6
avs0730 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parrish Fl Posts: 323 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	it looks amazing clean for a 153k miles on it. definite worth the money

01-13-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
gprb25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 41 Posts: 596 Trader Rating: (20) Rides Gallery: gprb25 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	153k?? that car looks to be in GREAT shape! Bump for you, sir! __________________

01-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#12
kvahag Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	bump for a sick e36! if only you were closer, i've been looking for a clean one like that! oh well better keep looking lol __________________

01-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#13
240sx07 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix Age: 36 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	amazing. wish i had the cash. goodluck...beautiful car

01-13-2008, 06:48 PM	#15
slidetankslide Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry to double post; but is that a cat back or tips?

01-13-2008, 06:50 PM	#16
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cat back. Tips would never go on this car. __________________ 95 S14 - racecar?

01-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#17
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow... That thing looks like it drove off the showroom floor like a week ago. __________________

01-13-2008, 08:53 PM	#19
90KAcoupe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mt. juliet TN Age: 33 Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice car man!!! GLWS.. how often does it visit VIR?? __________________ the sig rules are gay!!

01-13-2008, 08:54 PM	#20
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok, PM when you can get serious. __________________ 95 S14 - racecar?

01-13-2008, 08:57 PM	#21
DrFelix Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley,CA Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh, let me clarify this M3 has NEVER done any sort of track event. It has been to VIR pits to spectate, never to participate. The sticker is just sort of there to let everyone know, this M3 knows whats up. This is was the fun daily driver, the track car goes to the track. I can't afford to put a M3 in the wall like a lot of people at VIR. __________________ 95 S14 - racecar?