This baby have my attention.......thoughts?




As the title says, 1998 M3 with AA turbo kit. Specifications are as follows:

Make: BMW
Year/Model: 1998 M3, S52
Mileage: ~52k (about 15k miles on new motor)
Power: 434rwhp/441 rwtq on a Mustang Dyno



FI Setup: AA Stage 3+
Boost Level: 1.1-1.2 bar (low boost of ~11psi and high of ~17psi)
Extra Mods/Pertinent Info:
Built Motor: JE Pistons, Pauter Rods, 8.5:1 Compression
Custom Knife Edged Crank
EDIT:Euro Oil cooler and filter housing
AA Custom Tuning
Dual Spal Fans
Larger Fuel Pump
OBD1 Manifold
AA Low Level Intake
AA Turbo Cams
AA Short Shifter
Stock Head
60-1/20G Hybrid Mitsubishi turbo
Aquamist 2s (3:1 Isopropyl to Water)
MSD DS4 Ignition
3 inch exhaust (No kitties)
AA Lightweight Flywheel
600+rwhp clutch
2.79 diff
Porsche 993tt Front Brakes
LTW Staggered Wheels with S03 tires
Ground Control Track Coilovers
Ground Control Sway Bars (rear installed, front needs to be installed)
Ground Control Camber/Caster Plates
Ground Control Rear Toe Bushing Shims
Ground Control Rear Shock Mounts
Ground Control Adjustable Sway Bar Links
AA Front Strut Brace
AA Rear Camber Arms
BMW X-brace
GReddy Boost and Exhaust Gas Temp Gauges
Custom Gauge Pod molded into A-pillar
GReddy Boost Controller
GReddy Turbo Timer
Euro Ellipsoid Headlights
European Clears


Extras included in sale if my asking price is met:
Turbo upgrade to dual ball bearing GT35R turbo (for 500+ rwhp and torque, exhaust housing is thermal coated)
3.23 diff
Kinesis K28 Wheels (18")
Stock Cams
Stock Exhaust and Catalytics
Stock Springs
Stock Sway Bars
Original Headlights and Rear tailights etc.
Stock exhaust and catalytic converters

Other Specifics:
Black Leather Power Vaders
3-Spoke Steering Wheel

I am the second owner after I bought the car with 2Xk miles on it from a dealer. If you are a serious about this car, please do your research to get a general idea of the what the costs of the mods above are and then make me an offer. I am not desperate to sell this car and the only reason I am considering the sale is that I am being relocated to CA. If you are a CA resident, I will include shipping for free. All documentation will be provided. I will also consider a possible trade for a low mileage (<50k miles) good condition E39 M5 or E46 M3. You can contact me via PM or email to make an offer via the links under my username. The car was showcased in Performance BMW Magazine and here is a link to pics of the car (the HRE's are no longer available and pics were before GC Coilovers):


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Bye bye Mini?

Bye bye Mini?


The Mini is for sale, but my 325 is gone and I need another BMW.

The Mini is for sale, but my 325 is gone and I need another BMW.

Congrats on finally selling the 325. I was interested, but I am poor :( . I wish you luck in getting this M3. It sounds incredible.

IF you can purchase Carlos's vehicle for $35K -- I would say go for it, if he wants more than that, which I think he wants around $40K for it IIRC unless he's come down on price, I would get my old car.

Carlos's is nice; but, with that type of power, you are going to tear shyt apart. I don't care what other people say. It's inevitable. I would try to get my old car -- dead reliable. Not enough power to cause too much damage, etc. More than enough to keep you happy.

I would try to offer Mike $26K for my car -- I think he would take it.

IF you can purchase Carlos's vehicle for $35K -- I would say go for it, if he wants more than that, which I think he wants around $40K for it IIRC unless he's come down on price, I would get my old car.

Carlos's is nice; but, with that type of power, you are going to tear shyt apart. I don't care what other people say. It's inevitable. I would try to get my old car -- dead reliable. Not enough power to cause too much damage, etc. More than enough to keep you happy.

I would try to offer Mike $26K for my car -- I think he would take it.



Thanks for the advise James. I spoke with Carlos and he'll take $35k and the car comes with all the extra parts. If he sells before I can grab it, your old car is next. I also spoke with Mike about it. Carlos' car with the 2:79 rear is not as violent in first gear.....I hope. I'll keep you posted buddy

Either one is sweet Juan. Hope youre still living in the area so I can get a ride in whichever one you get! :cool

Just be careful Juan ... do you REALLY want to put that kind of $$$ into a BMW M3. Not many people can afford it. The e36 is becoming older and thus, most people can't take a loan on it. Thus, you need a cash buyer.

I think your GT500 idea is better. Just save up money to mod the heck out of that. Just my two cents. There's a reason I got rid of mine -- and, in hindsight, it was a pretty smart decision.

$35k is an awful lot to put into an E36 M3, I agree.

Just be careful Juan ... do you REALLY want to put that kind of $$$ into a BMW M3. Not many people can afford it. The e36 is becoming older and thus, most people can't take a loan on it. Thus, you need a cash buyer.

I think your GT500 idea is better. Just save up money to mod the heck out of that. Just my two cents. There's a reason I got rid of mine -- and, in hindsight, it was a pretty smart decision.


I know it's a lot of money. I'm going down to Miami to meet with Carlos so that I can go over the car with a fine tooth comb. The way I rationalize it is
that I was willing to spend 32k on a mitsubishi Evo, why not for an M3 with practically everything new. I'm going into this with eyes wide open (I hope). If I buy this car, it will be in my possession for a very long time. Thanks guys for the objective advise.

Does this mean you are passing on the mustang thing you posted a while back? Can I get it? :eek: :)

if you do buy it, get rid of that mitsu turbo and drop in the new garret that is being offered. it'll completely change how the car behaves (for the better).

good luck with the purchase.

Juan - good luck with the purchase if you buy. One thing to remember I guess is that for 35k, you can probably pick up an 01 or 02 E46 M3. It just seems like a lot for an E36 even though it's turbo'd to hell and back.



There's a reason I got rid of mine -- and, in hindsight, it was a pretty smart decision.

Is that why you want another, preferably alpine white ;)

Does this mean you are passing on the mustang thing you posted a while back? Can I get it? :eek: :)


The Mustang is not out of the picture, but the Mini will have to be sacrified :(

if you do buy it, get rid of that mitsu turbo and drop in the new garret that is being offered. it'll completely change how the car behaves (for the better).

good luck with the purchase.


He told me that with the Garrett turbo, I'll be over 500rwhp. I'm scared about that much power because I don't want to be breaking stuff. The good thing is that it will be with me in case I change my mind. How much they go for, do you know?