View Full Version : Feeler: 1997 M3 Sedan - Estoril/Black, 5 spd. 85k (Iowa)


IowaLawM3
08-01-2007, 09:36 PM
I am thinking about moving on from my 97 M3 Sedan. Greatest color combo this world has ever seen - Estoril Blue on Black leather. Power Sport seats.

VIN: WBSCD9325VEE06154
I have combined what I feel to be the best elements of the lux and sport packages.
Lux Door panels with sport (black leather) handles.
Black leather e-brake handle.
Wood exchanged for black.
Dash and console trim painted and cleared in Estoril.
Sport front bumper with lip spoiler and mesh grille.
Lux side skirts.

Mods:
Racing Dynamics strut brace
Bilstein shocks/struts and Eibach Springs (perfect height)
OEM M5 Trunk lip spoiler
OEM e46 M68 Wheels (like new condition)
Pioneer Premier CD Deck (Can put stock tape deck with CD Changer back in)
OEM e46 ZHP Shift knob
UUC TSE Exhaust (excellent condition and growly)
OEM Clears

The car is in great shape. The glove box doesn't even sag. Carpet is clean, no odors and the floor mats are in great shape. Runs amazingly. May be a fantastic car to track as the engine has remained unmolested to this point.

The car is a prior salvage. Can be titled anywhere as it has already been inspected and been on the road for a long time. It is a regular title with a prior salvage designation. Had damage to the rear that was repaired by an excellent body shop. Only OEM parts used. Drivetrain was never effected in any way. The car always ran, even when wrecked. I have driven the car for over a year myself, and my brother had the car for a little while before that. Previously owned by a local doctor who was a BMW enthusiast. The car has been into BMW dealerships in Iowa and Utah and no one could tell that she had ever been wrecked. Several dealership employees have actually tried to buy it from me in the past.

The car has 84,500 actual miles and will make someone very happy. The only issue with the car currently is that the drivers door lock is not working. The key will turn, but will not unlock the door. I have been unlocking the door from the trunk, which works fine. Central locking is working fine, perhaps that lock came unhooked. I will try to get it fixed. I haven't bothered as I was planning on adding keyless entry. There are also a few scratches on the window tint on a few of the windows.

EDIT: ASKING $11,000
I would possibly consider trading for something else, maybe a 540i or 740i. Maybe others. Open to offers for cash and/or trades I guess.

These are some pics I recently took. Sorry for the low quality, I will take some more with a digital SLR this week yet, including some interior shots.

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NORCAL/335i
08-01-2007, 09:50 PM
Super nice ride. But no room in the garage.:( Those style 68s look really good on it. EB on black is one of the best color combos on E36 ///M3s.:)

Abe

addnon
08-02-2007, 01:36 AM
Definitely got my eye on this one. Car drives fine, correct? No unusual vibrations due to the prior accident? Willing to meet me half way (Iowa City to St.Louis is only 4 hours)?

xxvr6corradoxx
08-02-2007, 04:08 AM
hey would you take a 1992 bmw 325i and some cash on top of it ???????

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 10:54 AM
Car drives great. No unusual vibrations at all. PM me Addnon...

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 10:55 AM
xxvr6corradoxx, not really interested in a 325i, thanks though

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 01:20 PM
I would also consider non-BMW trades, just to be clear.
And the price is negotiable.

mbrouder
08-02-2007, 02:33 PM
This type of thing makes me nuts. I paid 13k for mine back in March and I'm not too happy about it (shitty body work). Yours looks much nicer. If I could unload mine quick I'd take a serious look at your car. How bad was the previous accident?

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 03:02 PM
Honestly, there was a fair amount of damage. However, OEM parts were used to repair and it is not jammed full of putty :nono

I think you would be hard pressed to even be able to detect the previous damage. The paint and body work is amazing. I get comments on the car's beauty all the time. And it definitely turns heads.

tsweers89
08-02-2007, 03:05 PM
Def a good color and interior.G/L with the sale

addnon
08-02-2007, 06:09 PM
Forgot to ask in the PM, figured I'd post here; why are you selling it?

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 07:40 PM
I know that I am going to get hated on for this, but, truthfully, I want to go back to an automatic. I am tired of having to move my car when I park behind my wife...

.jordan
08-02-2007, 09:17 PM
i've seen this car being rebuilt, mike is a good guy and the car is in great shape...the paint and body work are beautiful

m3fuz
08-02-2007, 09:30 PM
Any interest in parting out those clears?

IowaLawM3
08-02-2007, 10:32 PM
Thanks Jordan. How are things man? PM me

Clears stay with the car. You can ask the new owner if he wants to get rid of them...;)

PettitWC
08-02-2007, 10:59 PM
this is the second estoril/black sedan i've seen for sale with a salvage title...this is exactly what i want but it's killing me

rick911
08-03-2007, 12:11 AM
Do you have the stock wheels? The E46 ones look alright, but I think stockers would look better.

IowaLawM3
08-03-2007, 12:14 AM
I have stock contours to switch out if buyer desires

rick911
08-03-2007, 12:18 AM
Nice^

I'm interested in seeing the interior...sounds like a cool combo

IowaLawM3
08-04-2007, 07:35 PM
PM me with any questions

addnon
08-04-2007, 08:03 PM
I think I sent you a PM today.

IowaLawM3
08-04-2007, 10:11 PM
negative addnon...none received

addnon
08-05-2007, 05:42 PM
negative addnon...none received

Sent again.

rick911
08-05-2007, 06:30 PM
get anymore pictures?

IowaLawM3
08-22-2007, 11:55 PM
Price Adjusted: $11,000

BR540i6
08-24-2007, 11:58 AM
Do you have any pictures of the interior?

IowaLawM3
08-25-2007, 12:49 AM
Sorry. I will try to get some up. A lot of local interest and I am in the middle of a starting a new business...

IowaLawM3
08-26-2007, 10:37 PM
Original Post Updated...finally

apuig
08-28-2007, 08:15 AM
Hi: I just sent you a PM with some ?s.

PocketPlayer
08-28-2007, 12:13 PM
forget the car...i want to move to Iowa City! man, that country side is killin' me livingout here in a desert of LA...it's rained about 1/2 all year :(

Car is gorgeous...lustfully so. Love the color scheme. When I get the cash, I am going to fly out to a place like yours to see and buy. I've decided life is too short...I'm gonna save to get what I want and avoid any lowballing non-sense. There's too many great cars out there waiting for me to buy! I'd rather pay a few extra $thou$ rather than pay later in the garage.

429turbo
08-28-2007, 09:50 PM
Shoot me an email at 429turbo@gmail.com so we can chat. Since I am newly registered to this forum I am limited to what I can do.

IowaLawM3
09-04-2007, 04:57 PM
Lots of interest but no money down yet...

TH3 Shifty
09-11-2007, 01:46 PM
very interested. Waiting for my car to sell this weekend. if it does, we are in business.

IowaLawM3
09-11-2007, 03:24 PM
The car is GONE. Thanks