View Full Version : FS: 96' M3 Estoril/Black 120k miles (NorCal)


Tristar
10-01-2007, 09:48 PM
I'm crazy, yes it's true. I bought this car back in February (2007) from GRAY GOOSE (you can look up his original posting if you'd like). I haven't done much to it since I bought it, mostly wheel changes (three different kinds) and maintenance. Change the oil every 3-4k miles, and always watched the fluid levels. Washed it weekly, and gave it a full detail at the beginning and end of the summer. Estoril/Black is somewhat of a rare combination, usually you'll see most Estoril's with Dove interior. The condition of the interior is probably 8/10, the bolsters on the Vaders have some holes in them, and thats pretty much it. The rest including the rear seats are immaculate. Exterior: 9/10, theres some specs on the hood from rock chips, and very minor dings that you have to look for and barely notice even then. Many people who have seen the car in person will vouch that the paint is nice. I have all the paperwork from the previous 3 owners, and my own. Here is a rundown on the Mods on the car:

Mods:
17" IFG wheels, super light and super rare.
B&B Triflow Exhaust
Ecis Intake w/heat shield
Dinan Stage 2 Software
MZ3 Short Shifter
H&R Race Springs
Koni S/A Shocks
Dinan Front Sway Bar
X brace
Depo Headlight GenIV w/6k prolumen HID's
Alpine Head Unit brand new, top of the line Ipod interface.
Rebuilt Transmission due to the 5th gear sticking when cold
Zimmerman Cross Drilled Rotors
Axis Ultimate Brake Pads
AC Schnitzer Foot Pedals
AC Schnitzer Shift Nob
Painted Door Handles
Reiger f/g Front Lip
BMW M5 Trunk Lip Spoiler
M3 Floor Mats
Clutch was changed out at 94k miles. Stock clutch.
New Waterpump

Now has 130k miles.


Price is $11,000 OBO

Most recent pictures of the car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/Kpip%20and%20Nick%20Pshoot/e19cac36.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/Kpip%20and%20Nick%20Pshoot/db985f68.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/Kpip%20and%20Nick%20Pshoot/4ff8599f.jpg



Please Send PM's or emails to tristanschulz@hotmail.com

BMWALDO
10-01-2007, 11:10 PM
Gimme your rims before you sell. We'll stick my black ones on there. :tongue

Zoeb2s
10-02-2007, 01:54 AM
wow, wtf?

bump for Tristan and a CLEAN e36

SLEEK.STATIK
10-02-2007, 05:43 AM
trade pls, plus trade mods kthnxbai.
im serious.

PocketPlayer
10-02-2007, 06:56 AM
Award for best photos?

Impressive is an understatement. I'd never feel comfortable driving this car--road rash, Wal-Mart cart rash, idiot w/coin rash, yeah...I want that car and am willing to steal it rash...to name a few.

Tristar
10-02-2007, 09:34 PM
Award for best photos?

Impressive is an understatement. I'd never feel comfortable driving this car--road rash, Wal-Mart cart rash, idiot w/coin rash, yeah...I want that car and am willing to steal it rash...to name a few.

Lol it's not so bad around here, I just watch where I park and keep it in the garage :D

BL4CK-OUT
10-02-2007, 10:52 PM
OMFG I Want This!

Tristar
10-03-2007, 07:17 PM
OMFG I Want This!

Buy it ;);)

E30Alpina
10-03-2007, 07:41 PM
Lovely, not a fan of painted mouldings and handles but this car is gorgeous. The ACS wheels are perfect for it. Too bad I need to buy a house, good luck with the sale!!!

KnightRider/AMG
10-03-2007, 11:08 PM
Why are you selling?

Tristar
10-04-2007, 12:09 AM
Why are you selling?

I like change. Need something new in my life.

nismo skyline
10-04-2007, 12:38 AM
hows the head gasket after the waterpump went out? did it overheat?

Tristar
10-04-2007, 01:10 AM
hows the head gasket after the waterpump went out? did it overheat?

Turns out it was the thermostat, easy fix. I caught it early so it didnt overheat that much, the coolant light was coming on so I knew about it. I'll have my brother double check the HG to be safe. I might just replace the WP too for fun.

mose121
10-04-2007, 10:55 PM
got any interior pics???

gn3ric
10-04-2007, 11:35 PM
10k and i'll take it.

Tristar
10-05-2007, 12:53 AM
10k and i'll take it.

Lol.

Best interior shots I have for now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/DSC_0022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/DSC_0030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/DSC_0035-1.jpg

MXRACER119
10-05-2007, 03:42 PM
:drool:Nice ride!:thumbup:

Ailiaw
10-09-2007, 11:33 PM
S14 240sx? :DI like change. Need something new in my life.

BMW1999NEW
10-10-2007, 12:49 AM
yeah for real, or how about an s2000

Tristar
10-12-2007, 10:13 PM
yeah for real, or how about an s2000

Pics? I have a lean on the car so I couln't really trade, but I was looking at S2k's before I got this so lemme see it!

Tristar
10-13-2007, 05:09 PM
Bump Lower price, want to sell quick!

Brent 930
10-13-2007, 06:09 PM
Nice car, are the wheels really Type-I? Was browsing the internet and they look like Type-III.

Thanks

Tristar
10-13-2007, 08:18 PM
Nice car, are the wheels really Type-I? Was browsing the internet and they look like Type-III.

Thanks

Thanks :D They're Type I 2piece actually, they all get confused a lot.

bshendy12
10-13-2007, 10:23 PM
How do I search for last posts from Gray Goose?

Tristar
10-15-2007, 12:24 PM
Just go to the search option, and look for all threads created by GRAY GOOSE. Bump.

Tr41t0R
10-15-2007, 01:39 PM
If this was east coast i'd be all over it. Too bad i moved from san jose 6 years ago

twc
10-15-2007, 03:35 PM
Looks good! Any more interior pics... I am in the market for an e36 just like this and I'm in CA.

Tristar
10-15-2007, 07:22 PM
If it was you that sent the email TWC then I just replied, taking more shots right now.

twc
10-22-2007, 03:30 AM
emailed you back... i wanna see this bad boy in person

sprybmw
10-24-2007, 03:51 PM
How many miles?

imapimp
10-25-2007, 01:26 AM
did u read the title man?

Tristar
11-01-2007, 06:06 PM
Bump, car has almost 122k now. I'm willing to sell with Ds2's for 12k.

roush611
11-02-2007, 04:12 AM
Can I kick your tires?

BKHuff
11-03-2007, 04:06 AM
God, if I could sell my car fast enough I would buy it from you today. Come on 328i sell baby sell! This is exactly what I am looking for of course lower mileage would be nice but just perfect as is.

Baoser
11-07-2007, 05:14 AM
i might be selling my car soon tristan..haha ill let u know =)

Tristar
02-21-2008, 04:49 PM
Bump, sort of getting the itch again. Price lowered to $12k obo as is. Mileage is at about 127xxx now. Wheels have been changed to 17" IFG's, super light and rare but in need of tires, I can get tires but it will add in to the cost of the car.

KenAllen08
02-22-2008, 11:12 PM
Amazing Car. Very Clean.

Chmpgn36
02-23-2008, 02:58 AM
So sexy

Tristar
02-23-2008, 06:46 PM
I want my E28 M5-Bump.

Tristar
02-27-2008, 12:36 AM
Bumpity.

dwarfy123
03-04-2008, 11:02 PM
Hey, is this still for sale? And do you still have the stock wheels? Or anyother wheels for that matter? I remeber looking at this like 4 months ago and it had the ACS t-2s

BKHuff
03-05-2008, 02:10 AM
+1 on the still for sale... what's the mileage at now if it is?

Tristar
03-05-2008, 01:35 PM
Still for sale, mileage is at about 127xxx. Don't have any other wheels than the IFG's.

Edit: Here's a picture of the new lip:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Derwagon/DSC_0038.jpg

E30Alpina
03-05-2008, 01:42 PM
Gotta say the car looks so much better with the new lip and unpainted moldings. Should have kept the ACS wheels though, I think they made the car. Good luck with the sale!!

slickav
03-06-2008, 06:17 PM
Do you have other pics of the steering wheel, stereo etc.?

spencerp
03-06-2008, 09:01 PM
omgosh soo nice id never sell that! you never see that color with black interior

ride328is
03-06-2008, 10:43 PM
if only it was for sale 6 months for now =(

timmytimm3
03-07-2008, 09:44 AM
Lip looks much nicer! bump

Tristar
03-11-2008, 06:13 PM
Bump, still available but one potential buyer.

Talon328
03-14-2008, 04:46 AM
WOW that is my perfect M3 and I live in Pleasanton...too bad I doubt I could buy it before summer =[

Tristar
03-18-2008, 10:21 PM
Up still.

7of7
03-23-2008, 03:45 PM
Do you have pics of the engine? I would like to run car fax on it and would like to know what the VIN is.
Could I get a pic of the odometer reading?
You can send it to my email address, or pm me with the info....
Thanks
7of7

trackslut
03-26-2008, 03:52 PM
Can I kick your tires?
Me too!
Nice car man
Love the color

Tristar
05-22-2008, 08:46 PM
Bump 11k need this gone :( can't afford gas!

eurocar328
05-22-2008, 08:49 PM
Ugh, I wish I could afford it. Im only a couple g's short (and a few hundred miles away :/)

Free bump.

M13
05-22-2008, 08:54 PM
Ugh, I wish I could afford it. Im only a couple g's short (and a few hundred miles away :/)

Free bump.


Finance the difference and make it a road trip. :buttrock

Bump for a good seller and a clean example.

eurocar328
05-22-2008, 09:03 PM
Finance the difference and make it a road trip. :buttrock

Bump for a good seller and a clean example.

I just dont want to drain my account for a car, even with my love for the e36 m3. At least this one I know was cared for and is an excellent example of a clean e36. Im tired of talking to a bunch of idiots with e36 m3's for sale :rolleyes

Tristar, if you still have the car in a few months I'd def. be interested. Until then I need to keep saving :(

Good luck :)

Talon328
05-23-2008, 02:05 AM
Hey...I am definitely interested. However I am a college student at UCLA and won't be home in the Bay Area until ~June 13. I don't know if you will have sold it by then, but if not I think I will have to check this out!

Few questions...

How much tire life and brake life are left? Is the steering tight? Do you have all the service records and spare tire/standard equipment? Has the cooling system (thermostat housing, radiator, fan clutch) been replaced? Also when were the last fluid changes?

Sorry for the multitude of questions. :P

Tristar
05-26-2008, 11:43 PM
Car is sold. Thanks!

Bene36m3
05-27-2008, 09:43 AM
if only it was in SoCal