I am now ready to sell the car. It is listed on roadfly.com and autotrader now. just fyi

1997 M3
Dakar II with black interior. Build date 11/96.[/font]

The car has 38,000 original miles, and is covered under warranty until 60,700 miles or until Aug 2009 (whichever comes first of course)

Original paint, in near perfect condition. No accidents, never pushed hard. If it’s not in the garage it’s under a cover. The center seat belt in the back wasent even unfolded until 2 weeks ago.

Nappa leather was the only option that came with the car. No sunroof. No arm rest, no alarm, no cruise control, no cd changer, etc. The car is as light as it comes minus the cloth interior. Runs like new, doors shut solid, shifts feel sharp, no rattles or rust.

Perfect car for auto-x, STU class, etc

Upgrades include projectors, 4k HIDs (there was no way I would keep the terrible US spec headlights in my area), x brace, front strut brace, Alpine head unit (specific with amber lighting), stromung exhaust (to get some weight off the rear end).

I have very securely installed front splitters. I will remove them if wanted by the buyer.
The car has 35% tint all around. I will remove this if wanted by the buyer.
The front grill is painted black, if the buyer prefers the chrome stock look, I will pay for a new oem grill and install it.

The car is currently debagged, if the buyer would like to have the badges put back on, I will buy OEM and install them for him or her.

3m paint protection film has been installed on the hood, bumper, turn signals, headlights, fog lights, mirrors.

I will also include some extras with the car (never installed), JT underpanel, paintscratch.com paint/clear coat, about 10 H1 bulbs, a short shift kit from understeer.com, oem brake pads, mud flaps, Haynes and Bently manuals, OEM cover, records, and pretty much anything else associated with the car that I have.

Here are some photos I just took moments ago:
(sorry for the low quality, its a pretty gloomy day)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0551.jpg
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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0557.jpg

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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0544.jpg

Here are some from a little while back, these show how clean the paint is (when clean):

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0099.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0096.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0095.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0088.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0043.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0040.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/interior2.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/engineunderhood.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/backseat.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0091-1.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0081.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0075.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0065.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/DSC_0062-1.jpg

I am very anal about the cleanliness and condition of the car, and at the moment I really think it needs a thorough detailing. I am setting up a time to get it detailed with local guy who does incredible work.

I wish I didn’t have to sell it, but I am moving and it would just be easier for many reasons to let her go.

SOLD

Either you understand why this car is being sold for the price it is or you don’t. There are not many no-sunroof low mile e36 m3s out there. And I honestly believe this is one of the nicest you have the opportunity to buy.


If you have any questions what so ever (and I would think there are many) id be more then happy to answer them. I am sure I’ve forgotten things, but ill update this thread if I think of anything else. I have no problem taking photos, so just ask if your seriously interested.


Thanks for looking!


New photos:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/interior2-1.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/interior1.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/paint.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/paint2.jpg
It's really hard to take a good photo of the paint on a dakar, but thats the best i could do.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/doorjam.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/door.jpg

Beautiful car, man! I think it will sell within a couple thousand of your asking price. Absolutely beautiful.

Driver's side vader may have a tad more wear than one would expect on a 38k mile car, but the seats look very soft and with a bit of conditioning would be in like-new condition.

Just curious, what kind of warranty does the car have?

simply outstanding

The wear is really not bad at all, the flash of the camera really made the lines come out though. I'll take another one soon.

simply outstanding

Thanks!

The warranty is almost unbelievable, it covers just about everything. Maybe i can find the info in a pdf. But you can take the car just about anywhere, including a dealership.

wowo thats a collectible
should not be sold at loss haha
good luck with sale!!!

I would actually pay $25k for this car if I had that cash. Worth not a penny less.

Do you accept stolen children between the ages of 6 and 8?

Do you accept stolen children between the ages of 6 and 8?


:lol:lol:lol

o sorry forgot to add BEAUTIFUL CAR

Hmm...

Hmm...

:devillook
Haha, your the one that pushed me to do it. I know i wont get $35 but still.

That thing has no options. Does it have the manual roll-up windows too?


:devillook

That thing has no options. Does it have the manual roll-up windows too?


:devillook

No e36 has manual windows, but if you want to pay me another grand i will rig some sort of pulley system for you :stickoutt

wow clean car man, good luck with the sale.

That thing has no options. Does it have the manual roll-up windows too?


:devillook
hahah doesnt it have the cup holder option though??

crispy, so crispy :D

yellow cars photograph sooo wel - everytime i take pics of my buddies cars the yellow car comes out looking like a million bucks while the grey one looks like i purposely took crappy pics... although im sure your car shows just as well in person. good luck with the sale!

nice, but why did you blur out the VIN? potential buyers need that to check the carfax.

did this thing get sold yet?

did this thing get sold yet?

slow down there..he's not selling til next month

crap thanks

Superb example of a clean E36 M3. GL w/ the sale.

wow! i never knew a mas produced car, thats that old could look so good.

Thanks guys, she really is just an incredible car. Beyond looks it drives like a dream.

As for the cup holders, I'm pretty sure you couldn't get the car without the them by 97, what else would go in those slots?

If someone wants the vin number i have no problem giving it to them. If your worried about a car fax, be my guest and spend the money :)

The car hasn't sold yet, i plan on getting it to someone next month but if someone wants to buy it now i wont stop them

what were u doing that required you to put painters tape all over the place?

He had the car detailed. Wax on moldings :nono

what were u doing that required you to put painters tape all over the place?


Looked to be a buff and polish.... Great looking car:buttrock G/L with the sale

Yep, don't want to burn the moldings or trim

wow
dakar never looked so good!

wow beautiful car

Just FYI

Got the car Service 2 done today. Also got the battery replace, belts replaced, etc. Was a pretty penny but i want it to be perfect for the buyer. Looks like i am going to have the car detailed again this weekend. So the car will be put on the market everywhere mid next week.

Awesome car, one of the best examples I've seen for sale recently. You should have no problem getting that kind of money from the right buyer.

you really do clean this car a bit much...

what kind of shift knob is that?

If have the BMW front mudguards I would like to buy them.

contact me at willvanjonack@comcast dot net if you would like to sell

Will

Beautiful car by the way.. shouldn't have any problem with the sale

how did you get the alpine deck with the amber lighting to match the dash? did you buy it like that or is there a way to swap out the lighting..?

ps. keep the car! 38k original miles.. PERFECT condition.. straight collector! :)

Good looking car, but I've never understood how no-sunroof is a selling point (have one myself).

Anyway, good luck with the sale - that's a good example of an E36.

Bump for a clean dakar that has been taken care of. GL with the sale, though you shouldn't need it.

Wow that car is mint. Honestly I think a car is made to be driven not sit.

Good looking car, but I've never understood how no-sunroof is a selling point (have one myself).

Anyway, good luck with the sale - that's a good example of an E36.

Taking about 30+ pounds off the worst place to have weight on the car really helps on the track.

how did you get the alpine deck with the amber lighting to match the dash? did you buy it like that or is there a way to swap out the lighting..?

ps. keep the car! 38k original miles.. PERFECT condition.. straight collector! :)

On older Alpine head units, it's a option in the settings to change between amber, red, green, blue backlighting

If have the BMW front mudguards I would like to buy them.

contact me at willvanjonack@comcast dot net if you would like to sell

Will

Beautiful car by the way.. shouldn't have any problem with the sale

Don't have the front ones sorry

what kind of shift knob is that?

It's the OEM weighted knob found on zhp's mostly

Taking about 30+ pounds off the worst place to have weight on the car really helps on the track.

True, but a dedicated track car would just remove the sunroof motor/cassette anyway. The biggest advantage in my opinion would be the (slightly) more headroom for a helmet.

Didn't mean to get sidetracked, good luck with the sale.

Just wanted to give an update. I just got the car back from the shop and of course things are just great. Ive attached the invoice.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Genericphotobucket/97%20dakar%20e36%20m3/service.jpg

Now im just going to detail the hell out of it this weekend and i will start showing it to people. Ive already gotten a good amount of interest.

Thanks!

Holy crap man look at those prices. You couldve done it yourself for 1/4 of the price but I will admit it does look good that you have the paperwork to prove it. Still damn.

For this car its worth just getting it done at a very respectable place. They have some top BMW mechanics.

Wow beautiful M3, Love the Yellow.

beautiful car, good luck with the sale. Definitely worth the money!

Willing to trade for a 99 dinan m3 techno violett?

dinan how? and no sorry

updated first post with some new photos. car is now for sale.

i hate to bump... but bump.

Nice car!

But it needs to be flogged on a race track!!!!!!! ;)

OMG what a garage queen!....awsome car i wouldnt even take it out the garage if it where me.

Sold. :)

Thanks for all the kind words/interest. Hopefully it wont be too long before i have another M.

- Scott

Nice car, glad it sold but did you ever drive it. 37K for mileage, that's super low.