I figured I would post this here first. Below are the details and a few pics. Those of you that know me and my M3 can vouch for it's condition. I have been on the fence for a while now but have decided to put it up for sale and see what happens.

1999 BMW M3 Hellrot Red w/ Black interior
60,000 miles
Car has pretty much every option available. Paint and interior are near perfect.
Garage kept, no winters and never even sees rain if avoidable.

New Brakes all around
Brembo front rotors, Zimmerman rear rotors
Axxis ultimate pads front and rear
Trans and Diff fluid recently changed over to Royal Purple synthetic fluids
Mobil 1 synthetic used in motor

Most, if not all parts listed below have been installed in the last 5000 miles so all are pretty much new.

Mods are below........

Wheels
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18x8.5 CSL Replica wheels with new Falken tires 235/40/18 all around

Performance
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AA Gen III catback exhaust
AA Track Pipe w/ 02 sims
AA DSB
BMW X Brace
New Bilstein Sport shocks and struts
New Eibach Pro Kit springs
Rouge Engineering RSM's with reinforcement plates
M50 manifold conversion
K&N FIPK intake w/ heatshield
Understeer SSk

Outside mods
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ZKW projection headlights
35% tint front windows 20% tint all rear windows
Black kidney grills


I also have most of the stock parts. Exhaust, Intake, Manifold, Kidney's.........

NADA book list is $19,850 - $19,000

Over $5600 in new/aftermarket parts

Asking $18,500 obo with everything.

I can be reached by e-mail at bricher69@hotmail.com or PM me. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks!!!

Mike

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... NADA book list is $19,850 - $19,000

Over $5600 in new/aftermarket parts

Asking $19,500 obo with everything...

Wow, NADA is much higher than Edmunds...

Gorgeous car and perfect color combo, good luck with it.

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Trade-In (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#) Private Party (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#) Dealer Retail (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#)
$10,788 $12,067 $13,509
Optional Equipment (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#)
$789 $916 $1,176
Heated Front Seats $66 $76 $98
harman/kardon Audio $89 $104 $133
Trip Computer $49 $57 $73
Metallic Paint $0 $0 $0
Power Driver Seat $76 $88 $113
Rear Spoiler $46 $54 $69
Cruise Control $33 $38 $49
Power Front Passenger Seat $76 $88 $113
Compact Disc Changer $72 $84 $108
Power Moonroof $126 $146 $187
AM/FM/CD Audio System $33 $38 $49
Forged Alloy Wheels $123 $143 $184
Color Adjustment (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#) Red $96 $108 $120
Regional Adjustment (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#) for Zip Code 60601 $58 $65 $73
Mileage Adjustment (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#)60,000 miles $947 $947 $947
Condition Adjustment (http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/bmw/m3/11354/options.html?tmvaction=vdpresult#) Outstanding $874 $935 $1,070
Total $13,552 $15,038 $16,895

I know the asking price may be on the high end of the spectrum, but the car is MINT!!!

I do not need to sell it and if I don't get what I want for it I will keep it. It is getting harder and harder to find super clean/nicely modded examples of these cars. You could buy a car that is not in nearly as good of shape and mod it and it would probably cost you more than what I am asking.

I know the asking price may be on the high end of the spectrum, but the car is MINT!!!

I do not need to sell it and if I don't get what I want for it I will keep it. It is getting harder and harder to find super clean/nicely modded examples of these cars. You could buy a car that is not in nearly as good of shape and mod it and it would probably cost you more than what I am asking.

Very true. I'm going through the same ordeal with my car sale.

Gorgeous car. Gluck with the sale. 60k miles, what more can some1 ask for on an e36 m3?????

I bought mine 2 years ago for 22k with 62k miles dinan s package

but mine was purple so the color had me sold on the ridiculous price back then

I would splurge on getting your's if I was in the market really clean and nice looking car.

Thanks guys!!! It really is a gorgeous car, especially in person.

beautiful car. Are you the original owner?

beautiful car. Are you the original owner?

No, I bought the car about 2.5 - 3 years ago from a dealer. It was all stock and had 37,xxx miles on it when I purchased it.

Would you be willing to ship?

Sent you an email...

nice looking hellrot

Would you be willing to ship?

As long as you pay for and setup everything, I would ship the car.



All e-mails have been replied to. Thanks!

Your car is exactly what i want mine to look like. Have been wanting to get the CSL reps, and now your car convinced me. Beautiful car. good luck with the sale

e-mail me so we can talk details....sarris.j@neu.edu

e-mail me so we can talk details....sarris.j@neu.edu


e-mail sent, thanks!

can we get a picture of the owner, I think it will help the sale!!

has it been dynoed/. if not what whp do you expect?

can we get a picture of the owner, I think it will help the sale!!

LOL.........I know I'm sexy......:lol Thanks man!

has it been dynoed/. if not what whp do you expect?

Never been on a dyno or raced. With the mods I would guess the car puts down 230-240 RWHP. It moves pretty good and is a blast to drive.

Buy me!!! :)

This car is MINT!!!!!!! GL with the sale mang.

This car is MINT!!!!!!! GL with the sale mang.

Thanks man! :drink1

Open to reasonable offers :)

Ttt

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Hey I notice some change in the car in the penny keeper, that hopefully will be coming with the car right? :lol

In all seriousness this is my first post. I am currently either getting a 135i for some track use, or an E36 M3 to be made into a track car over time.:mad

What work has been done to the cooling system on this car? If any at all. Also any stero aftermarket done? Car looks lowered, is it?

What color is the coolant if you were to bleed some. Green or blue?

Hey I notice some change in the car in the penny keeper, that hopefully will be coming with the car right? :lol

In all seriousness this is my first post. I am currently either getting a 135i for some track use, or an E36 M3 to be made into a track car over time.:mad

What work has been done to the cooling system on this car? If any at all. Also any stero aftermarket done? Car looks lowered, is it?

What color is the coolant if you were to bleed some. Green or blue?

The cooling system is all stock. It has been maintained and only flushed with BMW coolant. The stereo is all stock. It is the HK system with 6 disc cd changer.

The car is lowered on Eibach prokit springs with Bilistein sport shocks and struts. The wheels, tires, suspension, and brakes have less than 5000 miles on them.

Any particular reason you are selling the car? Other than stated above? Any mechanical problems, sqeeks, suspension oddness (being that you are selling it with 5k miles on those mods)

How is the clutch/tranny any grinds, synchro changes? Slippage?

Any particular reason you are selling the car? Other than stated above? Any mechanical problems, sqeeks, suspension oddness (being that you are selling it with 5k miles on those mods)

How is the clutch/tranny any grinds, synchro changes? Slippage?

The car is mint! The only reason I have the car for sale is to replace it with either a LSB E46 M3 which I have always wanted or possibly a C6 vette. If I don't sell the car it is no big deal, I will keep it and enjoy it. I love the car but figured I would try and see what happens.

There are no mechanical issues what so ever. The clutch and tranny is as smooth as ever with absolutly no slippage. The car really needs nothing. No sqeeks or odd noises of any kind.

going to discuss with bank, will PM you with offer.

No sqeeks or odd noises of any kind.


The only sqeaks and noises are coming from the owner!! Hey Guys I work with Mike and used to own a E36 M3 before Mike started working with me. I can personally tell ya the car is one of the cleanest M3s I have seen in a longtime. All his cars are really cleaned and well maintained. If I was in the market for a RED M3 I would not hestitate to by one from him.

Mike sent you an email w/ offer.

Bump!

Did you take the offer??

Did you take the offer??

It was close but a little lower then what I was willing to accept. Car is still for sale. Thanks!

Bump! She is still for sale. :)

if i had the 20 grand i'd buy it right now :)

beautiful car- free bump for you!

if i had the 20 grand i'd buy it right now :)

beautiful car- free bump for you!

Thanks man, it's less than 20 grand :)

Price dropped!!!

bump for a sexay car!!!

Was this parked at a gyro place in arlington heights with a for sale sign last week?

Was this parked at a gyro place in arlington heights with a for sale sign last week?

No, that was not my car. Actually you are like the 2nd person to ask me that.......lol There must be another hellrot for sale around here.

Yea, I saw one at a gyro place in AH it was priced lower, but they didnt list the miles... WTF?? Just thought I would ask.

are you downtown or out in the burbs? I am in Saint Charles (Elgin/Aurora area).

Im not in the market untill I pay some school loans off, but my father has been looking at E46 M3's. He might go for a well kept E36... any more pics?

Yea, I saw one at a gyro place in AH it was priced lower, but they didnt list the miles... WTF?? Just thought I would ask.

are you downtown or out in the burbs? I am in Saint Charles (Elgin/Aurora area).

Im not in the market untill I pay some school loans off, but my father has been looking at E46 M3's. He might go for a well kept E36... any more pics?

I actually live in Elgin, small world! I have tons of pics, shoot me an e-mail and I will send some more for you later. bricher69@hotmail.com

Bump!!!

Bump!

Buy Me!

Nice car! I agree, it is hard to find a nice clean example of an E36 now. I just bought my '99 M3 about a month ago with 48k miles and gave just a hair under $20k and the car was all stock. Good luck with the sale. Hopefully someone will realize you have to pay for nice cars these days. :buttrock

Nice car! I agree, it is hard to find a nice clean example of an E36 now. I just bought my '99 M3 about a month ago with 48k miles and gave just a hair under $20k and the car was all stock. Good luck with the sale. Hopefully someone will realize you have to pay for nice cars these days. :buttrock

(flamesuit on) Historically stock cars retain more value than that of their aftermarket modified brethren. Sure, one can be like "that is a F ton of mods!", moreover people will doubt the install, reliability of the Aftermarket add-on etc. A hair under 20k for an M3 1999 with low miles makes sense. 19k for higher miles with mods doesn't. 1MEANM3 not torching your thread bro, I wish you luck with the sale. No hard feelings.

(flamesuit on) Historically stock cars retain more value than that of their aftermarket modified brethren. Sure, one can be like "that is a F ton of mods!", moreover people will doubt the install, reliability of the Aftermarket add-on etc. A hair under 20k for an M3 1999 with low miles makes sense. 19k for higher miles with mods doesn't. 1MEANM3 not torching your thread bro, I wish you luck with the sale. No hard feelings.

That car is hardly 'modded'. It's just been restored tastefully where it made sense.

Oh, and since when is 60k 'higher' mileage??? I'd say more like the 'high' end of 'lower' mileage:)

BTW: stunning car! I think the price is spot on and if I were in the market I'd pay exactly what you're asking.

That car is hardly 'modded'. It's just been restored tastefully where it made sense.

Oh, and since when is 60k 'higher' mileage??? I'd say more like the 'high' end of 'lower' mileage:)

Hardly modded? :rolleyes: Mods are below........ Wheels ------------- 18x8.5 CSL Replica wheels with new Falken tires 235/40/18 all around Performance ------------- AA Gen III catback exhaust AA Track Pipe w/ 02 sims (sims can be done right or incorrectly) AA DSB BMW X Brace New Bilstein Sport shocks and struts New Eibach Pro Kit springs Rouge Engineering RSM's with reinforcement plates M50 manifold conversion K&N FIPK intake w/ heatshield Understeer SSk Outside mods ------------- ZKW projection headlights 35% tint front windows 20% tint all rear windows Black kidney grills Tasteful yes, restore? You have got to be kidding or have no idea what "restoring" a car means.

That car is hardly 'modded'. It's just been restored tastefully where it made sense.

Oh, and since when is 60k 'higher' mileage??? I'd say more like the 'high' end of 'lower' mileage:)

Hardly modded? :rolleyes:
Mods are below........ Wheels ------------- 18x8.5 CSL Replica wheels with new Falken tires 235/40/18 all around Performance ------------- AA Gen III catback exhaust AA Track Pipe w/ 02 sims (sims can be done right or incorrectly) AA DSB BMW X Brace New Bilstein Sport shocks and struts New Eibach Pro Kit springs Rouge Engineering RSM's with reinforcement plates M50 manifold conversion K&N FIPK intake w/ heatshield Understeer SSk Outside mods ------------- ZKW projection headlights 35% tint front windows 20% tint all rear windows Black kidney grills
Tasteful yes, restore? You have got to be kidding or have no idea what &quot;restoring&quot; a car means. </br>

While that is your opinion I don't see why it has any point in this thread. This car is stunning and is very tastefully modified and will fetch a pretty penny. Good luck with the sale!

While that is your opinion I don't see why it has any point in this thread. This car is stunning and is very tastefully modified and will fetch a pretty penny. Good luck with the sale!

Maybe I am just grumpy today, and if so I apologize. Hit up cars.com or autotrader and you will see more stock cars fetching the price they want than that of a modded vehicle. Also, I bet if you talk to ANY mechanic, track pipe with 02 sims can easily be considered heavily modified, even if the mod is simple in nature (read spark plug gap trick) , you are changing the dynamics of the car tenfold, drivability, mpg, and *hacking/working around* the specifics the ECU tries to maintain. .02

The opinion of a month old noob driving a tsx holds little to no weight. I really hate when this happens, if you don't agree with a price don't buy. Why are you even posting in here, you aren't even looking for an M3 ? You maybe didn't mean to , but you did flame

I call it 'lightly' modded. But it's not modded enough to alter the value, IMO. Cams and/or FI, now that's modded.

It's damn nice car no matter how you slice it and in the end, someone will gladly pay the asking price which makes the car instantly 'worth' that amount of money, regardless of what you (shdowbxr) consider it to be worth.

The opinion of a month old noob driving a tsx holds little to no weight. I really hate when this happens, if you don't agree with a price don't buy. Why are you even posting in here, you aren't even looking for an M3 ? You maybe didn't mean to , but you did flame

I really hate the view of someone with umpteen billion posts thinks he knows so goddammed much. I AM looking to buy, and if your shortsighted view of knowledge ='ing time on a forum then we must all bow down to the level of stupidity you leverage with your time on this forum. Either way his car is nice, I wouldn't mind buying it, I made an offer. If looking for an M3 is a requirement to post on this thread, WTF are you doing here? The whole point is, I still think he is asking a little too much. Simply yours, (a noob driving TSX who has worked on far more cars than in your lifetime) Tell me, if being a douchebag is a requirement of owning an m3, you have earned your car sir. 1MEANM3 my offer stands, and perhaps in a month, it may go up. Are you getting any leads local to the area?

I think that "flaming" or sh*ting on other peoples threads is just as bad as the bozos who chime in that the car is a "screaming deal" or how great it is.

IMO - no comment should be posted unless you have seen the car in person and can verify condition. (even people's idea of good condition can vary)

No big deal guys, everyone has an opinion. Nothing to start an e-fight over...........lol

The car to me is worth what I am asking. I am always open to reasonable offers. When I modded this car I kept in mind not to go overboard like I have with other cars in the past. I wanted a very clean and slightly modded M3 which I believe my car is. And if someone wanted a stock M3 this one could be put back to stock pretty easily. I still feel sometimes that I may regret selling this car.

The fact is a few people that have posted in this thread have seen the car in person and can vouch for how clean it is. I do not even drive this car in the rain. I have had a few offers that are very close to what I will take and am considering them.

Thanks again to all who have complimented the car and those who have shown interest.

Oh, and it's still for sale so someone buy it already!!!!! :D

Bump!

Bump!!!

Bump for amazing car. If I had $19,000, this would be the car I choose.

Bump for amazing car. If I had $19,000, this would be the car I choose.

Thanks man!

Bump!!!

Surprized this car hasent been sold yet.
A price drop of a few hundred would get it sold quickly.

Surprized this car hasent been sold yet.
A price drop of a few hundred would get it sold quickly.

Yeah, I have had a few people interested in it and have said before I am open to reasonable offers. Thanks man!

could i ask for the VIN - SMaKme2X@aol.com

could i ask for the VIN - SMaKme2X@aol.com

E-MAIL sent. Thanks!

Would you take my soal in trade for this car? :shifty

Would you take my soal in trade for this car? :shifty

Just do it man, it's been calling your name. :D

Bump!!!

I just started a new job and if the car is still for sale in a month it's mine! :drool
I have family outside of Chicago and i'll personally fly and pick up this perfect example of a Hellrot m3!

FWIW - I did email the seller, he promptly answered all of my questions, was very civil, and he seemed like a stand-up person. I offered him $16K and would fly out and pick it up. So, to those offering $14K or lower, probably will not fly.

Mileage, condition, mods, and maintenance put the car at about $14-17K IMO depending on location. Are there cheaper ones - most definitely - but, becoming very hard to find one with 60K and well taken care of. You guys have to remember, if not well-taken care of - you can easily drop $2-3K in 6 months on the car negating any savings over a cheaper car.

To OP - I think I found some locally - if the 2 I am looking at check out through a PPI - I should be picking up a '98 coupe and '99 'vert this weekend. Good luck with sale.

I just started a new job and if the car is still for sale in a month it's mine! :drool
I have family outside of Chicago and i'll personally fly and pick up this perfect example of a Hellrot m3!

Come on up and get it! :)

FWIW - I did email the seller, he promptly answered all of my questions, was very civil, and he seemed like a stand-up person. I offered him $16K and would fly out and pick it up. So, to those offering $14K or lower, probably will not fly.

Mileage, condition, mods, and maintenance put the car at about $14-17K IMO depending on location. Are there cheaper ones - most definitely - but, becoming very hard to find one with 60K and well taken care of. You guys have to remember, if not well-taken care of - you can easily drop $2-3K in 6 months on the car negating any savings over a cheaper car.

To OP - I think I found some locally - if the 2 I am looking at check out through a PPI - I should be picking up a '98 coupe and '99 'vert this weekend. Good luck with sale.

Thanks man and good luck on your purchase.

i think ur car is reasonably priced! good luck with ur sale. dont go any lower. its hard to find nice cars nowadays..

i think ur car is reasonably priced! good luck with ur sale. dont go any lower. its hard to find nice cars nowadays..

I hear ya, thanks man! Whoever buys this car is going to be very happy!

How was the M50 Manifold installed? Do you have the original wheels? Also, is the arched wing factory, or does it have the third brake light in the rear window?

Please clarify "Pretty much every option availible"

Heated Seats, 18 button OBC, Cruise? Obviously No Power seats, but it does have a sun-roof and HK. Correct?


Thanks in advance.

How was the M50 Manifold installed? Do you have the original wheels? Also, is the arched wing factory, or does it have the third brake light in the rear window?

Please clarify "Pretty much every option availible"

Heated Seats, 18 button OBC, Cruise? Obviously No Power seats, but it does have a sun-roof and HK. Correct?


Thanks in advance.

I installed the M50 manifold about 2 years ago using Eric's kit "m50manifold.com". One of the best mods I did to the car. It is a factory BMW arched wing but must have been dealer installed because it does have the 3rd brake light in the rear window. It was on the car when I bought it.

The car is fully loaded. Heated Seats, 18 button OBC, Cruise, sun-roof, 6 disc changer, and HK. The only reason I said pretty much was because I did not know if power seats was an option. It has the manual vaders. If there is anything else you would like to know feel free to ask. Thanks!

Thanks for the info, I'm looking for something slightly different.

I've had a Hellrot M3 before and always regret selling it. The M50 is a wonderful addition, I used the Eurosport Kit on mine, but I don't know if those can be sourced anymore.

The car has been sold, thanks!

I bought the this car and i can tell pictures don't do justice to the condition the car is in. After looking at the car, i think i might have got a great deal on the car. Mike is also great guy and i really happy with the purchase.

I bought the this car and i can tell pictures don't do justice to the condition the car is in. After looking at the car, i think i might have got a great deal on the car. Mike is also great guy and i really happy with the purchase.

Thanks again. It was really nice to meet you and your wife. I know the car went to a great home and hope that it brings you as much enjoyment as it did to me. Take care!