I'm putting my car up for sale. I'm looking to switch to something a bit bigger and more economical for my newly increasing commute.
Some of you know the car is a '98 M3 coupe, 5 speed manual, Cosmos black on black leather, sport package, cold weather package (heated manual Vader seats)
135000+ miles, daily driven.
The previous owner was the only owner, the lady had it as a company car then re-registered under her personal name, but it was under their care its whole life. No accidents at all on record, but many years ago their son rubbed the drivers door on a concrete barrel in a parking lot. The door was replaced at Patrick BMW using OE parts, and perfectly paint matched. The car has a straight, clean body, with just a few dings, and some rock chips up front. It's not rusty! Car has the factory option armrest as well, it's in perfect shape though I removed it for arm clearance. It is included and can be reinstalled in minutes.
The car will come with 2 sets of wheels and tires:
-stock Double Spoke II wheels with 80% Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, stock sizes
-Mille Miglia 16" winter wheels with Blizzak WS60, 80%
-Includes a pair of 10mm ARD flat spacers (hubcentric) with 10mm Turner hub extenders up front, longer lug bolts to match, and also a spare set of 4 flat 5mm spacers with a full set of 5mm longer bolts. Factory lugs also included.
The only modifications are Ground Control street/school hybrid coilovers w/camber plates, 525/650 lb/in ERS springs F/R, DJ auto glass projector lights with DDM 35W 4500K hid, ZHP shift knob, and an Autothority intake. That's it. It also has a Kenwood radio which I might need to keep for the next car; I have the working factory deck. The factory HK sound is excellent, and the OE suspension and headlights will come with the car. Everything on the car works great except for the driver's seat back heat (butt works), and the power passenger mirror. I just set it and forget it.
Recent maintenance:
-Water pump 2009
-New OE Sachs clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, ZF 1st/Rev gear detent pin service, z3 shifter, UUC delrin carrier bushing 05/12
-Remanufactured driveshaft with fresh u-joints, flex disc, and center support bearing from Portland Driveline Service 05/12
-new rear outer lower ball joints and camber bolts, 7/12
-AKG poly diff bushings 10/12
-Replaced seized caliper with remanufactured from Napa, 3/13
-Fresh ATE brake fluid 2013
-Oil changes 5k winter / 3k summer with Castrol Syntec 0W-30 (german) in winter and 5W-50 in summer.
-AKG 90A rear trailing arm bushings 3/13
The car has been well cared-for, and it's been prepared for daily and mild autocross use. Nothing has been removed or modified in a non-reversible way, and it's a hoot to drive any time!
I'm asking $9500 negotiable. I'm happy to entertain offers, try me!
If you're interested, please let me know! I'd much prefer to sell to an enthusiast. Feel free to contact via email at fretburnr@gmail.com or PM here.
If I end up not selling the car, no biggie - I'll enjoy the hell out of it some more
Last edited by fretburnr; 03-24-2013 at 11:30 AM.
Jay
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More pics including interior!
When I purchased it, stock suspension and clean DS2
On the winter wheels
Clean vaders
Jay
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No more autox?
Still going to Autox! Just want to switch to something that also more closely suits my daily needs.
Jay
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You will vouch for a car with 1 post count, sounds pretty reliable to me.
I forgot to mention, the car also got new rear lower ball joints last summer, with new camber bolts.
Includes a pair of 10mm ARD flat spacers (hubcentric) with 10mm Turner hub extenders up front, longer lug bolts to match, and also a spare set of 4 flat 5mm spacers with a full set of 5mm longer bolts. Factory lugs also included.
Last edited by fretburnr; 03-12-2013 at 10:29 AM.
Jay
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'03 330i
Very clean car! GLWS. An AutoX on these cars is only making sure the car is awake. Take it to the Autobahn to actually make the car drink coffee and read the morning paper. :P
I just saw the ad and figured I give it a friendly bump. E36 M cars are my favorite of all M cars, minus the E20 and E30 series.
Thanks Harry!
Jay
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Have a buyer for the Koseis, and have updated price accordingly.
$9900 OBO
Jay
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I am local, am an enthusiest and may be interested. Text me (815) 871-nine one zero zero or email jleeder1@aol.com. Thanks
Fresh oil change with German Castrol Syntec 0w-30 today!
Jay
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'03 330i
Looks exactly like my old M3, which is sexy as hell! E36 M3s look awesome with Kosei K1s.
--Dmitriy
GM6 Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Stock & Slow ( AutoX | RallyX | Track )
E36 ///M3 Coupe Stock & Slow ( AutoX | Track )
Cheap (or FREE!) stuff --> wts.awdftw.net - PM me!
Thanks!
Jay
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'03 330i
Price update to $9500 OBO
Jay
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Akg poly rtabs on the way, should be in by the weekend!
Jay
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Man, such a beautiful car if only you were in Cali. I'd pick it up TODAY.
Plane ticket + ship it back. It's 2013, we have facilities to negate the effects of long distance purchases.
Gone, but never forgotten:
'09 335i - Alpine white + Coral Red | '02 M5 - Imola Red + Imola Red
'04 E55 AMG Brilliant Silver / Anthracite .. '96 318i Alpine White / Black .. '01 330Ci Titanium Silver / Coral Red .. '96 328i Jet Black / Black
AKG RTABs installed yesterday, and the car got a fresh alignment. It drives beautifully!
Jay
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DS2 and Michelins back on the car! Looking proper
Jay
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Sooooo tempted.... but must hold out for a sedan.
Just put the DS2 with Michelins back on yesterday, and shot some pics this evening. The car is a little dusty, but you get the idea
Last edited by fretburnr; 03-29-2013 at 09:24 PM.
Jay
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'03 330i
So I was originally on here looking for an E46 M3, but decided that I want an E36 again instead.
Any pictures of the engine bay? How is the underbody and the rest of the car rust wise assuming the winter wheels it's been enjoyed in the winter. How are the front and rear shock mounts, I travel to Illinois regularly and you'r guys' roads are only marginally better than ours
For sh*ts and giggles, my old 95 was basically a twin of this one. Would be funny if I got another cosmos one...
Last edited by kainam00; 04-01-2013 at 11:56 PM.
--Dmitriy
GM6 Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Stock & Slow ( AutoX | RallyX | Track )
E36 ///M3 Coupe Stock & Slow ( AutoX | Track )
Cheap (or FREE!) stuff --> wts.awdftw.net - PM me!
The underbody is very, very clean. There is surface rust scale on the rear subframe itself (no cracks, holes, or etc) but the body itself is in fantastic shape.
The shock mounts are in top shape. The rears are the GC design, and include a reinforcement plate so the body's sheetmetal is also excellent. Up front are the GC camber plates with integral reinforcments; no stress cracks or warping is evident on top or underneath the shock towers.
Engine bay pics are here!
Jay
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'03 330i
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