FS/Feeler: 1997 BMW E36 M3 101k $17K? SoCal

[clumpymold]

NEW PRICE!!! --> $13,999 OBO (without suspension, wheels, lights, and some other minor stuff).

Hey all,

Decided to sell my baby after over 3 years of ownership (and only ~24k miles). Not sure how much I can get for her seeing that most E36 M3's prices are dropping like flies.

Anyway, I've barely driven her the last 3 months and I've realized that I want something a little more "functional" (i.e., an SUV or sedan).

The car currently has about 101k miles on her and looks amazing (save for a small door ding on the driver's door). The car has had all maintenance done since I've purchased her and I have all the records.

I MAY consider parting her out if I don't get what I'd like for her. I'm looking to get AT LEAST $15,000 for her the way she sits (ideally $17k+ or so). If you are interested or would like to take her for a test drive, please contact me at: clumpymold@sbcglobal.net (do NOT PM me). The car is located in my garage in Monterey Park, CA (zip code 91754). Pictures of her (taken a while ago but the car looks essentially the same minus the exhaust) can be seen below. If you want better pictures, I'd HIGHLY recommend checking the car out IN PERSON.

As far as modifications and information goes, here's what I currently have on her (more can be found here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/481432 ):

Vehicle:
7/97 BMW M3 Coupe, Standard Transmission
Cosmosschwarz-metallic on Black Leather
Purchased 12/2003, 78k Miles, STOCK except for wheels & tires

Stock options/features:
Heated Vader Seats
5-speed Manual
Cruise Control
18 Button On-board Computer
Sunroof

Engine/Drivetrain/Exhaust:
3.2L Straight six (stock) - 230.69 rwhp/234.86 rwtq @ ~6200rpm (2/26/06)
Dinan 3.5" Carbon Fiber Intake
Remus Exhaust
Evosport Underdrive Accessory Pulleys
Bonneville Motorwerks Conforti Shark Injector
UUC Evo3 Short Shift Kit
UUC Double Shear Selector Rod (DSSR)
UUC Red Transmission Mount Enforcers (TME)
UUC Stage II 8.5# Lightweight Flywheel
Sachs Power Clutch
AA Differential Support Bracket
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W40 oil
Mahle Oil Filters
Fan Delete Kit (Water Wetter Added)
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
Redline ATF Fluid (for Manual Transmission)
Redline 75W90 Gear Oil for Differential
Composite Water Pump

Wheels/Suspension/Brakes:
18"x8.5" et43 AC Schnitzer Type III Wheels w/ 7mm Front Spacers
Michelin Pilot Sports 255/35/18 Tires (All Around)
Ground Control Track/School Coilovers (CC plates, bump stops, externally adjustable, 500f/550r spring rates)
Ground Control Rear Shock Mounts
GC Shims & OE RTABs
UUC Sway Barbarian kit w/ UUC Rear Sway Bar Links
GC Front Sway Bar Links
X-Brace
Zimmerman X-drilled Rotors
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Carbon Fiber Front Strut Bar
ATE Super Blue Brake and Clutch Fluid

Exterior/Lighting:
ZKW Ellipsoids
Lava Lighting Angel Eyes
Philips 6000K HID Kit with Hella Ballasts in Low beams
Osram 6000K HID Kit with Hella Ballasts in High beams
Xtec 6000K HID Kit with Osram Ballasts in Fog lights
Diamond/Crystal Clear/Red Taillights
Diamond/Crystal Sidemarkers
Diamond/Crystal Foglights
Diamond/Crystal Clear Black Front Corners
Full Titanium Tint (7% rear window, 17% sides, 60% windshield)
Double-sided ImportFan Carbon Fiber Hood w/ Custom Hood Struts
VIS Carbon Fiber Trunklid
Carbon Fiber Zeemax-style Rear Trunklid Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Lip and Side Splitters
JT-Designs Aluminum Underpanel
Carbon Fiber Eyelids
Color-matched Front Grill
Black BMW Roundels (front, rear, and steering wheel roundels)
Parking Light Delete
Customized Rearranged Taillight Cluster
Dual OEM BMW Wheel Locks
Personalized License Plate
Chrome-painted Rear Turn Signals
Custom Drilled Hood Struts for Front Hood

Interior/Miscellaneous:
Python 881XP Pager Alarm with Remote Start
Euro M-Technic 3-spoke Steering Wheel
M3 Custom EL Lighted Door Sills
Broadway 300mm Rearview Mirror
UUC Motorwerks Shift Knob
1998 M3 Rear Headrests
Sunroof Eclipse
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
AC Schnitzer-style Pedals, Dead Pedal and Handbrake
Xenon Interior Lighting Kit & License Plate Lights
Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Bezel
Chrome Gauge Rings
Color-matched Engine Components and Miscellaneous
Valentine One (Hardwired)
MIRT "Traffic Light" Changer
Carbon Fiber Engine Covers

I.C.E.:
Alpine 6 disc CD Changer
Kenwood KDC-322 Headunit
Harman Kardon Amplifier
Harman Kardon Rear Deck Subwoofers
Harman Kardon Midrange Door Speakers
Infinity Kappa 52.1i Front Kickpanel Speakers
Kicker Competition 10" Subwoofer
Crunch 4 Channel 150 Watt Amplifier (Bridged to ~300 Watts for Subwoofer)

[domob]

Free bump for making me droooool.... Your car pretty much sum up everything I ever dream of doing to my 97M3.... except the spoiler.
Major props to you for owning one sweet ride, and good luck with the sale.

[demeegod]

Trade offer!

*** First born child.
*** My virgin ass.
*** My girlfriend, I'll pay for maintenance for a year.

[clumpymold]

Free bump for making me droooool.... Your car pretty much sum up everything I ever dream of doing to my 97M3.... except the spoiler.
Major props to you for owning one sweet ride, and good luck with the sale.

Haha, thanks. I get that the most with my car (the spoiler). It's actually fully removable and is NOT drilled into the trunk.

Trade offer!

*** First born child.
*** My virgin ass.
*** My girlfriend, I'll pay for maintenance for a year.

Virgin ass? Uh, no. Girlfriend? Maybe. Lesse pics.

[The-Great-328ic]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?


DON"T DO IT MAN, for the love of God, please DON'T

[clumpymold]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?


DON"T DO IT MAN, for the love of God, please DON'T

Well, I'm just getting an idea as to how much it's worth. I'm thinking I'll most likely part it out then sell it in the spring time (when "sports cars" are higher in demand).

[demeegod]

Pfft! Fine.... I think my ass is plenty nice =)

Good luck with this =)

[clumpymold]

Pfft! Fine.... I think my ass is plenty nice =)

Good luck with this =)

I just meant, "virgin"? I doubt it. Haha, jk.

[clumpymold]

Bumpity bump.

[joshdds]

damn curtis, u selling her. this is one MINT ride. any1 that buys her will not regret it. This guy is the most anal guy i know. CHECK THIS OUT IN PERSON!!!!! pics don't do it justice.

[VahramHS]

Do you happen to still have the stock trunk lid?

[clumpymold]

damn curtis, u selling her. this is one MINT ride. any1 that buys her will not regret it. This guy is the most anal guy i know. CHECK THIS OUT IN PERSON!!!!! pics don't do it justice.

Thanks, Josh. It's been a while. Hope you've been well.

Do you happen to still have the stock trunk lid?

Yes, I do. But I'll most likely part the car out and someone already has dibs on the CF trunk and spoiler. Thanks though.

[MXRACER119]

WoW... I'm in love with your car!!!

Wish I had 15 and you were in or closer to NC, do you wanta trade for an 06 dodge 2500???

[F Dogg]

dang! good deal!

maybe I should sell all my junk and get a loan...

[clumpymold]

WoW... I'm in love with your car!!!

Wish I had 15 and you were in or closer to NC, do you wanta trade for an 06 dodge 2500???

Haha, but I doubt I'd sell it for $15k the way it sits. At least not right now. No, no trades as of right now. Sorry.

dang! good deal!

maybe I should sell all my junk and get a loan...

Yeah, you should.

[PaliE39]

dude that thing is simply stunning.. its worth at least 20 with all the upgrades. it looks like its in PERFECT condition. if it were on the other coast i would have takin you up on that 17 in a heartbeat! i just have to see a car and drive it before i buy it! good luck with the sale tho, i'm sure you'll have no problem selling her for 17k AFTER you part it out!

[bodiby]

Your car is hot

[MrBenz]

so if you sell your CF trunk, i am assuming you still have the original trunk....and what part of LA County are you in ?

-OG

[clumpymold]

dude that thing is simply stunning.. its worth at least 20 with all the upgrades. it looks like its in PERFECT condition. if it were on the other coast i would have takin you up on that 17 in a heartbeat! i just have to see a car and drive it before i buy it! good luck with the sale tho, i'm sure you'll have no problem selling her for 17k AFTER you part it out!

Thanks for your kind words. I sure hope you're right.

Your car is hot

Thank you!

so if you sell your CF trunk, i am assuming you still have the original trunk....and what part of LA County are you in ?

-OG

Yep, still have my original trunk (and toolkit). I'm located in Monterey Park (zip code 91754). What are you interested in?

Hmm, now that I think about it. It may actually have holes drilled into it (my CF one does NOT have holes in it).

[clumpymold]

[MrBenz]

hmmmm.....how far is monterey park from anaheim....?

-OG

[joshdds]

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...3.948487&mag=7

[clumpymold]

hmmmm.....how far is monterey park from anaheim....?

-OG

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...3.948487&mag=7

Thanks, Josh. It's about 45min or so.

[ZLUJ]

=\ before you sell it you have to give ma a ride in your car loll. Amy was telling me how you were thinking of selling it, i guess she was correct!!

[clumpymold]

=\ before you sell it you have to give ma a ride in your car loll. Amy was telling me how you were thinking of selling it, i guess she was correct!!

Haha, sure. If it's still here by then. Shoot me an email.