1997 BMW M3

Sport package Coupe

3.2L 3152CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

WBSBG9323VEY77106

Clear

GAS

NOTE: first and last pictures are from 2012 after paint job. Interior picture is from 2012 after restoration. After a detailing however it won't look unlike this. More recent pictures included of all sides. I am the original owner of this car. The motor was from a 2000 M roadster (last year they made stock engine). Car has 241,000 miles exactly. Drove like a champ until the day it died (thought it was a blown coil pack). This car has basically EVERY STOCK OPTION: 0) Engine is from 2000 M roadster and had about 150,000 miles. Car had 241,000 miles exactly when it died. 1) Conforti Chip 1998 2) Dinan Air Intake 1998 3) Active Autowerks Exhaust 2006 4) M50 Manifold (installed 2008) 5) Carbon Fiber Trim (stock, Limited Edition) 6) Carbon Fiber Door Pulls (had to be special made) 7) Carbon Fiber Rear Ashtray (installed 2013 - mint) 8) Sports body kit with some Luxury package interior items (leather door liners) 9) Rebuilt Transmission 2010 10) Replaced Final Drive 2011 11) Adjustable Front and Rear (premium TMS)Camber/Caster plates. 12) Car was professionally repainted in 2012 and body is in great condition 13) Vader Seats for all 4 14) BMW Business CD (installed new in 2012) 15) Replaced all speakers in 2012 16) Gauge Rings 17) ASC Delete (parts provided) 18) No glove box sag! 19) BMW Motorsport Door handles (brand new drivers handle included not installed yet) 20) 6 CD Changer in trunk was recently replaced 21) Brand new UUC Motorwerks Short Shifter installed November 2013 - one month before car died 22) Brand new EVAP in trunk. 23) Rear end was rebuilt in 2010 with welding. 24) Leather eBrake. 25) Bosch glass headlights 26) Clear corners with Invisibulbs. 27) Most repairs documented on M3Forum where this car was famous! I will offer 7 day email support for the first 30 days! 28) Metal pedals. 29) ALL Light bulbs work on all electronics! 30) Digital Climate control with no missing pixels. 31) OBC with deluxe options from Lux Pxg 32) Lowered (H&R black springs for street) 33) Bilstein shocks 34) LTW Rims (Staggered - no full spare) 35) Rear spoiler with new Cyclops light. 36) Motorsport side badges. 37) New fuel pump and both floats working in gas tank. 38) Three-spoke steering wheel with tricolor M stitching and airbag (no airbag light). 39) Brand-new fog lights with premium bulbs. 40) Plastic underbelly just installed 1 month before it died - front end was never so tight. This car could still do 0-60 in under 6 seconds until the day it died. See video for more! I loved this car and kept it so mint that in 2012 when it was painted and I restored the interior it was literally better than the day I bought it, given all the upgrades. Video (of 2 days before they broke windshield Sat - pm me for video of windshield). http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/kirkpatricknn/media/WP_20140612_007_zps0182daf1.mp4.html Thus, I am not parting it out - I am hoping someone who has an engine and some expertise will restore this to its glory days!On Jun-26-14 at 13:30:43 PDT, seller added the following information: The trunk is loaded with car parts that will all be included such as: OEM Cabin Filter (current one should be ok for 6 more months). Spare fog light, assembly and bulb. Radio harness. Various light bulbs. 2 Quarts of Synthetic Oil. BMW Oil Bag with Velcro. And more! On Jun-27-14 at 01:32:12 PDT, seller added the following information: Includes both Peake reset tools: Check Engine Reader (and manual) and Airbag tool (also with manual which I just found) ($98 value). http://www.bimmian.com/Peake-Code-Reader-&-Reset-Tool-for-BMW-E36-3-Series Also included! BMW Motorsport Seat Belt Pads! These really make cornering more comfortable by padding the shoulder area where the belt can bite on G-turns ($99 value). http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-355-bmw-motorsport-seat-belt-shoulder-pad-set.aspx Note: This car was originally purchase in Peabody, MA and was worked on by Will Turner at Turner Motor Sports in 1998. My mechanic Marco still works there and he had the identical car (only his had cams and a SC even back then). Most of my parts came from TMS and I had at least 100 orders with those guys. TMS is highly recommended! (Southern car since 2004). On Jun-27-14 at 01:37:15 PDT, seller added the following information: Also included! Turner Motor Sport Front and Rear Sway Bars with new bushings. Subframe and bushings replaced in 2011. Suspension overhauled in 2006 with 40 new bushings, each one was the best I could find and painstakingly researched. That made the car feel new again. For the last 2 years of it's life car was serviced by Momentum BMW West in Houston, TX. It finally had a straight alignment after a lot of work.On Jun-27-14 at 02:51:36 PDT, seller added the following information: I had never seen my own vehicle history report until now - don't miss it (top link). Rated 49 (similar cars rate about 15 on average) 326% better than average! No accidents. No unusual use. The only "bad" thing that ever happened (besides one late payment in 2003) was it failed inspection last fall which is why I got a new EVAP to the tune of $800.On Jun-27-14 at 06:49:24 PDT, seller added the following information: Details on Breakdown: In January the car started acting like it blew a coil pack, so I ordered 6 used ones (5 included with car). It ran ok, but then started blowing white smoke and wouldn't idle smoothly. It only drove a few miles after the trouble started. I am assuming it blew a head gasket, which is not unusual around 150,000, especially for a 14 year old motor. It's not just mileage but time that works against you with rubber and plastic parts.On Jun-27-14 at 06:51:52 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: This car has the stock Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Without these the tire clearance isn't enough because it is lowered, and they will rub the fenders, and nobody will be able to figure out what's wrong. Front two tires have half tread left (they can be sold used). Rear ones are ready to be replaced.On Jun-27-14 at 07:08:21 PDT, seller added the following information: This car was originally a Luxury Package but I converted the exterior. It has an unusual interior with chrome and leather in areas normally plastic. Seats are Manual, Heater, Vaders. Rear seats fold down. Has one-touch Sunroof button installed. Comes with working flashlight in glove box and all tools in trunk kit.On Jun-28-14 at 08:18:27 PDT, seller added the following information: On Jun-28-14 at 08:20:08 PDT, seller added the following information: To watch the video click the link below. You might need to then click the thumbnail with the play button. http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/kirkpatricknn/media/WP_20140612_007_zps0182daf1.mp4.htmlOn Jun-28-14 at 10:00:43 PDT, seller added the following information: Comes with original owners manual, INCLUDING ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER, leather case, and original RadioPass with code for CD player. On Jul-02-14 at 09:48:52 PDT, seller added the following information: First the bad news: I just opened the hood and realized the car needs new under-hood shock to hold it open. They are cheap though. But more good news! * Alternator was replaced in 2010 (original got 13 years). * Radiator replaced 2011 (and about 6 other times). * AC Compressor and Condensers both replaced since 2010. On Jul-04-14 at 06:34:38 PDT, seller added the following information: This car has the UUC Motorwerks Double Shear Selector Rod (in the shifter linkage) for more precise shifting. Adjustable height on the UUC Gen 3 short shifter also. Comes with (removed) ASC unit and button (installed new boot to remove this blockage). And just in case you were concerned: I am holding the title in hand.