1998 BMW M3

M POWER Convertible

3.2L 3152CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

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Clear

GAS

This 1998 BMW M3 (E36) with Rare Options is truly one of a kind! Collectors dream! This beautiful California vehicle is one of the cleanest, most original M Powered M3's you will ever encounter. Family owned vehicle with only 84,000 original miles!! It is the fully loaded model with Airbags surrounding the Vehicle and etc ! Vehicle has always been garaged and treated with the uttermost care and respect. An absolutely clean and mechanically sound BMW. All original Very Rear Estoril Blue Metallic paint , glossy, without dings or dents. Interior like new, from leather seats, to carpets, to trim and headliner. Engine idles and runs smoothly, with plenty Lots of power.Mechanically this vehicle is in top condition. Maintained exactly to factory requirements, and engine life enhanced by always servicing on time,Comes with original convertible wind reflector. This BMW is equipped with a RARE Exterior / Interior color combination! Estoril Blue Metallic with lt Silver Gray Interior. The rarity relates to the interior /exterior color combination /sport suspension /produced for just the M3 product that in turn has been confirmed as having few production examples across the US/compared to other interior/exterior combinations! This is truly a one of a kind BMW M3 ! Vehicle is in Excellent Collector Condition, the exterior is in pristine shape, All original paint, with the paint shining like new. Interior on this vehicle is like new, with no wear and tear. Seats are absolutely flawless,! Vehicle comes equipped with: AM/FM Cd player, ABS brakes, A/C system, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, Automatic Climate Control, Cruise Control, Driver Airbag, Driver Multi-Adjustable sport Seats, Front Side Airbag, Original Full Size Spare Tire brand new never been used, Vehicle comes equipped with RARE wheels from premium package option, Bridgestone Potenza 5.0 tires almost new with 75% thread left on the tires. Interval Wipers, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Convertible top, Sport Package, Sport Steer Wheel, Sport Suspension, Tachometer,Traction Control, Xerion Headlights, and much more!History: The E36 M3 was launched in 1992 at the prestigious Paris Auto Show. It succeeded the highly acclaimed road racecar, the E30 M3. The E36 coupe was fitted with 3.0 liter straight-six engine called: S50B30 with 286bhp. In 1996, the E36 M3 ‘s engine received a slight change in displacement to 3.2 liter, producing 321 hp, code: S50B32. It also had the larger brakes found in the M5 and a six-speed gearbox. The following year, BMW’s Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG-1) became one of the optional features of the E36 M3. The upgraded models became known as Euro models since they were significantly different from the ones sold in North America. Then the 3.2 Euro models became more commonly known as M3 Evo.For the US market BMW started to offer the e36 m3 with a less exotic naturally less expensive cylinder head, the company decided to part with the individual throttle body, and some other features of the European sibling, this change resulted in a significant drop in power to 240hp, however the US version e36 m3 was still a close match from a standstill thanks to it's more flexible torque curve @225ft-lb, and different gearing, the engine was designated as S50B30US.In 1996 the US version of the e36 M3 received the same changes as the European model, with a slight change in displacement to 3.2l the new engine was designated S50B32US,/Evolution/. Power output stayed the same as the engine electronics were changed to OBD 2. The 1997-98 model year introduced the first ever sedan version of the M3 and the convertible entered the market in the same year. The sedan quickly became popular if not just for being the ultimate family sedan and fastest saloon at the time, given the fact that BMW stopped production on it's e34 M5 versions in 1995, but for having an excellent balance that was better than its coupe version as well. The performance of the sedan version was exactly the same as the coupe M3 being only about 30lbs heavier. Limited slip differential was standard on all BMW M3s.For the happiness of the American BMW M3 enthusiasts BMW released A CSL version of the car called lightweight by many. The CSL (coupe sports lightweight) was around 200 lbs lighter and had almost all of its features removed including air conditioning, sunroof, sound deadening, leather seat and radio. However, the CSL had other features not seen in the M3, such as the extendable front splitter, lower x-brace, strut tower base and dual pick up oil pump. The e36 m3 CSL 2950 pounds "light" with an 1/4 mile time of 13.9sec @ 100mph. The acceleration of the car was not only the result of the reduced weight but its also sported a rear end with 3.23:1 instead of the normally supplied 3.15:1. It is also believed that the company pulled the best performing engines off the production line with a so called" higher end of design tolerance"The E36 M3 today becoming an excellent value for the money, relatively easy to get more power from the engines and make them a good candidate for tracking, however as with most BMWs one should consider buying a car with good service history and care to avoid expensive repairs down the road. One of the weaknesses of the E36 is the plastic impeller water pump that should be replaced by newer versions with metallic impeller with aluminum housing. Noisy double vanos system could be expensive to repair. The 1995 OBD 1 models are more sought after and tend to hold their value better thanks to their more tuner friendly engine management.Double VANOS: infinitely variable camshaft timing system unlike the previous version, this new double vanos system worked both on the intake and exhaust valvesThe E36 M3 is truly an impressive machine with a very forgiving character, perfectly balanced with plenty of power on tap and even today it offers great performance that still cannot be matched by most manufacturers. The US version has the best fuel economy between all Motorsport cars. Specs: ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT - Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms, 3.2L DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing, Drop-down tool kit in trunk, Elect engine-management system, Direct ignition system w/knock control, M sports suspension calibration, All season traction control, 80-amp alternator, Vacuum-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes, Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, 16.4 gallon fuel tank, Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack and pinion steering, Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Rear wheel drive, Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links, Limited slip differential, Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel. Rear Wheel Drive, Locking/Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Aluminum Wheels, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS, Convertible Soft Top, Fog Lamps, Heated Mirrors, Power Mirror(s), Intermittent Wipers, Bucket Seats, Leather Seats, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Climate Control, Multi-Zone A/C, Rear Defrost, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, Premium Sound System, Front Reading Lamps, Rollover Protection Bars You will rarely encounter a Bmw M3 in better condition for sale anywhere! Great vehicle for collectors who want an extraordinarily rare, original, clean and beautiful BMW for their collection! Please feel free to contact me via phone 858-733-1030 or email me with any questions you have , I have a lot more pictures of the interior, exterior of the car + additional vehicle information.