1997 BMW 3-Series

Convertible

2.8L Straight 6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Manual

4USCJ3326VLC01381

Rear Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

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All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags, some titles will take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!! 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 You are looking at a super nice and amazingly well kept 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster in great condition for the year. The previous owner took great care of this vehicle both cosmetically and mechanically. This BMW will come with a VA state inspection, to assure that it is in great condition. Like all of our vehicles here at Bavarian, this Z3 comes with a perfectly clean carfax which is posted below. This is the 2.8L Z3 not the 1.9L or 2.3L so its a very fun car to drive and has a lot of power and is perfectly matched with a 5 speed manual transmission. This Z3 is loaded with dual power seats and dual heated seats !!! This Z3 also has the tonneau cover and windscreen !!!! Exterior ConditionThe exterior of this vehicle is in great condition for the year and has been well cared for. The paint looks AMAZING and has a great shine and smooth finish. The front bumper and hood is 100% rock chip free. The body is free of ding and dents besides one on the passenger side. The wheels are in like new condition and the tires have plenty of life. The car appears to have been garaged kept as the top looks to show amazingly well. The weather seal around the rear window is perfect and has zero wear issues. I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of the car. You will be very very impressed with with the condition of exterior. Please keep in mind this is a pre-owend vehicle so it will show some wear. Please review the photos as a true visual description for the vehicle. Also the underneath frame, suspension, and sheet metal flooring has no rust issues.Interior ConditionThe interior of this BMW is in great condition for the year and mileage. The carpets look brand new and show no stains or wear. The leather seats looks great, they actually look only a couple years old if that. Much of the interior shows really well for the age. Im a non smoker myself and there are absolutely zero odor or smell of smoke in the vehicle. The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean it is. This vehicle is in great condition in every way, the motor runs great and is very strong and starts up fine with no issues. All driving components work just as they should, the clutch is nice and tight and shifts firm, the brakes work great as they were just serviced. The complete drive-train has no issues. As great condition as this car is, IT IS a pre owned car therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both interior and exterior. Vehicle Information:1997 BMW Z3 2.8VIN: 4USCJ3326VLC01381CONVERTIBLE2.8L L6 PFI DOHC 24VREAR WHEEL DRIVEStandard Equipment | Safety OptionsSafety & Reliability CARFAX Report Provided By:Bavarian Auto Sales LLC12638 Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23233804-360-9270www.bavarianautosales.comNo accident / damage reported to CARFAX4Previous owners2Service records availableTypes of owners: Personal, Personal lease76,103Last reported odometer reading Ownership HistoryThe number of owners is estimated Owners 1-2 Owner 3 Owner 4Year purchased1997 2006 2009 Type of ownerSee DetailsPersonalPersonalEstimated length of ownership9 yrs. 6 mo. 3 years 2 yrs. 4 mo. Owned in the following states/provincesPennsylvania, Virginia Virginia Virginia Estimated miles driven per yearSee Details 2,118/yr --- Last reported odometer reading50,345 70,879 76,103 Title HistoryCARFAX guarantees the information in this section Owners 1-2 Owner 3 Owner 4Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed No ProblemGuaranteed No ProblemGuaranteed No ProblemNot Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed No ProblemGuaranteed No ProblemGuaranteed No ProblemGUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate Additional HistoryNot all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX Owners 1-2 Owner 3 Owner 4Total LossNo total loss reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedStructural DamageNo structural damage reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedAirbag DeploymentNo airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedOdometer CheckNo indication of an odometer rollback.No Issues IndicatedNo Issues IndicatedNo Issues IndicatedAccident / DamageNo accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedNo Issues ReportedManufacturer RecallCheck with an authorized BMW dealer for any open recalls.Ask Your DealerAsk Your DealerAsk Your DealerBasic WarrantyOriginal warranty estimated to have expired.Warranty ExpiredWarranty ExpiredWarranty ExpiredGlossary Detailed History Owner 1Purchased:1997Type:Personal leaseWhere:PennsylvaniaEst. miles/year:7,097/yrEst. length owned:1/15/97 - 5/23/01 (4 yrs. 4 mo.)Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:01/15/1997 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Furlong, PA Registered as personal lease vehicle02/04/1997 12 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Dublin, OH Title #50483922 01 FI Title or registration issued First owner reported07/17/1998 7,400 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Dublin, OH Title #50483922 02 FN Title or registration issued05/07/1999 15,545 Pennsylvania Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection03/02/2000 22,302 Pennsylvania Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection05/23/2001 30,900 Dealer Inventory Richmond, VA Vehicle offered for sale05/24/2001 30,930 Auto Auction Eastern Region Listed as a fleet vehicle Sold at auctionMillions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.06/22/2001 Dealer Inventory Richmond, VA Vehicle offered for sale Owner 2Purchased:2001Type:PersonalWhere:VirginiaEst. miles/year:12,678/yrEst. length owned:7/9/01 - 7/19/06 (5 years)Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:07/09/2001 30,962 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Williamsburg, VA Title or registration issued New owner reported07/23/2002 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Williamsburg, VA Title or registration issued01/18/2003 50,345 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Williamsburg, VA Title or registration issued12/16/2003 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Williamsburg, VA Title or registration issued01/28/2006 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Williamsburg, VA Title or registration issued Owner 3Purchased:2006Type:PersonalWhere:VirginiaEst. miles/year:2,118/yrEst. length owned:7/19/06 - 7/21/09 (3 years)Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:07/19/2006 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Leesburg, VA Vehicle purchase reported07/20/2006 64,500 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Leesburg, VA Title or registration issued New owner reported07/31/2006 64,549 Virginia Inspection Station Leesburg, VA Passed emissions inspection08/03/2006 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Leesburg, VA Registration issued or renewed08/14/2006 64,615 Auto Solutions Leesburg, VA 703-777-5043 Brake fluid flushed/changed Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed Oil and filter changed Cooling system serviced08/31/2007 66,105 Auto Solutions Leesburg, VA 703-777-5043 Brake rotor(s) replaced Front brakes replaced Oil and filter changed06/14/2008 69,914 Virginia Inspection Station Sterling, VA Passed emissions inspection06/17/2008 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Leesburg, VA Registration issued or renewed07/21/2009 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Herndon, VA Vehicle purchase reported07/23/2009 70,879 Virginia Inspection Station Herndon, VA Passed emissions inspection Owner 4Purchased:2009Type:PersonalWhere:VirginiaEst. length owned:8/24/09 - present (2 yrs. 4 mo.)Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:08/24/2009 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Herndon, VA Title or registration issued New owner reported08/13/2011 76,103 Virginia Inspection Station Herndon, VA Passed emissions inspection08/21/2011 Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Herndon, VA Registration issued or renewed PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR DOES HAVE THE TONNEAU COVER AND WINDSCREEN !!!!! ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT BAVARIAN COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING INSPECT BRAKES FOR: * Worn, damaged or missing parts. * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums. * Leaks in system, proper fluid level. * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs. (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.) 4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR: * Broken or missing parts. * Proper adjustment. * Standard factory equipment or equivalent. 5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR: * Approved type, aim, and output. * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch. * Beam indicator. Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR: * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. * Aim of fog and driving lamps. * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR: * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible). * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. 8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual) * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends. * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm. * Play in steering wheel. * Wheel alignment and axle alignment. * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles. * Shock absorbers. * Broken frame. * Broken or missing engine mounts. * Lift blocks. 9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR: * Condition of tires including tread depth. * Mixing radials and bias ply tires. * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation. 10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR: * Rigidity of mounting. * Condition of reflecting surface. * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear). Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR: * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button. * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet. 12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR: * Approved type safety glass. * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision. * Cracked, scratched or broken glass. * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED. * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate. * Operation of left front door glass. 13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR: * Operating condition. * Condition of blade. 14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR: * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc. * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system. 15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR: * Illumination of rear plate. 16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR: * Operating condition of hood latch. * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected. * Fluid levels that are below the proper level 1. Brake fluid. 2. Power steering fluid. * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence. Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR: * Installation. * Operation. (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.) 18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR: * Anchorage. * Location. * Condition. 19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR: * Approved type. * Installation. 20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR: * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously. 21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR: * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle. * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position. 22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR: * Any part that is not securely fastened. * Liquid fuel leakage. * Fuel tank filler cap for presence. 23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR: (a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment. (b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants. Terms of Sale Overview Payment Terms: The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non refundable deposit via paypal within 48hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle. Acceptable Payment Methods: Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Bavarian Auto Sales.Fees and Taxes: Bavarian charges a $149 processing fee. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.Contact us: You can reach us via email at Bavariansmotorsports@gmail.com or via phone at (202) 491-9929. We are located at 12638 Broad St Rd. Richmond VA, 23233. Term and Conditions:All vehicles are sold as is with no warranty unless noted differently above. We sell late model low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty. All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding. Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay. We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 20 mins of our dealership. Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not including in the listing. These cars are driven by employees and test driven by customers and sometimes are on ebay up to 3-4 weeks therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more, but is typically only up to 500. We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback. Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled. Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if it's not as described, purchaser doesn't have to complete the transaction. We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price, vehicle must remain with the transportation company. Buyer pays for all shipping charges. Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history. Vehicle may have dings, dents, paint chips, previous paint work, windshield chips, wheel scuffs, scratches, rust and other wear or defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in photos. Please expect minor stains in carpets, stress lines and worn sports on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos. We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text. Text and photos are subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding. If you dont see something photographed or specifically described, please dont assume anything, we are here to answer all question. Please expect wear and flaws, this is standard on most used vehicles. Maintenance and check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner. Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle. Allow up to 30 days on receipt of title. 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