Vehicle History & Overview

Per the included Carfax report this M3 was sold to its first Florida-based owner in March 1997 and remained registered there through March 1999. The second owner moved this BMW to Washington state where it remained until the selling dealer purchased the vehicle in January 2022. Over $12,000 has been spent on service and repairs since March 2022 with detailed receipts shown in the Servicing & Documentation section below. Modifications include DEPO taillights with clear turn signals, swapping the original gray seats for black leather units including front “Vader” manual sport seats, a BMW ZHP shift knob with matching shift boot, a Euro M3 steering wheel, and H&R Street Performance coil-over suspension. The factory steering wheel, two keys, H&R suspension manuals, and factory tool kit are included.

The critically acclaimed E36-chassis 3-series launched in the US in 1993, with the M3 following suit for the 1995 model year. For 1996 a larger and more powerful 3.2L inline-six engine, along with chassis, suspension, and brake upgrades were all welcome additions. With its combination of robustness and reliability, a timeless exterior design, and an analog driving experience, it's easy to see why the E36 M3 has gained popularity in recent years.

Equipment

• A VIN Analytics report details factory equipment in the image below (click image to see full list):

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Modifications

• Euro M3 steering wheel

• Factory black leather seats including front "Vader" sport seats

• OEM BMW ZHP weighted shift knob and shift boot

• DEPO taillights with clear turn signals

• H&R Street Performance coilover kit (includes shocks & struts)

• Aluminum strut tower brace

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Servicing & Documentation

More than $12,000 has been spent on servicing and repairs since February 2022 with details listed below and documentation shown in the gallery below and in the main gallery.

• September 2022 - 88,661 Miles - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Diagnosed check engine light and replaced oil filler cap

  • Replaced accessory drive belt (parts warranty)

  • Installed customer-supplied fog light assembly

• September 2022 - 88,617 Miles - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Diagnosed check engine light and replaced evaporation control canister

  • Replaced accessory drive belt

  • Replaced third brake-light bulbs

  • Supplied parts listed on receipt to customer

• August 2022 - 88,606 Miles - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Replaced/mounted/balanced four new tires, Kumho Ecsta PS31

• July 2022 - 88,604 Miles - Performed 4-wheel alignment

• July 2022 - 88,567 Miles - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Replaced blower motor resistor

• July 2022 - 88,565 Miles - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Replaced suspension with H&R Street Performance coilover setup

  • Replaced passenger side inner tie rod

  • Replaced alternator drive belt

  • Replaced shifter bushings and installed ZHP shift knob with matching shift boot

  • Replaced exhaust mounts

  • Replaced hood struts

• May 2022 - Advantage Collision Centers of Beaverton, Oregon

  • Miscellaneous paint and body repairs including replacement of front bumper, hood repaired and painted, touch-up rear bumper, removal of pinstripes, related paint touch-ups

• February 2022 - 88,561 - DynaSport of Portland, Oregon

  • Engine compression tested (see Image #14 for results)

  • Replaced driver's door window regulator

  • Replaced driver and passenger rear lower control arms

  • Replaced driver side rear lower ball-joint

  • Replaced A/C compressor drive belt

  • Replaced coolant level switch

  • Replaced power steering pressure hose

  • Replaced VANOS oil feed line

  • Replaced driver's door striker

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Imperfections

• Wheels have scrapes/scratches

• Interior door panel insets are experiencing glue failure; screws (pictured) have been added to prevent separation

• Airbag light on (due to Euro steering wheel; factory steering wheel included with sale)

• Exterior temp sensor missing

• Left side mirror doesn’t adjust

• Windshield washer sprayer doesn’t work

• Sunroof doesn’t function

• Spare tire is missing

• The included Carfax report shows a damage report from March 2007; it is noted that airbags did not deploy

• The included Carfax report shows a mileage discrepancy as of March 2022; the selling dealer states that the odometer does not appear to have been tampered with and attributes it to a likely clerical error

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Included Items

• Service records since 2022

• Two keys

• H&R suspension manuals

• Factory steering wheel

• Tool kit

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Additional Information

The selling dealer has included videos of highlights, a cold-start, and driving below:

Videos

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