$14,000
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Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Engine Size:
3.2L
Color:
Silver
Engine Size:
3.2L
Category:
Car
Description
This 1997 BMW M3 is a silver-over-gray sedan that was acquired by the seller’s brother in 2003, and it has remained in the family since and now has under 132k miles. It is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 17″ M Contour wheels, the Luxury Package, and power-adjustable and heated sports seats, while modifications include an aFe Power air intake, an S50-specification intake manifold, aftermarket engine…
This 1997 BMW M3 is a silver-over-gray sedan that was acquired by the seller’s brother in 2003, and it has remained in the family since and now has under 132k miles. It is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 17″ M Contour wheels, the Luxury Package, and power-adjustable and heated sports seats, while modifications include an aFe Power air intake, an S50-specification intake manifold, aftermarket engine management software, and a Kenwood stereo paired with JL Audio speakers. Maintenance highlights include a rebuild of the motor and overhauls of the cooling and VANOS systems.
The body is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic (309) and features aerodynamic bumpers, side mirrors, and side sills along with a raised rear spoiler. The front bumper of the car was repainted during prior ownership, and the seller states that the rear bumper and trunk lid were replaced to address damage incurred when the car was backed into a tree. The included Carfax is free of accidents or other reported damage.
Staggered-width 17″ M Contour II wheels wear 225/45 front and 245/40 rear Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, and the car is equipped with Automatic Stability Control.
The cabin features power-adjustable and heated front seats trimmed in Mulberry Nappa leather, while Luxury Package wood trim accents the contrasting black dashboard, center console, and door panels. Additional package equipment includes cruise control, an onboard trip computer, a center armrest, chrome door handles, and extended leather appointments. A Kenwood stereo is installed and paired with a JL Audio speaker system.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer with an inset fuel economy gauge, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer displays under 132k miles.
The 3.2-liter S52 inline-six was rebuilt in 2014 at 108k miles, with work including an overhaul of the head and replacement of the pistons, bearings, gaskets, seals, and timing chain components. Additional service and modification included the following:
aFe Power cold-air intake
S50-specification intake manifold with Turner Motorsport adapter
Shark Injector engine management software
Bimmerworld electric cooling fan conversion kit
VANOS system overhaul
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. The clutch components were replaced in 2013, and modifications include a UUC short-shift kit with double-shear selector rods.
Spare parts, a service manual, and service invoices accompany the sale.
- 132K Miles
- 3.2-Liter S52 Inline-Six
- Five-Speed Manual Transmission
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Arctic Silver Metallic
- Mulberry Nappa Leather Upholstery
- M Contour II Alloy Wheels
- Luxury Package
- Automatic Climate Control
- Sunroof
- Kenwood Stereo w/JL Audio Speakers
- Power-Adjustable and Heated Front Seats
- Cruise Control
- Shark Injector Engine Management Software
- UUC Short-Shift Kit
- Bimmerworld Cooling Fan Conversion Kit
- S50 Intake Manifold & aFe Power Intake
- Spare & Removed Parts
- Service History & Summary
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$14,000
Make:
BMW
Model:
M3 Sedan
Category:
Car
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Year:
1997
Mileage:
132,000 miles
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Size:
3.2L
Color:
Silver
Offer ID #65016
