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Bmw M3 1997 Black E36 on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:151432
Location:

United States

United States

This car drives and runs great. It is a 5-Speed manual transmission with cruise control. I just had the oil changed so you don't have to.  The paint is original and in good condition with a few minor scratches. There is a minor dent with small scratches to the front left bumper- shown in pictures. The interior of the car is in great condition considering its age. I just put new M3 mats in the car as well. The leather seats have minor wear from use. The gas gauge doesn't work but can be easily replaced- I just use the trip odometer for knowing when to fill. The car has a sunroof but it has been disabled, and the computer control buttons that control the time and date don't work but the computer itself does. I am not the original owner of the car- I owned the last 6 months and am buying a newer BMW.  I bought this car from a neighbor that I have known for many years and who owned the car for many years. The car has had a CD player/ GPS installed as well as a sub-woofer in the trunk.  A pretty sweet system that looks impressive with a large fold out screen. There is no FM radio- not sure about how to get that working? The car has professionally tinted windows, performance air intake.  The headlights were replaced with LED headlights a few months ago.

This is a very desirable model and body style.  They are rare, hot and looked at by everyone. I recently replaced the master clutch cylinder and the slave cylinder.

Please do not bid on this car unless you plan to buy it.  If you would like to view it prior to the auction end we are happy to let you view the car and see it.  Its a great car we just don't want a buyer that comes "shopping".  It is everything we show in the pictures.  Its a 1997 and we are not saying its brand new with all working.  Please email or call with any questions before the auction ends.  We have told you everything we know about what is wrong.  The car runs very strong and is very fast.  If you have been looking for this car you will like it.  The car is sold AS IS.

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