1995 Bmw M3, Turner Motorsports E36 Stage 2, Rust Free Fl Car on 2040-cars

When I was looking for an E36 M3 to buy, I looked at several. This one stood out to me though, because it was obviously a car that had been cared for, was enthisiest owned, and was a rust free Florida car. Plus, after driving it, I was sold. The no expense spared mods that have been done to this car make it the best driving car I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot of cars!!! It’s so immediate, so direct it’s like an extension of yourself. All modifications have been completed within the last year, so they are all very fresh.

While in my posession, I have serviced and maintained the car, replaced a few broken things and basically kept what the previous owner was doing, going. I will describe each area of the car in detail below. I’m sure I will miss something, so if after reading the entire description you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I am very honest in my descriptions and also very picky about my cars. So I note every little imperfection that other sellers may not. I do this so you know exactly what you’re looking at and it’s all out on the table with nothing hidden or held back.

If you’re looking for an honest, genuine E36 M3 of the right year, in the right colors with all the right mods, that you could get in and drive anywhere immediately this is the one for you!

Body:

This is an accident free car, with a clean Carfax. It was originally purchased on the east cost of Florida, and has spent most of it’s life in Florida. It is completely rust free. I would say that most of the paint on the car is original. Which in some ways is a good thing, as it shows the car has nothing to hide, but on the other hand it does show almost 20 years of age. It has fading on the roof, and scratches where the sunroof opens. It has a 3 inch long dent on the passengers side front fender (see picture). It also has various small door dings from careless people in parking lots. All in all it’s a rust free, very original and straight body.

Interior:

The interior of this car is amazing. It has manual “Vaders”, that most people seem to like. The dash has no cracks, the seats are all excellent. The door panels were replaced with brand new ones shortly before I purchased the car. The headliner has been replaced and is excellent. All gauges are clear and work as they should. It has an aftermarket Kenwood CD stereo installed with Bluetooth. The power sunroof works great. The carpets are all excellent. The interior is a very nice place to be.

Engine:

What can I say about the SB50 that hasn’t already been said? Beautiful smooth power all over the rev range. This one has been treated to a stage two Turner Motorsports tune with a Conforti chip, and Turner (aFe) intake. This one is both quiet and smooth, that is until you get on it and then she howls! It has the stock exhaust, so it’s quiet, but when you get it in the upper rev range, you hear the wonderful intake growl, it’s a beautiful thing.. The engine has no knocks, no ticks, no issues. Rock solid cooling system as well. It’s a 1995 model, so it’s an OBDI car.

Transmission/clutch:

This car has the stock 5 speed manual transmission in it. It shifts smooth with no noises or issues. It has a Turner Motorsports short shift kit installed which really improves the shift action over the stock setup. I do not know what make/model clutch is in the car, but suffice to say, it is very good. It bites hard, with no slip, and excellent pedal feel.

Rear axle:

The rear diff was replaced when under the care of the previous owner. It has been replaced with a Turner Motorsports E36 Diff upgrade, as well as a slightly shorter set of gears that really wake this car up. I can't quite remember what ratio he told me was in it (3:63 maybe?). Either way, it's a great upgrade that really wakes the car up!

Suspension:

Stock suspension setups on BMW’s are very good indeed, and unless the owner follows a proven route when modifying it, it can spoil the car completely. This car has what I think is the only suspension setup for the E36 that is an improvement over stock. It has Bilsteins all around, with H&R springs. It has also been treated to an “X”-brace. To say “It’s on rails” is to put it mildly. This thing is so direct and communicative it’s mind-blowing.

Brakes:

The brakes on this car where the only thing that needed immediate attention when I got it. They worked fine, but the front disks were worn and had begun to warp. So I replaced them with some quality aftermarket disks plus some new StopTech pads. She brakes strong and straight now.

Tires:

The tires are all matching Nexen N7000. They were installed shortly before I bought it, and I would estimate have about 7500 miles on them. So, they are all excellent.

Needs:

As with all older cars, it’s not new. The A/C would be the first thing that needs to be done on it. It holds a charge, but does not blow cold. A new compressor with clutch would fix it right up. The power windows both work, however the passenger side can get hung up if lowered beyond half way. This goes hand in hand with a rattle inside the passenger side door. I believe a clip or something has come loose and if retrieved and re-attached all would be well with the window and door. Also, the coolant level sensor is bad. As mentioned before, the cooling system is excellent, but the level sensor indicates to check the cooling system level when starting up and shutting off, Finally, I did not replace the wear sensors then I replaced the front pads, so the “ABS” light is always on.

So, there you have it, the good and the bad about the car. Anyone interested and within driving distance is more then welcome to come and see it in person. Regarding the sale; I am not interested in trades, and will only accept cash, or a cashiers check from a well known institution as payment. It has a clean and clear Florida title that must be filled out in it’s entirety before the car leaves my driveway. I will be happy to make myself available to any shipping company for collection, but only after the car is completely paid for. I will also be happy to meet the buyer at an airport close to me should they want to fly in and drive it home. Airports close to me are SRQ, PIE and TPA. Thanks for looking. Dave.