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1995 325is M3 Conversion.. Lots Of Upgrades And Maintenance Addressed on 2040-cars

Year:1995 Mileage:130000 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Concord, California, United States

Concord, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:S52
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: WBABF3327SEF49349 Year: 1995
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 130,000
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

It's time to sell my hopped up e36 and move on to something more economical. This car has had a lot put into it, and is quite unique. I am asking $12,900OBO

Short version: It's a 1995 325is with the drivetrain out of a 1999 M3 swapped into it and converted to OBD1, with lots of performance upgrades and maintenance items addressed. The OBD1 conversion has the advantage of making things more simple: easier to tune and upgrade, one O2 sensor instead of four, less strict emissions standards when it comes time to smog (which it passed over the summer). 

And of course, the other advantage is that you essentially have a hopped up M3 thats much cheaper to insure, since technically it's just a 325. 

Cosmetically, you have to know what you are looking for to tell that it's not an M3. 

Long version:

Engine Performance:

s52 swap with:
OBD1 conversion 
m50 manifold
540i 3.5 inch MAF
Cold air intake
TRM tune
Borla exhaust
Magnaflow high flow cat

Suspension performance:

new bilstein struts
ground control height adjustable springs
front and rear strut tower braces
x brace

Engine maintenence: 

Rebuilt vanos
Clutch replaced
New flywheel
overhauled cooling system with high performance water pump and radiator
new head gasket
head decked and planed
new oil pan gasket
new rear main seal
new spark plugs

Parts not yet installed on the car, but included in sale:
M3 Brakes
M3 LSD 
replacement sunroof (sunroof doesnt slide all the way back)

Exterior:
OEM M3 Body kit
Adjustable rear spoiler
M3 side mirrors
freshly painted front bumper
Will include both an M3 front lip, as well as aftermarket diffusers. Buyer decides which to install. 

Wheels: 
BBS RC 18x8.5 with plenty of tread

Interior: 
Black leather M3 interior (non vader)

Sound system:
BSW speakers made specifically for the Harmon Kardon amp that was a factory extra on the newer M3 donor car. It's set up with a 10 inch JL W3 sub in a sealed box with a JL 500 watt amp to match. Was thinking I'd keep the sub for my next car, but that's negotiable if the buyer really likes the sound. 

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