1997 Bmw M3 Base Coupe 2-door 3.2l on 2040-cars
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.2L 3152CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Moonroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 108,790
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Arctic Silver
Interior Color: Dove Grey
Number of Cylinders: 6
1997 BMW M3 Arctic Silver over Dove Grey up for auction. Tastefully upgraded with:
Eibach Sport Springs with Bilstein Sport Shocks
Ground Control Rear Shock Mounts
Jim Conforti Cold Air Intake (Filter Replaced)
UUC Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System
HID Ellipsoid Headlights
Euro Clear Lenses
Alpine CD Player
Clear Bra
VAC Oil Pan Baffle
Oil Pump Nut Safety Wired
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
Original paperwork, keys, manual, and even the window sticker is with the car
Clean vehicle history report, title in hand. Now, the bad:
Dent in rear has a bit of rust
Dent in front by the kidney grills
Marks on the front bumper
Front splitter slightly detached on one side
A few small dents in other body panels, nothing major
Driver's side door panel was removed and misaligned for a window installation. Sits a little funny.
Some body gaskets are starting to wear out
Climate Control computer works OK, but occasionally won't shut off, or is on and won't blow
Misc. specs and stains on the rear body
Rear trunk lock does not work (cannot insert key)
It's a 16 year old car, and the body is in pretty decent shape for a car that age, but it's certainly not perfect. Mechanically, it's in great shape. Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic Oil every 3000 miles.
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