1999 Bmw E36 M3 Convertible Rare Modena Interior! on 2040-cars
Cranford, New Jersey, United States
|
For sale is a 1999 BMW E36 M3 Convertible. This is a genuine E36 M3, not a clone.
I am a BMW enthusiast and have taken car of this car in the 2+ years I have owned it, which includes professional detailing every 6 months, and hand waxing the entire car every month in between. The previous owner, an older gentleman and also an E36 enthusiast, took care of the car the same way. To start, this is a very clean car with fewer than 80,000 miles, relatively low for a 15 year old car. The car is finished in Cosmos schwartz (black) over a stunning (and very rare) Modena interior, which offsets the black very nicely. In fact, there were only 104 E36 M3s convertibles made for the US market with this color combination, a testament to the car's rarity. The paint is 7.5/10, there are some blemishes, but nothing major. The car has never been in an accident, and the all the molding that came with the E36 M3 is in tact. The top was replaced before I bought the car and is in good shape. It was patched just before I bought it (see pic), but is solid and will last quite a while. Speaking of the top, it goes down without an issue; occasionally, I will have to give it a slight push, which is common with older E36 convertibles, but usually that is not the case. The more you use the top, the better it is, and since I only drive it in good weather (never in winter/snow/rain), I have it down all the time. The interior of this car is quite special. As stated above, this is the Modena interior, which has become very desirable in recent years for people looking at the E36 Ms. The seats are in excellent shape, though there is some cracking on the leather in the driver's seat (to be expected), but it is nothing serious. You may judge for yourself from the pictures. The car also comes with the original floor mats, which I have steam cleaned every year as part of the detail process. I cannot find Modena floor mats anywhere, including from Bavarian Autosport, the leader in wholesale parts for BMWs in the US. Therefore, I've done my best to preserve them, considering their rarity. Everything in the interior works, except for the digital clock, which is sometimes visible and sometimes not. All the other digital instruments work. What also makes this car unique is that it comes with both the Premium (10 spoke M wheels and Harmonn Kardon sound system) and Cold Weather packages (heated front seats). Speaking of the wheels, note that they are in excellent shape as well, with no curb rash or damage. This car is 100% original bone stock. Many of these cars have been modified in some way. Not this car. The engine is as exactly how it left the factory in Regensberg, Germany (no aftermarket computer chips, turbo boosters, etc). The S52 inline 6 was one of the best engines BMW had/has made. The US models had yellow side markers, which many people who own E36 M3s have swapped for clear or smokey lenses. While they may not look as cool or updated as the clear lenses, the yellow lamps are a testament to the originality of the car. The only thing that is aftermarket is the stereo system; the E36s were know to have crummy radios, and the previous owner put in a Kenwood System complete with CD player and ipod hookup. Recent service on the car includes: New suspension system, complete with Bilstein heavy duty shocks in the back and new struts in the front ($2200) New power steering pump and reservoir New alternator New spark plugs New brakes (rotors, calipers, and pads) This car has never been raced, tracked, thrashed or abused. Only cared for. I would really like to see it go to a good home, and to someone who appreciates it like I do. The E36 M3s were special cars. Feel free to contact me with any questions or more pictures. |
BMW M3 for Sale
2002 bmw m3 base convertible 2-door 3.2l(US $21,000.00)
Bmw e36 m3. rare unmolested low milage. collector grade. 63,000 miles
2005 bmw m3 base coupe 2-door 3.2l
2004 bmw m3 base convertible 2-door 3.2l(US $15,900.00)
02 bmw m3 coupe 6 speed manual transmission(US $19,999.00)
2010 bmw m3 convertible dct,navigation,19-inch wheels,service history,we finance(US $41,950.00)
Auto Services in New Jersey
Zp Auto Inc ★★★★★
World Automotive Transmissions II ★★★★★
Voorhees Auto Body ★★★★★
Vip Honda ★★★★★
Total Performance Incorporated ★★★★★
Tony`s Auto Service ★★★★★
Auto blog
BMW calls in 50,000 motorbikes over fuel pump leak
Tue, 07 Jan 2014If you don't often see motorbikes being recalled, it's probably because there's less to go wrong on a motorcycle. But a problem with the fuel pump on a wide array of BMW Motorrad products has prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a recall for over 50,000 of the Bavarian two-wheelers across America.
The issue revolves around the fuel pump flange on R-model, K-model, S 1000 and HP2 motorcycles built as far back, in some cases, to 2005 and as recent as 2012, depending on the model. The flange was found to be prone to crack and leak fuel, which NHTSA evaluated as a fire risk. As a result, precisely 50,184 such motorbikes are being recalled to have their flanges reinforced or, where necessary, to replace the entire fuel pump. If you're the owner of such a Bimmer bike, expect a call from your dealer sometime next month, but you can read the full notice below.
Automakers want to stop the EPA's fuel economy rules change, and why that's a shortsighted move
Tue, Dec 6 2016With a Trump Administration looming, the EPA moved quickly after the election to propose finalizing future fuel economy rules last week. The auto industry doesn't like that (surprise), and has started making moves to stop the EPA. Ford CEO Mark Fields said he wanted to lobby Trump to lower the standards, and now the Auto Alliance, a manufacturer group, is saying it will join the fight against cleaner cars. The Alliance represents 12 automakers: BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, VW, and Volvo. Gloria Bergquist, a spokesperson for the Alliance, told Automotive News that the "EPA's sudden and controversial move to propose auto regulations eight months early - even after Congress warned agencies about taking such steps while political appointees were packing their bags - calls out for congressional action to pause this rulemaking until a thoughtful policy review can occur." The EPA was going to consider public comments through April 2017, but then said it would move the deadline to the end of December. That means that it can finalize the rules before President Obama leaves office. The director of public affairs for the Consumer Federation of America, Jack Gillis, said on a conference call with reporters last week when the EPA originally announced its decision that it is unlikely that President Trump will be able to roll back these changes. Gillis also said on the same call that any attempt by the automakers to prevent these changes would be history repeating itself. "These are the same companies that fought airbags, and now promoting the fact that every car has multiple airbags," he said. "These are the same companies that fought the crash-test program, and now are promoting the crash-test ratings published by the government. So, it's clear that they're misperceiving the needs of the American consumer." There are more reasons the Allliance's pushback is flawed. Carol Lee Rawn, the transportation program director for Ceres, said on that call that the automotive industry is a global one, and many automakers are moving to global platforms to help them meet strict fuel economy rules around the world.
Thermal imagery of BMW M4 DTM pit stop is red hot
Wed, 28 May 2014A pit stop is a pit stop, right? The race car pulls in, the crew changes the tires, pumps in some fuel, maybe swaps out a busted body panel or squeegees the windshield, and off it goes for another heat. Only pit stops have become the focus of news lately for a number of reasons, whether it's because of mishaps (like the ones that prompted F1 to ban mid-race refueling), new time records (due largely to said ban) or interesting new ways to film the fast-paced action.
A few weeks ago we brought you footage of an IndyCar pit stop filmed from multiple angles courtesy of Google Glass. Now BMW has released a brief clip of one of its M4 DTM racers coming in for fresh rubber, all filmed by infrared camera. Its the kind of technology BMW uses to help optimize its German touring cars for competition, and now the Bavarian outfit has released some footage for fans to enjoy.
The resulting thermal imagery gives you an idea of how hot the car runs (and where the heat is emanating from), how warm they get the fresh rubber before they get it onto the car, and what kind of temperatures the pit crew is subjected to. Look closely enough in the 25-second video below and you'll even see the heat sputtering out of the exhaust pipes as the M4 downshifts into its pit box. (Just don't try adjusting your speakers, the clip is without audio.)