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1999 Bmw E36 M3 Convertible Rare Modena Interior! on 2040-cars
US $15,995.00
Year:1999
Mileage:80000
Location:
Cranford, New Jersey, United States
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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. |
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