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No Reserve!!! 1997 M3 Coupe, Silver, Low Miles, 5-spd, Carfax & Service Records on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:95930 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.2L 3152CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WBSBG9328VEY77229 Year: 1997
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 95,930
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
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. ... 

1997 BMW M3, Arctic Silver Metallic, black leather interior and 5-speed manual transmission. Only 95,930 original miles and recently passed state emissions testing. Never been road/track raced or modified with aftermarket parts aside from wheels and tires which are OEM spec and in excellent condition (see below for specs on wheels and tires). Optional equipment includes a power sunroof and cruise control. Comes complete with a clean Carfax report and all service records. I am the 3rd owner and purchased this car in 2003. This car has been garage kept and stored during winter months for 9 of the 10 years I've owned it (all except this year). Since 2010 the car has been driven an average of 2,600 miles per year (verifiable by service records), this truly is a "rarely driven" car. I am selling the car to help pay for my wedding in July 2013...happy wife = happy life.


This car was just inspected by an ASC Certified mechanic at a reputable local auto repair shop and requires maintenance/mechanical and cosmetic repairs. Everything has been listed below for your review and consideration. I am happy to provide a copy of the service estimate along with the Carfax report for serious buyers. The estimate states that brakes, belts, and power steering hose can be replaced for $1275 (if you are handy enough to do it yourself, even better). This is a fantastic opportunity for the right buyer, let my loss be your gain.

Car is being sold "As-Is" with no warranties. Please feel free to email me with any questions or requests.  

Mechanical Repairs Needed:
-Disc brake rotors and pads need replacement (front & rear).
-Brake light needs replacement (passenger, rear).
-Airbag cover on steering wheel is lose and needs tightening. 
-Power steering hose needs replacement.
-Engine drive belts need replacement.
-Clock display on the on board computer does not illuminate. Original BMW replacement part included.
-Display on radio/tape deck does not illuminate. No one steals tape decks so the car has never been broken into or vandalized. 

Cosmetic Repairs Needed: 
-Fog Lamp (passenger side) has been removed. Original BMW replacement part included. 
-Power Heated Mirror (drivers side) does not function. Original BMW replacement part included.
-Shift Knob needs replacement.
-Glove box door is fully functioning but needs replacement or repair. 

Standard Features:
-Air Dam
-Bucket Seats
-Fog Lights
-Ground Effects
-Power Heated Mirrors
-Limited Slip Differential
-Power Brakes
-Rear Window Defroster
-Sport Suspension
-Tinted Glass
-17 X 8.5" Wheels - TR Motorsports C2
-17" Tires - Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/45/17
-Automatic Climate Control (2 Zone) - Driver and Passenger
-3.2L I6 DOHC 24V FI Engine
-Regular Unleaded Fuel Required
-5-Speed Manual Transmission
-Tachometer
-Traction Control
-4-Wheel ABS
-Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
-Front Side Airbags
-Leather Seating
-Rear Split Bench Seat
-Power Steering
-Leather Steering Wheel Trim
-Air Conditioning
-Intermittent Windshield Wipers
-Power Windows
-Power Door Locks
-AM/FM/Cassette Audio System

Optional Features:
-Power Sunroof
-Cruise Control

Exterior Specifications:
-Width: 67.3 in.
-Height: 52.6 in.
-Length: 174.5 in.
-Curb weight: 3175 lbs.
-Wheel base: 106.3 in.

Interior Specifications:
-Front head room: 37.8 in.
-Rear head room: 36.6 in.
-Rear leg room: 32.7 in.
-Rear shoulder room: 52.1 in.

Performance:
-Base engine type: gas
-Horsepower: 240 hp @ 6000 rpm
-Torque: 236 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm
-Turning circle: 34.1 ft.

Fuel:
-Fuel type: gas
-Fuel type: regular unleaded
-Fuel tank capacity: 16.4 gal.
-Range in miles (cty/hwy): 295.2/426.4 mi.
-EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 18/26 mpg

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