BMW M3
(now sold): $7100 with all parts and documentation
(see below. Over $1500 in parts are included.)
Located near Gig Harbor, WA
Happy to provide more photos and information as needed
model year: 1995
color: Cosmos Black metallic
interior: Black Nappa leather
body style: 2 door "coupe"
5spd manual transmission
3.15 rear diff w/LSD (now upgraded to 3.38)
build date: 03/95
factory options: Cruise Control, On-Board Computer, Power Sunroof, Air Conditioning
production statistic: this car is one of 2339 black/black 5spd S50B30US cars
purchased: August 4th, 2012
miles when purchased: 192,210 miles (309332 km)
miles (2020.04.15): about 211,072 miles
engine
3.0L 24v I-6 "S50B30US", OBD1
factory rated power (crank): 240hp/225 ft-lb (305 Nm)
dyno'd power with mods (2011.09.28) (wheel): 225 whp/204 ft-lb (276 Nm)
dyno'd power with OBD2 midpipes (2013.11.09) (wheel): 226 whp/207 ft-lb (torque comes on earlier)
(assuming 15% drivetrain loss, crank power is 265 hp/244 ft-lb)
stock weight: 3150 lbs
current weight: should be around 2900 lbs, but haven't weighed
current mods:
- Cosmos cold air intake
- Euro M3 3.5" HFM
- BimmerWorld 3.5" silicone throttle body elbow
- DSR 256/250 cams
- 24 lb injectors
- TRM chip
- OEM OBD2 mid pipes, and cats
- Active Autowerke Gen-3 cat-back exhaust
- BMW 3.38 LSD, rebuilt
- Powerflex polyurethane FCAB and RTAB bushings
- unknown rear subframe mount reinforcement plates
- OMP Champ seats, Planted side mount brackets, VAC Motorsports low-profile adapter base (driver's) and Speedware adapter base (passenger's)
- Schroth Rallye Cross 4pt harness (driver's)
- Bilstein Sport dampers, Vogtland M3 Club Spec (25/20mm drop, 183/450 lb/in) springs
- Z3 shifter, Momo shift knob
- clutch delay valve delete
- UUC red isolated transmission mounts w/movement limiters
- UUC steel braided brake lines and clutch line
- Motul RBF600 brake fluid
- Hawk HP Plus pads
- DJ Auto Euro projector headlights, DDM Tuning HID kit
- JVC bluetooth/CD/stereo head unit
- tinted with unknown film
- rear seat removed (still have)
- radiator fan/clutch deleted, 80/88c low temp auxiliary fan switch installed
- luxury M3 bumper currently installed
- Kosei K1 Racing 17x8.5 ET-40 16.8 lb wheels, Kumho Ecsta XS 245/40/17 tires
extra parts
- Bosch Euro Projector headlights
- rear 60/40 split rear seat
- TRMotorsport C2 17x8.5 ET-40 19 lb wheels
- carbon fiber sunroof delete panel, 1.5 lb
- chassis x-brace (from convertible)
- aftermarket unpainted M3 sport front bumper w/lip and grille
- OBD2 downpipes w/OBD1 block-off plates
- original headlights
- working window regulators
- includes two keys
- includes owner's manual
- front tow hook license plate holder
- other random parts
current issues
- no mechanical issues. Runs well. Accelerates strongly. Handles very well. Always passed emissions easily. Has lived in Washington and Arizona.
- few dings, marks, and chips. little rust on rear fender well
- some headliner sag at back
- clearcoat peeling on rear bumper and on a c-pillar
- tire date codes are 2911 but were new and installed in October 2012. Tires are in good shape, but have gotten harder and grip less.
- windows require multiple attempts to go up (replacement regulators included)
- surface rust on repleacable window trim
- washer fluid resevoir leaks. Needs new seal.
- window tint starting to separate from window
repairs performed while owned
- fixed oil leaks: vanos pipe & breather hoses, oil filter housing gasket, valve cover gasket, other o-rings and related parts
- replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat & thermostat housing, radiator hose in March 2017 at 206296 miles. Several other cooling system items were replaced by previous owner in 2009 at 164196 miles.
- replaced guibo and center driveline support
- replaced diff mounts
- replaced spark plugs
- clutch replaced and flywheel machined by previous owner in 2009 at 164458 miles
- front control arms replaced by previous owner in 2011
- replaced clutch master & slave cylinders, headlight switch, battery
- replaced belts
- replaced transmission selector shaft seal and shifter bushings
- replaced throttle position switch
- replaced door handle gaskets
- replaced windhshield cowl
- more things. All documents included from myself and previous owner
photos
luxury bumper
carbon fiber sunroof delete panel