For Sale - 1998 M3

$12.5k OBO.

This isn't your typical "modded bro" M3. It's an enthusiast' built car, owned by purists.

The modifications are tasteful, and very expensive.

The modification and spec list (*note, I do have a binder full of receipts including the original window sticker and documents from the original owner - not all service records and modifications are found from previous owners but many are).

1998 Cosmos Black M3 - On Black with power vaders.
151k Miles

The modification list:

• HK stereo system, 6CD changer, Vader power/heated seats, stock spoiler, alarm/keyless entry, 6 spd
• Getrag EVO 6 Speed transmission with SSK, UUC delrin shifter bushings
• Sachs Clutch with DM Luk Flywheel
• UUC Clutch pedal bushings
• 3.46 40% Lockup Diff
• DEPO headlights with city lights and 55watt HID’s on low beams
• Coolant system: BEHR radiator, t-stat, w/p, hoses, evap can, sensor, alum housing
• RTAB: Powerflex, LCAB: Rogue Engineering, Rear Subframe: Powerflex
• Dr. Vanos Stage 1
• New valve cover gasket
• NGK plugs, coil pack boots
• Malhe Fuel filter
• Bosch 80 Amp alternator
• OPN checked, OEM oil pan gasket
• F*A*G front wheel bearings, Meyle front/rear sway links
• Re-manufactured steering rack with Meyle tie rod assemblies
• F*A*G rear wheel bearings, Meyle control arm bushings, Meyle outer ball joints
• UUC rear adjustable control arms
• Bilstein Sport shocks, GC Camber/caster plates front, RE rear shock mounts, H&R Sport Springs
• Lemfordor upper front shock mounts with reinforcement plates
• ZHP 6spd shift knob
• Alcantara shift boot and e-brake boot
• New belts, idler pullies, tensioners
• JTD underpanel
• OEM engine mounts
• OEM sway bar bushings
• UUC red trans mounts
• OEM lower chain tensioner
• OEM heater valve
• OEM front fender liners
• 4 Bosch oxygen sensors
• Rebuilt calipers, Zimmerman coated blanks, UUC Brake lines, Jurid pads
• ATE brake master cylinder
• OEM exhaust hangers
• CDM
• 18”x8.5” BBS RK’s ET38
• Vorshlag 60mm wheel stud kit
• EuroSport M50 Manifold kit
• OEM front lower control arms
• ZF PS reservoir
• X brace
• Condenser cooling fan with relays
• B&B Cat-back Exhaust
• AFE Cold air intake with K&N Filter
• OEM BMW Alpine Alarm/Keyless Entry
• C43 Radio PTY
• BSW Stage 1 Speakers
• Black suede headliner, sunroof shuttle, a and c pillars
• DEPO Smoked Corners
• DEPO Clear Tails
• DEPO Clear Sides

Highlights include a real, yes real, EVO 6 speed, 3.46 diff, and absolutely mint 18x8.5 BBS RK's.

Service history - these are most of the documents from my service records (*note, previous owner claimed to have spent over $30k in modifications and maintenance.)

1-6-11 Alignment, check pressure, steering linkage, suspension components 109.95
*Included camber, toe set-up (Was very aggressive when bought, I re-did alignment when I bought the car last month).

11-6-10 4 General EXCLAIM UHP tires - 429
*I bought 2 brand new ones a month ago. One is out-of-round. I have a new one replaced under warranty waiting to be put on. Bought from Tirerack.

8-26-10 Alignment

10-11-10
Cabin Air Filter
Spark Plug
Swivel joint
Belt 5K X 906
Fuel Filter
Bushing
Sway Bar End Link
Nut

9-30-07
5 Lug 60mm Long stud, 17mm Nut (Chrome) Wheel Stud Kit 73.20 - Vorshlag Motorsports

12-14-10
Ground Control Camber Plates - 299.00

No date - Dents and Dings
RT Fender Broken Paint
Repair dents on whole car - 300.00

IRP
PBR - Axxis Ultimate REAR Brake Pad Set - 34.00

1-19-07
Rotors
Pollen Filter
Pads

1-19-07
Bimmerzone
Spark Plug (6)
Spark Plug Connector
*When my CEL came on, for the loose plug, my tech went on how they were very good quality (NGK) and were in great condition. He also made sure to tighten them.

Bimmerzone
8-25-10
3 Red Line 75w90 Gear Oil
1 Pack of 8 M3 Oil Filters
2 Replacement BMW hood emblems
123.70

5-16-2007
Rogue Engineering
RSM Shock Mounts
104.38

Rogue Engeering
8-5-10
RE FCAB E36 Centered
CNC 6061 Aluminum
Urethane Insert
242.23

Private Sale-
Bilstien Sport Shocks and Struts
607.00

Zgmunt Motors 1-19-07
Valve Cover Basket
Oil Drain Plug
Crankcase Gasket Set
Oil Dipstick Seal
Brake Disk Screw set
Wiper Blade Insert
Air Filter
131.60

Summit 1-22-07
2 75W90 Gear Oil
2 Gear oil synchromax 1 QT
Multi Use Transmission Pump
57.50

Zgument Motors 6-04-07
2 Wheel Hub
2 Wheel Hub nut
Dust Shield
Muffler Hanger
187.00

UUC 6-23-2010
Chromoly Adjustable Rear Control Arms
349.00

Pelican Parts
2-22-07
1 Intake Boot
2 Rubber mount
2 Exhaust Hanger

1-22-07

Aluminum Washer
Chain Tensioner
Oil Pump Socket Nut
Clip
Antifreeze

1-18-08
Fork Lever Spring
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Seal
Pilot Bearing
Clutch Master Cylinder
Gasket Ring
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Reservoir
Multi Purpose Relay
Temperature Switch
Brake Disc (2)

11-07-10
Turn Signal Light
Adjusting Pulley
Deflection Pulley

2-13-07

Belt 6k x1555
Belt 5k x906
Drive Belt Tensioner
Drive Belt Tensioner
Protection Cap
Idler Pully
Adjusting Pulley
Repair Kit
Guide Bushing Repair Kit
Repair Kit
Brake Shoe Set
Repair Kit

4-09-07
Strap
Secure Plate
13.20

4-2-07
Hex Bolt
Water Valve
Seal Ring
M3 Absorber
Washer
18.30

6-16-08
Bulb Socket
Sunshade
53.67

6-2-07
Collar
7.32

7-18-2007
Support
Clip M Tech
Grommet
Nut Euro
Bolt
Rubber Mount
30.26

Hendrick BMW
8-27-07
O Ring
Seal Ring
Pulse Generator
84.58

Tischer
Place
Dust Protect
Nut M12x1.5
REL LEVER
SEAL RING
BALL PIN
PIN
RIPE
REPAIR KIT BEARING
ROD JOINT
UNIV JOINT
HEX NUT
SUSPENSION
CIRCLIP
WASHER
NUT
SUPPORT
BUL WITH SOCKET
WISHBONE
RUBBER STRIP
DRV SHAFT INTERM
SPECIAL PLATE
607.50

11-03-09
Push Button
Cover
49.84

9-24-09
Expanding Rivet
Support LIfting Plate
Hex Nut
Gasket
Cover
170.74

11-11-09
E46 M3 SSK
Gear Shift Knob
Suspension
Shift Lever
Securing Clip
Spring Nut
123.97

1-05-10
Hex Bolt
Fillister Head SCRE
Ball Pin
31.75

12-16-09
Compression Spring
Gear Position
Thrust Pin
120.54

3-1-10
Rubber Seal
Grooved Ball Bearing
Set of Profile Gasket
84.88

Tischer BMW
Lock Ring
Hexagon Screw
4 Rubber Mounting
Ball Joint
O ring
Clamp 2
511.82

5-11-10
Spring
Protection Plate
Cover
Covering Left
Covering Right
Protection Plate RI
CLAMP
Covering Right
Trunk Lid Gasket
163.38

BMWparts.com
9-27-10
Blind Plug (8)
Covering Left
Covering Right
Hose Clamp
103.61

11-11-10
Ashtray Rear
Covering Left
Covering Right
Bulb Socket
Covering Front Left
Covering Front Right
102.32

Hendrick
3-01-11
Collar Nut
35.38

Tischer
Support Lifting Plate
53.08

What I've done-
(2) Front Tires (General's)
Alignment
New OEM Nose
Black Grills
Coolant Change
Spark Plugs Tightened
Replace Piece under Gear Shifter
Replaced radiator and all radiator components ($400+)

Full disclosure:

The drivers-side vader has a small rip.

The car is black. The car is a sports car. The car is also aging. Therefore, it has many rock chips. If I had to change one thing, it'd be the front bumper. The bumper is rock chipped and sags. Typical E36 problem.

I wasn't paying attention and rolled into a car at a stop light. I went ahead and replaced the nose with an OEM nose and had it sprayed Cosmos by a top shop in my area. It came out absolutely top-notch.

The previous owner had a paint-less dent removal on the right rear quarter panel. You can tell from certain angles, but I never notice it.

The paint is in decent condition for an older car. It needs a buff, and has the wear of a 98' black car, but it cleans up well.

The carfax is CLEAN - But, we found the passanger quarter panel, as well as hood, were replaced with OEM BMW DOT replacements. They match up perfectly.

Onto the pictures-

 

You finally decided to trade up for a Crossfire, right?

 

I can't help but think, "Something is missing from this list."

GLWS Connor. You are a true enthusiast. What's coming?

 

From a fellow e36 owner, nice ride.

 

Goodluck with the sale Connor. What's next?

 

Paging Chris from Cali....

 

You haven't had this one for long, Connor! What's coming?

 

GLWS bud. Nice car, clean.

 

Thanks guys.

Looking to get into an 05 or 06 330 ZHP.

 

skip the 330 and just get the e46 M that you always wanted...