This 1997 BMW M3 was purchased new by the current owner and is finished in red over black Nappa leather. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 17″ M-Contour wheels, an electric sunroof, fog lights, heated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, an on-board computer, and a Harman Kardon Hi-Fi sound system. Recent service is said to have included a fluid change and…
This 1997 BMW M3 was purchased new by the current owner and is finished in red over black Nappa leather. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 17″ M-Contour wheels, an electric sunroof, fog lights, heated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, an on-board computer, and a Harman Kardon Hi-Fi sound system. Recent service is said to have included a fluid change and the replacement of the clutch, oil pan gasket, battery, and front brake pads.
The body is finished in Hellrot (314) and features an electric sunroof, fog lights, and aerodynamic side mirrors. The Carfax report lists an accident that occurred in 2007 or 2008, yet provides no further details. Noted flaws include peeling window tint, a cracked fog light lens, a faulty brake light switch, a chip in the windshield, areas of paint etching, a scratch on the passenger-side rear fender, and a dent in the trunk lip and lid.
Factory staggered-width 17″ M-Contour wheels are mounted with 225/45 Michelin Pilot Sport front tires and 245/40 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S rear tires showing a mix of 2005 and 2012 date codes. The front brake pads are said to have recently been replaced.
The cabin is equipped with heated Vader front seats trimmed in black Nappa leather along with a matching dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, an on-board computer, and a Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi sound system with a trunk-mounted six-disc changer. The headliner is sagging around the sun visors, and the passenger-side power window mechanism is said to click while under operation.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, fuel economy, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer shows 49k miles.
The 3.2-liter inline-six was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The selling dealer states that recent service included a fluid change and replacement of the clutch, oil pan gasket, and battery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.