Vehicle Details
- Year: 1999
- Make: BMW
- Model: M3 Convertible
- VIN: WBSBK9337XEC43729
- Mileage Shown: 57,946
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Estoril Blue
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Pennington, NJ 08534
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0058225
Introduced as the second-generation M3, the E36 BMW M3 continued the model’s legacy by striking a balance between motorsport performance, refined luxury, and everyday drivability. This 1999 convertible example is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and is finished in Estoril Blue over a rare Magma Nappa leather interior. It features a power-retractable soft top, 17” M Double Spoke wheels, cruise control, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with cassette, and more. This M3 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New Jersey.
The E36 M3 can be differentiated from a standard 3-Series by its revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wing mirrors, and M3 badging on the side moldings and trunk lid. This example is finished in Estoril Blue (335) and features a power-retractable black soft top, fog lights, body-color mirror caps, and dual exhaust outlets. It rides on 17” M Double Spoke wheels wrapped in new tires. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with an accident-free CARFAX report.
The cabin is trimmed in seldom-seen Magma Nappa leather and features front sport seats accented by tri-color M stitching. Interior appointments include a leather-wrapped M steering wheel, a black dashboard and trim, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo with cassette functionality. The seller notes that the leather upholstery was recently detailed and conditioned, and all gauges and electronics are fully functional. A potential mileage inconsistency is indicated on the CARFAX report, which the seller attributes to a possible clerical error.
Power comes from a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six engine generating a factory-rated 240 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven through a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The chassis is equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, including MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link (Z-axle) rear setup, complemented by four-wheel disc brakes and M-tuned components. Notable service history reported by the seller includes a fuel sending unit replacement at 24k miles in 2004, full fluid flushes at 28k and 45k miles, serpentine belt replacement in 2013, a valve cover gasket replacement in 2022, and a complete brake and suspension refresh in 2023, which included new front and rear brakes, front struts, and rear shocks. Additionally, service in preparation for the sale is said to include the following:
- Four new tires
- Replaced Left and right control arm mounts and bushings
- Oil, filter, and air filter change
- New hood struts and hood pad
- Replaced both headlight bulbs
- Replaced both convertible top cables and struts
- New lower windshield cowl cover
This sale will include the original owner's manuals, a set of all-weather floor mats, a car cover, and a hard-wired battery tender.
The seller would like you to know: “We are happy to present this beautiful and Iconic E36 M3. This car presents very well and is ready for you to drop the top and enjoy. The Carfax does show a mileage discrepancy, which is apparent based on the difference, that one of the entries at a service was inputted wrong.”
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