This 1998 BMW M3 sedan is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic over black Nappa leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a sunroof, a raised rear spoiler, automatic climate control, and a Harman Kardon sound system, while modifications consist of forged 17″ BBS wheels, a UUC short shifter kit, refurbished suspension components, and a Dinan front strut brace and exhaust system.
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This 1998 BMW M3 sedan is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic over black Nappa leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a sunroof, a raised rear spoiler, automatic climate control, and a Harman Kardon sound system, while modifications consist of forged 17″ BBS wheels, a UUC short shifter kit, refurbished suspension components, and a Dinan front strut brace and exhaust system.
The exterior is finished in Estoril Blue Metallic (355) with black side moldings and features aerodynamic lower bodywork as well as fog lights, a metal sunroof, window tint, a raised rear spoiler, and BMW-branded splash guards at each corner. The seller notes evidence of paintwork on the trunk lid, though the Carfax report is free of aLidents or other reported damage.
17″ BBS RGR forged-alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires measuring 225/45 up front and 245/40 out back. A Style 23 wheel mounted with a Michelin Pilot SX tire is located under the trunk floor. During current ownership various suspension bushings were replaced along with the front control arms and tie rods, and modifications performed by Castro Motorsport of North Hollywood, California consist of AKG Motorsport reinforcement plates for the rear sway bar and trailing arms as well as SPC Performance adjustable rear camber arms.
The interior features front sport seats upholstered in black Nappa leather, and amenities include automatic climate control, an onboard computer, power aLessories, cruise control, M-branded floor mats and door sills, and an AM/FM cassette stereo paired with a trunk-mounted CD changer and a Harman Kardon sound system. A UUC short shifter kit with a double shear selector rod was installed in October 2018.
The leather-wrapped airbag steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and additional gauges displaying fuel level, coolant temperature, and instant fuel economy. The digital odometer indicates under 78k miles.
The 3.2-liter S52 inline-six was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Services performed during current ownership have included a compression test, an overhaul of the cooling system, replacement of various belts and pulleys, and installation of a Dinan front strut brace.