This 1995 BMW M3 coupe is finished in Avus Blue Metallic over Light Grey Nappa leather and powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Dinan modifications include a cat-back exhaust and performance chip as well as Stage 1 clutch assembly. Fortune Auto 500 coilovers, a UUC short shifter and sway bars, a ZHP shift knob, and a Euro-spec steering wheel have also been added, while factory equipment includes a limited-slip differential, fog lights, 17″ Style 22 wheels, cruise control, and dual-zone climate control. The car was acquired by the seller in 2020, and subsequent work has included repairing oil leaks, servicing the brakes, and replacing the fan clutch, rear trailing arm bushings, and engine mounts. This E36 M3 coupe shows 134k miles and is now offered with a window sticker, owner’s manuals, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Avus Blue Metallic (276) and features fog lights, dual exhaust outlets, and factory aerodynamic bumpers, side sills, and mirrors. DJ Auto glass headlights and aftermarket clear side marker lenses have been added. Paint chips are noted on the front end and roof.
The 17″ Style 22 wheels are mounted with Falken Azenis RT615K+ tires measuring 235/40. Suspension modifications include Fortune Auto 500 coilovers, an Active Autowerks rear strut brace, and UUC front and rear sway bars. The brakes were serviced with replacement pads and fluid and the rear trailing arm bushings were replaced approximately 5k miles ago, per the seller.
The cabin features manually adjustable Vader sport seats upholstered in Light Grey Nappa leather along with matching door panels and carpets. A replacement suede headliner has been installed, and other features include cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, a ZHP shift knob, a UUC short shifter, air conditioning, and a Pioneer head unit linked with MB Quartz amplifiers and speakers. The driver’s seat outer side bolster is worn.
The Euro-spec leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel economy, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 134k miles, approximately 5k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.0-liter S50B30US inline-six was factory rated at 240 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. The VANOS unit was replaced circa 2007 per the seller, while maintenance under current ownership has reportedly included replacement of the following:
- Head gasket & valve cover
- Oil pan gasket and engien mounts
- Rear main seal
- Oil filter housing gasket
- VANOS oil line
- Fan clutch assembly
The car last passed a California emissions inspection in 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission selector and output shaft seals were replaced under current ownership along with the transmission and differential fluids. A Dinan cat-back exhaust and performance chip as well as Stage 1 clutch have also been added. Additional underside images are provided in the image gallery below.
The window sticker shows original delivery to Brewbaker BMW of Montgomery, Alabama, as well as factory colors, equipment, and a total suggested retail price of $40,695.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Florida, Texas, Maine, New York, Michigan, and California.