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1997 BMW M3 sedan with a Dinan stage 3 build done with all NLA and NOS parts
Equipped with a CARB-legal Dinan Supercharger
Ground Control coilovers
Stromung Exhaust
COLD AC (even for Miami climate)
Continental Bluetooth (OEM+ look)
FULLY NUMBERS MATCHING

Previously restored, presumably when it was under ownership of Car Locator AKA EAG before it was called EAG.

Around 7k miles on the build

Over $20,000 in parts for the build

Records for the car since 2008

The car was resprayed circa 2006. This was an extensive trim/windows out job that was not due to any accident nor damage, just as a refresh. ALL VIN tags are present and visible showing all-original body panels.

Mechanically, the head was machined, replaced the valve guide seals, head gasket, front timing cover, VANOS seals, timing chain, timing chain guides, installed ARP head studs, entire cooling system, clutch, flywheel, drivetrain components, resealed the intake manifold, and replaced any/all hoses, gaskets, lines and fittings in the engine bay; details as follows –

– OEM LUK clutch kit, flywheel, pivot pin, deleted CDV, rear main seal, steering guibo, 6-bolt driveshaft U-joint, center support bearing, shifter bushing and seal, transmission shift detents

– OEM BMW head gasket, ARP head studs, valve guide seals, Beisan VANOS seals, timing chain and timing chain guides, valve cover, oil filter housing gasket

– S54 Z3M 3-row radiator, OEM upper and lower hoses, Stewart metal-impeller water pump, aluminum thermostat housing, thermostat, expansion tank, heater hoses

– Intake manifold, throttle body gaskets, OE BMW camshaft position sensor

– All belts, pulleys, belt tensioners

– Bosch starter

– OEM BMW motor mounts, transmission mounts, tie rods, ball joints, sway bar end links

– Dinan supercharger kit; Vortech V3 Si charger, 10psi, Vortech 5.25″ crank pulley, 3.12″ charger pulley, 42lb. injectors

– Dinan software

– Dynasport 256/250 camshafts

– MSportParts oil catch-can

– Ground Control coilovers; Koni struts, Eibach 450/550 springs

– Ground Control camber plates, rear shock mounts, articulating rear spring perches

– AKG front control arm bushings, AKG rear trailing arm bushings

– Recaro “Speed” SR seats; OE BMW mounts, Recaro sliders

– Bosch ‘Euro’ glass headlights w/ MSportParts harness adapter

– MSportParts “BMW International” door trim badges, BMW 318is/4 Class II (later GT and LTW-applied) glovebox plaque, M cluster logo, trunk latch reinforcement

– A fully-functional OE BMW keyless entry system. Seamless installation with no additional wiring nor aftermarket alarm components

– ‘APE’ E85 flex fuel kit; this allows for any blend of octane and ethanol on the fly – no additional tuning required

Cosmetically, the door handle gaskets, window trim, windshield cowl, interior plastics, fabrics, and OE floor mats have been replaced. There are notable imperfections in the interior which would be the two tweeter speaker rings have cracked, that is literally it – the Recaro seats and seat bolsters are excellent, the dashboard leather is tight without signs of sagging, glovebox is intact, A, B, C pillars are taught, all OBD functions illuminate and function as intended, A/C, heat, and defrost all work without hiccup. Headliner completely redone including sunroof in the past month as well.

The exterior paint has maintained excellent depth and is free of any significant dents, scratches, etching besides what is expected of a car that has been driven. I also went ahead and had the car go through a 2 stage paint correction with double layer of ceramic coating and custom ceramic coating done to the wheels as well.

I bought it off extremely reputable BMW enthusiasts that helped put the Dinan kit together with all NOS/NLA parts and being my 9th BMW (2 E30's, 4 E46's, one E60 and now 2 E36 M3's) I've done everything possible to keep it up to any BMW enthusiast's standards. I also installed a Continental head unit therefore the car has bluetooth/aux/usb inputs with an OEM look and the added bonus of apple maps updating your parked car's location every time you park.

I personally have shot tons of listings for BAT, Cars and Bids and other well known dealers/auctions for quite some time. Being a photographer and BMW enthusiast means I've spent a LOT of time making sure this car stays as perfect and photoready as possible.

This M3 is one of the most amazing cars I've ever owned. I really wish I didn't have to sell it but with the newest acquisition (my first Porsche) I am now letting go of this to continue with the P-car.

This car will be going to cars and bids soon if it is not sold beforehand.

All records since 2008 are scanned and available along with excel spreadsheet of all parts used for the Dinan build including services I did to the car while I owned it.

I have a google drive of OVER 200 PICTURES of this car.

I also have my old YouTube videos available with the car as well from when I did an AutoX session (I wasn't that fast nor did I want to blow the car up so it was not beaten on, if this bothers you, it's not the car for you)

If you want a sleeper of an E36 M3 that is OEM++++ with Dinan parts that is CARB legal as well, this is it.