1998 BMW M3 Estoril Blau *SOLD*
1998 BMW M3 Estoril Blau *SOLD*
Now available under consignment! This is a locally owned car, adult owned, not tracked or abused. This is one of the few E36 M3’s left out there that feels exactly like what the mileage represents. Sold with a Pre Purchase Inspection provided by Autohaus Beyern in Beaverton Oregon (please contact us directly for scans of the PPI). A hefty folder of receipts will be going with this car as well as the original dealer booklet/documents.
Exterior is very attractive, sporting the sought after Estoril blue. Paint looks very original, as does glass and panels. All trim is in according places and no signs of clear coat failure or discoloration evident. We did a quick polish on the car and it shined up great. Only body damage is on the rear driver side arch, there is no rust here but solely denting. It appears as though someone tried to go over it with a paint pen (we have receipts from years ago with someone buying said pen from BMW). Otherwise the car is very straight, very light signs of usual scuffs from a car this age but very much preserved as a clean example. Headlights are aftermarket with glass lenses and “Halo” rings fitted. Fog lights have been converted to LED as well.
Interior is just as clean as the exterior. All original down to the radio, only modifications include LED interior lights as well as a custom stereo insert into the center console. This was done professionally as we have receipts to accompany it. All electronics work perfectly. Front seats are rip free, both being manual adjustment “vaders”. Slight discoloration on the drivers bolster from entry/exit but nothing a deep conditioning wouldn’t fix. Rear seats are in amazing condition. Carpets are well preserved with the original mats being included. Steering wheel leather feels new, supporting our garage heavy life theory on this one. Vehicle came optioned with a sunroof as well as the HK stereo package. Heated seats are the icing on the cake for this one.
Mechanically, as proven by the PPI we had done prior to listing, this car is spot on and ultimately is ready to drive. Car fires up with zero hesitation, no odd noises or smells. Idle is extremely quiet and steady. Acceleration is smooth and linear with ample power. Clutch feels very healthy, no squeaks or odd noises. Cooling system was recently replaced as with fluids. Larger aluminum radiator and mishimoto coolant hoses are now in place. Suspension is aftermarket, spring and strut combo, as are the wheels (from an e90/92 328i+335i). Can provide photos of prior service history receipts upon request. This car was professionally serviced its whole life. 99,705 original miles.
Vehicle holds a clean Oregon title, located at our shop in Portland Oregon.