Fo Sail/WTT: '99 BMW M3

[BIRDMAN]

I bought this car a few months ago and despite loving how great of an all-around car it is, I simply want something with a V8. It handles amazingly, has great power/torque, seats 4, has all the creature comforts, and no issues. A/C blows cold.

Trades: Doubt I'll get much on here but worth asking. V8 preferred, no Mustangs, Merkurs, boats, bikes, trucks, SUVs.

My car:

1999 e36 M3 (last and best year that the e36 M3s were made)
180k miles
5 speed
Clean/Clear title in hand
$8500 obo

-Factory DINAN carbon fiber intake
-Factory DINAN injectors
-Factory DINAN software ("chip")
-Fern Green Metallic exterior with black/tan interior.
-Vader seats (highly valued)
-BBS RK Plasma 17x8 wheels squared (highly sought after) with brand new Continental ExtremeContact DW tires (245/40/17)
-UUC short shifter
-UUC System U Catback
-Aftermarket headunit that plays anything and is SiriusXM capable. The lights are customizable and can look stock orange so it blends in well
-HK speakers up front with BSW (expensive) speakers in the rear deck with closed pods. Has some good quality bass
-Sunroof
-New 18% tint on driver/passenger/rear windows. Was done at Palmetto Pro Tint using their best film. NOTE, tint is not shown in the pictures because I took them a week before I had it tinted.
-Digital Climate Control unit
-Full size spare with new Michelin Pilot Sport tire
-Cruise control
-Fog lights

Not Pictured:

- Only the first picture shows the tint.
- The new tires aren't pictured
- I replaced the darker tan floor mats with OEM black M3 mats that look 10x better. Will include the darker tan ones too.

Maint:

-All cooling system components, struts, and bushings were replaced by previous owner. All problem areas of these cars were addressed. It handles VERY sharp and responsive.
-Just did an oil change with Castrol Synthetic EuroBlend 0w-30
-Clutch is thought to be an upgraded M5 clutch, according to a knowledgeable BMW enthusiast. Engages well and doesn't slip at all.
-NO check engine light or otherwise, except for a common SRS (airbag) light that could simply have been triggered by a faulty seat belt sensor or when the door panels were taken off by the previous owner to upgrade speakers.
-No mechanical issues at all.

Bad:
-There is a small tear in the driver seat bolster, bottom cushion. I got quoted by an automotive upholstery business for $150 to fix it. Can pass that on to you.
-Small dent in the hood, right above the kidneys from the previous owner when a guy backed up into him in a parking lot. It doesn't affect functionality or "that" noticeable, but I want to be honest and upfront.

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[MonteC]

sorry that seat is too close to the steering wheel, my gut would get stuck.

[BIRDMAN]

sorry that seat is too close to the steering wheel, my gut would get stuck.

That must be one impressive gut.

[MonteC]

Indeed.

[EATONU]

what about a, I think its 97, impala ss it is really clean... my bother is a real estate agent and one of the other agents in the office has this for sale or trade. he may be interested in the m3 if your interested in something like this ill call him and throw the proposal at him. im not sure of the mods on the car its pretty loud has a good chop..

[BIRDMAN]

what about a, I think its 97, impala ss it is really clean... my bother is a real estate agent and one of the other agents in the office has this for sale or trade. he may be interested in the m3 if your interested in something like this ill call him and throw the proposal at him. im not sure of the mods on the car its pretty loud has a good chop..

I appreciate the offer, but not too interested in those.. Thanks though!

[EATONU]

of course ill keep my ears open for anything else that my spark your interest and ill let you know

[Boostedcatfish]

This really isn't a bad deal, with that color and the options you have. GLWS

Just wondering do you have a picture of the DINAN plate in the engine bay? I think that where they locate them

[ForceFed4g63]

I'll trade you mine for yours and your bike :D

[Shane361]

Well fuk u 2..no mustangs....:finger:

[BIRDMAN]

I'll trade you mine for yours and your bike :D

LOL! Such a generous offer but you're missing a few cylinders!

[ForceFed4g63]

LOL! Such a generous offer but you're missing a few cylinders!

I'll throw in my Jetta, that makes 8 cylinders lol

[BIRDMAN]

Well fuk u 2..no mustangs....:finger:

ROFL, that was directed more at Justin and his 5th engined thing. :mrgreen:

[BIRDMAN]

This really isn't a bad deal, with that color and the options you have. GLWS

Just wondering do you have a picture of the DINAN plate in the engine bay? I think that where they locate them

Thanks!

Of course:

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[Carlrx7]

trade you a 06 tt vette plus $31,500
(seats four, keeps the fatties out)

[BIRDMAN]

trade you a 06 tt vette plus $31,500
(seats four, keeps the fatties out)

A TT C6 AND $31k?? :shock: Now THAT'S a screamin deal! I'll take it! :mrgreen:

[Carlrx7]

A TT C6 AND $31k?? :shock: Now THAT'S a screamin deal! I'll take it! :mrgreen:

just a picture of the car and money though. need to read the fine print.. lol

[BIRDMAN]

just a picture of the car and money though. need to read the fine print.. lol

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[BIRDMAN]

Iz Sailed!

[blkscls1z]

Congrats! What's next?

[chrisheltra]

Congrats! What's next?

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[blkscls1z]

Lol! Well you and Wes have fun with that!

[1SMKN99]

ROFL, that was directed more at Justin and his 5th engined thing. :mrgreen:

Hey now, i finally figured out the secret to the 2v motors...if you dont race or drive them at all and leave it in the garage they last forever!

[MARTYROBBINS]

Congrats! What's next?

1/4 midget race car

[RoadconeTuning]

2v motors have very few possibilites for reliable status. stock, bolt-on, supercharged but otherwise stock... anything else = broke because tuesday

[BIRDMAN]

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Hey now, i finally figured out the secret to the 2v motors...if you dont race or drive them at all and leave it in the garage they last forever!

Is it good now though?

1/4 midget race car

1/16th, bitch.

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[bambooi]

X2 on What's next?

[chrisheltra]

2v motors have very few possibilites for reliable status. stock, bolt-on, supercharged but otherwise stock... anything else = broke because tuesday

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[BIRDMAN]

Oops, forgot to answer that.

Honestly I don't really know. What I do know is that although the M3 was a great little car, comfortable, trouble free, and great on twisty mountain roads....it bored me. I don't know why but it just didn't excite me much. Maybe my standards are still too high, coming from the Z06 (if you can consider what I had as "high") but I want something unique, that I look forward to driving, that is easier (and cheaper) to get power out of, or just different.

Couple of things I've considered:

1) Older Corvette: mid 70s-82. I'd rather get a chrome bumper '68-72 but they are out of my price range. Tough part is getting a decent one in my price range, in manual, and that has working A/C and wipers. I can add A/C and get the wipers working, but the rest has to be awesome. Manual is a must though. I found a '70 on CL in NC that I really really want but after talking to the guy extensively it seems to be a bit bigger of a project than I can realistically afford right now.

2) Jeep Wrangler (TJ or CJ). When I was shopping around online before I bought the M3, there were plenty of the lifted and modified TJs for sale around $8k. Now? NOTHING. I swear the prices have sky rocketed and the ones around $8k are mostly stock or have shitty lifts, high miles, or just bland as hell. The ones that I remember looking at are either not for sale or in the teens which is ridiculous. If I could buy back the '98 TJ I used to have that was built and had all the goodies for what I paid, I'd be ecstatic.

3) BMW 8 series, 850i or ci. Stupid choice, not logical at all. They were very expensive to maintain and repair back when new, and haven't gotten any better. But, I have always loved these cars..the styling, the interior, the V12 that is super slow, and did I mention the styling? I can find some in my price range, but they are either wrecked and not fixed well, wrecked and fixed well but have a salvage title, have high high miles, or are automatic. I want manual. I don't care about speed or handling in this car...

4) F-Body. Would have to be manual, and modified. The more modified the better. For me to get into one of these that I don't particularly like the looks or styling of, I'd want to go fast. Ricky Bobby fast. LS would be preferred. Manual of course. I keep an eye on LS1tech but eh...I'll have to be patient.

5) Ford Lightning? Don't know too much about them but I wouldn't mind something around the 2000-2001 year with not too many miles. More mods the better but not to the point that it'll blow due to abuse or something. I've come close to getting one a few times before I got the M3. I figure I could load the motorcycle in the back if I ever need, or tow boats/jetskis.

6) C5 Corvette: High miles, possibly needs to be overhauled, rest of car needs to be decent though, manual is a must.

7) Something with an LS in it that didn't come with one. Because LS swap FTW.

[chrisheltra]

What kind of price range are you in for buying a lightning?

[BIRDMAN]

My price range for anything is between $6k-8.5k. If it's really really worth it then I could squeeze $9k.. I know for a lightning that's a tough bracket to get close to, but I have seen them from time to time.

[GreebeanZ28]

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Lmao

[blkscls1z]

:eek: Holy novel Wes. I don't have the attention span to read all that. I need cliffs!

[RoadconeTuning]

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atleast thats whats happened up here. somehow yall manage to keep all those big power lightnings together in the lowcountry.

[BIRDMAN]

:eek: Holy novel Wes. I don't have the attention span to read all that. I need cliffs!

lol

Basically, I either want a lifted Wrangler, nice C3, 2000-2001 Lightning, or an LS car that is fast-ish. All manual. :cheers

[chrisheltra]

atleast thats whats happened up here. somehow yall manage to keep all those big power lightnings together in the lowcountry.

We use a lot of PFM.

[MARTYROBBINS]

lol

Basically, I either want a lifted Wrangler, nice C3, 2000-2001 Lightning, or an LS car that is fast-ish. All manual. :cheers

I don't think you will ever find a manual lightning

[BIRDMAN]

I don't think you will ever find a manual lightning

Oops, good catch. I didn't mean to apply that to a lightning.

[BIRDMAN]

Looks like I'll be getting a lifted Wrangler if I can't find a black Lightning for around my price range.

[BigdaddyDupree]

Doesnt kj's trans am have a 6 speed? aint it fo sail

[BIRDMAN]

I don't know who that is or see his fo sail ad, but regardless I'm not really a fan of TAs.. And I'm really leaning to a Wrangler or Lightning right now.