topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted July 25, 2021 The ad is gone so I presume it's sold. I was going to call today but got distracted, when I got to it this evening, the ad was gone. Anyone know any dirt/details about this car? Was the car underpriced? I was thinking it was about right and hence my interest. I did ascertain that it was imported from Japan in 1999 via carjam and vin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2539 Report post Posted July 25, 2021 3.0 but very low kms? If condition matched kms I imagine a pretty decent price these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 Isn't that the one that's evo swapped? I'm sure it's been on earlier in the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 From memory, the ad said it was completely stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inthegarage 14 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 Was sold same afternoon listed I think. I was certainly too late by the time I made contact after seeing it the next morning. Seller said it was Ex Singapore(?) and in the country since 99. photos looked really good, could only fault the passengers door card trim glue had lifted otherwise looked extremely clean. Have to be fast these days, I’ve seen two good e46 M3s disappear within hours of listing the last few months. Is there a way to get instant alerts from trademe if someone lists a certain car? I’m too slow otherwise lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzsapper 82 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 I was watching this very closely, thought it was a good price From the advert description the cars was stock, recent e46 steering rack, vanos and some other major work. In the questions he stated he had owned the car for the last 18yrs - unsure if this was the car listed earlier this year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2539 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Blackie said: Isn't that the one that's evo swapped? I'm sure it's been on earlier in the year. I think that was owned by a Bimmersporter and had much higher kms - plate 321BHP or something? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 I have a funny feeling Rose city cars will be listing this for $60k in the coming weeks. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willm3 24 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 🙂hi I bought it.. It's immaculate! / Very original. From Japan into NZ in 1999, first owner 18 years. and all paperwork, Paint is perfect, etc, drives fantastic... I don't know a lot about the different models but It must be the euro spec / not the USA 3.0L??? 😕 because it has the oil temp gauge not the fuel economy gauge / speedo to 280 not 260 and throttle bodies for every cylinder rather than just one throttle body.. I had a yellow E36 M3 Evo 3.2 about 7 years ago (CEY950) sold it for $14k 😞 ... This one feels the same, good memories coming back, just need the seats to be reconditioned a wee bit and a few wee touch ups on the passenger door card, the leather is lifting. Otherwise it's like new!!! 🙂 Edited July 26, 2021 by Willm3 Spelling 21 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 Nice score, enjoy it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Willm3 said: . had a yellow E36 M3 Evo 3.2 about 7 years ago (CEY950) sold it for $14k 😞 ... I’m the current owner of your old one, for the last 8-9 years now. Glen tipped me off to that, and your purchase of this. Good score! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inthegarage 14 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Willm3 said: 🙂hi I bought it.. It's immaculate! / Very original. From Japan into NZ in 1999, first owner 18 years. and all paperwork, Paint is perfect, etc, drives fantastic... I don't know a lot about the different models but It must be the euro spec / not the USA 3.0L??? 😕 because it has the oil temp gauge not the fuel economy gauge / speedo to 280 not 260 and throttle bodies for every cylinder rather than just one throttle body.. I had a yellow E36 M3 Evo 3.2 about 7 years ago (CEY950) sold it for $14k 😞 ... This one feels the same, good memories coming back, just need the seats to be reconditioned a wee bit and a few wee touch ups on the passenger door card, the leather is lifting. Otherwise it's like new!!! 🙂 Well done looks a fantastic car 👍👍👍 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willm3 24 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 12 hours ago, euroriffic said: I’m the current owner of your old one, for the last 8-9 years now. Glen tipped me off to that, and your purchase of this. Good score! Yeah time flys... Happy to have one back again... How many kms on it now? ... Shall we swap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) That's a good looking car, nice work! 14 hours ago, Willm3 said: ... I don't know a lot about the different models but It must be the euro spec / not the USA 3.0L??? 😕 ... 😲 That's a lot of money to spend without knowing if it was a genuine M3 or a fettled 328! But of course it's RHD so not a US model. I couldn't sell mine in 2008 for $17k... sort-of glad now... Edited July 27, 2021 by M3AN 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 It's definitely a real Euro M3. I looked up the vin but then neglected to call the seller right away. Damn procrastination! A good score. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, topnotchrally said: It's definitely a real Euro M3. Yes, that obvious to me but that the buyer wasn't sure before purchase?!? All's well that ends well and it's purdy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willm3 24 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, M3AN said: That's a good looking car, nice work! 😲 That's a lot of money to spend without knowing if it was a genuine M3 or a fettled 328! But of course it's RHD so not a US model. I couldn't sell mine in 2008 for $17k... sort-of glad now... I've actually owned a few BMW's Bmw 318i 1986 manual 325i 1988 red Manual “Clifford" 318i 1996 manual 318ti 😞 m 1995 (factory m3 kit mirrors etc) manual 525i manual 1998 m3 yellow 3.2 evo x5 4.4 v8 z4 3.0 auto 630i auto x3 manual diesel 745i e46 328ci manual e60 m5 SMG3 535i 2011 GT twin turbo 118i m blue/grey 650i hamann convert 530i black x6 3.0 twin turbo X5 2003 gold 3.0L 325i 2007 525i msport 2006 X5 2009 diesel 3.0sd i3 REX I knew it was an m3 (not a 328i 🙂 I just don't know a lot about the E36 M3 models other than the Euro evo 3.2 and the USA 3.0L "m3" .. but obviously there are quite a few options. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 nice list! great variety Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willm3 24 Report post Posted July 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, qube said: nice list! great variety The m3 was obviously my favorite so i've got myself one again.. but the m5 I still miss, knowing how to drive the SMG3 you actually start to enjoy it. (Knowing it's basically a manual with a pump) treat it like a manual lift of gas on gear changes etc you do become one with the car even though it's an "auto"... It say the V8 m3 manual would be a keeper also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/27/2021 at 11:49 AM, Willm3 said: Yeah time flys... Happy to have one back again... How many kms on it now? ... Shall we swap? Is up to 219 km I think. Shows how often I drive it! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 5, 2021 Looks so good. ^^^ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 5, 2021 style 40s are so great on the e36 coupe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
