BMW M3 Sedan (E36) | 1996

BMW M3 Sedan (E36) | 1996

Highlights:

– 3.2-litre straight-six engine, petrol, 6-speed manual transmission

– 189,616 km on the odometer

– Finished in Arktissilber Metallic

– Originally delivered in Germany, later spent several years in Japan

– Major service to be carried out upon sale

The private seller offers for sale this 1996 BMW M3 Sedan (E36), powered by a 3.2-litre straight-six petrol engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in Arktissilber Metallic, one of the classic colours for the E36 M3, which highlights the subtle M bodywork with its deeper front spoiler, sculpted side skirts, M mirrors and rear lip spoiler. Inside, the cabin features black leather sport seats with M tricolour stitching, an M steering wheel, the M3 gear knob and M3 door sill plates. The odometer shows 189,616 km, and the km/h instrument cluster marked JPN reflects the car’s time in Japan. The BMW toolkit is present in the boot lid, together with a spare wheel.

This M3 was originally delivered in Germany, spent several years in Japan and was subsequently brought back to Germany. The current owner acquired the car in April 2024, and since then it has been serviced and driven around 2,000 km. According to the seller, the car has been well maintained and presents in good condition throughout, with the original paint colour and a well-kept interior. A major service and a new roadworthiness inspection will be carried out upon sale.

The E36 generation M3 was launched in 1992 and marked an important step for BMW M, bringing six-cylinder power and a new level of refinement to the M3 name. In 1994 the coupé was joined by a four-door sedan, offering the same performance with added everyday practicality. From 1995 the M3 received the enlarged 3.2-litre S50 engine with double VANOS variable valve timing and individual throttle bodies, producing 321 hp, together with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This combination allowed the M3 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in around 5.5 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.

The E36 M3 Sedan has long been appreciated as the understated member of the family, combining a discreet appearance with the full performance and sharp handling of the M3. Its naturally aspirated straight-six, precise chassis and balanced rear-wheel-drive layout deliver the driving experience that made the M3 a benchmark in its class. As the market for analogue performance cars from the nineties continues to grow, a manual 3.2-litre sedan in this classic colour is an attractive proposition for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Utrecht province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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