An unmodified example of the M-division’s 1990s performance hero. Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated ‘S50’ 3.2-litre inline-six, delivering 240kW and 350Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. This E36-era M3 has been with the seller for the last three years and is currently located in Guildford, Sydney. It has covered around 1,400 kilometres in the last 13 years. The car is finished in the attractive combination of Estoril Blue over a grey Nappa leather-trimmed interior featuring the desirable ‘Vader’ seats and M-tricolour detailing. It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Style 39’ alloy wheels, shod with Continental tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes an electric sunroof, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and a trip computer. Accompanying the sale is the service book and toolkit. The paintwork is said to be in excellent condition, and the car has been given a full ‘closed door’ respray. Moving inside, there is a small mark on the rear bench and back of the passenger seat, and worn carpet in the driver’s footwell. The sunroof switch surround, driver’s door handle surround, and rear seat latch surrounds are missing, and there is a little wear on the window switches, the retrimmed cabin otherwise presents well overall. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. The last recorded service took place at 222,782 kilometres in August 2009, when Kloster BMW replaced the engine oil and microfilter. Prior to this, Prestige City Garage carried out an Inspection II service in December 2008 at 210,250 kilometres. A service was previously performed by Adamstown Car Doctors in April 2008 at 199,734 kilometres. Dates and mileage: Aug 2009 - 222,782 kilometres - Kloster BMW Dec 2008 - 210,250 kilometres - Prestige City Garage Apr 2008 - 199,734 kilometres - Adamstown Car Doctors Sep 2007 - 187,929 kilometres - Kloster BMW Mar 2006 - 153,081 kilometres - BMW Sydney Feb 2005 - 124,014 kilometres - Kloster BMW Oct 2004 - 111,152 kilometres - Kloster BMW Jul 2002 - 83,814 kilometres - Autohaus Classic BMW Jul 2001 - 71,565 kilometres - Autohaus Classic BMW Jul 2000 - 58,123 kilometres - Autohaus Classic BMW The E36-generation BMW M3 is famed for its responsive driving dynamics, handsome styling, and howling straight-six soundtrack. While this example is now due a service, once this is completed, it would make a natural addition to a line-up of iconic ‘M’ cars as well as an entertaining weekend plaything for any marque enthusiast. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.