This BMW M3 Coupe is a desirable modern classic performance car, offered for sale at No Reserve. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre straight-six, delivering up to 236kW and 350Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. This example is reported to have had only three owners from new, and has been with the seller for the last nine years. The odometer displays 139,186 kilometres. Build year: 1996 This M3 is finished in Orient Blue Metallic over a light beige leather-trimmed cabin. It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Style 39’ alloy wheels, fitted with Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Equipment includes a sunroof, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, electric windows, and a boot-mounted 6CD changer. Accompanying the sale are various invoices, the spare wheel, toolkit, and one key. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: minor age-related wear inside the cabin. Various panels have been repainted and areas of interior trim have been replaced or repaired, including the gear knob and gaiter. The fuel pressure regulator and exhaust cam sensor were replaced by Meridian Garage in October 2024 at 139,021 kilometres. Meridian Garage investigated various leaks and replaced the clutch in June 2024. In June 2022, Meridian Garage refit the thermostat and viscous fan due to the car overheating while driving, repaired the window wiring, oil sump, and a clock spring, and replaced the timing chain tensioner, slave cylinder, driver’s side window regulator, AC fan belt, rocker cover gasket, taillight bulbs, battery, and all four tyres. The seller states that the car was kept in storage between 2016 and 2020, and that various oil changes and other works were carried out during this time. Invoices detailing recent work undertaken are visible in the photo gallery. With its superbly vocal straight-six, excellent handling, and timeless styling, the E36-era BMW M3 is a celebrated 1990s performance car. Fitted with several replacement parts in recent years, including a new clutch in June 2024, it is sure to appeal to any marque collector, and promises to impress as an engaging weekend steer or daily driver at the hands of its new custodian. The description of this consignment 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, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. 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.