Japanese-Market 1994 BMW E36 M3 Coupe 5-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1994
- Make: BMW
- Model: M3 Coupe
- VIN: WBSBF91080JC39974
- Mileage: 115,000km
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Alpine White III
- Seller: collectorcarschicago
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Naperville, IL 60563
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0019833
In 1992, BMW launched the second generation of its M3 high-performance 3-Series with a new body style, chassis, and 6-cylinder S50 engine which offered an increase of nearly 100 HP over the original M3. This European-spec 1994 example was originally delivered to Japan and was ordered in Alpine White III over an “M-Rain” cloth interior. It was imported to the United States in October of 2020 and received a new fuel pump, sending unit, shocks, door seals, and door panels before it was acquired by the current owner. Showing approximately 115k kilometers (71,450 miles) on the odometer, this E36 M3 is now being offered for auction out of Illinois.
The exterior is finished in Alpine White III (300) and was completely refinished under prior ownership in 2020. Equipment includes Shadowline black trim, pop-out rear quarter windows, Euro-spec glass headlights, and front/rear foglamps. The M3 can be differentiated from a standard E36 3-Series by its aggressive front air dam, sculpted rockers, rounded aero mirrors, and lower rear diffuser with dual exhaust tips. The 17” Style 22 wheels are mounted with Toyo Proxes T1R tires. The seller notes ceramic coating was applied in April of 2021, additional images are provided in the gallery.
The interior features manually adjustable Vader sport seats with M-Rain cloth upholstery and a matching rear bench in addition to black door panels, dashboard, and carpeting. M3-specific details include a leather-wrapped M-Sport steering wheel with M tri-color stitching, M3-branded door sills, and an M-badged instrument cluster with a 280 KM/H speedometer and 8k-RPM tachometer. Amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, an aftermarket Continental stereo head unit, power accessories, and M3-branded floormats. The seller reports the door panels and door seals were replaced in 2020 under previous ownership and notes the instrument cluster screen is missing some pixels. The rear side panel upholstery also shows wrinkling.
The European-spec 3.0L S50 inline-six was factory rated at 286 HP and 236 lb.-ft of torque, driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The 3.0L S50 produces over 40 HP more than its U.S. counterpart thanks to individual throttle bodies, continuously-variable VANOS valve timing, heavy-duty valve springs, and higher compression ratios. Upon importation to the United States, this M3 received a new fuel pump, a new fuel sending unit, and new shock absorbers.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, some service documentation, and a clean title.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $33,000
- Auction End: Jun 17, 2022 07:46:16PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 12
Comments (31)
Sold for $33,000
Bid in the amount of $33,000
Bid in the amount of $28,000
Bid in the amount of $25,000
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Bid in the amount of $20,000
Bid in the amount of $18,500
Bid in the amount of $18,000
@jockaikman oh, sorry just seeing what you are referring to, did not notice that before.
@jockaikman he owned it for two years, he was a BMW M guy I believe he put a couple thousand miles on the car since he imported it. Holes in the cat? the cat doesn't have a hole in it that maybe the flange your looking at that's how it looks on the Japanese spec cars.
What looks like a whole in the cat and tape and cracks in the rubber hose? Do you know how many miles were added by the PO? Thanks.
@jockaikman I added 20 miles to this car since it came in if that. Everything is shown and works, unless mentioned in ad. Looked at the pictures what abnormalities are you referring to?
Please explain abnormalities in photos 63 and 67? How many miles have been added under your ownership? Is anything not funcioning besides the mentioned pixels? Best!
Bid in the amount of $17,036
Bid in the amount of $8,400
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@Nikojo 1994
Is it a 94 or 95? Description says 95 but title says 94?
@Spazdoc no one has performed a PPI on this vehicle.
@Nikojo this vehicle has no check engine lights and comes with a driver steering wheel air bag and a passenger side air bag. This car was not in any accident and it does not appear to have been. The paint is in excellent quality, we have provided paint meter readings as well.
How was paint refinished?
Any dvidence of accidents?
Does this have airbags?
Driver and passenger?
Any check engine lights?
I saw you mention a PPI - has one been done recently?
Bid in the amount of $8,000
Undercarriage pictures posted!
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Paint meter test attached
Thanks @pcarmarket for launching the listing! We encourage all PPI inspections and questions regarding this vehicle! Our after sale team can also assist with providing a shipping quote post sale to help get this to your front door!
Bid in the amount of $7,500