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1991 BMW 318iS 'S52 Swap'

1991 BMW 318iS 'S52 Swap'

Benefitting from a S52 motor out of an E36 M3, this E30 318iS has been through the BAR process to make it smog legal in California.

5MT · Tracy, CA · Asking $29,800
1999 BMW Z3 Coupe

1999 BMW Z3 Coupe

Having logged just 61k miles, this Z3 Coupe has seen some recent work to help keep it running strong.

5MT · Canon City, CO · Asking $22,500
1998 BMW M3

1998 BMW M3

With three pedals, four doors, five forward gears, and room for the whole family, this Alpine White E36 M3 checks all the boxes.

5MT · Austin, TX · Asking $18,000
2017 BMW M3

2017 BMW M3

With the crank hub taken care of and some worthy upgrades fitted, this F80 M3 looks to have been well cared for and very much loved.

6MT · Phoenix, AZ · Asking $48,000
2002 BMW M3

2002 BMW M3

Finished in iconic Laguna Seca Blue, this E46 M3 has had the rod bearings replaced and the rear subframe reinforced. 

6MT · Phoenix, AZ · Asking $40,000
1995 BMW M3

1995 BMW M3

Finished in striking Avus Blue, this OBDI E36 M3 was optioned with Vader seats and has accumulated just 83k miles.

5MT · Burbank, CA · Asking $30,000
2008 BMW 135i

2008 BMW 135i

A wolf in sheep's clothing, this E82 135i features a generous helping of worthy modifications to help bring it to the next level.

6MT · Efland, NC · Asking $16,000
1997 BMW 540i

1997 BMW 540i

Featuring a 4.4L V8, the E39 540i is a hidden gem in BMW’s lineup and this one was optioned with a proper three-pedal manual.

6MT · Winchester, VA · Asking $10,500
2011 BMW M3

2011 BMW M3

Finished in Alpine White over Fox Red, this E90 M3 sports a desirable 'single hump' dash and a few worthy modifications.

6MT · Toledo, OH · Asking $29,500
2004 BMW M3

2004 BMW M3

Finished in striking Mystic Blue, this E46 M3 has accumulated some miles but it looks to have been exceptionally well cared for.

6MT · Woodinville, WA · Asking $27,500
1990 BMW 325i 'LS Swap'

1990 BMW 325i 'LS Swap'

Sporting a LS6 V8 motor, this E30 325i packs a significant punch and has seen a glass-out respray and new upholstery.

6MT · Northridge, CA · Asking $30,000
2015 BMW M3 'Track Car'

2015 BMW M3 'Track Car'

Benefitting from a stage 4 tune and a 4-point roll bar, this F80 M3 is a great way to get more serious about weekends at the track.

Dual-clutch · Dunlap, TN · Asking $52,000
2003 BMW M3 'Track Package'

2003 BMW M3 'Track Package'

Offered as a turnkey track package including a diesel-powered truck and Featherlite trailer, this E46 M3 is ready for some laps.

6MT · Chatsworth, CA · Asking $55,000
2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe 'Track Car'

2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe 'Track Car'

This E86 Z4 M Coupe has been prepared for track use and benefits from JRZ suspension to keep it glued in the corners.

6MT · Richmond, CA · Asking $40,000
2005 BMW M3

2005 BMW M3

Left almost completely original, this LCI E46 M3 has seen coilovers as its sole upgrade to help it hustle around the corners. 

6MT · Los Angeles, CA · Asking $26,000
2008 BMW M3

2008 BMW M3

Optioned with the DCT transmission, this E90 M3 is riding on desirable Ohlins coilovers to make it more predictable in the corners.

Dual-clutch · Somerset, NJ · Asking $34,000
2008 BMW M3

2008 BMW M3

Left stock apart from H&R lowering springs, this E92 M3 has seen some recent work and looks to have been kept in solid shape.

6MT · Willowbrook, IL · Asking $32,800
2003 BMW M3

2003 BMW M3

Showing just 83k miles, this Mystic Blue LCI E46 M3 is riding on Apex wheels and looks to be in excellent condition.

6MT · Miami, FL · Asking $28,000
1995 BMW M3

1995 BMW M3

Built for track duty, this E36 M3 has seen $9k in recent maintenance work and looks like a turnkey solution to mundane weekends.

5MT · Willowbrook, IL · Asking $18,500
2021 BMW M3

2021 BMW M3

Benefitting from an active x-pipe and lowering springs, this G80 M3 offers three pedals, four doors, and room to entertain five.

6MT · Huntington Beach, CA · Asking $71,999
1996 BMW M3 'Supercharged'

1996 BMW M3 'Supercharged'

Finished in striking Techno Violet, this E36 M3 benefits from the wonders of forced induction thanks to a CARB-legal Dinan supercharger.

5MT · Costa Mesa, CA · Asking $29,000
1997 BMW M3

1997 BMW M3

Benefitting from a recent glass-out respray in Boston Green, this E36 M3 has seen a long list of work and looks to be well sorted.

5MT · Mesa, AZ · Asking $23,500
2015 BMW 335xi

2015 BMW 335xi

A hidden gem in BMW's lineup, this F30 335xi benefits from a turbocharged inline-six and all-wheel drive to extend the driving season.

6MT · Walled Lake, MI · Asking $21,500
2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe

2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe

Riding on new Apex FL-5 wheels wrapped in fresh Michelin rubber, this E86 Z4 M Coupe has been left mechanically stock.

6MT · San Carlos, CA · Asking $36,200
2002 BMW M3

2002 BMW M3

Left mostly stock, this E46 M3 is showing 73k miles and is riding a bit lower thanks to Koni dampers and H&R springs.

6MT · Boytown, TX · Asking $34,000
1995 BMW M3

1995 BMW M3

This Avus Blue E36 M3 has logged some miles but it benefits from an extensive list of recent work to help keep it running strong. 

5MT · Los Angeles, CA · Asking $25,950
2007 BMW M6

2007 BMW M6

With a high-revving V10 under the hood, this Alpine White E63 M6 is one of just 323 coupes produced with a proper three-pedal manual.

6MT · Key Biscayne, FL · Asking $44,900
2002 BMW M5

2002 BMW M5

Finished in rare Imola Red, this LCI E39 M5 sports some Dinan upgrades to help it keep pace with modern rivals. 

6MT · Fountain Hills, AZ · Asking $45,000
1995 BMW M3 'S54 Swap'

1995 BMW M3 'S54 Swap'

Originally built by GMG motorsports founder James Sofronas as a dedicated track car, this E36 M3 sports a S54 motor out of an E46 M3. 

6MT · Killeen, TX · Asking $39,000
2022 BMW M4

2022 BMW M4

Finished in Isle of Man Green over a striking Kyalami Orange interior, this G82 M4 sports a few worthy upgrades to give it more go.

6MT · Clackamas, OR · Asking $79,900
2006 BMW M3 'Track Car'

2006 BMW M3 'Track Car'

Built for track duty, this E46 M3 is riding on Ohlins coilovers to help keep it tidy in the corners and has a half cage for safety.

6MT · Chantilly, VA · Asking $22,500
1997 BMW M3

1997 BMW M3

With a stripped out interior and a four-point roll bar, this E36 M3 has been built for weekends at the track. A M50 intake plenum…

5MT · Henderson, NV · Asking $16,000
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe

2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe

Showing less than 39k miles, this E86 Z4 M Coupe sports a Supersprint exhaust to give it a louder voice for the S54 motor to sing with. 

6MT · Edwardsville, IL · Asking $38,000
2011 BMW 1M

2011 BMW 1M

Sporting a N55 midpipe and Eisenmann exhaust to free up some extra power, this E82 1M looks ready to hit the backroads.

6MT · Winter Park, FL · Asking $54,000
2011 BMW 1M

2011 BMW 1M

Finished in delicious Valencia Orange, this E82 1M is a driver and it has been left almost completely stock.

6MT · Woodside, CA · Asking $57,000
1999 BMW M3 'Track Car'

1999 BMW M3 'Track Car'

Sporting a generous list of upgrades, this E36 M3 has been built for track duty and features a fresher motor for peace of mind. 

5MT · Richmond, CA · Asking $17,500
2005 BMW M3

2005 BMW M3

Finished in striking Imola Red, this LCI E46 M3 is riding on Competition wheels and sports a Dinan muffler for more music out the back.

6MT · Los Angeles, CA · Asking $30,000
2003 BMW M3

2003 BMW M3

Benefitting from a younger motor with a rebuilt head, this E46 M3 was built for track use and has had the rod bearings taken care of.

6MT · Torrance, CA · Asking $29,000
2008 BMW M3

2008 BMW M3

Showing just 66k miles, this two-owner E92 M3 is finished in Interlagos Blue and has had the rod bearings taken care of.

6MT · Seattle, WA · Asking $35,000
2001 BMW M3 'Track Car'

2001 BMW M3 'Track Car'

Built for NASA ST3, this E46 M3 track car weighs in at 2,790 pounds and offers 343hp to help it hustle around the track.

5MT · Layton, UT · Asking $46,500
1996 BMW M3

1996 BMW M3

Showing less than 50k miles, this E36 M3 is a time capsule and is equipped with desirable manual Vader seats.

5MT · Irvine, CA · Asking $39,000
2002 BMW M3

2002 BMW M3

Starting life with a SMG transmission, this E46 M3 now sports a proper three-pedal manual and a few worthy upgrades.

6MT · Oregon City, OR · Asking $17,000
2011 BMW M3

2011 BMW M3

Ohlins coilovers make this E90 M3 more capable in the curves, and the rod bearings and throttle actuators have been taken care of.

6MT · Columbus, OH · Asking $31,000
2002 BMW M5

2002 BMW M5

Arguably one of the best M cars of all time, this two-owner LCI E39 M5 is showing just 75k miles and sports a full leather dash.

6MT · Los Angeles, CA · Asking $39,500
2011 BMW M3

2011 BMW M3

Optioned with a single-hump dash and exceptionally rare manual seats, this Alpine White E92 M3 checks all the right boxes.

6MT · Cincinnati, OH · Asking $37,500
1991 BMW M3

1991 BMW M3

Benefitting from a factory stroker crank, this E30 M3 offers a healthy 197hp at the wheels and retains its original paintwork.

5MT · Willowbrook, IL · Asking $69,500
2008 BMW M3 'Track Car'

2008 BMW M3 'Track Car'

Finished in desirable Alpine White over Fox Red leather, this E92 M3 sports a single hump dash and has been built for track duty.

6MT · Calabasas, CA · Asking $29,500
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe

2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe

Sporting the same acclaimed S54 motor as the E46 M3, the E86 Z4 M-Coupe was one of the hidden gems of BMW’s lineup.

6MT · Austin, TX · Asking $27,999
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