1998 E36 M3 63,400 miles
BMW M3 (E36)

1998 E36 M3 63,400 miles

1998 • MANUAL • Titanium Silver

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Captured facts

VIN

WBSBK9332WEC42731

Live mileage

63,400 mi

Seller

Will Sellenraad

History report

Not linked

Photos cached

12

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What matters at a glance

Price
$79,618 below the comparable average.
Photos
12 source images are available here.
Records
No meaningful service file is captured yet.
Seller descriptionShow

The reason for the $1 is because this is an auction: https://www.collectorchassis.com/auction/details/1342/1998-bmw-m3-convertible Introduction 1998 BMW (E36) M3 in factory Titansilber Metallic (Titanium Silver) over Nappa Mulberry leather interior, S52 3.2 liter straight six mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and showing just 63,500 miles. The seller is the sixth owner of this M3 that spent the last eight years in California climate and includes extensive service records and documentation from previous ownership. This M3 is all stock with no modifications. In 2018, within two months of purchase, the seller wrapped this M3 in a full-body blue PPF to protect the original factory paint. Factory options include dual-zone climate control, trip computer and power door locks. It has a clean Carfax with no reported incidents a clear title and is in California. Exterior The exterior is painted in factory Titanium Silver paint with matching VIN numbers on all body components. It has a black soft convertible top, and dual sport mirrors as equipped from the factory. It has BMW Style 39 factory wheels including spare wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires 225/45R17 front (tire code 3117/2117) and 245/40R17 rear (tire code 3017). This M3 still has the original factory paint with no respray or repaint. It is currently wrapped in a full-body blue PPF wrap, installed to protect the original factory paint. The seller states underlying silver paint is in excellent condition, and photos from before and during the wrap process are included in the listing to show its quality and the clean condition of the body and undercarriage. The wrap can be removed by the next owner if desired to return the car to its original silver finish. Interior The interior is upholstered in Nappa Mulberry leather with power front Vader sport seats. Interior options including dual-zone climate control, trip computer, power door locks, and 6-disc player. All Gauges and electronics work with no dead pixels. Mechanical The S52 3.2 litre straight six motor that powers this E36 M3 is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It is factory rated 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine is stock with no modifications. It passed California smog test. Seller Comments For sale is my 1998 BMW M3 Convertible with just 63,500 original miles and a 5-speed manual transmission. This is a very clean, well-preserved, and highly original example that has clearly been cared for by enthusiast owners throughout its life. I am the sixth owner, and the car comes with extensive service records and documentation from previous ownership. Mechanically, the car is in excellent shape and runs exactly as it should. It is currently registered in California and passes smog with flying colors. All factory components remain intact, including the original radio.

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Decoded year

1998

Body class

Convertible/Cabriolet

Transmission

Unavailable

VINthusiast model

No exact model-page match

Current Listing

$1

The Oaks, CA 9549463,400 mi

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Seller

Will Sellenraad

Service Records

Partial / Missing

Listed

Apr 26, 2026

Source status

Live

Listing essentials

Seller type: Private Party

Private Party

5-Speed Manual

63,400 miles

The Oaks, CA 95494

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Value Insight

Average comparable price

$79,619

Market read

Below Market

-$79,618 vs avg comp

Calculated from stored listings for the same model, similar mileage band, and matching transmission.

Why this reads below market

Current ask is $79,618 below the average comparable listing set.

Partial or missing service records usually cap buyer confidence in this segment.

Closest comps are matched on manual transmission and sorted toward similar mileage.

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Market trend

Daily average asking price across stored live listings for this model.

Latest capture

$68,662

$90,000$45,000$0Aug 3: $42,500 (1 record)Aug 4: $11,805 (1 record)Aug 6: $25,000 (1 record)Aug 12: $17,000 (1 record)Aug 14: $16,997 (1 record)Aug 15: $10,000 (1 record)Aug 18: $63,878 (34 records)Aug 19: $68,662 (18 records)
Aug 3Aug 14Aug 19

Aug 3 · 1 record

$42,500

Aug 4 · 1 record

$11,805

Aug 6 · 1 record

$25,000

Aug 12 · 1 record

$17,000

Aug 14 · 1 record

$16,997

Aug 15 · 1 record

$10,000

Aug 18 · 34 records

$63,878

Aug 19 · 18 records

$68,662

Each point is the daily average of the stored comparable price records captured on that date. It is market context, not an appraisal.

Average ask

$58,584

Based on 73 stored live listings for this model.

Average sale

$34,220

Based on 12 stored closed sales we have captured so far.

Average auction result

$43,254

Based on 24 stored auction results, usually bid-to or reserve context.

Specs

Generation

E36

Engine

S52

Mileage

63,400 mi

Color

Titanium Silver

Maintenance Flags

Enthusiast diligence snapshot

Rod Bearings: UnknownVANOS: UnknownValve Adjustment: UnknownSubframe: Unknown

History Timeline

Listing and sale trail

LISTING

Jul 6, 2026

$1

63,400 mi

Recorded from M3list

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1 appearance

Apr 26, 2026 to Apr 26, 2026

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