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 found
6
Listing read
Buyer-facing read on this listing
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.
This one currently reads below the comparable average by about $32,602, which makes documentation and condition the next things to verify.
Photo coverage is reasonably deep at 6 images, which helps with judging cosmetics and seller transparency before leaving VINthusiast.
Documentation still reads thin here, so this is the kind of listing where invoice detail and specialist history should drive the next round of diligence.
VIN decode
Decoded directly from the listing VIN
Decoded year
1998
Body class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Transmission
Unavailable
VINthusiast model
No exact model-page match
Current Listing
$1
The Oaks, CA 95494 • 63,400 mi
Seller
Will Sellenraad
Service Records
Partial / Missing
Listed
Apr 26, 2026
Listing essentials
Seller type: Private Party
• Private Party
• 5-Speed Manual
• 63,400 miles
• The Oaks, CA 95494
Value Insight
Average comparable price
$32,603
Market read
Below Market
-$32,602 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 $32,602 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.
Market trend
Daily average asking price across stored live listings for this model.
Latest
$29,999
Average ask
$33,532
Based on 39 stored live listings for this model.
Average sale
$31,100
Based on 1 stored closed sale we have captured so far.
Average auction result
$52,336
Based on 1 stored auction result, usually bid-to or reserve context.
Specs
Generation
E36
Engine
S52
Mileage
63,400 mi
Color
Titanium Silver
Maintenance Flags
Enthusiast diligence snapshot
Comparable Listings
Closest comps
No Reserve: 1995 BMW M3 Coupe Dinan 5-Speed
Unknown • 71,477 mi • MANUAL
$13,336
1995 BMW M3 2dr Cpe
Lowell, MA • 54,633 mi • MANUAL
$34,998
1999 BMW M3
Huntingdon Valley, PA • 73,201 mi • MANUAL
$29,900
1995 E36 M3 75,000 miles
Florida • 75,000 mi • MANUAL
$35,550
History Timeline
Listing and sale trail
LISTING
Apr 26, 2026
$1
63,400 mi
Recorded from M3list
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