Justin

Intro

This is a two-owner 1999 BMW 328is in Schwarz (black) over Sand-Beige leather interior with a 5-speed manual transmission. It has approximately 112k miles with drivetrain and suspension upgrades. The seller purchased it locally in 2019 from the first owner. The driver side door was repainted as well as the rear bumper. The seller completed major service in 2023. This car has a clean Carfax and a clear title and is in Virginia.

Exterior

The exterior is painted in Schwarz black with modifications that include a Stromung performance exhaust, M3 lower control arm bushings, X-brace from Z3, UUC lightweight strut brace, UUC clutch pedal bushings, Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts, and 16" wheels from BMW Z4 (style 104) mounted to Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires.

Interior

The interior is upholstered in Sand-Beige leather. The seller replaced the headliner (including sunroof) in June 2022 and upgraded to a ZHP shift knob.

Mechanicals

This 328is is powered by the BMW M52 engine M52B28 2.8 Liter 6-cylinder factory rated 190 hp mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Extensive maintenance completed in 2023 with BMW OEM parts: Replaced valve cover and valve cover gasket, clutch and flywheel replaced with a Sachs sprung-hub kit and JB Racing lightweight flywheel, replaced rear main seal, new Rogue transmission mounts and OEM engine mounts, replaced drivetrain flex disc and center support bearing, new shifter detent pins, and upgraded Auto Solutions Ultimate short shifter, replaced rear main oil seal, replaced drive shaft damper disc and guibo, replaced driveshaft center support bearing, replaced gaskets and hardware between exhaust manifold to pipe, Oil and filter change, and brake fluid flush.

Imperfections

Rock chips on front of hood.

Minor scratches on hood and front bumper.

Poor touch-up paint spots from the previous owner.

Three to four dime-sized dents on driver and passenger side of car.

Driver door pocket leather no longer adheres (just an aesthetic issue).

Surface corrosion on some undercarriage components.

Modifications

UUC magnesium front strut brace.

Stromung performance exhaust.

M3 lower control arm bushings.

X-brace from Z3.

UUC clutch pedal bushings.

Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts.

16" wheels from BMW Z4 (style 104) mounted to Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires.

ZHP shift knob.

Summary

This E36 328is has been extremely well maintained by a BMWCCA enthusiast with no expense spared. The recent 2023 maintenance is only some of the extensive work completed by the seller in the last five years. This car comes with 2 keys and 1 valet key, factory manuals (in leather original case), original window sticker, dealer brochures and service records.