1995 BMW M3

Make

BMW

Model

M3

Year

1995

Listed price

$45,438

Location

Naperville, Illinois

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

82,523 miles

The E36 M3 arrived in North America for the 1995 model year, marking a significant shift for BMW's performance icon. While European markets enjoyed a more potent 3.0-liter S50B30 inline-six from 1992, American enthusiasts received a detuned version initially, the S50B30US, producing 240 horsepower. Despite the power difference, the E36 M3 quickly cemented its status as a benchmark for accessible performance, offering a sublime balance of everyday usability and track-day prowess. It eschewed the raw, often intimidating nature of its E30 predecessor for a more refined, yet equally engaging, driving experience. The E36 M3 was a critical darling, praised universally for its chassis dynamics, precise steering, and the linear power delivery of its naturally aspirated engine. This particular 1995 BMW M3 is a truly exceptional two-owner example, boasting a remarkably low 82,523 original miles. Finished in the iconic Dakar Yellow, the very color that adorned countless magazine covers and posters in its era, this M3 presents in unmolested, completely stock condition. Its 3.0L gas I6 engine is paired with a desirable manual transmission, offering the pure, engaging driving experience enthusiasts crave. Having been part of a collection and stored in a temperature-controlled environment, its pristine condition is a testament to meticulous care and preservation. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a time-capsule E36 M3 in its most celebrated guise.