Euro-spec M3 on US ebay!

zerog6 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 06:49 PM

Check this out guys. This dude says this is an imported euro-spec M3. I highly doubt it by it's descriptions and pictures. I mean first off, I'm sure that Euro M3's weren't available with an auto tranny. Second, I don't think they were available with a luxury package. Third, you can tell that the instrument cluster is from a US model. Fourth, the description says the car has 265hp? not true, it's supposed to be 286hp for a 95. The only thing that it has that I have never seen on a US model that I have seen on Euro-specs, is the radio. So take a look at it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6131
and say what you think.

DTME30ic · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:33 PM

looks a bit shady to me, nice car but we need to see a pic of the engine . . .

NiTE · #3 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:51 PM

its an automatic, did they even offer an auto in europe?

PortalBMW · #4 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:56 PM

lol, no.

NiTE · #5 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by PortalBMW
lol, no.

yep, I thought not... its bs... plus, "special euro motor with 265 hp"??

ianv · #6 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 09:28 PM

"It is my understanding that this vehicle was a Euro-version vehicle, not an American version. The car was imported to the United States."

The guy isnt even totally sure if it is.

PortalBMW · #7 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 09:35 PM

actually, there are quite a few "US Spec" m3s running around over in Germany. People bring US spec m3 to germany all the time. Still makes it a US version...

Iwannadinanm3 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 09:42 PM

yeh, i thought he sold it the last time he ran the auction on ebay? i guess not

//Greco540 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 08:15 AM

If you want a Eurospec get this one.. Its #30 of 45 in Canada...
http://www.trader.ca/AutoPlace/Defau...nm=688&mdnm=M3

You can probably import it without any major hassles....

#24 is for sale as well. Less Kms on it too.

F2EAK · #10 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 08:18 AM

it should have vader seats also?

shouldnt it>?

hmmmmm

djstattic · #11 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 10:44 AM

yeah, seats seem to be off a regular 3 series...

NiTE · #12 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by djstattic
yeah, seats seem to be off a regular 3 series...

sedan M3s never had vaders, they had the same seats as the M3 lux package - normal E36 sport seats.

M3Style · #13 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zerog6
Check this out guys. This dude says this is an imported euro-spec M3. I highly doubt it by it's descriptions and pictures. I mean first off, I'm sure that Euro M3's weren't available with an auto tranny. Second, I don't think they were available with a luxury package. Third, you can tell that the instrument cluster is from a US model. Fourth, the description says the car has 265hp? not true, it's supposed to be 286hp for a 95. The only thing that it has that I have never seen on a US model that I have seen on Euro-specs, is the radio. So take a look at it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6131
and say what you think.

what part of the radio have you not seen? it looks pretty standard to me.

NiTE · #14 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 11:05 AM

That radio was only available on 98+ E36s I believe, I have it in my car.

Bimmer RaVer · #15 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by //Greco540
If you want a Eurospec get this one.. Its #30 of 45 in Canada...
http://www.trader.ca/AutoPlace/Defau...nm=688&mdnm=M3

You can probably import it without any major hassles....

#24 is for sale as well. Less Kms on it too.

I think those are the Euro spec M3 GT's. The 45 that were imported to Canada. They didn't get to see another M3 till 97 I think.