BMW M3 2008 (E90)

Description

This 2008 BMW M3 sedan was originally delivered to Bob Zimmerman BMW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and now has 84k miles. It was listed on BaT in February 2020 and was acquired by the seller on BaT in May of that year. The car is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission and is finished in black over red leather. Equipment includes the Cold Weather, Premium, and Technology Packages as well as 19″ forged Style 220 wheels, a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, parking sensors, heated front seats, navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cruise control. Service under current ownership has reportedly included replacing the rod bearings, front and rear brake pads, ignition coils, and spark plugs. This E90 M3 is now offered with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name. The car is finished in Jerez Black Metallic and features Shadowline trim as well as xenon headlights with washers, rain-sensing wipers, a glass sunroof, a trunk lid spoiler, rear parking sensors, and quad exhaust outlets. A paint correction detail was carried out by Chicago Auto Pros in January 2022. Deteriorating windshield weatherstripping can be viewed in the gallery along with faded paint around various body panel edges. The side reflectors have been removed, and decals have been applied to the taillights. Forged 19″ Style 220 wheels are wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires measuring 245/35 up front and 265/35 out back that were mounted in June 2020. The car features Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Electronic Damping Control (EDC). Braking is handled by four-wheel vented and cross-drilled discs measuring 14.2″ and 13.8″ front and rear, respectively. The front and rear brake pads are said to have been replaced in August 2020. The cabin features Fox Red Novillo leather covering the heated power-adjustable sport seats, door panel inserts, and center console, while blue-gray brushed aluminum shadow trim accents the dashboard, center console, and doors. The Cold Weather, Technology, and Premium packages added iDrive with navigation, M Drive, and Comfort Access keyless entry, while additional amenities include a CD stereo, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cruise control. The left-rear window sunshade has broken off. The multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames an M-branded tachometer, a 200-mph speedometer, a central information display, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 84k miles, approximately 5k of which were added under current ownership. The 4.0-liter S65 V8 features double-VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Service under current ownership has included replacing the rod bearings and engine mounts in June 2020 as well as replacing the spark plugs and a single ignition coil in December 2020. The remaining ignition coils were replaced in March 2021. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a Variable M Differential Lock. The window sticker indicates initial delivery to Bob Zimmerman BMW and lists standard and optional equipment for a total suggested retail price of $68,920. The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists registration history in Iowa, Illinois, and Arizona.