To the delight of sports car enthusiasts who need the practicality of four doors, BMW releases a sedan version of the M3. Identical to the coupe in virtually every respect, the 1997 BMW M3 sedan is available with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Note that the coupe is no longer available with the automatic.

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1997 BMW M3
Base Sedan
$22,990
- 141,792 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- MDK International (299 mi away)
- Fall-Line Motorsport...
- Dual Climate Control
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Located in Burbank, CA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSCD9328VEE06701
Stock: E06701
Certified Pre-Owned: No
1997 BMW M3
Base Sedan
$17,990
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$3,647 below market
- 133,111 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl manual
- Genuine Motor Company (558 mi away)
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Located in Gladstone, OR
Genuine Motor Company is proud to present this 1997 BMW M3 with Just 133,111 Miles. Since new, this BMW M3 was very well taken cared of and always ser...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSCD0321VEE10469
Stock: CE10469
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-15-2025

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1997 BMW M3 SEDAN

john, 06/21/2009

1997 BMW M3 4dr Sedan

1st new car I ever bought & still own 12 years later, tracked it when under warranty, only issues was brake rotors & too much restriction in power steering boost. STOCK SUSPENSION WAS SHOT AFTER 50,000 MILES, went to turner ms bilstein sport/h&r sport springs. Never looked back. Re-did rear this year. Under bilstein warrenty. Issues were blown head gasket @105,000 miles, rebuilt rear …

FUN CAR but better be a DIY past 120K

Kelli, 08/26/2009

1997 BMW M3 4dr Sedan

I have put SEVERAL thousand dollars into repairs into this car over the last months. If you can't do the work yourself expect to sink lots of bucks into it!

This is the car for you!!!

Bimmerboim3, 09/11/2009

1997 BMW M3 2dr Coupe

After being the laughing stock of my high school football teammates with a 1991 bright teal Acura Integra, I decided that it was time to upgrade to a BMW. I have always liked BMWs, but I didn't think that I could afford the repairs, but I was completely misinformed. With a total of 171k miles, I couldn't be any happier with my M3. After 4 years of ownership, my repairs pair bills have …

I love this car

Dennis, 09/20/2010

1997 BMW M3 2dr Coupe

This is a car that was built to be driven. Plenty of power and great handling makes this a very fun car to drive. For the most part it is very predictable and feedback provides plenty of warning when pushing the limits on corners.

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1997 M3 Highlights

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Coupe

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$281/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
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RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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