1996 BMW 328i SE (E36)
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Vendor has agreed to pay 50% of transfer costs up to £250 to get the vehicle to UK Mainland (Scotland, England and Wales) does not apply to Ireland
HIGHLIGHTS
- Original Montreal Blue paintwork
- Valid MOT
- 3 keys
- Full service history
- Contrasting leather tan interior
- Unused tool kit
- 2.8 litre petrol with auto box for smooth driving
- Always stored indoors
- Genuine 17360 miles
- This car is a UK car on a UK registration plate. There are no additional costs or taxes to pay when taking it back from Northern Ireland to mainland UK
THE APPEAL
The E36 model from BMW is the third generation 3 Series. The full range was produced from 1990 to 2000. The 328i E36 SE model we have here was produced from 1995 to 1998.
The E36 made it onto the 10 Best cars list every year. And for good reason. Safety equipment consisted of airbags, side impact protection, ABS and included electronic climate control as well as a reputation for exceptional overall build quality.
This example of the SE specification has had a very cherished life. Both owners have stored the vehicle in dry heated facilities which has helped to keep the car in the original condition you see here today.
The E36 is a real driving machine and continually in popular demand. The desirable image is timeless and prices remain high for the best examples.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- There are 5 service stamps in the book:
- Bates of London - pre delivery inspection
- Bates London - 3137 miles
- Park Lane London - 2005, 10,445 miles
- 2010 AMC - 12754 miles
- 2015 AMC - 15492 miles
- After this time the current owner had the car fully serviced when he acquired it in 2021
- The car has been dry stored all its life and run regularly
- Only two owners
THE INTERIOR
- Original tan leather seats in good condition with light cracking on the front seats
- Fully working electric sliding sunroof currently disconnected due to the sunroof lining being sagged a bit and needs re-gluing. The vendor has not been able to find anyone local to do this professionally
- Four electric windows, all working
- Front passenger and drivers airbags
- Matching tan leather door trims
- Original torch in the glovebox
- Sony radio/CD player
- Multi adjustable front seats
- Immobilizer
- Unused boot area is like new
- Original BMW over mats
THE EXTERIOR
- Original paintwork in Montreal blue
- The paintwork is in good condition with just a few blemishes on a small section of the roof where the topcoat of gloss is dulled (we think birds) and the odd light scratch from keys
- New replacement scuttle panel
- Original Mayfair front number plate
- Exceptionally well presented and dry underneath with little signs of weathering
- Front foglamps
- Colour coded bumpers with rear reversing cameras
- Vendor suggests possibly having the alloy wheels refurbed
- The vendor informs us there is no known bodywork damage or repairs
THE MECHANICALS
- Lively 2.8 litre petrol engine presented in near showroom condition
- 193hp output
- Headlight washers
- Automatic stability control (ASC)
- Driver modes for icy conditions
- Z axle multilink suspension works well and seals are dry
- Rear wheel drive
- Complete and unused tool kit
- The vendor tells us there are no known mechanical faults with the vehicle
- No warning lights illuminated
- The vendor also tells us it drives like a new car
SUMMARY
This fine example of the 328i has been cared for by the current vendor for just over two years. It has not disappointed him, but he feels like it isn’t getting the use it deserves and feels the time is right for it to go to a new appreciative owner.
The 3-Series is all about style and status and it does not disappoint in any key areas. The materials are of a high quality which adds to the appeal. Add the rear-wheel-drive and the impressive rigid chassis to the mix and you have the perfect driving machine.
These E36 models really invited people to drive them hard which makes this particular car a bit of a rarity as it has lived a very cosseted life.
Vendor has agreed to pay 50% of transfer costs up to £250 to get the vehicle to UK Mainland (Scotland, England and Wales) does not apply to Ireland
Vendor has agreed to pay 50% of transfer costs up to £250 to get the vehicle to UK Mainland (Scotland, England and Wales) does not apply to Ireland
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1996
- Make BMW
- Model 328i
- Colour Montreal Blue
- Odometer 17,360 Miles
- Engine size 2793
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Londonderry
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
25
bids
- bo•••• £6,400 28/03/23
- co•••• £6,300 28/03/23
- bo•••• £6,200 28/03/23
- co•••• £5,900 28/03/23
- bo•••• £5,700 28/03/23
- co•••• £4,600 28/03/23
- SW•••• £4,500 28/03/23
- co•••• £4,400 28/03/23
- g*•••• £4,200 28/03/23
- ba•••• £4,100 28/03/23
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