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  • Market Find: BMW Individual E92 M3 in E46-era Phoenix Yellow

    Market Find: BMW Individual E92 M3 in E46-era Phoenix Yellow

    What: 2013 BMW M3 Coupé
    Color: Phoenix Yellow (phönixgelb; metallic; 445; BMW)
    VIN: WBSKG9C58DJ594555
    Mileage: 93,000 miles
    Estimate: $56,000
    AutoCheck Report: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Private Seller, Moreno Valley, CA
    Listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Heritage or iconic brand colors are always a solid choice when it comes to a tailored specification, so an E92-generation BMW M3 Coupé in Phoenix Yellow Metallic of the E46 M3 generation just makes a lot of sense. Now pair it with a 6-speed manual transmission and Fox Red Extended Novillo leather and you have an exceptional specification.

    Here’s what we know, via the owner’s listing on AutoTrader.

    “This 2013 BMW M3 Coupe is 1/2 Individual Phoenix Yellow e9X models produced for the US market. This M3 is a 6-Speed manual, the interior features Fox Red Extended Novillo Leather. It is 1/1 as a combo of Phoenix/Fox/Manual Transmission. It is a one owner car which I ordered through Steve Thomas BMW in Camarillo, CA received May 2013. (Carfax will say 2 owners but it was just refinanced through my bank, all one owner.) The odometer currently reads 93k miles, this car is in excellent condition for the mileage. The car is very well maintained and cared for, the look and drivability of the car don’t reflect the mileage. This car has never been tracked. This is a very rare and special opportunity for the right collector. 

    “The front bumper and side rockers look brand new and were just repainted in March 2024 by a Spectrum Collision(BMW certified paint center). Standard and selected features are Dynamic Damper Control, Heated Seats, Carbon Leather Trim, Navigation System, 19 359 style wheels, RD Sport Suspension Springs, Turner Motorsport Aluminum Undershield Kit, Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler. The car features Shadowline trim and adaptive xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and many more standard features. Brand new stock steering wheel installed March 2024. It comes with the original Phoenix Yellow stock spoiler, stock suspension springs and any other original small parts on the side. All service records, the window sticker and 2 keys included. Car comes with clear California Title, currently in hand of the owner. It’s a been kept under careful care by a BMW enthusiasts, all preventative maintenance and parts replaced as soon as the car showed any read outs. All service done under warranty at Irvine or Crevier BMW, all service after warranty done at MRF Engineering.

    “Important maintenance info can be provided upon request, it wont fit here.

    “The car shows very minor rock chips/wear on the roof, spoiler and hood, appropriate for some milage but prob less than expected.“

    Worth noting, this isn’t the first time we’ve featured this car. It was listed on AutoTrader before, likely by the same (original) owner. This time around, there are more details and better photos, so we’re making sure to share it again.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Coupe

    Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Coupe

    If you’re nostalgic for the 90s era of BMWs (looking at you E36), then you know your way around Dakar Yellow (dakargelbii; non-metallic uni; 337; BMW). The hue was a standard and much beloved color on that era M3, and it remains one of the most revered BMW Individual paint colors as a result. So, when we find another generation M3 Coupe painted the same color from the factory, we take notice. Take for instance this 39,000 mile 2011 E92 M3 Competition Coupe in New Rochelle, NY that we’ve found on Facebook Marketplace.

    The car’s a Competition with V8, so already rare and sought-after. The owner reports it is “likely” one of one in the USA thanks to that color. We have not verified the claim with BMW and it sounds like the owner may not be entirely certain, but it’s definitely rare (Editor’s Note: Check below for more information on the rarity). The color is listed as Dakar Yellow II (dakargelb; non-metallic; 337; BMW Individual), with two-tone Palladium and Black Novillo leather. Other options beyond the BMW Individual paint include Style 359 M wheels, Sunroof, iDrive Navigation and DCT dual clutch automatic.

    It’s got a few modifications, but nothing extreme. These include KW V3 coilover suspension and an Eisenmann exhaust.

    The owner also states that it’s been featured on YouTube, so we’ve embedded that video in this story.

    The price is listed as $61,999.

    Check out more on Facebook Marketplace.

    UPDATE#1:
    The difference between Dakar Yellow and Dakar Yellow II is the addition of a clear coat.

    UPDATE #2:
    David, a commenter below, added this reference information in regards to the rarity of a Dakar Yellow E92 Competition. In it he stated:

    Worldwide, 140 E92 M3s left the factory in this colour.
    – 40 for North America (28 for USA, 12 for Canada)
    – 30 for the Rest of the World in LHD
    – 70 for the Rest of the World in RHD

    19 of the 28 USA examples came with the Competition Pack. 

    This particular car was No.14 of the 28 USA cars to be made and the only one of the 28 to come paired with the Palladium Silver & Black Novillo Leather interior leather. 

    Manufactured on 30-June-2011 it was originally supplied by Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs on 12-August-2011.

    http://www.e9xm3.com/e9xm3colours