2011 Bmw Certified Pre-owned M3 4dr Sdn on 2040-cars
Houston, Texas, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
Vehicle Inspection: Vehicle has been Inspected
Make: BMW
CapType: <NONE>
Model: M3
FuelType: Gasoline
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Listing Type: Pre-Owned
Sub Title: 2011 BMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED M3 4dr Sdn
Drive Type: RWD
Certification: None
Mileage: 10,465
Sub Model: 4dr Sdn
BodyType: Sedan
Exterior Color: Blue
Cylinders: 8 - Cyl.
Interior Color: Black
DriveTrain: RWD
Number of Doors: 4
Warranty: Warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: Sunroof
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