Description
A legendary engine for the latest M3 with a 6-cylinder atmo, a BMW recipe. A true collector's item, GT Butler offers you this superb M3 E46 Coupé, with mechanical gearbox, in a rare Topaz Blue colour, having benefited from regular maintenance and very significant recent costs! Produced from 2000 to 2006, the BMW M3 E46 is a true icon of the brand. The successor to a noble lineage, it benefits from the latest evolution of the in-house naturally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine, the famous S54! Howling at over 8000 revs, with an absolutely unique metallic sound, this engine is the perfect accompaniment to an accomplished and efficient chassis. This generation will also see the introduction of an even more powerful CSL version, for 'Coupé Sport Lightweight', the flagship of the M3 E46. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The model on offer is a 2002 M3 E46 Coupé Phase 1, with a French manual gearbox and a rare Topaz Blue Metallic paintwork finish. The vehicle is in superb condition, having benefited from rigorous maintenance and extensive mechanical restoration work, including a complete rebuild of the engine top. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONFIGURATION Our M3 was delivered new in January 2002 by the BMW dealer in Saarbrücken. The vehicle was delivered with the following options: - Multifunction leather /// M steering wheel - Electrically heated leather seats with memory, adjustable backrest width and lumbar support - Electrochromic interior rear-view mirror - Electric sunroof - Xenon headlights - Automatic air conditioning - Rear sunblind (full list on our website GT-Butler. com) In addition, the vehicle benefited from the retrofitting of the following equipment: - CSL carbon rear diffuser - 19″ CSL type wheels - Carbon Eventuri intake (original supplied) - ST XTA adjustable threaded-combination suspensions - More direct "712" rack and pinion (original supplied) - Android car radio on original slot (original supplied) MAINTENANCE The vehicle has its service book and very numerous invoices from 2014 to the present day, attesting to very regular maintenance. The last service was carried out in July at 281, 000 km. In the past, the vehicle has benefited from a large number of maintenance and mechanical restoration operations, with invoices totalling over €35, 000 over the last 10 years. Among the main ones: - February 2025 / 274, 000 kms: replacement of connecting rod bearings + check/ measurement of connecting rod bearing clearance - January 2025 / 273, 000 kms: right and left wishbones + bonnet jacks - July 2024 / 273, 000 kms: valve clearance + compression test + ball joints and suspension links - March 2024 / 263, 000 kms: starter + front and rear brakes (Pagid RSL29 discs and pads) - March 2023: refurbishment of driver's seat and backrest - September 2022 / 252, 000 kms: steering rack - March 2022 / ~250, 000 kms: major overhaul (including draining all fluids and filters) + transmission flector + water pump, thermostat and casing + belts and rollers + fitting of a short shift with refurbishment of the gearbox control - April 2021 / 232, 000 kms: suspension replacement (ST XTA) - November 2019 / 220, 000 kms: Vanos and oil pump refurbishment - August 2019 / ~215, 000 kms: fuel pump - July 2018 / 200, 000 kms: top engine refurbishment with cylinder head rectification, new valves and new seals - April 2018 / 198, 000 kms: chassis / rear axle reinforcement + Powerflex silent-blocks - November 2017 / 192, 000 kms: brake hoses (braided aviation type) - January 2017 / 180, 000 kms: connecting rod bearings - October 2015 / 156, 000 kms: rear axle and differential rebuild The Michelin PS4s rear tyres were replaced last year and have around 30% wear (6mm tread depth). The GoodYear Eagle F1 front tyres are 2 years old and show approximately 40% wear (5mm tread depth). The brake discs and pads have less than 20, 000 kms and are in very good condition. There are no costs to be expected. CONDITION The bodywork was repainted in 2021 and is in excellent condition. There is some rubbing on the left-hand side of the front bumper. The 19″ CSL-type wheels are in very good condition, with no scratches or dents, with the exception of some rubbing around the left front rim. The interior is in very good condition. There are no major defects in the upholstery, just slight traces of wear. The condition of the leather is above average for a car of this mileage, attesting to the care taken by its last owners. The gear knob was replaced when the short shift was fitted in 2022 (original BMW). All the electrical equipment is in perfect working order, with the exception of the sunroof blackout flap, which has been removed because it no longer slides properly and therefore needs to be replaced.
