Highlights
- Comprehensive service history
- SMG transmission
- New MoT
The Appeal
BMW is renowned for its high quality, luxury vehicles combining exceptional performance and sophisticated design. Never have its achievements in driving dynamics and handling been more evident than with the M3 series.
Almost universally regarded as the finest M series cars produced, following on from the success of the E36, the E46 M3 was released in 2000, after a great deal of market anticipation. And deliver it certainly did. Powered by a 3.2-litre straight-six engine that produces 333 bhp and 262 lb-ft of torque, it propels the car from 0-60 in around 5 seconds and a reaches a top speed of 155 mph.
Purchased by the current owner in June 2022 from a BMW M3 collector, he has done very few miles, enjoying the car on high days and holidays, keeping it stored in a car port during its ownership. Now due to loss of space, it must find a new owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Supplied new in 2003
- V5c present
- Genuine documented mileage
- Owner’s manual
- Full stamped service book, main dealer and independent garages
- MOT valid until 21/03/24
- 2 keys
- Original toolkit
The Interior
- Original Imola Red leather sports seats in very good condition, with just a couple of small tears at the seam of the driver’s seat
- Electric heated seats with memory
- Climate control
- M Sport multifunction steering wheel
- Electric windows
- Front armrest
- Dashboard and trim are free from any cracks or damage
- Multifunction stereo with 6-CD changer and harman/kardon speakers
- GPS Navigation
- Automatic soft-top opened or closed in 22 seconds
- Heated rear window
- Door cards all look good bar a few minor scratches
- Carpets good with overmats
- First aid kit
- All gauges and electrics work
- Clean carpeted boot
The Exterior
- Original Carbon Black Metallic paintwork is in good condition and looks fantastic with its original alloy wheels and the roof down
- On inspection we noticed two very small dents which are hardly noticeable. One to rear panel behind driver’s door and the other just above the nearside rear bumper as illustrated in the photographs
- There are also a few scratches dotted throughout the car, noticeably some stone chips to the bonnet, rear bumper and boot area
- Original 19” Alloys look fantastic having been recently refurbished
- Lights are all free from any cracks but some condensation building in the nearside front indicator
- Hood was replaced in last few years
- Underneath appears good and solid
The Mechanics
- 3,246cc straight-six engine
- 6-speed Sequential manual gearbox
- Recently serviced
- New battery fitted last year
- Clean engine bay with original stickers
- All electrics reported to function correctly
- Great service history
- The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise
The Summary
Combining exceptional performance and drop-dead good looks, the M3 stands in a category of its own. With so many having been modified, its rare to find a nice, unmolested example with a good service history like this one. What’s more it’s a black cabriolet, and ready to provide some spirited open-top motoring for its next lucky owner.
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