Highlights
- Extensive work worth over £10,000 carried out to bring the car to a high standard
- £6,500 spent on Vanos rebuild and rod bearing replacement
- New Shadow Chrome alloys with powder-coated finish
- Stored in professional indoor heated storage
- Rare Imola Red, manual, non sunroof variant
The Appeal
The 3rd generation M3 was such a hit that it ended up with a two-year waiting list. It had all of the hallmarks you'd expect - top-notch build quality, high-octane performance, and, of course, it's a very analogue experience, too. That's really helped seal it into the sports canon after twenty-three years - if you want a fearlessly traditional yet endlessly forward-facing modern sports classic, this is the perfect opportunity.
This impressive red example is a truly striking car. Plenty of work has been invested both inside and out, including a Vanos rebuild and replacement rod bearings. Bright Imola red, shadow chrome alloys and an extensive record of recent work carried out - it's got everything going for it, and has been kept in recent years in dry, heated storage. Now, it's ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2002
- Previously stored in a garage for 6 years by the previous owner
- In current ownership since January 2024
- Extensive work worth £6,500 carried out in the last year
- Over £10,000 spent on mechanical and bodywork to bring it to a high standard
- New brake discs & pads fitted all round
- Rear Subframe checked and in good condition with photos included
- MOT expires 03/09/25
- Car stored in professional indoor heated storage since purchase
- Accompanied with lots of recent invoices for extensive work carried out
The Condition
- Bright, striking and beautifully styled, this M-Car is very nicely presented
- Imola Red paintwork is bright and vibrant
- The vendor notes a couple of 3mm paint chips on the roof
- Bodywork completed accounting for £3,600 includes various paint and refinishing tasks
- All 4 alloys powder coated in Shadow Chrome finish
- New Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres all around
- New BMW OEM wheel centre caps
- Underside is in good overall order, with light patina
- Interior is in excellent order
- Seats are well-presented
- All instruments are clean and legible
- The vendor notes that it looks newer than the 74,000 miles shown on the odometer
- New carbon wrap around the dashboard and door cards
The Mechanics
- 3.2-litre S54B32 straight-six
- Manual transmission
- Engine bay is in excellent order
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- By all accounts the car is ready and waiting to be driven away
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