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2002 BMW E46 BMW M3 Convertible

Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Year: 2002
Mileage: 118,000
VIN: wbsbr93402ex22231
Color: Black
Engine size: s54
Number of cylinders: 6
Interior color: Gray
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2002 BMW M3 Description

Brief History
I bought this car to use as a daily driver but my OCD got to me and she ended up becoming a weekend only car. I planned on my wife using the car more but unfortunately, she does not like to drive it and fears she will damage this beautiful car.
This particular M3 spent most of its life in warmer states and has not been driven on salted roads. The car carries a clean Autocheck and Carfax. The Carfax shows more owners than Autocheck but their calculationis incorrect. Some of the owners are the same person but had moved to another state. I can provide copies of both reports free of charge.
Since I purchased the car in 2015 she has had over $11k in maintenance and upgrades. I am taking a bath on her but I want to move back into a c6 Z06 for the summer and I need more garage space to build the next car.I am not planning on doing anything to the car at this time other than selling it as is. Please do not contact me for part outs. If that time comes I will relist the car in it's stock form.
I have almost every maintenance record since new. Most are more recent but I do have a dealer printout of any services rendered. I will include all my records as well as the window sticker to the next owner. Vanos Tabs are intact (I have pictures from the last valve adjustment 2016), sub frame has been addressed, and she had a new block put in by the dealership due to rod bearing failure. in 2006. This was during their repair campaign. Vanos and rod bearings are two of the most important items to address in the s54 inline 6. You can have piece of mind with my car. The engine only has approx. 81k on her now and 118,xxx miles on the chassis. All the typical failure points have been addressed and this should be one very reliable E46 for the next owner to enjoy.
The trim and convertible top presents itself very well. The SMG is perfect and utilizes CSL parameters via a TTFS SMG tune. Auto Rev Match and perfect 80ms Shifts every time. All fluids have been changed regularly and the pump/accumulator prime and pass all DIS/GT1 tests with flying colors. I have never had a single hiccup with this car and the auto mode even works great in traffic.
The car has had some paintwork despite not having a single accident. I chose to have her resprayed (Original color) due to some burn through in the clear coat and to fix some key marks. 100% only cosmetic. This was done at A&L Autobody. The entire car was primered, blocked and resprayed. I do have pics in the photobucket link below for you to view. This includes before and after shots. The car has not been in any accidents. If you are in the Chicagoland BMW scene you know that A&L is the best when it comes to paint and body work in the NW burbs. The owner Anthony is a fellow ///M enthusiast.
This car is presented AS-IS. I will trade plus cash (on my end) for a C6 Z06 roller or complete car. Keep in mind any 10K e46 M3 you buy will quickly become a $20k M3 after you address the failure points. I welcome someone to inspect the car in person. I have a lift in my garage and will gladly put her up on it for you to see for yourself.
Things to address in the future
- Have Fibernew refresh the driver's seat $250
- Fix the rear bumper sag. This happens with age. I will include the BMW repair kit for this. It is a common issue which is why they make a repair kit with new clips. If it gets warmer out I will install the clips myself.- Missing a couple 10mm Nuts for the beauty cover over the Valve cover. A set can be had for $29 on eBay. I left them loose when changing the spark plus and lost a few.
Few small rock chips here and there. I have the majority touched up. The paint is a year old so the car looks quite mint.
Onto the good stuff...
2002 Carbonschwarz Metallick SMG Convertible
- N6TT Grey Leather with black carpet (OE carpet was swapped to break up the grey)
- 6 Speed Manual (hydraulically actuated "SMG")
- Heated Seats
- HK Sound
Mods
- APEX 19" PS-7 Wheels (flow forged and super lightweight) 19x9.5 and 19x10 2016
- 275/245 Tire Combo (installed in 2016, maybe 3k miles on the set tops)
- Agency Power Headers 2016 (stock exhaust manifolds and cats available)
- CPI Section 1 w/200 Cell High Flow Cats and Resonators 2016 (stock exhaust manifolds and cats available)
- 3M 25% Window Tint 2016
- Redlinegoods.com Shift Boot (stock boot available)
- Redlinegoods.com E Brake Boot (stock boot available)
- Brushed Aluminum Trim (Replaced Titan Shadow) 2016
- E60 M5 Illuminated SMG Knob 2016
- Silver Painted SMG Bezel 2016
- Replica CSL Diffuser (stock diffuser available) 2016
- ///M Trunk Lip Spoiler 2015
- ///M Aluminum Pedal Set 2016
- SMG Aluminum Paddles 2015
- LED Tail Lights 2015 (stock available)
- OEM Clear LED Third Brake Light 2016 (stock available)
- Yellow Angel Eyes 2016 (can remove if preferred)
- 76mm Exhaust Tips 2016 (Stock available)
- Android Double Din Head Unit w/backup cam 2015/2016 (can remove if preferred)
- Two Tone Interior Refresh 2015-2016 (includes black carpet)
- Painted Reflectors 2015
- Armrest Delete with Euro tray 2016
Suspension/Braking
- Floating M3 CSL Rotors Front, Aftermarket M3 Rear
- Brembo 996 Front and Rear Caliper Conversion P0lar/RallyRoad Brackets (stock available with aftermarket rotors)
- Stoptech (Centric) SS Brake Lines (stock available)
- Textar Front D917 (Porsche Boxter S Front Pads) (stock available)
- Textar Rear D737 (Porsche Boxter "Non S" Front Pads) (stock available)
- All new OEM Top Strut/Shock Mounts
- SE Coilovers (stock available but pretty worn)
- OEM Strut Bar (02 did not have it)
Engine
- TTFS SMG Tune
- Stock otherwise and very well maintained.
- 118,xxx On Chassis. Approx. 81k on Engine (replaced by BMW due to rod bearing failure)
Maintenance (last 7k miles only)
- Oil Change less than 5 miles on it. OEM Filter 10w60 Liqui Moly
- Block Replaced by BMW in 2006 due to rod bearing failure (approximately 81k on her now)
- Valve Adjustment (have log) 2016
- Vanos Inspected 2016
- Valve Cover Gaskets 2016.
- Sub-frameFoam Reinforcement (zero cracks visible) OEM 2016
- New Spark Plugs OEM 2016
- New Air Filter OEM 2016
- New Headlight Lenses (originals had some pitting) 2016
- High Pressure PS Line and fluid change OEM 2016
- Passed Emissions 2016
- New Belts, Tensioners, Pulleys and Spark Plugs OE/OEM 2016
- Cooling System refresh including a new radiator and hoses. OE/OEM 2016
- Thermostat and O-Ring OEM/OE 2016
- CPV Valve Viton Fluoroelastomer O Ring 2016
- Convex Heated Mirror Glass "euro mirror glass" 2016
- Left Front Wheel Bearing 2016
- Bimmerworld Vanos Line 2016
- OE BMW Front Control Arms and Lollipops 2016
- Alignment 2016
- New Alternator OEM 2015
- #4 Ignition Coil 2015
- Headlight Washer OEM 2015
- New Exterior Emblems OE BMW 2015
- New Side Markers OEM 2015
- New Fog Lights 2015
- New Cabin Air Filter OEM 2015
- New Quarter window seals OE BMW 2015
-MT-2 Trans Fluid OEM 2015
-Fresh Differential Fluid/Pinion Seal Replacement OE/OEM 2014
I might be forgetting a few things.
Additional PicturesMessage me for Photobucket link. ebay wont let me post the links.
Bodywork PicturesMessage me for Photobucket link. ebay wont let me post the links.
Thanks for looking at my ad. Car is sold AS IS. I reserve the right to sell locally. Pleasecome see the car to compete the transaction. I will ask for a Deposit of $500 after the auctionhas completed. Remaining payment can be made with a Credit Card, PayPal, Cash, or Cashiers Check issued by a major bank. Any final payments other than cash will need proof of ID. This ID will need to match the bill of sale. I will also work with sellers to ship this car anywhere in the world.

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