2003 BMW E46 M3 *Imola*Coupe*
2003 BMW M3 E46 M3 Description
2003 BMW E46 M3 Coupe. Beautiful Imola red over Schwarz Black leather interior with brushed aluminum trim accents. It is a well optioned car with the SMG-ll (Sequential Manual Gearbox), power seats, navigation, park distance control (PDC), Xenon lights, 19" factory Motorsport wheels, sunroof, and Harman Kardon sound system. Currently has only 96k miles and has been used as a weekend car for the last 2.5 years. Vehicle has been garage kept and only driven on nice days. No winters or rain.
This is a TRUE M3 not a clone. It has the BMW Motorsport s54 engine rated at 333hp with independent throttle bodies. It has the sought-after SMG-ll transmission with paddle shifters. It is a true Sequential Manual Gearbox NOT an automatic with paddles. This means the gear changes are crisp, smooth, and it has the feel of a manual transmission car. It also can be driven in "auto" mode where the transmission control unit shifts automatically depending on conditions. This is the best gearbox for spirited driving or daily commuting. There is no longer a compromise. The engine starts quick and runs smooth. No smoke or abnormal noises. The transmission shifts perfect. The car has plenty of power and truly is a wonderful vehicle to drive. One of the last true "Motorsport" cars BMW made.
The oil has been changed every 3-4k miles using Castrol TWS 10w-60 and a genuine BMW oil filter. Black stone oil reports for each oil change showing the excellent condition of the internal engine components. Complete service performed at 92k~ miles including replacement of transmission fluid, differential fluid, spark plugs, coil packs, drilled & slotted brake rotors, brake pads, and fuel pump. Has performance summer tires with 80% tread life remaining. All parts and fluids used were Genuine BMW directly from the dealer with receipts. All work was performed by a BMW technician. NO Aftermarket parts have been used and the vehicle has NO aftermarket modifications. Brand new battery installed 3-14-16.
Cosmetically the vehicle is in excellent condition. The headlight lenses and corner lenses have been replaced with new genuine BMW assemblies. All the plastic underbody cladding has been replaced (Common to break due to age). The A,B, and C Pillars have been replaced due to pealing material (Common E46 issue). The interior is in amazing condition and comes with genuine Motorsports floor mats. This has been a southern car its entire life. No rust or corrosion present on any part of the vehicle. All the maintenance history since it was new is documented and included.
This is a clean well sorted example of an non molested M3.
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