2003 BMW 330ci 5spd M Sport E46 Oriental Blue Professional Restoration

2003 BMW 3-Series 330Ci coupe Description

This is 2003 BMW 330ci in oriental blue metallic. It has the M sport package with the staggered size M3 logo 18" wheel pattern. (18x8 front, 18x9 rear). 5 speed manual. Xenon HID headlights. LED tail lights. Harmon Kardon factory CD stereo system. 130K. I bought this car 2 years ago and have invested a lot of time and $$ in professional repairs/ upgrades. The list of new parts installed is listed below. I do have some of the major receipts, other parts can clearly be seen on the vehicle as new. ALL the filters/ fluids changed at least once. K&N air filter in the factory airbox. I've put2k miles on it since thenew parts listed below were installedwith no problems. BMW engines last 200k-300k. I've addressed/ repaired the common faults, problematic, wear items. The entire front and rear subframes were dropped, repainted, and new bushings/ bearings installed.
Cons: The sunroof doesn't work properly. Motor runs,sounds like a binding in the Bowden cable on one side. Some fabric bubbling/ peeling from A, B, and Cpillars (common on Beemers). Some paint wrinklingon urethane bumpercover behind left rear tire (see photos). Paintchips onleft front corner of hoodover headlight. I tapped out a dent over the hood right (passenger side) grille opening and installed a new right grille. It has had a new windshield recently and it does NOT leak that I've experienced. Thewindshield trim molding is absent but is not a sealing agent. Otherwise usual wear for a car of this age/ mileage.
Engine Gaskets: oil pan, valve cover
Cooling system: water pump, upper/ lower coolanthoses (even smaller ones/ bypass), overflow tank, thermostat
Exhaust: New aftermarket stainlessheaders, stainless aftermarket DTM muffler. defoulers installed (no CEL)Exhaust midpipe ceramic coated,2 factory resonators still present.
Suspension/ Chassis: 2 new engine mounts2 rear shock tower reinforcement plates
Megan Racing front upper strut tower bar
4 new Bilstein shocks
Rear Subframe reinforcement plates added (the chassis did NOT have any cracks at usual subframe mounting bolt holes, I added as a prevention/ upgrade)
Rear subframe4 newyellowEnergy Suspension (softer)urethane mounting bushings
ALL bushings/ bearings in rear control arms replaced.
Rear differential upgraded from 2:93 to 3.07 ratio
Eibach heavy duty aluminum rear adjustable control arms (no more oem salad tongs)
Front lower control arms/ bushings
Front Tie rod ends.
Both rearCV axles
Brakes: All four wheel pads/ rotors,1 front caliper
Transmission: B&M short throw shifter,
Fuel: fuel filter, fuel pump
6 New Irridium Spark Plugs
Tires have about 25% tread remaining in rear, approx. 40% up frontNew cowl cover (the one under the wipers that always cracks with age)New power steering hosesNew AlternatorAC is cold
Take a good look at the parts list here. Being a mechanic and ex racer/ driving enthusiast, I intended to use this asa greatE46 road trip car and occasional track day (never been on track yet just road trips). The reason I'm selling is I just purchased a motorcycle and want to get back on the track with that before I get too old to drag knee ;-). I simply can't do both right now for various reasons. I've done my best todisclose as much info asI can think ofso not to waste anyone's time, especiallyfor buyers coming in from a distance. I live 15 minutes from the Atlanta Airport and will pickup the buyer if desired.I will assist with shipping by dropping the car off at a carrier terminal. Buyer responsible for all shipping costs. Please ask all questions before bidding!.
Terms: A $500 deposit is due within24 hours of auction close. I welcome inspections prior and after sale (on your nickel). Non paying bidders will be reported and hopefully excommunicated from Ebay permanently. I accept cash or a cashier's check on a major megabank (we will close the deal at that bank to verify funds).