2003 BMW M3 SMG 37K miles, black over red leather w/ recaro seats E46 M3 Euro

2003 BMW M3 Description

Only 37,XXX miles

HIGHLIGHTS:

- 2003 M3,

- Jet Black w/ Imola Red leather, SMG transmission

- 37,XXX miles (miles may change slightly because I still drive the car on weekends to keep it fresh)

- CSL Trunk

- Rear subframe bushings replaced this year (2016)

- Rear subframe reinforced in 2016 @ Westshore Automotive w/ Turner reinforcement plate kit (over 2K in work and parts)

- Borla Exhaust

- New (less than 1,000 miles on them) VMR v703 19” CSL style wheels ($1,000 wheel set)

- New Bridgestone Potenza 285/30 and 245/35 ($900 rubber) with 100 miles since install

- Engine mount bushings replaced w/in last 3 years

- Autopower, bolt in, roll bar

- Leather Recaro Pole position seats w/harnesses

-Driver + Passenger seat sliders w/ Macht-Schnell seat adapters

- Silver Schroth profi II, 6 point harnesses (w/ stock 3 point belts also)

- Factory brushed silver interior trim

- Factory Sunroof

- Factory park-tronic (integrates with new headunit display)

- Wide Brake pedal to replace narrow stock 6 speed pedal (BMW part from automatic car)

- Dynavin head unit w/ integrated Bluetooth, NAV, DVD player, ipod interface and touch screen

- Harmon Kardon Sound

- Machined aluminum SMG shifter paddles

- Upgraded ZCP cross-drilled rotors front and rear w/ SS brake lines

- Xenon headlight option

- Windshield cowl seal replaced in 2015

- Rubber 1/4 trim replaced on rear window during last year (no sticky rubber here)

- European center counsel w/ deleted armrest and euro tray (cup holder delete)

-Stock Imola Red interior included (power seats / w heat, in near new condition, removed when car had 20,000 miles)

- Car had engine replaced in 2004 due to rod bearing failure at around 13,000 miles. Replaced with new engine at Reeves under warranty (new engines featured re-tooled connecting rod bearings)

- Painted front reflectors

- All exterior badges replaced w/in last 3 years including wheel badges (no faded badges here!)

- Recently replaced trunk gas struts

WILL INCLUDE IN SALE:

- Imola Red stock sets + head rests (front and rear in great condition), photos included of seats in car before they were replaced w/ the Recaros. They are in beautiful condition.

- Like NEW OEM BMW Car cover

- Complete BMW trunk tool Kit

- Battery kill switch (if car needs to be stored for more than two weeks off a battery tender)

- Interior parts removed to fit roll bar are included

- Two keys as shown

NOT INCLUDED IN SALE:

- Stock exhaust

- Stock head unit (unit was defective)

- Stock wheels

- Stock trunk lid

Car has been serviced by the following shops feel free to give them a call:

- Reeves (Tampa)

- South BMW (Miami FL)

- West Shore Automotive

THE BAD:

**I am a very detailed oriented person, this is a complete list to the best of my knowledge. I do not want to hide any blemishes from the future buyer**

-Airbag light: Passenger occupancy sensor is not installed because it is part of the stock seat. A capacitor can be purchased and plugged in to the empty harness to make light turn off.

-Passenger door lock solenoid sticks occasionally (problem seems to have self corrected since driving the car more frequently)

- Driver side weather stripping has become slightly unglued behind A pillar

-FM antenna needs work on new head unit (Dynavin unit apparently needs a “powered antenna” which I am not skilled enough to diagnose). This is a well documented issue on many forums and is not a costly repair, but I have not had time to diagnose and fix it myself (since I listen to my I-pod mostly, it has not bothered me).

-Weather Stripping around upper-rear ¼ window should be replaced on L and R side and rubber around rear window showing age.

-Small dents in various places, paint chips normal for a car of this age

- Rubber seal on roof mounted shark fin showing age/ dry rot

- Paint quality and fit of CSL trunk not on par with rest of paint work

- Small water spots appearing on edge of driver side rear view mirror glass

- Low speed rear end bumper damage repaired with new bumper (accident in 2003)

- Imola rear seat side bolsters were modified slightly (but irreversibly) to fit roll bar.

-Over the years of owning this car i have had hood and front fenders replaced from parking lot incidences. One in 2014 (hood and pass fender), one around 2007 (Driver fender). Paint quality and the repair work is flawless. All incidences from careless drivers reversing.

Please see the youtube walk around of the car listed below. I am clearly not a professional actor but I hope it helps answer anyadditionalquestions you may have.