Description
BMW E46 M3 Convertible - 3.2L SMG - 2002 - 161,500 miles - MOT to Jan 2026 - CAT N
Selling my E46 M3, bought in October 2024 as a Category N (non-structural) project and fully restored over the past 7 months. All major work was completed at 160,000 miles. The car is now in solid mechanical and cosmetic condition and ready to enjoy.
Engine & Drivetrain:
- Big end bearings replaced
- Valve clearances adjusted
- New sump gasket, rocker cover gasket, CPV o-ring
- New top and bottom throttle position sensors and new throttle actuator
- New pre-cat O2 sensors
- New engine mounts
- Oil and filter service done
- Gearbox and differential oils changed
- New cabin filter fitted
Chassis & Suspension:
- New front wishbones
- New Sachs shocks (front and rear)
- New Vogtland Sport lowering springs (30mm front, 20mm rear)
- New front and rear drop links
- New rear trailing arm bushes
- New rear lower control arms and bushes
- New track rod ends
- 4-wheel alignment done
Rear Subframe & Reinforcement done by BMR (Dartford):
- Redish Motorsport reinforcement plates
- Rear floor rust-treated
- Powerflex Black Series bushes (subframe and diff)
Brakes, Wheels & Tyres:
- Refurbished alloy wheels
- New handbrake shoes
- All 4 tyres have good amount of tread left
- Discs and pads are nearly new
Bodywork & Exterior:
- Front bumper, rear bumper, boot lid, driver's door, driver's wing, and wing mirrors resprayed
- All arches are rust free
- All undertrays present
- Soft top replaced with a clean used one
Category N Repair Included:
- Replacement driver-side wing
- New second-hand driver-side headlight and indicator
- New washer pump
- New second-hand crash bar
Interior:
- Refreshed with good condition second-hand items
- FSR (hedgehog) replaced
- AC Schnitzer pedal and handbrake covers
Exhaust:
- Miltek cat-back system with newer sensors and new mounts
Other Bits:
- 2 keys
- New battery
- Drives tight and pulls well
- All major mechanicals sorted
Known Issues:
- No service book included, but have an email from BMW with dates between 2002 to 2020
- Vanos not done in my ownership, no current issues or symptoms
This is a properly sorted E46 M3 with all the key work done recently. Honest car, priced to reflect the work and condition.