Let's be honest if you're hunting for a BMW M3 E46 Convertible with the coveted manual gearbox, there's no shortage of options. But this one? It stands out. Well-maintained, fully functional, and ready to enjoy from day one, it's arguably the best-priced manual E46 M3 Convertible on the market today especially considering its known history and condition. As a classic car enthusiast with over 40 years of experience and a soft spot for modern M3sI'm selling this on behalf of one of my dearest friends, Ian, who has cherished this M3 as his daily driver. With a new job requiring long commutes, he's moved on to a BMW 1 Series, making this E46 reluctantly available. About YF51 JFK First registered on January 9, 2002, YF51 JFK is finished in black with a matching leather interior and hood. The car has a detailed service history from new, including 13 service stamps7 from BMWand has been in the hands of just three owners since 2007. One of them, an airline pilot, kept it for over a decade and invested nearly 12,000 in maintenance. Ian, the current owner, bought the car in 2021 at 135,000 miles. He had a comprehensive vehicle check done (all positive) and has since maintained the car via a BMW main dealer. Recent work includes new injectors, a prop shaft overhaul, air-con recharge, and a new battery totalling nearly 4,000. YF51 JFK Today This M3 is a joy to drive. It starts flawlessly, shifts smoothly, pulls hard, and sounds incredible thanks to that iconic straight-six growl. The heated seats, working electrics, and drop-top add to the experience especially on a sunny day. Cosmetically, the car presents well with a deep lustre to the paint. It's not a show car, but it's honest just a few stone chips, minor lacquer lift on the wheels, and typical E46 M3 wear like some arch crazing and a small sill blister. The interior is clean, with minor stitching wear on the driver's bolster. The hood operates perfectly, save for one elastic string that needs reattaching. It comes with a comprehensive history file, MOT records, 2 keys, wind deflector, V5C, and is HPI clear. Value Having seen pristine examples sell for 20K, this M3 is priced smartly to sell. Mechanically sound, cosmetically honest, and full of character a car to use, enjoy, and perhaps improve over time. With its strong service record and engaging drive, YF51 JFK offers excellent value for the enthusiast ready to experience the magic of an E46 M3 Convertible.