Description
2003 BMW E46 M3 Manual | Silver Grey Metallic | Cinnamon Leather | 70,000 Miles | 3 Former Keepers
For sale is my 2003 E46 M3 manual, finished in Silver Grey Metallic with the rare Cinnamon leather interior. It's a combination I've always loved and, in my opinion, one of the best specs available for an E46 M3. Being a manual, factory facelift car with no sunroof only adds to its appeal.
The car has covered just over 70,000 miles and is HPI clear. It has had 3 former keepers, with the previous owner keeping it from 2010 until I bought it almost 3 years ago.
During my ownership it's been looked after by Quarry Motors in Sheffield, who are well known amongst BMW owners in the area. I've always maintained the car properly and never cut corners.
Specification
* 2003 Factory LCI
* 70,000 miles
* 6-speed manual gearbox
* HPI clear
* 3 former keepers
* Silver Grey Metallic
* Rare factory Cinnamon leather interior
* No sunroof
* Near full service history
* Large file of invoices and paperwork going back years
* Carbon interior trim pieces including dash and door handle trims
Upgrades
* SSDD CSL-style front bumper
* SSDD CSL-style boot lid
* SSDD CSL-style rear diffuser
* 19-inch CSL-style alloy wheels
* BMW M Performance brake calipers
* Brand new discs and pads
Maintenance
The car has a strong maintenance history and a lot of the bigger E46 M3 jobs have already been taken care of.
* Rod bearings replaced and VANOS work carried out in January 2022
* Differential recently refurbished and serviced
* Rear floor/subframe area inspected with no signs of cracking
* Extensive service and maintenance history
At its last service, the only issue highlighted was a small leak from the differential, which has since been rectified as part of the refurbishment work.
Condition
Overall I'd rate the car around 8.5/10. It presents very well and always gets positive comments when it's out and about. The underside is exceptionally clean with no rust, and I'm happy to provide detailed underside photos.
To be completely transparent:
* The wheels would benefit from a refurb
* The tyres will need replacing
* MOT is due in July
* Service is due in July
I'm only selling because I've recently bought a genuine CSL, otherwise I'd be keeping it. It's been a fantastic car to own and I'd love to see it go to another enthusiast who will appreciate it as much as I have.
Located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.