Description
BMW E46 325ci M Sport Manual
I waited a long time to find an E46ci in this spec. Manual, sunroof, heated seats and 'gent spec' cream leather/Orient Blue/wood trim.
Xenon ADAPTIVE headlights (not just the bog standard xenons, these are auto levelling and turn with the wheel), auto wipers, and auto dipping mirror were all bonus extras. Someone got overexcited when they ordered this car!
Minimal bolster wear. Lovely original example of this modern classic. Sensible upgrades such as Bluetooth touchscreen stereo but original included in sale.
Ex-James Paul car so clearly been cherished for a long time.
I have owned her for 3 years and used as a daily driver (c.200 miles a week). These M54 engines are unbelievably smooth and this one is no exception. It's absolutely gorgeous! And arguably more usable power than the 330. It's not all about 0-60 times.
No expense spared. Clean bill of health from BMW Chiswick when she was in for a recall in October 2025 (something to do with the airbags).
Highlights:
All new front and rear discs and pads. 2026
New front calipers, one new rear caliper. 2026
New front lower wishbones. 2026
New O2 sensors. 2026
New injector. 2026 (have 5 original spares remaining. These are hard to come by and BMW quote 250 a pop)
New sparks and coilpacks. 2025
New front shocks. 2024
Ice cold Aircon.
No known faults.
New battery 2024.
New front tyres Sept 2025.
Lowlights:
Slight dent on front RHS of bonnet, shown in photos. Previous owner hit a piece of wood on the M6.
No show pony. She has the hallmarks of a 20 year old daily driver.
Oil light flicks on every time it starts, then off after c.10-20 seconds. One of those quirks. Doesn't bother me and didn't bother the previous owner.
Enthusiast owned.
Dog forces sale! Too good to kept in a garage unused.
Still in regular use so mileage will increase.
Interior will be cleaned before sale.
Can be seen in Aldeburgh, Suffolk or Richmond, London, with due notice.
Pay the full price and I will donate 100 pounds to the RNLI.