The Undisputed Budget Beauty Queen BMW E46 325Ci Manual Convertible - Rare Facelift - Enthusiast Owned For sale is my **2005 BMW E46 325Ci Manual Convertible**, finished in black. I've owned the car for around **2 years** and used it as my daily driver. During my ownership, I've spent **several thousand pounds on parts and focusing mainly on the mechanical side and replacing many of the components that typically need attention on an E46 of this age. ### Major work & upgrades - **Bilstein B14 suspension (£650) + H&R springs ** - **Sachs clutch & Sachs flywheel** - **Febi clutch slave cylinder** - **Febi propshaft & mounting** - **Reconditioned fuel rail** - **Injectors, ignition coils & spark plugs** - **All 4 brake calipers & hoses** - **MTEC discs & pads** - **Front wheel hubs** A considerable amount of the expensive age-related mechanical work has therefore already been done. The car This isn't a low-mileage museum piece. It's a 20+ year-old E46 that's been driven, enjoyed and maintained. It has age-related cosmetic imperfections, but still looks fantastic and regularly turns heads. The black bodywork, convertible roof and lowered stance suit the car perfectly. Underneath is BMW's legendary **M54B25 naturally aspirated 2.5L straight-six**, paired with a **manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive**. No turbo, no artificial sound and no giant screens - just a straight-six, manual gearbox, RWD and a roof that disappears when the sun comes out. Finding a **facelift manual 325Ci convertible** is becoming increasingly difficult, with many now being broken for parts. I've put a lot of time and money into this car and genuinely enjoyed owning it. I'm not pretending it's a perfect collector's example - it's an honest, enthusiast-owned E46 with thousands already spent on the important mechanical components. Serious buyers and inspections welcome