Glenn

Intro

This is a 2005 BMW M3 with black convertible soft top in Carbon Black over Black Nappa leather interior. It has the 3.2 Liter S54 6-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This M3 options in 2006 included Xenon headlights ($700), Harmon-Kardon sound system ($675), and 19” M light alloy wheels double spoke polished ($1,750). The seller is the 3^rd owner and has owned this M3 for approximately 15 years. It has a clean Carfax with no reported incidents, service records, a clear title and is in Florida.

Exterior

This M3 exterior is finished in the original factory Carbon Black with a black power-operated soft top. Seller notes that when replacing the rear diff, while removing the bumper cover exhaust trim (part# 51122694730) it broke, so he ordered a new valance and had the part repainted to match. The M3 version of the standard BMW 3 series features widened fenders with side vents, M3-specific bumpers and hood, xenon headlights, fog lights, and quad exhaust tips. The M3 also has stiffened springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars, heavy-duty shock mounting points, and steel ball joints instead of rubber compared to a standard 3-Series. The 19” M light alloy wheels are wrapped in Nitto Motivo tires dated 2019 in the front and 2023 in the rear.

Interior

This M3 interior is upholstered in black Nappa leather with heated 14-way power-adjustable sport seats, matching door panels, and carpets. M3 specific details include a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with M stitching (replaced with OEM in the last 5 years), specialized M instrumentation with warm-up lights, Harmon Kardon stereo and M3 door sill guards. It has automatic climate control, cruise control, full power accessories, rear Parking Distance Control, a rear passenger seat pass-through with a ski bag, a trunk-mounted 6-CD changer, and auto-dimming rearview mirror. The front airbags were replaced under the BMW recall.

Mechanicals

This 2005 E46 M3 is equipped with the 3.2L S54 inline six-cylinder engine rated at 337 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft of torque. This M3 has been religiously maintained with full maintenance history. Major repairs completed in the last year: new clutch and flywheel, new engine and transmission mounts, new A/C compressor, new rear differential bushings and muffler hangers, new fuel pump, new fuel filter and regulator, new ignition coils and spark plugs.

Performance upgrades:

·      K&N cold air intake - the original air intake will be included in the sale.

·      Turner Motorsport Intake Air Temperature Relocation Kit

·      Turner Motorsport Power Pulley Kit

·      Shark Injector V2.0 Performance Software which raises the rev limit to 8,250rpm, improves throttle response, enables Sport Mode memory, and improves power output with max gains of 22hp and 16tq.

Summary

This M3 convertible is owned by a BMW CCA member and enthusiast and has been very well maintained. The sale will include service records, receipts, all manuals and two keys. A custom fit car cover is included in the sale.