This 2003 BMW M3 coupe remained with its original owner up until 2022, and work occurring in preparation for that sale is said to have included replacing valve cover gaskets, the DME control module, the wheels and tires, and a rear axle pinion seal. The car was specified in Laguna Seca Blue over Grey Nappa leather, and it was optioned with the Premium Package and a Harman Kardon sound system. It is is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 19″ M Cross-Spoke Style 163M wheels, a power sunroof, power-adjustable front sport seats, a BMW Business CD stereo, and automatic climate control. This E46 M3 has 35k miles, and it is now offered on dealer consignment with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, spare parts, and a clean Iowa title.
The car is finished in Laguna Seca Blue (448) and is equipped with Shadowline trim as well as fog lights, a glass sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a trunk lid spoiler, and quad exhaust outlets. Door seals were said to have been replaced in 2022. The Carfax report lists an unverified accident report in a December 2009 entry.
The 19″ M Cross-Spoke Style 163M wheels are mounted with Continental ExtremeContact tires, both of which were reportedly replaced in 2022. The car was factory equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and braking is provided by four-wheel ventilated discs. A pinion seal was replaced on the rear axle, per the selling dealer.
The cabin features power-adjustable front sport seats upholstered in Grey Nappa leather, and Titan Shadow trim accents the dash and door panels. Interior amenities include driver seat position memory, cruise control, Harman Kardon audio, a BMW Business CD stereo, and automatic climate control. A door control module and the driver’s airbag were reportedly replaced in 2022. The driver’s upper-left bolster shows signs of wear.
The multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel features M-color stitching and frames a 185-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 35k miles.
The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was factory rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The DME control module, valve cover gaskets, and the oil relief valve were reportedly replaced in 2022.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Laurel BMW of Westmont, along with factory colors, standard features, options, and a total suggested retail price of $51,770.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned unverified accident report.