2004 BMW M3

Coupe

3.2L 3246CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX

WBSBL93494PN55957

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2004 BMW M3 E46 with SMG transmission for sale. Imola Red (color exclusive to M vehicles). 90,500 miles on the odometer. I purchased this car in August 2011 with approximately 84,000 miles. Vehicle is in excellent running order. Car has been well maintained, garage kept, weekend driven only, never a daily driver vehicle. It has always been a non-smoker's vehicle. I never raced it, and it was always driven carefully. What's Right: • Car is mechanically sound and is an excellent example of an E46 M3. It is extraordinarily fast and performs as it was intended. It shows some minor signs of wear and tear, but the important things on this car work very well. Power, speed, handling, and braking performance all come together in spades with this very fun car. • When I bought the car I had the usual filters, drive belts, spark plugs and fluids inspected and swapped. I have had the car professionally maintained since then and have copies of these records. What's wrong: • The cigarette lighter is missing. The socket still works for phone chargers, etc. • The driver's side power door lock has never worked for unlocking. It does work for locking. I simply use the key to unlock the driver's side door after I disarm the alarm. • There is a trim rail missing on the roof. This rail conceals mounting holes for a ski rack. • The tire sensor light on the dash board is always on, no matter how the tire pressures are set. • The body and wheels have some scratches from the previous owner. Some of them were repaired, and evidently not by a professional. • The driver's floor mat was missing when I purchased this car. Same for some of the factory tools in the car's trunk lid. • The fuel gauge is consistent, but a little off. This is apparently common for this vehicle. When the gauge reads ¼ full, I start looking for gas stations. • It leaks windshield wiper fluid. • Both fog lamps have cracks on the lenses. They both work fine despite the cracks. Rear tires will need to be changed soon. Front tires are in great condition. Aftermarket parts: • The front struts were replaced. Initially I was going to buy stock struts, however Koni adjustable struts were available and actually cheaper than factory stock. They work amazingly well. The softest setting performs like the factory struts, leaving room to tighten them up for a more performance oriented feel. • The factory stereo was pretty pathetic, and was replaced with a Kenwood CD player (Excelon KDC-X796), professionally installed by CARTOYS. CARTOYS also hardwired and routed a radar detector cord to the top of the dashboard, so that a cord would no longer be required at the cigarette lighter or draped across the heater and stereo controls. CARTOYS also installed an aftermarket alarm system (Clifford Model 320.3X). • The factory auto-dimming rearview mirror was replaced by a more reliable and safer electronic version. The stock mirrors have a tendency to fail, and leak corrosive liquid. Included: • Full set of Cooper studded snow tires mounted on 17" alloy wheels. 225 45 R17 tires, the size recommended by BMW for winter tires. • 2 BMW keys. • 2 alarm remotes and instructions for alarm system. • Box for the Kenwood stereo system, remote and instructions. • Koni front strut adjusting knob. • Instructions for alarm system • Original BMW Business CD player/radio • Bentley Mechanic's Manual Features: • Power Steering • Power Door Locks • Cruise Control • Traction Control • Anti-Lock Brakes • Keyless Entry • Power Windows • Automatic Climate Control • Leather Seats • Stability Control • Limited Slip Differential • Lightweight Domed Aluminum Hood • 3.2L Inline 6 cylinder engine; 7900 Rpm Redline and 333 Horsepower • Steering column mounted Shifting Paddles, in addition to the center console mounted gearshift. • Automatic shifting mode Options: • Heated Seats • 19" Alloy "M" Wheels • Power Sunroof • Bi-Xenon Headlamps • M Leather Steering Wheel • Front Center Armrest • Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror • Park Distance Control • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers • Auto Headlights • Six-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG II), an electronically shifted version of the M3's standard six-speed manual. Thanks for looking!