2003 BMW M3

E46 M3 Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Manual

WBSBL93493JR20185

Clear

Gasoline

Hello, My 2003 BMW M3 is up for sale. The car has 118K miles on it. It is finished off in Carbon Black, my personal favorite color. The interior used to be gray, but I purchased a separate black interior and installed it in place of the gray one. Runs and drives Perfect! Inspection II done at 112K miles. have receipts for that. This listing will be quite long as I plan to list as much of the information, pictures, and data that I have on the car. Engine: The S54 straight six in this M3 is a MONSTER! Excellent power, no issues or strange noises. Burns no oil - I check the oil every time I fill up with gas and it's always at the same level.Transmission: Great clutch, smooth shifts, no issues! A true manual is the way to go on a E46 M3! Brakes: Feel super strong with lots of stopping power!Suspension: No weird noises or issues when going over bumps. Subframe checked and no issues found.Electrics: Everything works! A/C, heat, Sunroof, Seats, climate control, windows, cruise, etc..Overall: This is a great car! I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere! Great E46 at a great price! A little bit of info about the car: VIN: WBSBL93493JR20185 Chassis Number: JR20185 Line Make: 01 - BMW Model Year: 2003 AG Model Code/Desc: BL93 - M3 US CP NA Model Code/Desc: 0337 - M3 Exterior Color Code: 416 (Carbon Black Metallic) Interior Trim Code: N5TT (Gray Leather) MSRP: $53,745.00 New Vehicle Warranty Info: No Coverage As Of: 03/15/2007 Expiration Mileage: 50,000 DAVIS #: N/A TCU MIN: Vehicle Production Date: 2002/10 Motor Type: S54 Platform/Engineering Series: E46 Wholesale Center ID/Loc: 20721 - 01 Wholesale Date: 11/29/2002 Retail Center ID/Loc: 20721 - 01 Retail Date: 03/15/2003 In-Service Date: 03/15/2003 Option Information:Code Description Code Description 0ZPP Premium Package 0441 Smoker's package 0473 Center armrest 0490 Adjustable seat width/lumbar 0521 Rain sensor and auto headlight 0522 Xenon headlights 0640 Phone preparation 0650 In-dash CD player 0674 Harman-Kardon sound system 0692 CD changer preparation 0737 Aluminum interior trim 0925 Shipping package 0946 pioneer radio/price dependancy Repair History (Claims): Date DAVIS# Mileage Defect Code/Description 24335 01 295490 422734 07/11/2011 07/12/2011 N/A 111,030 0012740200 E46 M3 Programming, B12 22 08 42111 01 510639 621732 02/13/2009 02/17/2009 N/A 81,455 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT 42111 01 510630 621732 02/13/2009 02/17/2009 N/A 81,455 12130012UW COIL FAILED 26731 01 945039 238934 10/08/2008 10/16/2008 N/A 79,763 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT 26731 01 945038 238934 10/08/2008 10/16/2008 N/A 79,763 99999977CS CORE CREDITS - AUTOMATIC VIA IWS - SENATOBIA PDC 26731 01 945036 238934 10/08/2008 10/16/2008 N/A 79,763 99999977CS CORE CREDITS - AUTOMATIC VIA IWS - SENATOBIA PDC 26731 01 945030 238934 10/08/2008 10/16/2008 N/A 79,763 1832011500 Catalytic converter permanent malfunction 52102115UW LUMBAR SUPPORT PERMANENT MALFUNCTION 42111 01 268479 579695 03/07/2008 03/14/2008 N/A 68,511 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT 42111 01 268470 579695 03/07/2008 03/14/2008 N/A 68,511 11280139UW BELT TENSIONER-NOISY 11310448UW CHAIN TENSIONER LEAKING 11360348SA OIL LINE FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTING UNIT LEAKING 16130515UW LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS PUMP UNIT (LDP UNIT) PERMANENT MALFUNCTION 36460 01 108019 555716 11/13/2007 12/10/2007 N/A 63,457 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT 36460 01 108010 555716 11/13/2007 12/10/2007 N/A 63,457 12310011UW ALTERNATOR OCCASIONAL MALFUNCTION 36460 01 88470 48700 09/20/2007 10/17/2007 N/A 59,207 11009999SA BMW NA RENTAL COST - GOODWILL 36460 01 86528 548700 09/20/2007 10/14/2007 N/A 59,207 99999977CS CORE CREDITS - AUTOMATIC VIA IWS - SENATOBIA PDC 36460 01 86526 548700 09/20/2007 10/14/2007 N/A 59,207 99999977CS CORE CREDITS - AUTOMATIC VIA IWS - SENATOBIA PDC 36460 01 86520 548700 09/20/2007 10/14/2007 N/A 59,207 1832011400 Catalytic converter occasional malfunction 26731 01 661180 93706 07/26/2007 08/20/2007 N/A 22,054 5133123900 Power window, front unpleasant noises 26731 01 652530 193706 07/26/2007 08/07/2007 N/A 58,083 0012230200 SIB #12-11-06 ALPINA Z8 NOT AFFECTED RECALL 06E-A03 DME REPR 26731 01 652529 193706 07/26/2007 08/07/2007 N/A 58,083 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT 26731 01 652520 193706 07/26/2007 08/07/2007 N/A 58,083 51331239UW WINDOW REGULATOR, FRONT UNPLEASANT NOISES 54120501UW ROOF LINING PANEL SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF TORN, SPLIT 20721 01 194900 139195 05/04/2006 05/06/2006 N/A 44,203 5172003700 Edge protector (door aperture) loose 20721 01 187990 137716 03/23/2006 03/28/2006 N/A 44,113 1241001200 Starter permanent failure 20721 01 155170 131483 08/11/2005 08/16/2005 N/A 36,106 5143063700 C-pillar trim panel (inner) loose 6512001000 Speakers fallen out 20721 01 152770 131077 08/02/2005 08/04/2005 N/A 36,029 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 5133121300 Power window, front broken 5146003900 Rear window shelf (incl. support) unpleasant noises 6131641500 Clutch switch, start lock permanent malfunction 6512003900 Speakers unpleasant noises 85990091MP OIL SERVICE(MP)AFTER THE 1ST 20721 01 100290 122313 11/29/2004 12/01/2004 N/A 25,343 1213911200 E36/7 E46 E39 E53 Ignition coils fail (Bremi) 5143047800 A-pillar trim panel (inner) poor surface finish 20721 01 93410 121108 10/30/2004 11/02/2004 N/A 24,332 0011940100 SIB #11-04-04 LBL CODE 422 M3 S54 CONN ROD BEARING ON E46 M3 20721 01 93400 121108 10/30/2004 11/02/2004 N/A 24,332 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 5172003700 Edge protector (door aperture) loose 5412932200 E46 (with SA 403) Sunroof cassette repair solution 6512005700 Speakers vibration / oscillation 6512393900 Subwoofer unpleasant noises 85990092MP INSPECTION 1 (MP) 20721 01 31880 110980 01/28/2004 01/30/2004 N/A 11,409 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 61610077MP FT WIPER RUBBER INSERT-MP 85990089MP 1ST ENG OIL SERVICE-FULL MAINTENANCE 20721 01 4980 106578 09/25/2003 09/27/2003 N/A 7,337 6512003900 Speakers unpleasant noises 20721 01 999020 105525 08/27/2003 08/30/2003 N/A 6,090 11009999SA BMW NA RENTAL COST - GOODWILL 3310003900 Rear final drive, complete unpleasant noises 6312027900 Headlight housing incorrect connection /contact 20721 01 293250 104590 07/31/2003 08/02/2003 N/A 5,158 6512393900 Subwoofer unpleasant noises 20721 01 271781 100863 04/11/2003 04/28/2003 N/A 1,516 85990088MP 1200 MI SERV -M5,Z8,S54B32 M3 20721 01 271780 100863 04/11/2003 04/15/2003 N/A 1,516 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 85990088MP 1200 MI SERV -M5,Z8,S54B32 M3 Additional Service work done @ 112k miles (INSPEC II):Valve AdjFront wheel BearingRear RTABSEngine BeltsCabin, fuel, engine filtersRear Diff fluid change with BMW OE fluid (FM BOOST)Trans Fluid change with BMW OE fluidOil Change and Oil Filter ChangeCPV Plug Change (euro plug)GuiboCenter Support Bearing and rubber for DriveshaftRear View Mirror Mirror refurbished at Sybesma’s Electronics Q and A for: Q: Why did you decide to buy a E46 M3? A: I really, really love the styling. I think it is one of the most beautiful BMW Coupes ever made. It's just classic. The S54 is a sublime motor, IMO. It feels super eager, always wants to please, and sounds awesome. The handling is superb, even in factory spec. I love that I can take a couple of people with me wherever I go, if I choose to. The fold down seats and large trunk are awesome too. It's just the perfect daily driver! Q: What made you decide to purchase the one you currently own? A: I love Carbon Black! Actually, I drove this one and it just spoke to me. The transmission shifted nicely, it felt the fastest out of the ones I drove, and I just liked it a lot. I also liked that it had service records from the dealership. Q: Why are you selling this car? A: I will be moving back to my home state at the end of July and cannot bring this car with me. I already own a E320 Merc and 2 air-cooled 911's, so the M3 has no room. I initially bought the M because I wanted a reliable, fun, RWD daily while living in CA. Q: Does the car have any mods? A: Yes, it does. The interior is the big one. It is in super nice shape and it gets compliments all the time. I used to own a E39 M5 with the two tone interior and I really loved it. I decided to give the same treatment to my M3 seats. I think it looks just gorgeous. The car also has the following mods:HID fog lights and fog light coversblack grilleColor coded bumper lightsK&N drop in filterEE LED tail lightsTintPioneer Stereo If anyone has anymore questions, please let me know. Please see the pictures below: