2012 BMW M3

M3 Sedan

4.0L 3999CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

WBSKG9C51CE797553

Clear

Gasoline

The all-new, F30-generation BMW 3-series sedan debuted this past month, but the current coupe and cabriolet will continue for a little while longer—which means that the two-door and folding-roof M3s based on them will, too. (The M3 sedan was discontinued along with the previous E90 four-door.) But the M3 coupe and cabrio will soon give way to replacements, too, and the last year has seen BMW unveil a number of special-edition models, melding performance-enhancing components with cosmetic modifications that are easy to love. Or at least lust. This 2012 M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver follows the formula to a T. Before you complain about BMW cranking out yet another M3 variant, you might want to first submit your gearhead membership card to the home office for destruction. Chevy has already milked the Camaro for nearly a dozen special editions; we’ve got no complaints when an actual kick-ass car spawns a few spin-offs. You may notice that this car’s name varies only slightly from those of recent special-edition M3s—including the Frozen Gray special edition —and BMW’s work here is largely the same as before. In this case, the paint is matte-finish Frozen Silver, while the exterior gets a few yards of black chrome and special black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels. The interior also is sent through BMW’s ringer, and emerges slathered in Alcantara-brand faux suede and carbon fiber, and with nearly every surface festooned with M3 and checkered-flag ornamentation. To account for the competitive claim in the car’s name, the Competition Edition Frozen Silver sports the otherwise-optional Competition package: It lowers the suspension by 0.4 inch, adds standard Electronic Damping Control, and promises even looser stability control when the system is in Dynamic mode. This package also was standard on last year’s Frozen Gray edition car, as well as the Frozen Black M3 announced a few months ago. Like on those cars, the only transmission available is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Boo. The “too long, didn’t read” version of the above: This M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver really only adds a new color to the palette of special-edition M3s. It’s otherwise the same. Well, there is one more difference: More examples will be sold, and all 40 of them will retail for $81,060. 2012 BMW M3 Coupe $72,950 Stock #: p0302 Color: Silver VIN#: WBSKG9C51CE797553 Transmission: Automatic Year: 2012 Engine: 4.0L V8 DOHC 32V Make: BMW Drive Train: RWD Model: M3 Mileage: 5,539 Trim: Coupe State: IL Interior: Leather Price: $72,950 Vehicle Coupe 2012 BMW M3 Coupe Vehicle Options: Air Conditioning Leather Steering Wheel Alarm System Locking Differential Alloy Wheels Passenger Airbag AM/FM Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Anti-Lock Brakes Power Locks Automatic Headlights Power Mirrors CD Power Windows Cruise Control Rain Sensing Wipers Daytime Running Lights Rear Defroster Driver Airbag Second Row Folding Seat Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror Side Head Curtain Airbag Electronic Brake Assistance Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Front Air Dam Tachometer Front Power Lumbar Support Telescopic Steering Column Front Side Airbag Tilt Wheel Heated Exterior Mirror Tire Pressure Monitor High Intensity Discharge Headlights Traction Control Interval Wipers Trip Computer Keyless Entry Trunk Anti-Trap Device Leather Seats Vehicle Stability Control System Better Deal Nabeel, Inc Nabeel Sayed 637 Frazier Ave Unit 3 Elgin , IL 60123 (847) 289-0100