BMW E46 M3 Manual Transmission Repair History KW V3 Competition Rims Styling 163 (2001)

Vehicle description

Model history:

The E46-series BMW M3 presented in 2000 was a textbook sports coupe, with wheel arches widened by 20 millimeters, a large front apron and the curved powerdome engine hood. A spoiler strip, called a Gurney Flap, on the edge of the trunk lid suddenly belonged once again to the mandatory program of a sports car, as did the cooling fins integrated into the front fenders or four thick tailpipes. The time for formal restraint was over. Under the hood also lurked a 3.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine newly developed from scratch, which was awarded no less than eight times in the prestigious "International Engine of the Year" awards.

General information about the vehicle:

Now a BMW M3 from the E46 series built in 2001 can be purchased in this auction: This is a US import, which was imported to Germany in 2017 and according to the seller's information, has a wide repair history with various invoices and receipts. The vehicle identification number of this M3 is WBSBL93491JR11659, a total of 3 owners called this car their own. In February 2022 a general inspection was carried out, consequently the car has MOT until February 2024.

Exterior color/paint/bodywork:

According to the seller this BMW M3 had suffered front-end damage in the USA, whereby the airbags did not deploy - this damage was eventually repaired professionally when the car came to Germany. In addition, in the course of the repair work, according to the seller's statements, all typical E46 M3 diseases were eliminated at once. The BMW is painted in classic silver. For its age as well as its kilometer achievement this E46 M3 stands according to the data of the momentary owner well there.

Exterior rims/brakes/chassis:

2022 with KM conditions 208,000 new Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tires in the dimension of 225/40 and 255/35 on new BMW Competition rims Styling 163 (in 8x19 ET47 and 5,5x19 ET47) were installed

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Furthermore, a KW V3 coilover suspension was used as early as 2020 and in 2022 the rear axle was reinforced with repair kit plates. In addition one installed adjustable camber links at the rear axle and afterwards one accomplished a wheel alignment.

Interior:

The interior of the BMW with its black full leather seats can be taken in general in view of the total mileage of the car apparently a very well preserved condition. For a detailed overview of the interior and its parts we refer to the numerous pictures.

addition to the multifunction steering wheel, the car is equipped with an on-board computer, air conditioning, electric seats with memory function, electric windows, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and a BMW CD radio.

Mile

At the moment, this E46 M3 has a mileage of just under 208,600 kilometers - the total mileage of the sports car can be approximately reconstructed after consultation with the seller through various invoices and saved receipts. The instruments and gauges in the interior are found to be in perfect working order - only the tire pressure indicator lights up, as there are no sensors mounted in the current wheels.

Engine

The 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder high-revving naturally aspirated engine provides decent propulsion with its 343 hp in combination with a 6-speed manual transmission. In 2020, a major inspection (spark plugs, brake fluid, oil filter, air filter, various gaskets, valve plates, rear axle oil, transmission oil, compression test) took place at approximately 204,000 KM. Furthermore, the connecting rod bearings including bearings, seals and connecting rod screws were serviced. Also the Vanos unit got an overhaul (incl. anti-rattle kit and new screws). A final oil service finally took place in 2022 at 208,000 KM.

Underbody:

The seller certifies the underbody to be in good condition without any inconsistencies. Finally wide and bulky again: some may have cheered at the appearance of the third-generation BMW M3 when it was unveiled in 2000 - the E46 M3 skillfully showed off its muscles. With this BMW E36 from the 2001 model year, the buyer receives a technically thoroughly repaired sports car that has been upgraded both visually and in terms of driving technology thanks to its finely tuned modifications (including the coilover suspension and Competition LM wheels).

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