This BMW E46 M3 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 2002 BMW M3 convertible is finished in Imola Red II over matching Nappa leather upholstery and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a black soft top, 19″ Style 163M wheels, Eibach lowering springs, xenon headlights, automatic climate control, and a BMW Business CD stereo. The car spent time in Ohio and Nevada before being acquired by the seller in 2016. This E46 M3 has 21k miles and is offered with an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

The car is finished in Imola Red II and features a black convertible soft top as well as xenon headlights, tinted windows, fog lights, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller states that the taillights have been replaced, and a paint-protection film has been applied to the front of the vehicle as well as the side mirrors, rocker panels, quarter panels, and rear bumper strip. The removed taillights and a convertible wind screen are included in the sale.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

Silver-finished 19″ Style 163M wheels are wrapped in 245/35 front and 275/30 rear Continental ExtremeContact DW tires that show 2015 date codes. The car is factory-equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs are reportedly installed. The removed springs are included in the sale.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

The cabin features bolstered sport seats trimmed in Imola Red Nappa leather with matching door panel inserts. Titan Shadow trim accents the dashboard, center console, and doors, and amenities include power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a BMW Business CD stereo. The driver seat bolster is said to have been repaired under prior ownership, and the cabin air filter has been recently changed.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

A multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 185-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a variable redline, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 21k, approximately 4k of which were added under current ownership.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was factory rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The seller states that the rod bearing recall service was performed in November 2004, while service in February 2022 is said to have included replacing the spark plugs, accessory belts, and air filter as well as performing a valve adjustment and an oil change.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission and differential fluids are said to have been replaced in February 2022.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Ohio, Nevada, and California. An open manufacturer’s safety recall related to the passenger airbag is noted from January 2020.

Filed under: 3 series, 3-series, e46, e46 m3

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Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $46,000 by e9er
Auction Ended April 1, 2022 at 2:11PM PT
Bids 31
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Seller: Imolaem3
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WBSBR934X2EX23970
  • 21k Miles
  • 3.2-Liter Inline-Six
  • 6-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Imola Red II Paint
  • Black Soft Top
  • Imola Red Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • 19" Style 163M Wheels
  • Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
  • Power-Adjustable Seats
  • Titan Shadow Trim
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • BMW Business CD Player
  • Accident-Free Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #69477