2004 E46 M3 Manual

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01-04-15, 10:43
elmo

2004 E46 M3 Manual

Hi All,

It is with a very heavy heart I need to sell my M3. :crying: I have spent a long time lusting for one and last year got my chance – however since then a change of plans means I need to let it go. I currently live in D15 and work in D2, however I am moving to Dublin 2 and have no justification any more to have the car taxed etc for a monthly run out. I'll have to put the M3 dream on pause for a few years until I'm back in the suburbs.

I am the third owner and bought the car from a very passionate owner in Waterford who owned it for 8 years. Since then I have done a few things to make the car mint and outlined everything below. Although the book might not be 100% stamped (it is pretty good!) Witches Lane BMW specialist have a full documentation of EVERYTHING that has been done to the car including part numbers (all OEM) and all services to date and will be able to provide full service breakdown if you plan to visit. They can stamp it all up based on the records. All inspections done. Next service due in 5,000 miles.

Fresh NCT (Last Thursday) and low mileage (69,500) it really is one of the best around.

It is a 2004 Carbon Black e46 M3 6 Speed in immaculate condition (truly mint).

Year: 2004
Model: M3
Colour: Carbon Black
Interior: Black Leather
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual
NCT: 03/16
Tax: 03/15
Mileage: 69,500 miles (may increase a small amount as I am currently using the car)
Original key and spare key
Fancy BMW 3 series key ring!
Location: Dublin 15 or Dublin 2
Contact: PM

Below is a VIN decoder list of the car from new but also some added pieces:
• Front bonnet and wings painted and polished last month to remove any stone chips.
• Full Elite Clean detail completed early this year to polish out any marks.
• Parrot Asteroid HU with full hands free and Bluetooth streaming kit installed.
• HVAC Relocation panel installed to accommodate.
• Rear LED number plate lights installed.
• New DEPO front smoked indicators installed.
• 15mm Spacers on front (nothing on rear).
• Full interior carbon insert kit installed.

Original lenses, bulbs and interior trim kit will be supplied with the car. Original 6 CD changer is also in the car but not connected due to the new HU installed.

Model description: M3
Market: Europa
Type: BL92
E-Code: E46 (2)
Chassis: Coupé
Steering: rechts
Doors: 2
Engine: S54 - 3,20l (252kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic (416)
Upholstery: Teilleder W.n./schwarz (N5SW)
Production date: 14.03.2003
Assembled in: Regensburg

Code Standard Equipment
S210A Dynamic stability control
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S520A Fog lights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S550A On-board computer
S710A M leather steering wheel
S775A Headlining anthracite
S785A White direction indicator lights
S853A Language version English

Code Optional Equipment
S302A Alarm system
S313A Fold-in outside mirror
S354A Green windscreen, green shade band
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S415A Sun-blind, rear
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A Smoker package
S473A Armrest front
S490A Adjuster, backrest width
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S661A Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S792A BMW LA wheel M 19" forged
L812A NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S896A Daytime driving light switch
S915A Delete clear coat
S925A Transport protection package

Price is reflective of what I paid for it a small increase to cover the couple of thousand I have put in during my short tenure. Car comes with a full motorcheck car history report and finance report.

If it doesn’t sell I will consider taking it off the road for a few months and storing it whilst I make a decision. /heartbroken

http://i.imgur.com/oR7VVek.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9mRjtzf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HbA4hER.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hbeyiSs.jpg

€13,500
Good homes only!
01-04-15, 11:38
Remote

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Would be all over this if I needed it.

GLWS
01-04-15, 14:11
nige

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Lovely looking car Elmo. I'd a good look at it in cars and coffee a few months ago. You'll regret selling this with summer just around the corner!

For anyone looking, you'd be lucky to find a tidier example!
01-04-15, 16:23
elmo

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

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Originally Posted by nige

Lovely looking car Elmo. I'd a good look at it in cars and coffee a few months ago. You'll regret selling this with summer just around the corner!

For anyone looking, you'd be lucky to find a tidier example!

Thanks Nige :crying:

Yep I know - I really will, but when I find myself only in the car once a week maybe I will console myself that way! It will be a sad day!
02-04-15, 11:43
soc

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

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Originally Posted by elmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by nige

Lovely looking car Elmo. I'd a good look at it in cars and coffee a few months ago. You'll regret selling this with summer just around the corner!

For anyone looking, you'd be lucky to find a tidier example!

Thanks Nige :crying:

Yep I know - I really will, but when I find myself only in the car once a week maybe I will console myself that way! It will be a sad day!

Beautiful car
02-04-15, 16:01
pobm3

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Make a good track car...!!!! hahhah only joking! lovely example should have no problem shifting that.!
03-04-15, 12:45
elmo

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

SOLD (pending collection)
:-(

It's going to the home of a current member though so I'll buy it back off him in a few years ;-)
03-04-15, 13:06
Dave

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmo

SOLD (pending collection)
:-(

It's going to the home of a current member though so I'll buy it back off him in a few years ;-)

Surprised it took this long to be honest
04-04-15, 18:35
JohnH

2004 E46 M3 Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmo

SOLD (pending collection)
:-(

It's going to the home of a current member though so I'll buy it back off him in a few years ;-)

Pleasure to meet you yesterday Paul. The car is a cracking example and I can't wait to pick it up early next week [emoji1]
04-04-15, 19:00
ciars

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Pleasure to meet you yesterday Paul. The car is a cracking example and I can't wait to pick it up early next week [emoji1]

You complete *£%)£"T^NF ~W%^$()U"£ GT"£()£%&%^^^" :happy:

Nice one John :wink:
05-04-15, 09:17
318 iS Cosmos

2004 E46 M3 Manual

Fecking hell @[JohnH] someone is addicted to the Ms[emoji106][emoji106]

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05-04-15, 09:34
HealyC

2004 E46 M3 Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos

Fecking hell @[JohnH] someone is addicted to the Ms[emoji106][emoji106]

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Yeah he's two models shy of owning the complete range :D

Congrats lads on the sale and purchase!
05-04-15, 19:31
DoktorB

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmo

SOLD (pending collection)
:-(

It's going to the home of a current member though so I'll buy it back off him in a few years ;-)

Pleasure to meet you yesterday Paul. The car is a cracking example and I can't wait to pick it up early next week [emoji1]

Nice buy!

Just be sure to modify this one and not "un-modify" it! :hehe!:

Half a notion if buying one myself but it would have to be a 2005+ car for me with 12 year anti corrosion warranty.

Having to weld up the boot floor is enough to put me off them.
05-04-15, 20:10
JohnH

2004 E46 M3 Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoktorB

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmo

SOLD (pending collection)
:-(

It's going to the home of a current member though so I'll buy it back off him in a few years ;-)

Pleasure to meet you yesterday Paul. The car is a cracking example and I can't wait to pick it up early next week [emoji1]

Nice buy!

Just be sure to modify this one and not "un-modify" it! :hehe!:

Half a notion if buying one myself but it would have to be a 2005+ car for me with 12 year anti corrosion warranty.

Having to weld up the boot floor is enough to put me off them.

Ha, I'm already thinking about taking out the parrot head unit and putting it back to standard (but probably won't)

At this stage I think it's more important to buy a good car rather than a specific year / spec (eg I'd prefer if the car had factory Nav ) but it's not worth getting hung up on. Also theres not a huge selection of low mileage cars left down here any more so it makes it more difficult too.

At this stage the floor doesn't scare me, @[Valdelisbmw] is the man to do them and it's pretty cheap given the work involved.
05-04-15, 22:16
Gar

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

12 yr corrosion warranty was from 01/04 car has to have to a full bmw service history for it though as bodywork is looked over on each inspection ,although if its an irish e46 it shouldn't be a worry its only uk or n.i that would be a concern as for floor pan just budget it in and get it done its only the price of a set of tyres i wouldn't let it put me off a great car
05-04-15, 22:45
rebel.ranter

RE: 2004 E46 M3 Manual

Well wear with this one John! OEM is the way to go!