2002 BMW E46 M3 Coupe 6MT - Carbon Black / Black - Los Angeles, CA - $18k OBO
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2002 BMW E46 M3 Coupe 6MT - Carbon Black / Black - Los Angeles, CA - $18k OBO
Year: 2002
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Price: $18000
Mileage: 123700
Color: Black
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): CA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
- Chassis and Transmission Mileage: 123,7xx
- Engine & Clutch Mileage: 64,7xx (explained below)
- Reason for Selling: Primary reason: Attempting to purchase a Porsche 997.1 GT3 (my dream car). Secondary Reason: I don't drive the car that much anymore since I take mass transit most days. I've only put around 1500 miles on the car in 2014.
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
- Price: $18k or best offer
- Title: Clear and in-hand (no loans or liens on this car)
- VIN: WBSBL93482JR12416
- Car easily passes SMOG (and is not due for SMOG for another year - done at 8/3/2013). I am also about re-register the plates for the car next week so the registration will be good till September 2015
I am selling my 2002 E46 M3 Coupe (build date 9/01) with manual 6-speed transmission. As I said above, the car has around 123,7xx miles on the body/chassis and transmission. The complete engine ("RMFD engine" - BMW part number 11-00-0-304-349) was replaced at 59,010 miles by BMW Fairfax in Northern Virginia (under the 100k mile / 6 year engine warranty) in March of 2007. I also paid out of pocket for a new clutch and flywheel pilot bearing at the same time. The car was stalling after the engine was replaced so the dealership also provided, under warranty, a new gear switch sensor and MAF air flow sensor. I have all paperwork to prove that this was done under warranty and at a BMW dealership. I performed a proper break-in on the engine and the oil was changed by BMW Fairfax on April 2007 per the BMW break-in specs.
I am the third owner of the car and have owned the car since November of 2006 (car had 55,3xx miles on it when I purchased it). The car has been in California since January 2011 but was on the East Coast (MD/VA) from 2001 to late 2011.
Including the engine replacement, I have all service records for the car and I have kept meticulous records of the service and modification history for the car. I have also documented all fuel fill-ups since March 2011 (as well monitored MPG). Recently the car has only been serviced at Platte Forme a.g. in El Monte, CA. Please see below for more specific recent maintenance items. All records will of course be included with the car upon sale.
Example of Fuel Mileage Tracking:
I want to be clear and honest: the car has been driven and tracked (driving events, never actual racing) and I most recently did two track days in the Spring of 2012 at Buttonwillow and Willow Springs in California. But I have also done preventative and proactive maintenance to ensure the car is always in excellent mechanical condition. I have not done any track events since the Spring of 2012.
Since the car is almost 12 years old now, I can't say the body is without imperfection (as **** as I am and I have tried to keep every panel without dings). The car has several minor dings and I was going to have them removed but they no longer bother me as they are not very noticeable. With that said, the driver-side corner of front bumper has been repaired by me (not professionally done) after I hit a curb. It's probably the most noticeable flaw on the body and I have always wanted to replace it with a OEM European bumper (or CSL) but never did since it is my daily driver.
Common E46 Problem Areas and My Resolutions:
- Cooling System: 3/10/2011- Majority of the cooling system was replaced with OEM parts at 100,450 miles. Specifically, the radiator, both hoses and thermostat were replaced. I did not replace the water pump as the water pump appeared to be replaced when I got the engine replaced. I DIYed this work with the help of another M3forum member. This was around 23k miles ago.
- Rear Subframe and Reinforcement: 6/6/2011 - Platte Forme a.g. repaired minor cracking on the subframe and installed the Turner Motorsport Reinforcement Kit (Mileage: 103850). This was around 20k miles ago.
- VANOS: 1/4/2012 - Valves were adjusted, VANOS filter was replaced and replaced cam gear bolts with updated spec bolts at 109,783. VANOS tabs showed no sign of any cracks and valve cover was incredibly clean. This was around 14k miles ago.
Please let me know if you have any questions around any other common E46 issues that I haven't addressed.
Recent Maintenance:
- 3/3/14 - Platte Forme a.g. - 122,676 - Oil and filter Change with TWS 10w-60
- 3/3/14 - Platte Forme a.g. - 122,676 - Brake flush with Motul RBF600 fluid
- 3/3/14 - Platte Forme a.g. - 122,676 - Transmission Flush with Pentosin Gearbox Fluid
- 3/3/14 - Platte Forme a.g. - 122,676 - Rear Diff Flush with Liquidmoly Differential Oil - I requested OEM fluid but they didn't have it. I am hearing a slight groan from differential and will be replacing the fluid with OEM SAF-XJ + FM Booster within the next month. This should resolve the noise. I have only put around 1000 miles on the car since this service
- 2/16/13 - DIY - 120,320 - Replaced wiper arms with OEM parts (61-61-9-071-613)
- 9/7/12 - DIY - 117,244 - Oil and filter change with TWS 10w-60
- 2/16/13 - DIY - 116,115 - Replaced driver side window switch (61-31-6-902-175)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced Deflection Idler Pulley with OEM parts (11-28-7-841-228)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced Drive Belt with OEM parts (11287837898)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced Adjusting Pulley with OEM parts (11281748131)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced AC Belt with OEM parts (11287830946)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced AC Belt with OEM parts (11287830946)
- 5/18/12 - DIY - 114,152 - Replaced Left and Right interior A-pillar trim with OEM parts (51-43-2-699-053 & 51-43-2-699-054)
- 3/31/12 - DIY - 112,295 - Replaced both Front O2 senors with Bosch OEM sensors
- 1/4/12 - DIY - 109,783 - Valve adjustment, oil and filter change with TWS 10w-60, Vanos filter, all seals and gaskets replaced with new OEM parts, all cam gear bolts replaced with updated spec (previous bolts were not backing out or had any sign of wear)
- 8/17/11 - Platte Forme a.g. - 106,536 - Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (265x35x18 x 4) and 4 wheel alignment
For more maintenance history, please see below:
Performance Modifications:
- TC Kline SA Coilovers and Camber Plates - DIY - Installed in mid-2008
- Suspension aligned to Toan @ Platte Forme a.g. E46 M3 specs - can provide latest alignment spec sheet
- UUC Corsa Exhaust - Section 2 and 3 - Installed in late 2008
- Custom Performance Rasp Terminator Section 1
- OEM Square 18x9 wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sports - 265x35x18
- Rear fenders professionally cut and rolled - to avoid any rubbing
- H&R 15mm spacers in the rear - no rub
- Treehouse Racing Delrin FCABs
- RRT RTAB Shims
- Ground Control Sway Bar Links
- Performance Friction (PFC) Direct Drive Rotors (all four corners) - Installed in November 2011 at 109,182. I also have a full set of replacement rotor discs for these which I will include with the car.
- Performance Friction (PFC) Z-Rated Brake Pads (all four corners) - Installed in November 2011 at 109,182 (will also include two used sets of PFC01 Race pads that are about half used - these are track pads)
- Stainless steel brake lines
- Front caliper copper guides
- AFE Air filter panel - cleaned and oiled regularly
- BMW OEM Strut Brace - not included on 2001/2002s
- Mini Cooper S Battery (same as CSL version - lightweight) - Installed late-2010
Exterior Modifications:
- Carbon Black Color-matched amber bumper reflector delete on front bumper
- 35% tint on all windows but windshield
- Depo Smoked Front Turn Signals
- Depo Smoked LED Rear Turn Signals
- No-name, subtle, carbon fiber rear diffuser
Interior Modifications:
- Hardwired V1 with Stealth display in ash-tray (actual Valentine 1 detector not included)
- Arm-rest delete with OEM replacement center console
- GROM Aux-in for use with iPhone/iPod/other device
- Glossy Kidney Grilles - unknown brand
- Painted OEM side gills
- Black and white front hood roundel
Pictures:
Can and will get some better pictures after I detail the car.
Details from Dealer (from 2006):
Code:
Vehicle Information VIN: WBSBL93482 JR12416 Model Code: 0237 BL93 Model Desc: M3 Engineering Series: E46 Motor Type: S54 Color Code: 416 (Carbon Black Metallic) Trim Code: N5SW (Black Leather) Production Date: 2001/09 BMW Assist Expiration Date: / / TCU ESN: 0 TCU MIN: TCU MDN: Retail Dealer: 26792 Retail Date: 10/23/2001 Wholesale Dealer: 26792 Wholesale Date: 10/18/2001 NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY No Coverage As Of: 10/23/2005 Expiration Miles: 50,000 Comments: 6/100 ENGINE WARRANTY APPLIES PER SI. B11 04 02 6/100 ENGINE WARRANTY APPLIES PER SI. B11 04 04 FULL MAINTENANCE 0036000 No Coverage As Of: 10/23/2004 Expiration Miles: 36,000 Vehicle Options Code Description Code Description 0522 Xenon headlights 0ZPP Premium Package 0ZCW Cold Weather Package 0674 Harman-kardon sound system 0490 Adjustable seat width/lumbar Note: Only options not included are Navigation and PDC
Thanks
-Josh
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