2006 BMW E46 M3

This 2006 BMW M3 convertible is finished in Imola Red II over black Nappa leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed SMG sequential transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a black soft top, 19″ M double-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, power-adjustable and heated sport front seats, Park Distance Control, Harman Kardon audio, and automatic climate control. The car has spent much of its life in California and was acquired from its original owner by the current owner on BaT in June 2022. Subsequent work included a paint correction, adjusting the parking brake cable, an oil change, and replacement of the front tires, rear shock mounts, and an oxygen sensor. This E46 M3 has 39k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in New Jersey with manufacturer’s literature, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title. The car is finished in Imola Red II (405) and features a black convertible soft top as well as xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED tail lights, Park Distance Control, and quad exhaust outlets. A paint correction was carried out in 2022. Exterior blemishes are shown up close in the image gallery below. The 19″ M double-spoke Style 67 wheels are mounted with staggered-width Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that show date codes from 2021 and 2022. The car was factory equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and braking is provided by four-wheel ventilated discs. The rear shock mounts and right-front lower fender liner were replaced in July 2022. Blemishes on the wheels are shown up close in the gallery. The power-adjustable and heated front sport seats and door-panel inserts are upholstered in black Nappa leather, and the cabin features a black dashboard with Titan Shadow trim accents. Amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, Harman Kardon audio, and an onboard computer. An inspection report from July 2022 is viewable in the gallery and notes that the cigarette lighter is inoperable, the trunk struts are worn, and a strut for the glovebox door is broken. The multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel features M-color stitching and frames a 185-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 39k miles, approximately 250 of which were added under current ownership. The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was factory rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Service at AutoCouture Motoring of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, included adjusting the parking brake cable, performing an oil change, and replacement of an oxygen sensor and the engine temperature sensor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed SMG sequential transmission and a limited-slip differential. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in California and Montana. Filed under: 3 series, 3-series, e46, e46 m3