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

This 2002 BMW M3 is a Carbon Black Metallic coupe that was purchased by the seller in 2015, and in 2022 the 3.2-liter inline-six was rebuilt with forged CP pistons, forged Carrillo connecting rods, Supertech valve springs, and a Maximum PSI turbo kit with a front-mount intercooler, a Precision Turbo 6266 turbocharger, and a TiAL Sport MV-R 44mm wastegate. A stand-alone engine management system, upgraded fuel system components, a single-piece chromoly driveshaft, a billet differential brace, and a twin-disk DKM clutch have also been installed along with Competition-specification 19″ wheels, a Brembo GT big brake kit, ST XTA coilover suspension, an aluminum radiator, and dual oil coolers. The body has been modified with GTR-style vented fenders, a CSL-style front bumper cover and carbon-fiber trunk lid, a carbon-fiber rear valance, and LED taillights, and the Eonon stereo is connected to Bavsound speakers and a 10″ Kicker subwoofer and amplifier. The car is also equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, a sunroof, and heated and power-adjustable front seats. This E46 M3 now has 137k miles and is offered in Connecticut with service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

The car was ordered in Carbon Black Metallic (416) with Shadowline trim. GTR-style vented front fenders, a CSL-style front bumper cover and carbon-fiber trunk lid, and a carbon-fiber rear valance have been installed along with Eagle LED taillights, smoked front corner lights, and black grilles, and the car also has a sunroof and xenon headlights.

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

Competition-specification Style 163M 19″ wheels are secured on ECS Tuning wheel studs, and they are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. Additional modifications consist of:

  • Brembo GT front big brake kit
  • ECS Tuning slotted rear rotors
  • Hawk HPS rear pads
  • Braided stainless-steel brake hoses
  • ST XTA coilover suspension
  • Tuner Motorsport reinforcement subframe plates
  • AKG Motorsport subframe bushings
  • Custom rear strut bar
  • Rear trailing arm bushing limiters
  • Turner Motorsport polyurethane front control arm bushings

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

The heated and power-adjustable front sport seats are upholstered in Black Nappa leather, and the pillars have been reupholstered with Alcantara while the trim has been wrapped in vinyl. The Eonon stereo with Apple Carplay is connected to Bavsound speakers as well as a Kicker amplifier and 10″ subwoofer, and a fire extinguisher with a quick-release mount has been installed.

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

The multifunction leather-wrapped steering has 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 137k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership.

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was rebuilt in 2021 by Center Auto Machine Shop with forged CP pistons, forged Carrillo connecting rods, ARP L19 head studs, Supertech valve springs and valves, and a Maximum PSI turbo kit with a front-mount intercooler, a Precision Turbo 6266 turbocharger, a Synapse blow-off valve, and a TiAL Sport MV-R 44mm wastegate. The VANOS system was overhauled by Dr. Vanos, and dual 19-row oil coolers, a CSF aluminum radiator, an oil catch can, and dual electric cooling fans were also installed. The engine runs on a Syvecs S7Plus stand-alone control unit, and the dual Walbro fuel pumps are connected via AN lines to a Radium Engineering fuel rail and Injector Dynamics ID1050X injectors. The seller states that the engine generates 526 horsepower at the wheels with 12psi of boost pressure.

Turbocharged 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. A DKM twin-disk clutch and a Driveshaft Shop single-piece chromoly driveshaft have been installed along with a Drift HQ billet differential brace, UUC MotorWerks transmission mounts, and ECS Tuning polyurethane differential bushings. Tuning was performed by Bend Calibration.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut, and Montana.

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

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Auction Result

High Bid USD $24,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended November 22, 2023 at 12:24PM PT
Bids 26
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Seller: mleveroni
Location: Madison, Connecticut 06443
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WBSBL934X2JR18668
  • 137k Miles
  • 3.2-Liter Inline-Six
  • Maximum PSI Turbo Kit
  • 6-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Carbon Black Metallic Paint
  • Black Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • 19" M Cross-Spoke Style 163M Wheels
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Coilover Suspension
  • Brembo Big Brake Kit
  • CSL-Style Body Modifications
  • Power Sunroof
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Heated & Power-Adjustable Front Sport Seats
  • Harman Kardon Sound System
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Service Records
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #128446