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2003 Bmw E46 M3 Imola Red 29k Miles - Unbelievably Clean on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:29567 Color:
Location:

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Love this car but just not driving it - I have a couple of other cars needing attention and restoration.

This is a 2003 BMW M3 Coupe in Imola II (red) / Black, 29,567 miles
Exterior 9.5/10 *except* for rock chips on front fascia and hood, thin vertical scratch on front part of passenger door.

Immaculate engine bay and extremely clean underneath. Must see to believe.

Absolutely no rust or paint fade. Always garaged, stored winters. 

Interior 9.5/10. New drivers door armrest trim and full set of console trim. Some of the soft paint under the armrest has peeled off. Only visible when armrest is up.

2nd private owner (it went through a couple of dealers in between).

Over $8k in Dinan, Brembo TCK and Turner upgrades:
Brembo front BBK
Dinan Stage 1 chip and Dinan exhaust
Dinan Front and Rear strut bars
Turner front sway bar
TC Kline D/A coilovers
TC Kline E46 M3 camber plates with all new hardware, bearings
TCKR Rear adjustable control arms

Rest of the car is bone stock.
Brand new rear Michelin PS2s on stock 18s. Excellent tread left on PS2 fronts.
Power heated seats
OEM alarm system
OEM Harman Kardon
OEM Homelink
OEM MkIV Nav with DVD
OEM Bluetooth with MFSW controls and console (I have the US OEM cup holder setup as well)
OEM TV unit (can display video with it on Nav screen)
Note pics show upgraded M3 console switch panel with sunshade switch. The regular switch panel will be in the car when sold.

All new belts, OEM battery, OEM oil and air filters, Correct Castrol motor oil.
New trunk shocks, OEM aux in mounted on console.

Terms of Sale

Winning bidder MUST make $1,000 eBay NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT within 24 hours or risk a no-sale default.

Paypal is accepted for the deposit only.  Final payment must be in Cash, Wire Transfer or Cashier's Check drawn from a bank with presence in the Chicago area.

Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and sales taxes.  I prefer in person pickup, but can meet your shipper if needed.  Sale is FOB the car's current location.  Payment must be received in full before hand and shipper must take possession of the vehicle before it is loaded on the carrier.

I can pick you up on Chicago O'Hare or Chicago midway airport/

Vehicle Condition

This vehicle is sold in as-is condition. 


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