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Year:2002 Mileage:131934 Color: The car
Location:

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

 Up for sale is one of the most iconic performance coupes in human history, the BMW E46 M3. Here's everything you need to know about this amazing model.

If you have any questions, you can reach me at (908) 693-9270.

Recalls:

The car has had repair work for the BMW bearing recall. It has also been inspected for subframe cracking by BMW, without any issues. It has also had the DME (engine computer) replaced by BMW for a recall a few years ago regarding hesitation during colder weather. I have full documentation of all work performed by BMW since new.

Documentation:

I have all receipts for work recently done, and documentation of all work done in BMW since new. This is located in a binder along with the owner's manual.

Engine/Mechanical:

The engine runs well, and has no signs of hesitation at any speed or RPM. The VANOS system does not exhibit any loud clicks or rattles during operation. There are no leaks coming from the engine of any kind. Installed is an aFe stage 2 short ram intake, which gives the car a throaty growl and a very pronounced engine note. The clutch grabs nicely, and all gears in the car's 6-speed manual transmission go in smoothly without any grinding. Here is a comprehensive list of things that was done over the past few months, all applicable receipts included in the sale.

Oil and filter change with 10W60 Liqui MOLY and Mann Filter
New Coolant Expansion Tank from ECS Tuning
New Radiator Fan
New Valve Cover Gasket
New NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
New Fuel Filter
New Oil Level/Temperature Sensor
Cleaned Mass Air Flow Sensor
Cleaned Secondary Air Pump passages
Cleaned aFe cone filter
Transmission Fluid flush

Exhaust:

The exhaust is the factory unit that came with the car. It may need a rear passenger's side exhaust hanger, as the one on the car now is perished, and has that side hanging slightly lower than the left - you can see this in the pictures. This also causes a slight rattle, and there may be a very faint exhaust leak, but it isn't large enough to be significantly noticeable.

Interior:

The Interior of this car is in great shape. The door, steering wheel, dashboard, and shifter trim have all been recovered in Brushed Titanium 3M Vinyl. It's a great alternative to the factory aluminum finish that the car originally had, which was showing some signs of distress. In addition, the armrests on the door panels were recovered with new black leather. The seats are Nappa leather sport seats, but are showing some signs of bolster wear and slight cracking. The front and rear seats were conditioned with Lexol conditioner recently. A brand new OEM BMW illuminated shift knob was installed as well. On the passenger's seat, some stitching on the left side of the seat looks like it was repaired, as well as some stitching on the upper portion of the backseat. Both front floor mats are included and are in great shape. The headliner is in good condition, other than the 3rd taillight, which has some fabric slightly hanging. Also, the sunroof slider on the headliner is slightly misaligned, but it still functions without problem.

Exterior:

The car's exterior is painted in an amazing shade of Blue, called Carbon Schwartz Metallic, or Carbon Black. In low light, it looks black, but has a blue, near purple tint with metal flake to it when hit with direct light. As the car spent its time in New York City before I got it, both bumpers were dented and broken. I got OEM replacements for the front and back and had them professionally painted at Azevedo Motorsports in Linden, NJ - a high-end German body shop and tuning company. The trunk is also a carbon fiber CSL-style trunk, along with a carbon fiber CSL diffuser to finish off the back of the car. The bumpers look better than new, and have no fitment issues at all. The fender grilles were painted flat black, and blacked out side markers were added to the front bumper. New fog lights were also installed to complement the OEM HID projector headlights the car has.

The hood has a few rock chips, and has 2 small dents to the left and center of the front kidney grilles. The right passenger's wheel arch has a bit of superficial scratching, as well as a few nickel-sized dents on the quarter panels that can be take out by any paint-less dent repair place. There are various small scratches all around the car, but don't detract from the overall look of the car in the slightest.

Suspension:

The car is lowered about 1.5 inches on KW Coilovers, which is the set that can achieve the lowest ride height. The wheels do not rub on turns, nor on hard bumps. Although it is a very firm ride, it drives beautifully. It does not seem to need an alignment, as it tracks straight, but I have not taken it to an alignment shop to know what the measurements actually are. All bushings look to be in good condition.

Wheels/Tires:

The wheels are OEM BMW M3 18x9 wheels all around with 10mm spacers in front, for the square-stanced look and added ability in cornering. The wheels are in good shape and have no bends or cracks, but there are some curb rash marks, as well as some heavy scratching on the front passenger's wheel. The tires are 245/40/18 Nankang NSIIs in the back, with 70 percent tread depth, and the fronts are 245/40/18 Pirelli P6s, with one changed recently to a Velozza ZXV tire because of a bubble with the previous unit. Both fronts have around 60-70 percent tread depth.

Electronics/Audio:

The audio system in this car consists of the upgraded Harmon/Kardon premium system, with an upgraded Kenwood KVT-516 DVD receiver, with bluetooth, navigation, and iPod support. All components work flawlessly, and the system sounds amazing. A remote control for the headunit is included, as well as an owner's manual. All other electrical components in this car work with no problems or issues. One thing to note is that the passenger's side window can be a bit slow to raise at times, but otherwise in great shape. The battery is a refurbished model with more cold cranking amps, replaced within the last month. The car also comes with a Viper Alarm, with 2 remotes and an LCD keyfob. The factory keyfob also works without a problem.

All factory climate control functions work without a problem and A/C blows cold.

Brakes:

The brakes are in great condition, with more than 60 percent life left in the pads, with rotors looking quite new. There is a very slight vibration at speed, however. It isn't noticeable through the steering wheel and it doesn't affect the handling or driving feel in any way.

Vehicle History:

Enclosed is the Autocheck Vehicle History Report, it scored an above average 87 (Normal range is 34-65) There are also no accident on record, and the title is clear with no liens recorded.

AutoCheck Vehicle History Report

2002 BMW M3
Report Run Date: 2014-05-06 09:19:39.884 EDT

Report Summary

  • Class: Upscale - Near Luxury
  • Engine: 3.2L I6 MPI
  • Country of Assembly: Germany
  • Vehicle Age: 12 year(s)
  • Calculated Owners: 3
  • VIN: WBSBL93442JR12901
  • Year : 2002
  • Make : BMW
  • Model: M3
  • Style/Body: Coupe 2D

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AccidentCheck

Reported accidents: 0

Title and ProblemCheck

Your vehicle checks out!

OdometerCheck

Your vehicle checks out!

Last Reported Odometer: 110,000

Vehicle Use and EventCheck

Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported

AccidentCheck

Not all accidents / issues are reported to AutoCheck

Your vehicle checks out! There have been no accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 2002 BMW M3 (WBSBL93442JR12901). AutoCheck receives its accident data from government sources and independent agencies, and based on the information available to us, we have found that no accidents have been reported on this vehicle. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.

Title and ProblemCheck

Your vehicle checks out! AutoCheck's database for this 2002 BMW M3 (WBSBL93442JR12901) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and EventCheck for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.

0 Problem(s) Reported:15 Title/Problem areas checked:
No abandoned title record
No damaged title or major damage incident record
No fire damaged title record
No grey market title record
No hail damage title record
No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
No junk or scrapped title record
No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
No odometer problem title record
No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
No salvage title or salvage auction record
No water damaged title record
No NHTSA crash test record
No frame/unibody damage record
No recycling facility record

OdometerCheck

Your vehicle checks out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2002 BMW M3 (WBSBL93442JR12901) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.

0 Problem(s) Reported: MileageDate Reported 
3 10/27/2001   
33,021 10/31/2004   
65,181 10/30/2007   
69,517 03/25/2008   
69,517 03/26/2008   
72,751 08/05/2008   
94,196 07/22/2010   
110,000 12/27/2012   

Vehicle Use and EventCheck

Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 2002 BMW M3 (WBSBL93442JR12901). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked:
No fleet, rental and/or lease use record
No taxi use record
No police use record
No government use record
No livery use record
No driver education record
1 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
No accident record reported through accident data sources
No corrected title record
No duplicate title record
No emission/safety inspection record
Loan/Lien record(s)
No fire damage incident record
No repossessed record
No theft record
No storm area registration/title record

Full History

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.

Report Run Date: 2014-05-06 09:19:39.884 EDT

Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 (WBSBL93442JR12901)

Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
10/27/2001 FL
3
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/02/2001 FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:0084402261) (Lien Reported)
11/28/2001 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/06/2002 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/21/2003 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/27/2004 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2004 FL
33,021
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/23/2004 FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:0084402261) (Lien Reported)
11/23/2004 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/18/2005 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/16/2006 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/17/2007 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/30/2007 FL
65,181
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/27/2007 PALM CITY, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:0084402261) (Lien Reported)
11/27/2007 STUART, FL
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/25/2008 FL
69,517
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
03/26/2008 FL
69,517
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
05/27/2008 NEW YORK, NY
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/05/2008 NEW YORK, NY
72,751
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
04/15/2010 NEW YORK, NY
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/07/2010 BROOKLYN, NY
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/22/2010 BROOKLYN, NY
94,196
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
05/16/2011 BROOKLYN, NY
 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/27/2012 PHILADELPHIA, PA
110,000
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:71530444)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL

This Vehicle's Glossary

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Term Section Location Definition
Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.




On Sep-08-14 at 15:08:50 PDT, seller added the following information:

 Also included in the sale is a set of THULE rook racks, made specifically for the E46 M3, with all hardware.

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