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2002 M3 Topaz Blue In Super Condition on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:101330 Color: This M
Location:

Erie, Colorado, United States

Erie, Colorado, United States
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Presented here is my very nice 2002 BMW M3 Coupe .  This particular vehicle has been fastidiously taken care of, comes with documented history, 
and includes most maintenance records.  This is,  a somewhat rare car due to delete options to save weight - manual cloth insert seats and no sun roof..  
This M3 wears original paint on every panel and no dents or dings anywhere..  Finished off in a stunning color of Topaz Blue with black interior.  
Please keep reading as I will try to detail the car as much as possible.


History
·  Vehicle was originally delivered to a leasing company in April, 2002, I purchased it in 2010.
·  101,5XX miles from new.
·  Engine replacement at 17XXX by BMW under warranty due to rod bearing issue.
·  Always a garaged or covered vehicle and not winter driven.
·  Most records from new.
·  Owner's manuals, tool kit, air compressor are included.
  

Options
6 speed transmission
Power seat delete
Sun roof delete
Cloth seat inserts
Onboard computer
Air Conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Limited slip differential
HID after market headlights 
Silverline Ipod integration


Exterior
This M3 is finished off in Topaz Blue Metallic.  As the pictures will show, exterior is in remarkable condition and original --- no paint work ever. The paint has a nice shine.  
There are no noteworthy dents or dings anywhere and the overall condition of the exterior is very good with partial clear bra on hood, front fenders and mirrors.  
The windshield is original with some pits from sand/gravel  with integrated antenna and all glass on the car is original.  All of the exterior rubber is nice and supple. The lights 
and lenses on the entire car are in good shape and are not stained, leaking, or discolored. Wheels are BMW 19" forged wheels with minor curb rash and one wheel 
with some finish deterioration. Front wheels have 20mm spacers to fill out the fender well for appearance. Tires are almost new, -- 245/40/19 fronts, 275/35/19 rears  
·  Original paint in Topaz Blue Metallic - absolutely good looking.
·  Power mirrors with nice glass
·  No rust
·  Original windshield with integrated antenna and some pitting
·  All of the glass is original 
·  All of the lights and lens are in good condition with a driver side fog lamp cracked lens
·  All lights work
·  Gas struts are operational for trunk and engine lid
·  15% side and back glass tint
·  Stunning exterior

Interior
The interior is finished off in black with silver accents.  Cloth seat inserts and door card inserts with leather seat bolsters . Very good original carpet, and door panels.   
Every thing on the interior is original except for Aux input for Ipod to original business BMW radio. The seats are in very good condition and the leather is still soft and supple.  
The dash is very nice and not warped, discolored, or cracked.  The steering wheel is not showing any abnormal wear.  
The vehicle has never been smoked in and there aren't any odors.  There are custom floor mats on the interior to protect the original carpet.  

The interior has all of the original seat belts without any fraying.  The original radio is present.  All gauges are in excellent condition and feature good backlighting.  
The A/C, heat, cruise control, and radio are completely functional.  On board computer and all of the electronics on the interior are functioning correctly.  
· Black interior with silver accents.
·  Seats are upholstered in black leather bolsters and cloth stripe inserts. -- very nice
·  Door panels and handles are very nice
·  Door pockets on both sides are nice
·  Leather steering wheel with multi color stitching
·  Sun visors are original and not puffy
·  Seat belts are not frayed and retract correctly
·  Very cold A/C with functional fan speeds
·  Interior lights functional
·  Power door locks on both sides functional
·  Anti-Theft alarm system
·  All electrics are functioning

Mechanics
Careful ownership has kept this car in very good mechanical condition.  BMW records show engine replacement at 17XXX miles due to rod bearing issue.
The engine starts up without hesitation, doesn't smoke, and doesn't leak anything. Engine never overheats. 
No oil use between oil changes. The power delivery is very responsive with a very linear curve.  The transmission shifts nicely and smoothly 
The engine and transmission allow you to drive comfortably and without hesitation in normal or sport mode. Suspension is firm but not jarring or obtrusive.
Most upgrades were competed in 2010.

The suspension is very responsive and doesn't rattle or creak going over any bumps.  Coupled with the 19 inch wheels, the ride is sporty.  
The brakes are excellent and stop this M3 well. The pedal is nice and firm that makes progressive braking very easy.   
Clutch take up is firm, but progressive. The underneath of the engine and the engine bay are very nice and dry.  Underneath cover is present.  
·  3.2L  6-cylinder, 333 HP - doesn't smoke, doesn't leak, makes excellent power
·  Never overheats --- Spal fan mounted with stainless steel brackets and with fan controller.
·  6 speed transmission --- with lightened single mass flywheel, Sachs performance clutch and adjustable clutch pedal stop.
·  Transmission shifts nicely with good synchromesh going into gears
·  Brakes are very strong and responsive -- floating front European type rotors and Cool Carbon pads.
·  Suspension is compliant, but firm, ---- larger antisway bars with adjustable front Hotchkis end links, front PSS9 Bilstein coilovers, rear Ground Control 
    440lb springs with Koni adjustable shock absorbers. Suspension doesn't make any bangs or rattles over bumps. Handles nicely.
·  Scorpion Cat Back Exhaust with antirasp mid pipe. Nice sound, but no droan or excessive loudness. Stock Catalytic converters, always passed smog test.  
·  A very nice driving/handling M3 that has never been raced/tracked 

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