Lot details

Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: M3 E46
Registration: WF03ENT
Chassis No: WBSBL92000JR06668
Engine No: 60832945
Mileage: 101000
•: Desirable Laguna Seca Blue
•: Manual Gearbox

The BMW M3 is one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. The vehicle first entered production in 1986 and quickly became known for its high performance and excellent driving dynamics. The E46 generation of M3s was produced from 2000 to 2006 and was the third generation of the M3. The E46 generation was powered by the legendary S54 3.2 litre inline six-cylinder engine, which produced 343bhp and could boast a redline of 8000rpm. This power was sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, or the optional SMG semi automatic. The E46 M3 was also equipped with several performance features, including a limited-slip differential, larger brakes and improved suspension. The E46 M3 was praised for its handling and power, and it is still considered to be one of the best M3s ever made.

Beautifully presented in rare and very desirable Laguna Seca Blue, with matching blue trim, this stunning manual example of the E46 M3 is owned and cherished by our BMW enthusiast owner and has been for the past five years. He purchased it from the third owner before him, who had owned for nine years. Registered 31st March 2003, it was specified from new with and electric glass sunroof, front centre arm-rest, Laguna Seca Blue Nappa Leather and the Laguna Seca Blue solid non-metallic paint. This took the price to £40,100 when new. Supplied with a service history and an MoT until December, the car has recently been treated to a new differential, boot floor reinforcement, new rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres and 6mm Michelin sports to the front, new rear drive shafts and a replacement prop shaft. Also recently the car was treated to new brake discs and pads all round. A standard car in fabulous order that has been treated to a paint refresh for stone chips, it defies the odometer reading in condition, in manual guise and Leguna Seca this is a truly collectable, car even if it had double the mileage so viewing is highly recommended. Consigned by Mathew Priddy