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2003 E46 M3 Smg Imola Red 29k Miles Brembos Full Maintenance Mint on 2040-cars

US $21,950.00
Year:2003 Mileage:29657 Color:
Location:

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Wheaton, Illinois, United States
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This is a 2003 BMW M3 Coupe in Imola II (red) / Black, 29,657 miles
Completely stock interior, exterior and suspension.  Brembo front brake upgrade (over $2400).  Dinan stage 1 engine software (dealer installed and fully supported by BMW).

Exterior 9.5/10 *except* for rock chips on front fascia and hood, thin vertical scratch on front part of passenger door.

Absolutely no rust or paint fade.  Always garaged and covered, stored winters.  Immaculate engine bay and extremely clean underneath. Must see to believe.

ABSOLUTELY NO REAR SUBFRAME AREA ISSUES, ZERO VANOS ISSUES, NO MECHANICAL ISSUES

Interior 9.5/10. New drivers door armrest trim, lower console and center stack trim (more than $300 spent). 

2nd private owner (car was leased, then purchased. it went through a couple of dealers in between).

Maintenance - All work for *INSPECTION 2* done including S54 valve adjustment, with OEM parts/materials including NGK spark plugs (normally done at 60k miles)

Castrol TWS 10W60 motor oil and OEM oil filter every 1700 miles.

New OEM BMW Battery ($200)

Car is bone stock with upgraded Brembo brakes.   Fully loaded and in excellent condition. 

Brand new rear Michelin PS2s on stock 18s with 400 miles on them. 5k miles on PS2 fronts.

New OEM shocks and strut inserts (20k miles on them).  All new suspension hardware including top mounts.
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)
Note pics show an upgraded M3 console switch panel with sunshade switch. The regular switch panel will be in the car when sold.

New trunk shocks, OEM aux in mounted on console.


Terms of Sale

Winning bidder MUST make $1,000 deposit within 24 hours or risk a no-sale default. 

PAYPAL IS ACCEPTED FOR THE DEPOSIT ONLY.  Final payment must be by BANK WIRE OR CASH IN PERSON. NO LOANS OR CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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 from Chicago O'Hare or Chicago Midway Airport


Vehicle Condition

This vehicle is sold in as-is condition and will be delivered as described in this listing.  

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