2003 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Slicktop 38k miles Trades Considered

[ViktorVaughn]

Live on Bring a Trailer: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-m3-coupe-107/

2003 BMW E46 M3 LSB Slicktop 38k mile Feeler

2003 M3
38400 miles
Laguna Seca Blue
Black Nappa Interior
Manual
HK Stereo
No sunroof (slicktop)!
Xenon headlights
Cold Weather package
19” Style 67 wheels
Power memory seats
2 Owner clean Carfax
Have maintenance records
Located in Minnesota(car has not seen a winter)

Still not 100% sure on selling this, but figured I would put out a feeler for now. Extremely clean example overall - one small door ding and two spots on the rear bumper were touched up while in the care of the previous owner(by hand, not resprayed). Rear bumper looks to have been repainted(its been wet sanded), color match is correct as both bumpers and side skirts are all very slightly more green due to flex additive. The rest of the car looks perfect and has the correct amount of “orange peel” that BMW is known for, no overspray found between any panels nor signs of removal. All VIN stickers are in place, as well as all window branding. Very few chips in the paint, and no noticeable deep scratches. Paint has been maintained, corrected, and coated with Gtechniq CSL ceramic coating. This is a Minnesota car but has never seen winter and not much rain, underbody is very clean with all the original spray coating intact. No cracks in the rear subframe, but always something to consider getting done if you plan on driving the car spiritedly. VANOS bulletproof was just completed along with valve adjustment - its a very quiet S54 at the moment!

Car was originally SMG, but I also just completed the manual swap so everything related to shifting the car is new. Most people call this a manual transmission swap, but really its just a shift linkage swap. SMG shifter comes out and manual shifter and pedal goes in, so the transmission is completely original. Clutch was like new so I did not change it, better to keep the unit that’s broken in the flywheel.

Recent Maintenance(last 100 miles):
-Full VANOS bulletproof using Biesan parts
-Valve adjustment
-Valve cover gasket(BMW)
-Engine air filter (Mahle)
-Cabin Air Filter (Activated Charcoal version)
-Spark plugs(NGK)
-Coil packs (all using Bosch)
-ICV cleaned
-Brake fluid flush(BMW fluid)
-Oil change (Castrol)
-Transmission fluid change(BMW Fluid)
-Rear differential fluid change(BMW Fluid)
-Front Control arm Bushes (Lemforder)
-Accessory and AC belts (Gates)
-Both headlight bulbs
-Sway bar bushings lubricated
-GM5 Module repaired with new relays(Door lock controller)

Modifications:
-Autosolutions 0% Short Shift Kit (same height as oem)
-Coby wrapped steering wheel


Look for the car on BaT in the coming weeks :)

































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[nthusiastt]

Beautiful car, can't believe they've appreciated so much in the last few years. GLWS.

[NYC_Legacy]

Outstanding example! This might sell for the big bucks over on BaT. GL!

[nthusiastt]

^^ Yeah, good point. I always wanted the 06 ZCP dark blue/cinnamon interior. I had an 03 way back in the day with some simple mods and it was fun as hell.

[krypt0]

Great example of a super clean E46. Did I miss the asking price, or was this a feeler ad only?

[nthusiastt]

I think he may have edited it out. Thought it was like 65k or something.

[Audimattymo]

Was asking 60K...hilarious. Edited, so no longer there.

[nthusiastt]

Was asking 60K...hilarious. Edited, so no longer there.

That's what people said about the old air cooled porsches lol.

[ViktorVaughn]

Price was removed because the car cannot be for sale anywhere as soon as the Bring a Trailer listing fee has been paid :)

Here the last Laguna Seca with similar miles that sold on BaT for those interested:https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-m3-67/

[austerity]

Price was removed because the car cannot be for sale anywhere as soon as the Bring a Trailer listing fee has been paid :)

Here the last Laguna Seca with similar miles that sold on BaT for those interested:https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-m3-67/

Best of luck with the auction. Beautiful car.

[ViktorVaughn]

Auction now live with a link at the top of the thread :)