BMW M3 (E46)

Vehicle Description

– 2004 BMW M3 (E46) convertible
– carbon black metallic exterior with black part-leather interior
– re-imported from the US, used to run in California
– clean Carfax report
– 3.2 litre 6-cylinder engine with 252 kW (342 hp) and manual 6-speed gearbox
– VANOS and clutch have reportedly been recently renewed
– driver and passenger seat electrically adjustable with memory function and heating
– cruise control, climate control, multifunction steering wheel
– Radio BMW Business CD with harman/kardon audio system on board
– original toolkit available

The 4th iteration of BMW’s volume-selling 3 series, internally named E46, was presented in 1998. As was customary, the sedan came first, followed by other body styles with a short delay. Coupe, convertible and station wagon all came in 1999, whereas the Compact (hatchback) was only introduced in 2001. The E 46 of course offered upgraded versions of the popular 4- and 6-cylinder petrol engines. It was also the first BMW to feature a direct-injection Diesel engine. Entry-level performance was 77 kW (105 hp), while the top of the range was marked by the M3, which boasted 252 kW (343 hp) from 3.3 litres of capacity. Passenger safety was improved by a more rigid body shell as well as the introduction of 6 airbags, traction control and – as of 2001 – vehicle dynamics control as standard. In Motorsports, the E 46 was also successful, winning several Championships between 2003 and 2008. The E 46 became the best-selling 3 series so far, with 3,266,885 units sold, which equates to a 19 % increase in volume over the E36 predecessor.

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