A precision-built driver's machine! With its naturally aspirated inline-six, near-perfect weight distribution, and track-bred engineering, it delivers a focused, analog driving experience that modern performance cars often miss.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 2003 BMW M3 coupe showing just 16,792 miles at the time of this cataloging. Finished in Jerez Black over a black Nappa leather interior, this E46 M3 is now offered by a private seller with two keys, a cover, service records, and promotional materials.
Known for its engaging driving experience, the M3 was lauded for its driver-focused cockpit and analog feel. Today, even 20-plus years later, it remains one of the most influential M cars ever produced. Well-kept examples in particular hold a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts and collectors. This stunning Jerez Black coupe has been driven fewer than 17,000 miles since new and comes with a pedigree of long-term enthusiast ownership. It is upgraded with performance intake, a lowered suspension, and a Supersprint headers to further enhance the car’s already dynamic attributes.
Car and Driver said of the 2003 M3: “This is a strongly flavored choice, muscular and deliberate, ferociously powerful. It always acts like the automotive jock it is, every mile of every day.”
This M3 is indeed the “Ultimate Driving Machine” for anyone who has been hunting for a low-mileage, well-preserved E46 coupe. Its stunning black-on-black color combination makes it both elegant and sexy, and its exterior finish has been ceramic coated for long-lasting protection. BMW aficionados, page through the many photographs of this truly impressive performance coupe. We think you’ll agree, it’s a compelling opportunity to own a car that will continue to have enduring popularity and appeal.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Jerez Black paint (code A73)
- Ceramic coated
- Xenon headlights
- Fog lamps
- “Powerdome” hood
- Vented front fenders
- Power-adjustable, heated mirrors
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Power moonroof
- Lip spoiler
- 19-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
- 235/35 front
- 265/30 rear
- 2019 manufacture date
Interior
- Black Nappa leather seats
- Heated and power-adjustable front buckets
- M3-branded door sill plates
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- Red and blue contrast stitching
- Variable-rate power steering
- Tinted power windows
- Automatic climate control
- Microfilter and air recirculation
- Cruise control
- BMW Business AM/FM/CD stereo system
- Floor mats
- Gauges
- 185-mph speedometer
- Variable-redline 9,000-rpm tachometer
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
Mechanical
- S54 3.2-liter DOHC inline-six
- Double-VANOS variable valve timing
- M Dynamic Driving Control
- Originally rated at 333 horsepower
- Originally rated at 262 lb-ft of torque
- Updates:
- Tuned
- Karbonius Composites CSL air intake
- Supersprint Headers
- Six-speed SMG sequential transmission
- Limited-slip differential
- M Variable Differential Lock
- Eibach lowering springs
- H&R sway bars
- Four-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes
- Dynamic Brake Control
- CSL front brake upgrade
- Dynamic Stability Control
Service History
The vehicle was manufactured in November 2002 for the United States market. It resided in the United States through 2020 before being exported to Bahrain. The car will be accompanied by a library of promotional materials and items from the point of sale. The seller says that the vehicle drives as one would expect from a low-mileage car. Service records are available.
Condition & Reports
The seller notes that the car been parked indoors and covered throughout ownership. The photo and video gallery provides an accurate representation of the car’s cosmetic condition.
This M3 coupe is said to be free of any significant imperfections. The included CARFAX shows a history of 3 owners, no accidents or damage, and past service up through 2020.
Included in the Sale
- Two keys
- Service records
- BMW Audiophile demonstration disc
- Promotional brochures (Pictured in the trunk)
- Car cover
Summary
From its beginnings the late 1990s, the E46 was known for being a well-proportioned car with a classic BMW aesthetic. The M variant added a potent powertrain and enhanced handling to the formula, and the result was a car that was considered a collectible from the very moment it hit the showroom floor.
Two decades later, it has become increasingly challenging to find an M3 of this era in showroom-grade condition. Showing fewer than 17,000 original miles, this Jerez Black coupe is unique survivor that checks all the boxes.
As part of the consignment process, SBX Cars requests a range of information from the seller pertaining to the subject of their offering. The auction listing description therefore is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. However, it is the responsibility of a potential buyer to satisfy themself as to the accuracy of the auction listing description. This includes conducting an in-person inspection, which may be arranged between the buyer and seller, as well as verifying the condition, authenticity, value, and title before committing to bid or buy. Please see our Terms of Service for full details.
Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
Bid History
2003BMWM3 - 17k mi
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