2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed E46

This 2002 BMW M3 coupe is a Canadian-market example that has spent time in Quebec and Ontario through the seller’s acquisition in 2020 and now has 73k kilometers (~45k miles). Finished in Carbon Black Metallic over Cinnamon Nappa leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Features include the Premium and Cold Weather packages as well as 19″ M double-spoke wheels, a power sunroof, “angel eye” headlights with washers, power-folding side mirrors, H&R lowering springs, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, a BMW Business CD stereo, wood trim, and automatic climate control. The rear subframe is said to have been reinforced in 2018, at which time the VANOS system was rebuilt and a VAC Motorsports exhaust hub was fitted, and work in July 2022 included replacing the engine mounts as well as the rod bearings and bolts. This E46 M3 is now offered with the owner’s manual, partial service records, a clean Carfax report, and Ontario registration. The car is finished in Carbon Black Metallic and features Shadowline trim as well as “angel eye” headlights with washers, power-folding side mirrors, fog lights, a glass sunroof, a trunk lid spoiler, and quad exhaust outlets. Paint protection film has been applied to the hood, the front bumper cover, the front fenders, and the side skirts, per the seller. The right-front reflector is broken. The 19″ M double-spoke Style 67 wheels are mounted with 225/40 front and 255/35 rear Pirelli P Zero tires showing 2022 date codes. The car is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and H&R lowering springs, and braking is provided by four-wheel ventilated discs. The heated power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in Cinnamon Nappa leather, while wood trim accents the dash, center console, and door panels. M3-branded floor mats line the footwells, and interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power rear sunshade, a BMW Business CD stereo, and Harman Kardon audio. Scratches are visible on the center console. The multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel features M-color stitching and frames a 300-km/h speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 73k kilometers (~45k miles). The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was factory rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The VANOS system was rebuilt and a VAC Motorsports exhaust hub was installed in August 2018, and work in July 2022 included replacing the engine mounts as well as the rod bearings and bolts. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. A subframe reinforcement kit was reportedly installed in August 2018. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Quebec and Ontario through the most recent entry in April 2021. Multiple gaps between entries are present in the report. The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a province that does not issue titles for vehicles. It is being sold on its registration. Interested to see what Car and Driver thought about the E46 BMW M3 coupe when it was new? Click here to check out their December 2001 First Drive. Filed under: 3 series, 3-series, e46, e46 m3