[Monteblueem5]

Hi I was looking for a e46 m3 I was looking to spend 20 to 25 k I couldn’t find anything that I liked for that price I found 1 red on red 2006 with 95k asking 32k
It needs some work the hood needs to be repainted and left quarter has some marks that can’t be buffed out rest of the car is clean you think 32 is a good price

[sly1types]

Originally Posted by Monteblueem5

Hi I was looking for a e46 m3 I was looking to spend 20 to 25 k I couldn’t find anything that I liked for that price I found 1 red on red 2006 with 95k asking 32k
It needs some work the hood needs to be repainted and left quarter has some marks that can’t be buffed out rest of the car is clean you think 32 is a good price

Depends on the service history. Does it have the rod bearings, subframe and vanos done? How many owners?

[billy61510]

are you still looking

[sathu]

Originally Posted by billy61510

are you still looking

i'm in the same boat as he is tbh, i'm looking for one soon preferably without a sunroof though.

[lxgxnd]

dont buy it its a lemon and expensive lemon

[pynacl]

For $25k I'd expect a 6MT coupe and around the 125-150k mileage with at least 2/3 addressed. Although LCI (03.5+) is going to fetch a little bit of a premium, but probably worth it. If you do some research you'll find there was more changes than just the LED tail lights. Here's a list of things that I'm aware of:

1.) MK60 ABS brake module (better traction control)
2.) Upgraded "HP" DME that is required for CSL intake
3.) LED tail lights
4.) Longer trunk release handle
5.) Fog light lenses are slightly different

Aside from that, if you're looking for a competition pack car (not worth the premium in my opinion), I think you'll need to increase the budget even a bit more. Good luck with the search!

Edit: This doesn't take into account "rare" specs. Obviously something like a slicktop or imola/cinnamon interior will fetch even higher numbers

[TboneS54]

Agreed ^

I have a 02/2002 steelgrey coupe true manual with 127k no accidents/2 owner that I've restored, and I'd be asking $25k I think.

If you want to stay around $20k, you'll have to look at SMG or rough cars (not just higher miles, but little maintenance)

[bmwhutch]

have no idea how old this post is but I do have an '04 E46/SMG convertible for sale...

[Da M3nace]

Originally Posted by bmwhutch

have no idea how old this post is but I do have an '04 E46/SMG convertible for sale...

How much? Pictures?!