2001 BMW M3 Convertible Six-Speed

Description

The E46 M3 has rapidly ascended to modern collectible status, thanks in no small part to its timeless good looks, excellent driving dynamics, and one of the best engines ever fitted to an M car, the straight-six S54. Arriving with the new millennium, the third-generation M3 was stiffer, faster, and more focused than its predecessor, which had lost some of the all-out performance of the original E30 M3. The addictive power and noise of the naturally aspirated straight-six engine silenced any doubts about the badge’s legend, and today the E46 remains the definitive M3 model for many. Along with its performance, the interior was spacious and practical, comfortably seating four with ample room for luggage in the impressively large trunk. The result was a true do-it-all sports car which was especially true in the open-top convertible version, allowing enthusiasts to take full advantage of the warmer months.

Highlights 

• 3.2-liter straight-six S54 engine rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque 

• Desirable six-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in Carbon Black Metallic with a Black power-operated soft top with glass rear window and electric rear-window defroster 

• Optional Cold Weather Package – three-stage heated front seats, high-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system, ski bag 

• Optional Xenon low and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling feature 

• Aftermarket modifications include: 

  • Dinan exhaust system 

  • Racing Dynamics front strut brace 

  • H&R lowering springs 

  • Dynavin N7 head unit with rearview camera 

  • Bavsound speaker upgrade 

  • Hotchkis sway bars

• 18-inch M Double Spoke (Style 67) wheels were refinished and mounted with four new Michelin All Season 3 tires showing 2019 date codes in late 2020 

• Convertible top hinge, rearview mirror, passenger's-side mirror bracket, driver's-side wiring harness, and convertible top wiring harness were replaced in January 2023 

• Service in November 2023 included replacing the oil pan gasket and an oil and filter change 

• Recent bodywork in December 2023 encompassed refinishing the front and rear bumpers, reapplying PPF to the bumpers, and replacing the headlight lenses with OEM units 

• Accompanied by a factory body-color hard top with PPF, a BMW storage cover, and top stand 

• Exterior is fully wrapped in PPF 

• Showing just over 60,800 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Aluminum hood with “power dome” 

• Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders  

• M-style side-view mirrors  

• BMW M front spoiler with halogen free-form M oval fog lights 

• BMW M-design front and rear body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements 

• Dynamic Stability Control 

• All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock 

• Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering 

• Massive, four-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes  

• High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control 

• M-design instrument cluster featuring titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials with gray backgrounds and red needles 

• On-board computer 

• Gray Nappa leather upholstery 

• BMW M front sport seats with adjustable thigh support 

• Titan shadow interior trim 

• Air conditioning  

• Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation  

• Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter  

• Power front/rear windows with “one-touch” up/down operation (front only)  

• Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror 

• Three-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment  

• Cruise control  

• Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors  

• Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control  

• BMW Ambiance Lighting  

• Front and rear reading lights, separately controllable left/right  

• Console valet and cupholders 

• Ski bag 

• Vehicle & Key Memory 

• Keyless entry with multi-function remote, two-step unlocking, remote trunk release  

• Electric interior trunk release  

• Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit 

Known Imperfections 

• Scuff near the hard top mounting point 

Included 

• Factory head unit 

• OEM grille and fender vents (removed) 

• Two keys 

• Owner's manuals 

• Service records 

• Window sticker 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows long-term registration and service history in Illinois prior to being relocated to Alabama in 2023. The consignor reports acquiring the car in 2017 and has since traveled approximately 18,900 of the 60,875 miles shown at the time of listing.  

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Kevin Kovac Phone: 224.595.9201 email: kkovac@hagerty.com