2004 BMW M3

Description

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The "Big 3" & Major Preventive Maintenance:

- Vanos: Fully rebuilt using complete Beisan Systems bulletproof components (including pump disk and sprocket hub).

- Rod Bearings: Rod bearing bolts replaced with OEM BMW M10 bolts as preventative maintenance. Recent Blackstone Labs oil analysis completed at ~100k miles (clean result).

- Subframe Reinforcement: RACP inspected (zero cracks) and proactively reinforced with welded VAC Subframe Reinforcement Kit plates. Recently validated while replacing the Diff bushings and diff cover.

- Maintenance History: Extensively documented with an Excel spreadsheet adhering strictly to the M3forum Obioban Maintenance & Lockdown Thread.

- Valve Adjustment: Completed at 99k miles

- Recent BMW Synthetic 10w60 with Liqui Moly kit, filters

- Passed Smog.

- Fluids flushed at 99k:

- Transmission Fluid: Redline D4 ATF.

- Differential Fluid: Liqui Moly 75W-140.

- Power Steering & Coolant flushes completed.

Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension:

- Iconic BBS RC Wheels (rare/unobtanium):

- Front: RC 303 (18x8.5 ET 38)

- Rear: RC 301 (18x10 ET 25) (Note: 18" width setup)

- Perfect flush fitment with no spacers required.

- Custom aluminum billet screw-in caps with Blue BBS logos.

- Father of Apex ARC-8s, the most popular wheels for M cars.

- Tires: Recent Michelin Pilot Sport 4S all around:

- Front: 245/45/18

- Rear: 275/35/18

- Brakes: Upgraded to BMW Competition Package (ZCP) rotors/calipers.

- Suspension: CAtuned Performance coilovers with adjustable camber plates.

- Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bars

- Complete Bushing & Arm Overhaul (75k - 100k miles): Front & Rear Subframe Bushings (OEM)

- Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB) & Rear Trail Arm Bushings (RTAB)

- Powerflex Rear lower control arms

Engine & Powertrain:

- Stock Engine Internal/Tune: Engine remains completely unmolested with no internal performance engine mods.

- Drivetrain Mounts & Seals: ECS Engine Mounts, Rogue Engineering Transmission Bushings, OEM Differential cover/bushings, and differential main/axle seals (replaced at 99k–100k miles).

- Driveshaft: Replaced Center Support Bearing (CSB) and OEM Flex disc/Guibo at 99k miles.

- Fuel System: Fuel pump and filter replaced, fuel injectors cleaned and seals replaced (75k).

- Cooling System: Entire cooling system replaced (radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses, coolant temp sensor) at 75k miles. Upgraded with an OEM radiator, Blue Mishimoto Silicone hoses (at 96k), and a Mishimoto Electronic fan conversion (at 75k)

Exhaust System:

- Genuine BMW Euro Headers & Euro Section 1 (Cats)

- Supersprint Resonated X-Pipe (Section 2)

- Supersprint Sport Muffler (Section 3)

Exterior & Body

- Genuine BMW Front Bumper: Euro Style

- CSL Style rear diffuser available, i think its Vorsteiner but nor 100%

- Paintwork: Full paint correction completed and sealed with a high-end Ceramic Coating.

- Glass: Pure factory look with no window tint. Brand new OEM front windshield and rear glass installed.

- Trim & Lighting:

- Brand new Genuine BMW Chrome front and side grills.

- Upgraded OSRAM CBI HID headlight bulbs.

- Repaired side window seals (no dry rot or cracking).

Interior & Cabin:

- Rare Trim Details:

- Genuine BMW Cinnamon extended leather center console (rare/unobtanium).

- Genuine BMW Cinnamon leather armrest lid.

- Genuine BMW A pillars and Alcantara wrapped B and C pillars.

- Custom Coby Wheel wrapped in thick leather/Alcantara with M-stitching.

- Genuine BMW Performance pedals & E36 brushed aluminum e-brake handle.

- Genuine BMW Performance shift knob (Like-new weighted ZHP shift knob also available).

- Competition Package (ZCP) Alcantara shift boot and handbrake boot.

- New OEM BMW Carpet Mats

- New OEM BMW Carpet and Rubber Trunk Mat.

- New BMW Speaker Tray and Harman Kardon speaker covers.

- Safety & Rear: Custom half roll cage installed (cosmetic/street driven, never tracked).

- Mirror: Classic oval rear-view mirror with a fully rebuilt auto-dimming system by Radar mirrors.

- Programming: Factory Alarm programming

- Windows close from key fob

- One open touch quarter windows

- Audio & Tech: BMW Alarm retrofit, Homelink Garage opener retrofit

I am pretty sure I am forgetting a lot of stuff but this give you an idea of my dedication to bring this car to its iconic status :)

Build history

Selling my 2004 BMW E46 M3. I am a BMW CCA member and a Bimmer enthusiast. This is my 3rd e46 M3, so I know these cars. I built this with an OEM+ look in mind.

The car drives perfectly; everything works as it should or better. It has been refurbished inside and out around 99k miles; every plastic trim, inside and under the car, is new, including all 4 fender liners.

I drove this car to Monterey Car Week to the Legends of Autobahn for multiple years. It has also been published in BMW Car Club magazine twice:

- The November 2022 edition, classified as an icon

- The June 2023 edition, official invite for the 13th Legends of Autobahn poster.

Rare & Unique Factory Specifications:

- 1 of 35 produced in North America for the 2004 model year in Laguna Seca Blue (LSB).

- Final Production Year: 2004 was the last year LSB was offered as a standard color before becoming an Individual-only option.

- Factory 6-Speed Manual: Original manual transmission from the factory (not an SMG conversion).

- Desirable Color Combination: Factory Black Nappa Leather with Brushed Aluminum trim (a rare alternative to the usual Dover Grey).

- Clean & Lightweight Spec: no heated seats, no headlight washers, and no navigation—equipped with a sunroof.

The car does have a salvage title, but it's straight, laser-aligned, and runs perfectly. It was in an accident in 2013 or 14; I do not have the details, but there was a nice thread on the M3 Forums website which is gone now. The owner was a longtime forum member who knew these cars inside-out and rebuilt it with needed genuine parts and to OEM spec. He kept it for like 6 years. The price reflects the title status.

Please check BAT sales for Laguna Seca Blue and if you know these cars, you know this price is a bargain. If you do not like the price, please find another LSB.

No, I wont accept 25k. Please do not ask if its available, I will remove the add when it is sold.

Please have cash in hand or proof of funds before asking for a test drive.