2002 BMW M3

2002 BMW M3 Coupe Base
Location: Charlotte, NC
Well cared for 2002 BMW M3 Coupe (E46 chassis) with 133,250 miles. This has been a southern car all its life primarily in Charlotte, North Carolina and is known to be one of the best driver's cars ever made. Great driving car that has never been tracked and has zero accidents. I've personally spoken with all previous owners about the car and its history.

Details:
• Year: 2002, Make: BMW, Model: M3 Coupe Base
• Engine: 3.2L Inline-6 (S54B32 inline-6), Transmission: Manual 6-speed
• Mileage: 133,230 (will go up gradually)
• Color: Carbon Black Metallic (BMW color code 416), Interior: Black Leather
• Sunroof

Features & Condition:
• Engine & Drivetrain: The legendary S54 engine runs strong and smooth. 6-speed manual with a new BMW performance short shifter.
• Maintenance: We have comprehensive service records dating back to 2005. Big 3 completed: Under our ownership we completed the Vanos, and Subframe Reinforcement (both completed by EuroMpire). Rod Bearings were completed by dealer with prior owner under warranty.
o July 2026 at 133,150 – Installed new BMW Performance Short Shifter and refreshed shifter components. Installed New Driveshaft Center Support Bearing.
o Fall 2025 – Installed BavSound 6.5" MB160 door speakers.
o Feb 2024 at 130,911: Vanos Rebuild completed along with new Oil Filter Housing Gasket by EuroMpire
o April 2022 - New Fuel Pump Installed.
o Aug 2021 - New Acceleration Rate Sensor Installed
o May 2021 at 123,814 miles EuroMpire Installed Subframe Reinforcement and Powerflex bushings (front and rear differential, subframe, rear trailing arm bushings, front control arm bushings), New Guido, new Engine mounts, and oil pan gasket, Rod bearings checked, new valve cover gaskets, new vanos gaskets and seal plate, and valve adjustment, alignment and replaced AC compressor.

Other components:
• Audio: Dynavin N7 Pro Touchscreen Head Unit.
• Wheels/Tires: Good tread life remaining on all four tires. Goodyear 18" Eagle Sport tires. Wheel spacers 20mm with square setup. 18x9.5 wheels
• Title: Clean Title. No accidents – see CarFax summary in pictures.
• Keys: 2 sets

Ownership History and lineage:
Southern Car throughout its life. We're the 5th owner of this vehicle and purchased it in Dec 2020 @ 121,149 miles. Owner 1: FL - Dealer/Corporate Car until 11,825 mileage, Owner 2: NC - Owned for 15.5 yrs (dealer serviced); Owner 3: NC - Former EuroWise (Charlotte) employee; NC - Owner 4: Former Honda technician.
See copy of Maroney sticker in pictures.

Other Information/Modifications:
• New front carbon fiber splitter canards (CSL style) and weighted shift knob included with purchase ready to be installed by new owner.
• NC Legal Tint installed
• AFE Power Cold Air Intake
• Subframe reinforced along with install of Powerflex bushings.
• Headliner and A-pillars were recovered in 2019 in Black Alcantara like material by previous owner.
• Alcantara M3 Steering Wheel
• Angel Eye Halos
• BMW Performance Short Shifter (25117527259) installed July 2026 along with new center driveshaft support bearing

Diagnostics:
• Oil analysis by Blackstone Labs completed on 11/23/2022 within the last 4,000 miles. Test Result Summary: "No sign of poor wear in the data. Low lead shows healthy bearing wear, and no coolant or water contamination showed up. Nice Report at 129,203 miles".
• We recommend the new owner install new rear brake rotors and pads (due for a change). The shocks, struts, and endlinks are original so they need a refresh along with the rear lower control arm bushings. Dead pedal could use a replacement as the original BMW M3 rubber is flaking. Roof has scratches with clear coat failing, and the top edge of the rear truck has paint imperfections.

Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity to own a solid E46 M3. Serious inquiries only. No lowball offers. No Trades.