2003 BMW M3 Convertible
This is your car, if you are looking for a great-driving, well-maintained, E46 BMW M3. Owner relocating and can’t take car. Looking for good owner who appreciates M3 performance and quality. Current owner is Georgia Tech mechanical engineer who understands auto design and maintenance and has taken excellent care of this car.
Details
- Well-maintained, garage-kept, custom car cover included
- Interior leather in excellent condition, custom visor included
- Second owner; Purchased in 2012 @ 91,000 miles
- Current Milleage: 255,800
- Mostly highway between Atlanta & Savannah
- Car has never been raced or abused
- Convertible Top works great; Just serviced;
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Fuel: Gasoline
- 14.0 MPG city · 21.0 MPG highway
- Exterior Color: Silver
- Interior Color: Grey, Leather (Great Condition)
- Kept protected with quality seat covers
- New Seat Covers Included with car
- Waiting to install new covers so seller can check out seat condition
- New OEM Carpets/Floormats
- Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, 235/35 ZR19(Front), 255/35 ZR19(Rear), New in 2024
Repair History:
- Convertible Top: Windshield Locks replaced; Hydraulic Pump Rebuilt; New Fluid; Gear Mechanism Replaced; Repaired Wiring Harness Aug 2025 (250k)
- Brakes: New Rotors and Pads in Mar 2023 (232k)
- Airbags: Driver and Passenger Airbags Replaced at Recall; SRS Airbag Control Module Replaced Mar 2026
- Oil Change Schedule: Every 5000 Miles; OEM Liqui Moly 5W-40
- VANOS: Complete System Rebuilt in Feb 2026
- BMW’s VANOS (German: variable Nockenwellensteuerung) is a variable valve timing system that optimizes engine performance, efficiency, and idle quality by adjusting camshaft positions via oil pressure. Common issues involve failed solenoids or worn seals, causing power loss, rough idling, hesitation at 3k RPM, and check engine lights.
- Valve Cover Gasket: Replaced Feb 2026 with VANOS Rebuild
- Fuel Injector Seals: Replaced Feb 2026 with VANOS Rebuild
- Ignition Coils: Replaced in Feb 2026 with VANOS Rebuild
- Clutch: Replaced in May 2023 (240k) Clutch, Slave Cylinder, Detents, Input/Output Seal, Flywheel, Transmission Fluid Flush, Differential Oil, and Pass Comp Air Filter.
- Rear Differential: Replaced 2018 (196k)
- Interior Upgrades: New Leather, Lighted Shifter
- Water Pump & Thermostat: Replaced Oct 2024 (244k)
- Starter: Replaced Oct 2024 (244k)
- Battery: Replaced Dec 2025 (253k)
- Fuel Pump, Relay, & Filter: Replaced Apr 2025 (248k)
- Door Locks: Replaced driver and passenger Mar 2026
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