BMW M3 (E46)
2002 E46 M3 153,000 miles
2002 • MANUAL • Imola Red
Source gallery
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Captured facts
VIN
WBSBL93442JR13286
Live mileage
153,000 mi
Seller
Mateen
History report
Not linked
Photos found
6
Listing read
Buyer-facing read on this listing
Turnkey e46 m3 in amazing condition with almost everything you can do to these cars already being done, and done properly.. Car will come on a set of genuine SSR GT10 in great condition (last two pics). A little less than double the listing price has gone into this car and everything is tastefully done. ALL WORK DONE 4/2025 smog done 4/2025 -subframe done -vanos rebuild done -rod bearings done -valve adjustment (valve cover gasket, valve clearance) -spark plugs -tie rods replaced -battery replaced -timing chain tensioner/oil filter housing/oil pressure switch replaced -oil pan gasket -motor mounts done -new drive belt/pulleys -full fluid flush -rear diff reseal -trailing arm bushing+alignment -Mishimoto cooling system -Vacuum lines refreshed -shock tower reinforcements -SG coilovers -genuine SSR GT10 -SG carbon fiber engine cover -Karbonius intake+ MAF tune -SG carbon fiber front lip -new oem bumper from factory -carbon fiber rear diffuser -csl style trunk -new fuel pump+ filter and fuel lines -Car fully repainted in TiAg (except for hood) -exterior plastic pieces replaced -m3 chrome side grills replaced -angel eye rgb -new lens covers -new side markers -entire interior swap; silver to imola red -new carpet -matching silver+red trim pieces -new alcantara headliner -EONON carplay head unit -6 piston brembo BBK -SG carbon fiber center console -genuine M leather shift boot -short shifter -new OEM m3 floor mats mats -front seats reupholstered 8/2025 in imola red -bavsound speaker full set -custom full SG exhaust system with hand torched titanium tips -entire new black dash (no cracks/scratches at all) -more miscellaneous refreshes to internals. too may to list but a ton of extra $ has been spent to bulletproof the hell out of this thing.
This ask is running about $13,801 over the comparable average, so spec, provenance, and presentation need to justify the premium.
Photo coverage is reasonably deep at 6 images, which helps with judging cosmetics and seller transparency before leaving VINthusiast.
Documentation still reads thin here, so this is the kind of listing where invoice detail and specialist history should drive the next round of diligence.
VIN decode
Decoded directly from the listing VIN
Decoded year
2002
Body class
Coupe
Transmission
Unavailable
VINthusiast model
BMW E46 M3
Current Listing
$39,000
San Diego, CA • 153,000 mi
Seller
Mateen
Service Records
Partial / Missing
Listed
Apr 26, 2026
Listing essentials
Seller type: Private Party
• Private Party
• 6-Speed Manual
• 153,000 miles
• San Diego, CA
Value Insight
Average comparable price
$25,199
Market read
Above Market
+$13,801 vs avg comp
Calculated from stored listings for the same model, similar mileage band, and matching transmission.
Why this reads above market
Current ask is $13,801 above the average comparable listing set.
Partial or missing service records usually cap buyer confidence in this segment.
Closest comps are matched on manual transmission and sorted toward similar mileage.
Market trend
Daily average asking price across stored live listings for this model.
Latest
$232,900
Average ask
$31,098
Based on 23 stored live listings for this model.
Average sale
$28,783
Based on 9 stored closed sales we have captured so far.
Average auction result
$19,029
Based on 14 stored auction results, usually bid-to or reserve context.
Specs
Generation
E46
Engine
S54
Mileage
153,000 mi
Color
Imola Red
Maintenance Flags
Enthusiast diligence snapshot
Comparable Listings
Closest comps
2003 E46 M3 150,000 miles
Totowa, NJ • 150,000 mi • MANUAL
$35,000
2006 BMW M3 Convertible RWD
Rahway, NJ • 158,136 mi • MANUAL
$14,995
2006 E46 M3 145,244 miles
Pennsylvania • 145,244 mi • MANUAL
$28,000
2005 E46 M3 132,100 miles
Elk Grove, CA • 132,100 mi • MANUAL
$18,000
History Timeline
Listing and sale trail
LISTING
May 14, 2026
$39,000
153,000 mi
Recorded from M3list
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1 appearance
Apr 26, 2026 to Apr 26, 2026
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