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BMW M3 (E46)
2004 BMW M3
2004 • MANUAL • Carbon Black
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Captured facts
VIN
Not captured yet
Live mileage
37,000 mi
Seller
Fusion Luxury Motors
History report
Not linked
Photos found
1
Listing read
Buyer-facing read on this listing
2004 BMW M3 Coupe | E46 | CARBONSCHWARZ METALLIC | 37,000 Miles Fusion Luxury Motors | Chatsworth, CA Few cars in the modern era carry the weight the E46 M3 does among serious enthusiasts. Revered for its naturally aspirated 3.2-liter S54 inline-six, its near-perfect balance, and its unfiltered connection to the road, the E46 M3 has cemented its place as one of the greatest driver's cars ever built. Values have been moving in one direction for years, and examples of this caliber are only getting harder to find. This particular car presents in Carbon Schwarz Metallic over a Cinnamon Nappa leather interior - a combination that is as striking as it is rare. At 37,000 original miles, it sits firmly in the window where it can still be driven and enjoyed without reservation, while remaining in a condition that collectors actively seek. Specified to a high level from the factory, this M3 is equipped with the six-speed SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox, limited-slip differential, 19'' M Double-Spoke Style 67 wheels, power sunroof, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, Park Distance Control, factory navigation, and a Harman Kardon sound system. The documentation package is equally impressive. The car comes with a copy of the build sheet, books, owner's manual, service records, and one key. For a car of this significance, having the full paper trail is everything. Highlights: 3.2-Liter S54 Inline-Six Six-Speed SMG Sequential Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Carbon Black Metallic over Cinnamon Nappa Leather 19'' M Double-Spoke Style 67 Wheels Premium Package Power Sunroof Park Distance Control Heated Power-Adjustable Front Sport Seats Factory Navigation Harman Kardon Sound System 37,000 Original Miles Build Sheet Present Books, Owner's Manual & Service Records One Key The E46 M3 already wrote its place in history. At 37,000 miles with a full paper trail, this one is simply waiting for someone smart enough to turn the key. enough to turn the key.
This ask is running about $54,194 over the comparable average, so spec, provenance, and presentation need to justify the premium.
Photo coverage is still thin at 1 image, so presentation quality is harder to judge without opening the source listing.
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.
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Archived Listing
$74,950
Chatsworth, CA • 37,000 mi
Seller
Fusion Luxury Motors
Service Records
Partial / Missing
Captured
Jun 23, 2026
Source status
Sold on source
Listing essentials
Seller type: dealer
Value Insight
Average comparable price
$20,756
Market read
Above Market
+$54,194 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 $54,194 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
$21,498
Average ask
$27,485
Based on 45 stored live listings for this model.
Average sale
$30,659
Based on 35 stored closed sales we have captured so far.
Average auction result
$18,305
Based on 30 stored auction results, usually bid-to or reserve context.
Specs
Generation
E46
Engine
S54
Mileage
37,000 mi
Color
Carbon Black
Maintenance Flags
Enthusiast diligence snapshot
Comparable Listings
Closest comps
29k-Mile Slicktop 2006 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed
Unknown • 29,000 mi • MANUAL
$49,000
2003 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed
Unknown • 45,000 mi • MANUAL
$16,500
49k-Mile 2004 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed
Los Angeles, CA • 49,000 mi • MANUAL
$40,000
Supercharged, 49k-Mile 2001 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed
Unknown • 49,000 mi • MANUAL
$8,600
History Timeline
Listing and sale trail
LISTING
Jul 1, 2026
$74,950
37,000 mi
Recorded from Hemmings
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Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 23, 2026