2004 E46 M3 172,000 miles

2004 BMW E46 M3 finished in Imola Red II over Imola Red interior. The car currently has approximately 172,000 miles on the chassis, with roughly 1,000 miles on the rebuilt drivetrain. A significant amount of mechanical, cosmetic, and preventative work has been completed on the car, including a full engine rebuild, VANOS rebuild, rod bearing replacement, rear subframe restoration, six-speed manual transmission conversion, suspension upgrades, brake work, and a professional exterior respray. Documentation for parts and professional labor is available and can be provided to serious interested buyers. The E46 M3 “Big Three” All three of the major preventative maintenance items commonly associated with the E46 M3 were completed approximately 1,000 miles ago: * Rod bearings replaced approximately 1,000 miles ago * VANOS system rebuilt approximately 1,000 miles ago * Rear subframe / rear axle carrier area completely redone approximately 1,000 miles ago Tier Car Care in Maryland completed all three of these major items. They performed the full engine rebuild, replaced the rod bearings as part of that rebuild, rebuilt the VANOS system, and completed the rear subframe / rear axle carrier work. I have supporting documentation for the work performed, including parts and labor records that can be made available to serious buyers. These three areas are commonly referred to in the E46 M3 community as the “Big Three” because they are among the most important mechanical and structural concerns to address on the platform. In this case, all three were professionally addressed very recently, with only about 1,000 miles put on the car since the work was completed. Drivetrain / Mechanical * Full engine &drive terrain rebuild by Tier Car Care approximately 1,000 miles ago (Over $20,000 in parts and labor) * Full engine and drive terrain fluid service * Rod bearings replaced by Tier Car Care as part of the engine rebuild * VANOS rebuilt by Tier Car Care * Flex disk & center drive shaft bearing replaced * Rear differential fluids & bushing service * Six-speed manual transmission conversion * Aftermarket single-mass flywheel and clutch installed as part of the manual conversion, replacing the OEM clutch and flywheel setup * Custom MagnaFlow Section 3 muffler / rear exhaust section * Front brake calipers replaced this year * All oil maintenance over the past six years performed regularly * Additional major mechanical work performed professionally by BMW shops * Parts and labor documentation available upon request Suspension / Chassis * ISC coilovers * IRP reinforced rear strut brace * Reinforced adjustable rear lower control arms * Style 359M wheels * Rear subframe / rear axle carrier area professionally restored by Tier Car Care approximately 1,000 miles ago Exterior / Body / Carfax History The car does show a minor cosmetic damage report on the Carfax. The damage was professionally addressed by Rogue Enterprises Body Shop in Maryland. Rogue Enterprises is also the shop that performed the car’s full exterior repaint in Imola Red II, as well as the more extensive rust repair work completed on the vehicle. Rust previously present in the battery box area was professionally repaired using donor body-panel material. The affected section was reconstructed, repaired, and refinished rather than simply patched or covered over. The cosmetic Carfax damage, repaint, and rust repair were all handled professionally by the same body shop, and additional information can be provided to interested buyers. Additional exterior and lighting updates include: * Full professional repaint in Imola Red II * Angel Eye LED kit * Headlight bulbs refreshed * Roof/shark-fin antenna rubber replaced * Window cowl rubber refreshed *Rear Window exterior weather stripping replaced *New ///M trunk badging * Various exterior and interior trim rubbers replaced or refreshed Interior / Electronics * Imola Red interior * Aftermarket carbon-fiber steering wheel * Aftermarket ENONON head unit * OEM rearview mirror replacement * Interior trim and rubber pieces refreshed Included Parts / Extras The sale will also include a number of original and spare parts that have been retained over the course of ownership, including: * Original OEM Style 67 wheels with tires mounted * Original OEM muffler * Parts bin containing previously removed, replaced, or unused components * Additional miscellaneous spare parts accumulated during maintenance and modification work Overall This is a higher-mileage E46 M3 chassis that has had a substantial amount of recent mechanical and cosmetic investment put into it. The chassis currently has approximately 171,000 miles, but that number does not fully reflect the current mechanical condition of the car. Approximately 1,000 miles ago, Tier Car Care completed a full engine rebuild, replaced the rod bearings during that rebuild, rebuilt the VANOS system, and completely addressed the rear subframe / rear axle carrier area. The car also received a six-speed manual conversion with an aftermarket single-mass flywheel and clutch. While the chassis itself has accumulated 171,000 miles over its lifetime, the drivetrain and many of the most important mechanical and structural areas of the car have been extensively refreshed and have only about 1,000 miles since completion. Rather than simply maintaining the original high-mileage components, substantial work was performed to renew the engine, address the major S54 maintenance concerns, and sort the rear chassis. Additional recent maintenance, including replacement of the front brake calipers this year, further reflects the amount of ongoing work that has gone into keeping the car mechanically sorted. Smaller age-related components throughout the car have also been refreshed, including exterior rubbers, trim pieces, and an OEM replacement rearview mirror. The car is not being represented as an untouched collector example. It is a modified, enthusiast-owned M3 that has been extensively refreshed and upgraded with the intention of making it a strong driver’s car. Considerable time and money have gone into addressing the major mechanical, structural, cosmetic, and age-related areas that typically concern buyers of higher-mileage E46 M3s. The combination of the rebuilt drivetrain, recently completed Big Three, six-speed manual conversion with upgraded clutch and single-mass flywheel, suspension work, exhaust upgrades, brake work, professional rust repair, full repaint, and numerous refreshed components means the car has undergone a substantial overall refresh. The inclusion of the original Style 67 wheels with tires, original muffler, and additional spare parts also gives the next owner flexibility to retain or change aspects of the current setup. For a buyer looking for an E46 M3 to drive and enjoy rather than an untouched low-mileage collector car, much of the expensive work normally associated with sorting one of these cars has already been completed. I have documentation available covering the engine rebuild, rod bearings, VANOS work, subframe work, bodywork, parts, and professional labor, and can provide additional information, photos, receipts, or records to serious interested parties.