Factory character
The factory details buyers are actually trying to keep intact
Factory Equipment
E90 M3 factory equipment guide
The E90 is about understanding the S65-era package in its most understated shell: V8, steering, brakes, and the small option decisions that change how a sedan reads today.
Engine focus
The motor that defines the whole equipment story
Core mechanical package
S65 V8
Every E90 M3 got the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V8 that defines the E9x generation.
Hydraulic steering
The steering still belongs to the older M school and is a major part of why the sedan feels special.
Manual or M-DCT
Transmission choice changes the ownership story and how the market prices the car. M-DCT arrived as the more technical option, while the manual still anchors enthusiast bias.
Factory options that matter now
M Drive and EDC
M Drive and Electronic Damper Control are part of the E9x-era shift toward configurable M cars, and buyers still care whether those systems are present and healthy.
Navigation
Useful as period equipment, but not the thing that closes a deal on a strong sedan.
Interior color and trim
Sedan buyers often still want a composed, factory-correct cabin over flashy spec.