08-04-2017, 10:41 AM | #1 |
Alphanumeric
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e46 m3 - no longer a feeler
I've had and loved this car for nearly five years. I am not forced to sell, but life changes have given me less and less time to enjoy it, I've put less than 2k miles in the last year (boxster is a culprit). I used to do about 4k/year (do not commute to work, do not use this in the winter).
Basics - 2001 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT - Laguna Seca Blue/Gray - 42,3xx miles (I bought it with 27k) - HK Sound, Moonroof, Power/Lumbar/Heated Seats - Rain Sensor - CD Player + IPod hook - No evidence of track or winter/salt/snow (previous owners averaged 2.5k miles/year) - I always garaged it and it seems to have been generally well-kept - All keys (including valet), manuals, tools and window sticker - Near complete history from Day One to current (a thick folder of service). Indication of previous owners having OCD. - No accident history. I had the lower portion of one of the doors fixed after my motorcycle leaned and marked it. The nose may have had a freshening respray when I got it, but since then has acquired a few chips. All interior parts look original so I think it was cosmetic. While LSB, coupe and manual are highly desirable to the collector crowd, they do have a fetish for black interiors and slicktops. I get the top for track cars, but on the street, I personally enjoy both the light, airy interior and the tilt/slide/glass roof. Mods/Additions - Dinan Section 3 installed at Maximum PSI. An excellent condition stock exhaust will be included - Autosolutions SSK 20%. Great improvement. I will include stock shifter and bushings but can't imagine anyone would want vague - Off-road spec 35W halogen bulbs in low-beam, properly aimed - Clutch stop, shortens travel, matches shifter - OEM Front Strut Bar (01's didn't have it) - Minor stuff like LED tails (non-OEM) (Stock tails included) - Black grille and trim items (Stock chrome included) Maintenance - Valve Adjust done at 30k miles, most were in spec, visible part of engine super clean (pics available) - Rod bearing recall done early on as well as many, many oil changes - Airbag recall complete (passenger replaced, driver's was checked) - Subframe inspected twice under previous owners at dealers, passed to their specs. I had it informally inspected at Maximum PSI at mid-30's mileage, he said it looked fine - VANOS repair/rebuild at Maximum PSI using Beisan and Cryo (both broken hubs found) - Plugs & Coils done recently at BMW specialist shop - Moonroof shade track repaired by body shop - Both door seals (large) replaced by body shop - All fluids flushed under my ownership - Michelin Pilot Super Sports, 80-90% in rear, 60% up front (will provide depth). Also fronts are XL, damned MPSS doesn't come in standard load for 225/45/18 - Driver's keyhole delete, color-matched - Brakes original and vibration free - No squeaks or sounds from the suspension - Clutch strong and smooth, not abused The Not-So-Perfect - Wheels (original to the car) were refinished a couple of years ago, they are straight and look decent but not perfect (minor peeling around the edges) - One wheel has small curb rash (maybe two?) - Minor hairline scratches on bumpers, very small - Some scratches under front spoiler (on plastic) driveway/parking stops - A spill on front passenger footwell rug (bleach or paint?), mostly under the floormat - Windows have tint from previous owner and the tint is slightly tired (not visible in pictures), I'm keeping it for protection, but a perfectionist might take off or replace - Minor wear on driver's seat bolster - Sunroof works, the shade recently came off the track Detailed Maintenance (with records) 1135mi - 1200mi service - diff & gearbox fluids - brake bolts recall - front door adjust/lube, clutch stop, alarm 4975mi - brakes lubed for screech - door panel & seal replaced for closing effort - dimming mirror replaced - oil & cabin air filter - brake fluid 5260mi - 2 rear michelin pilot sport (flat) 13450mi - parcel shelf speaker replaced - DME update - parking brake adjust 13600mi - connecting rod recall - oil & filter - front brake disc rotors & pads replaced for warpage - power steering pressure hose replaced for leak 18500mi - OBD communication/DME update - HVAC, final stage resistor (FSU) replaced for erratic fan speed 18800mi - subframe (rear axle carrier) inspection - rear diff fluid replaced (grinding noise while cornering SIB 33 01 02 (last service by first owner) 19400mi - subframe inspection (second owner, different dealer) 23950mi - oil & filter change - air filter, cabin air filter - brake fluid, L fog lamp (third owner) 24000mi - front & rear michelin pilot super sport 24500mi - stones removed from brake shields 25000mi - exhaust cam sensor & seal 26000mi - Bosch battery 26850mi - oil & filter change - idler & tensioner pulleys replaced for noise 27800mi - 65W Osram bulbs (fourth owner - ME!) - Dice Mediabridge - black grille - clear sidemarkers - clutch stop 28100mi - valve adjustment & valve cover gasket (xxPowerx) - front strut brace install 29800mi - passenger door seal replaced - moonroof shade tracks (ECS Tuning kit + body shop) 31000mi - oil & filter change - diff fluid - gearbox fluid - coolant flush - Dinan exhaust install 31600mi - cabin air filter - new floor mats 32000mi - LED tail lights 33700mi - Upgraded C300 VANOS exhaust hub - Cam bolts, VANOS seals, gasket, cover & timing - Beisan VANOS solenoid (broken tabs found) 34200mi - alignment 35000mi - front tire replaced (flat) 35300mi - oil & filter change - fuel filter - brake fluid - hood emblem (stolen) - horns replaced 36800mi - front tires replaced 37450mi - 6 ignition coils & spark plugs - fuel filter - deodorize HVAC system 37700mi - wheels refinished 37750mi - engine air & cabin air filter (self) 38250mi - Bosch battery (self) 38950mi - oil & filter change - exhaust gaskets replaced - Autosolutions 20% SSK Install - power steering fluid flush 40200mi - 2 rear tires, michelin pilot super sport 40300mi - passenger airbag (Takata) recall at dealer, replaced - power steering fluid leak found 40700mi - handbrake tightened - power steering fluid leak fixed 40725mi - driver's door seal replaced (installed by body shop) 41350mi - driver's side fog light replaced (self) 41400mi - driver's airbag checked under recall at dealer, not replaced 41950mi - oil & filter change, brake fluid flush SOLD Last edited by equ; 02-03-2018 at 10:58 AM. |
08-04-2017, 10:49 AM | #2 |
Alphanumeric
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08-04-2017, 10:51 AM | #3 |
Alphanumeric
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08-04-2017, 11:03 AM | #4 |
Mugwump
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Pretty!
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08-04-2017, 11:19 AM | #5 |
dogged
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The color is so fun!
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08-04-2017, 11:33 AM | #6 |
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I confess I haven't kept up with these, so the price is kind of shocking, but I have no doubt that you've done the research on it. Good luck with sale.
It is weird how much more I like LSB now than when it came out. I remember being kind of revolted by it back in the day, but now it seems like a perfectly cromulent blue. |
08-04-2017, 11:39 AM | #7 |
Alphanumeric
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Thanks, wdc & rumatt.
Prices are all over the place. Got an offer for $25k at C&C (from a serious guy). Had to look up 'cromulent'. I loved LSB then and still love it. Makes the car. |
08-04-2017, 12:06 PM | #8 | |
Old Fart
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GLWTS As you mentioned, If I ever run into a chance to buy a slick top cloth decent color I would probably buy it. |
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08-04-2017, 08:26 PM | #9 |
Chief title editor
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I'm still not fond of that blue, but it looks awesome in the photos.
If I were looking for a nice E46M, I'd probably be all over this despite not being fond of the color.
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08-04-2017, 09:27 PM | #10 |
Alphanumeric
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It's beyond a feeler; I listed it in a few spots.
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