The E46 BMW M3 was previewed at the 1999 International Motor Show in Germany as a concept resembling the actual car very closely. The final production M3 was later launched in October 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show. The E46 M3 boasted a 3.2 litre straight six producing 343bhp and achieving 0-60 in just a touch over five seconds. The twin dual exhausts and flared wheel arches showed that the M3 meant business, but in a somewhat subtle and perhaps more refined manner than we see with some of today’s equivalents. As with all M cars, you knew you were going to be in for a treat once you got it out on the open road. The effortless acceleration and sublime handling had motoring journalists salivating, with many proclaiming it to be the ‘best M3 yet’. A bold statement considering the success of the E30 and E34 models.

The BMW M3 Convertible offered here at Autostorico is a 2003 “03” plate example which has covered 121,709 miles from new. Finished in Silver Grey metallic with Black Nappa leather interior. This lovely, manual M3 boasts an extensive service history which includes a Vanos unit rebuild in 2019. Over and above the standard specification the car boasts: Factory hardtop, Professional navigation, Bluetooth telephone preparation, Bi-Xenon headlamps, 19” M Double spoke alloy wheels, rain sensor with auto light activation, park distance control, front seat heating, wind deflector, electric folding mirrors, and removable hardtop.

Supplied with an extensive history file containing many invoices, previous MOT certificates along with its original factory wallet with its full stamped service booklet.

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