This 2006 BMW M3 convertible has been registered in California since new and was purchased by the seller in 2012. Service since 2016 has included replacement of the SMG pump, hydraulic units, clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch slave cylinder as well as installation of a subframe reinforcement kit. Recent service included replacement of the VANOS solenoid pack and seal plate and spark plugs in October 2025, the valve cover gasket and exhaust camshaft position sensor in July 2026, and the SMG gear position switch in September 2026. Modifications include a Gruppe M exhaust, black kidney and side grilles, and smoked corner lights. The car is finished in Carbon Black Metallic over Grey Nappa leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed SMG sequential transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes the Premium Package, a black soft top, 19″ M double-spoke Style 67 wheels, xenon headlights, Park Distance Control parking sensors, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, and automatic climate control. This E46 M3 has 122k miles and is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Carbon Black Metallic (416) and is fitted with a black soft top as well as xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED taillights, Park Distance Control parking sensors, and quad exhaust outlets. Smoked corer lights, black kidney and side grilles, and non-functional aftermarket angel eyes have been installed. The hood and front bumper cover were refinished in December 2018, and the hood contact switch was replaced in July 2022.
The 19″ M double-spoke Style 67 wheels were mounted with Michelin tires approximately 6k miles ago in May 2025. The car was factory equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and braking is provided by four-wheel ventilated discs. The front struts were replaced in June 2021, and the front brake pads and brake wear sensors were replaced in September 2025. The seller notes that the rear brakes will need servicing soon.
The power-adjustable front sport seats and rear bench are trimmed in Grey Nappa leather, while brushed aluminum shadow trim accents the dashboard and door panels. Amenities include cruise control, navigation, a CD stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, and automatic climate control. A hidden Escort 9500ci radar detector was installed in March 2013, though the seller notes that it is not currently functional. LED interior lights have been installed, and the air conditioning system was recharged in July 2026. Signs of wear are visible in the cabin.
The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel features M-color stitching and frames a 185-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 122k miles, approximately 88k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was fitted with a Gruppe M exhaust under previous ownership. Service includes replacement of the oil pan gasket in June 2021, the starter in July 2021, the Vanos solenoid pack and seal plate and spark plugs in October 2025, and the valve cover gasket and the exhaust camshaft position sensor in July 2026.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed SMG sequential transmission and a limited-slip differential. Service in February 2016 included replacement of the SMG pump, while the clutch hydraulic unit with pressure accumulator and SMG hydraulic unit were replaced in April 2016. The clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch slave cylinder were replaced in September 2016. A subframe reinforcement kit was reportedly installed in August 2017. The SMG gear position switch was replaced in September 2026.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.
