29k mile 2004 Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 sells for $112,000! Slicktop 6 speed.
Yes, you read that right. $112,000! 29k mile 2004 BMW E46 M3 in Laguna Seca Blue sells for BIG money. Details below.
This 2004 BMW M3 coupe is one of a claimed 19 coupes built for the North American market finished in Laguna Seca Blue over Cinnamon Nappa leather. Said to have remained registered to its original owner until being acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, the car was optioned with the Cold Weather Package, xenon headlights, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 18″ M double-spoke wheels, heated front sport seats, and automatic climate control. The selling dealer notes that the tires were replaced in preparation for the sale along with the headliner, oil pump disc, upper chain guide, and VANOS seals. This E46 M3 has 29k miles and is offered at no reserve with the window sticker, an owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
Cinnamon Nappa leather covers the heated front sport seats while Titan Shadow trim accents the dash and door panels. Interior amenities include cruise control, a BMW Business CD stereo, Harman Kardon audio, and automatic climate control. The headliner was replaced and several trim pieces were refinished in 2024 according to the selling dealer.
The 18″ M double-spoke Style 67 wheels are wrapped in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that are said to have been mounted in preparation for the sale. The car was factory equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and braking is provided by four-wheel ventilated discs.
The car is finished in Laguna Seca Blue (448) and was ordered without a sunroof. Additional exterior details include xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED tail lights, a trunk lid spoiler, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller notes evidence of paintwork on the hood.
The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six was factory rated at 333 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The selling dealer reports that the double-VANOS system has been upgraded and notes that service in preparation for the sale included adjusting the valves and replacing the oil pump disc, exhaust sprocket hub, upper chain guide, VANOS seals, and differential pinion seals.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Baron BMW of Merriam, Kansas, along with factory equipment, colors, options, and a total suggested retail price of $51,420.