2002 BMW M3 Coupe – Ground-Up Restored & OEM+ CSL-Inspired Build in Ferrari Verde Abetone

Introduction
I am offering my 2002 BMW M3 coupe, originally a US-spec car, purchased new in the United States and later imported to Moldova by its first owner. I am the third owner. The car now presents as a complete, no-expense-spared restoration and OEM+ CSL-inspired build, finished in Ferrari Verde Abetone, with a fully rebuilt S54 using forged internals, CSL airbox conversion, Brembo GT brakes, KW V3 suspension, and BBS E88 wheels. I completed a full disassembly and complete overhaul over approximately 18 months. Only about 4,000 miles have been driven since its completion.

Car is located in Bucharest, Romania.
Album with more detailed pictures can be found here if you want to see in-depth details – https://solovei.wfolio.pro/disk/m3-done-2tmcjr
This M3 retains a clean US title, and I will ship the vehicle to the United States or anywhere in Europe at my expense.

Engine & Performance
• S54 engine fully rebuilt from bare block
• Mahle Motorsport forged pistons
• ZRP forged connecting rods
• King Racing bearings (main & rod, extra clearance)
• All OEM valves, guides, and seals replaced
• VANOS rebuilt
• Brand-new OEM engine wiring harness
• Brand-new OEM gearbox wiring harness
• Haimus Racing CSL carbon airbox
• Full CSL MAP-based engine management conversion
• Genuine CSL ECU tune
• EU catalytic converters with new O₂ sensors
• Eisenmann resonator
• Eisenmann Race muffler
• Full OEM cooling system replaced (radiator, expansion tank, thermostat, water pump)
• DO88 silicone cooling hoses
• New clutch
• New flywheel
• New clutch master cylinder
• Differential upgraded with Racing Diffs reinforced plates
• All engine + drivetrain fluids replaced

Suspension & Chassis
• KW Variant 3 coilovers
• Millway adjustable camber/caster front top mounts
• Genuine CSL front sway bar
• Genuine CSL rear sway bar
• Full subframe reinforcement — exterior + interior + trunk X-brace
• Millway aluminum subframe bushings
• New OEM differential bushings
• All front & rear control arms replaced (new OEM)
• All suspension bushings and ball joints replaced (new OEM)

Braking System
• Brembo GT big-brake kit — front & rear
• New OEM brake lines
• New brake fluid (performance spec)

Wheels & Tires
• BBS E88 forged wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires — 265/35 front, 275/35 rear

Exterior
• Bare-metal respray in Ferrari Verde Abetone
• CSL-style carbon-fiber roof (sunroof delete)
• Carbon CSL-style front bumper
• Edenhofer Motorsport CSL carbon trunk lid
• Genuine CSL carbon rear diffuser
• New OEM front fenders
• New OEM rear bumper
• New Shadowline exterior trim
• All four windows replaced — new OEM glass
• New OEM headlights
• New LED taillights
• Undercarriage refinished (powder-coated or zinc-plated components)
• Full ceramic coating after paint curing period

Interior
• Recaro Sportster CS heated front seats
• Rear seats reupholstered in OEM Cinnamon Nappa leather
• OEM factory wiring added for seat heating
• OEM rear sunshade system added
• Full interior restoration — all plastics, seals, clips, and trim new OEM
• Dynavin Germany infotainment with wireless CarPlay
• Induktiv USA wireless charger
• Bavsound Stage 1 speaker upgrade
• New headliner
• Complete switch panel with all functions working
• OEM cluster displaying actual kilometers

Electrical
• All sensors throughout the car replaced
• New battery (2023)
• OEM-integrated rear parking sensors added
• DSC and ABS fully operational

Ownership History
• Sold new in the United States in 2002, US-spec configuration
• First owner was a Moldovan citizen living in the US, later importing the car to Moldova; kept until ~83,000 miles
• Second owner kept the car in Moldova from 2013 to 2022, mileage reaching ~193,000 miles
• I purchased the car in 2022 and performed the full restoration
• Approx. 4,000 miles since completion to validate reliability