2006 BMW M3 Base for sale in Ventura, CA
Listed at $18,500 USD.
2006 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) - Carbon Black over Cinnamon Price: $18,500 (OBO) Location: Thousand Oaks Title: Clean California Title in hand Transmission: SMG II Sequential Manual Mileage: 129,200 Miles Smog: Current & Passed (Valid for title transfer without re-testing if sold within 90 days Up for sale is an exceptional, final year production of the legendary E46 generation BMW M3 Convertible. This car is finished in the highly coveted, "Grail Spec" color combination of factory Carbon Black Metallic (midnight black), over a gorgeous Cinnamon Nappa leather interior. The paint has an incredible dark blue flake in direct sunlight which contrasts with the tan/earth tones of the interior cabin. I have owned and loved this car for the last six years, putting roughly 17,000 enjoyable miles on it. Unlike many E46 M3's on the market with a mysterious past, this car features a virtually unbroken, meticulously documented service history file from 80,000 miles to 129,000 miles. It drives tight, straight, pulls hard to its 8000+ RPM redline, and is completely free of any active dashboard warning or "cog lights". The Good (Extensive & Documented Preventive Maintenance); 1) Premium Tires & Recent Alignment (127,363 miles): Fitted with a fresh set of top-tier Michelon Pilot Sport 4S performance tires on a precision 4-wheel alignment completed just 1,800 miles ago. Tons of tread remaining. 2) SMG Preventative Relay (126,000 Miles); Brand new factory SMG hydraulic pump relay ("Salmon Relay") 3) Drivetrain Fluids Overhaul (125,731 miles): Complete preventative drain, flush, and refill of the specialized rear M-variable differential fluid, transmission, fluid and fresh engine oil (129,000 miles) 4) Details Maintained (124,000 Miles): Brand new hydraulic hood struts installed 5) Emissions, EVAP & Vacuum Overhaul (120k - 122k miles): Complete smoke test performed to replace a crankcase breather hose beneath the intake manifold. Brand-new EVAP Leak Detection Pump (DMTL pump) and installed Fuel Expansion Tank. Brand-new main vehicle battery added. 6) Brakes & Fluid Service (115,000 Miles): Brand-new rear brake pads, rear brake rotors, and brake pad wear sensors, alongside a power steering return line pipe refresh, and a fresh valve cover gasket. 7) Power Steering Refresh (112,000 Miles): Brand-new high pressure steering hose, return line hose, and full fluid flush. System is dry with zero leaks. 8) New Convertible Top & Module (107,700 Miles): Full replacement of the Convertible Top module (CVM computer) and a refreshed convertible roof canvas/assembly. Operates flawlessly with no leaks. 9) Drive Belt Overhaul (103,000 Miles): Complete accessory drive refresh including a new hydraulic belt tensioner, ACC belt adjustment pulley, idler pulley, drive belts, and fresh heated oxygen sensors. 10) Full Inspection II (95,811 Miles): Major service including a manual valve adjustment (shims), new spark plugs, fuel filter, and engine/cabin filters. (11) Recalls Completed: Factory driver and passenger Takata airbag recalls have been fully completed and cleared at an authorized BMW dealership. The Honest: 1) Valve Adjustment Interval: Because the car has driven 33,000 miles since its major Inspection II overhaul, the standard 30k mile valve clearance adjustment window has just opened up. 2) Subframe/VANOS: The rear subframe floor and top-end VANOS unit remain in stock original configuration. Because this is a convertible (featuring heavy factory under-chassis cross bracing), the rear floor is intact and original. I have left this unmodified so the next owner can choose their own reinforcement path if they desire down the road. 3) Suspension Bushings: The front control arm bushings (RTABs) are original and showing their age. The car handles beautifully on its fresh alignment and Michelin's, but it will eventually need a bushing refresh to restore the 100% factory sharp handling. Total parts cost around $1500.
