In Brief:

• Good example of an E46 M3 Convertible
• Finished in Estoril Blue over a Cream leather interior
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 5 years
• Just 3 former keepers
• 338 BHP 3.2 litre straight six - 0-60 MPH in 5.2 seconds

On the Surface:

This 2003 BMW M3 Convertible presents as a strong example of the desirable E46 generation, finished in Estoril Blue – widely regarded as the ‘signature’ colour for the model – and complemented by a Cream leather interior.

Maintenance & History:

First registered in 2003, this M3 Convertible has had just three former keepers. It was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 2020, after which it was rescued from salvage and repaired to a roadworthy standard, ensuring it could return to the road. The car comes with a full MOT history printout, while it lacks its original bookpack and service book, the car has clearly been cared for, having been with the current vendor for the last five years. The odometer currently reads 94,909 miles; however, due to a clock change, the estimated true mileage is closer to 109,000 miles.

The Model:

The E46 M3 is one of the most celebrated performance cars of its era, powered by BMW’s legendary 3.2-litre S54 straight-six producing 338bhp. This example benefits from the SMG-II transmission, which was praised for its lightning-fast gear changes and motorsport feel. Capable of 0–62mph in just 5.2 seconds and electronically limited to 155mph, the M3 offered everyday usability with genuine track-ready performance. Between 2000 and 2006, just 29,633 convertibles were built, making it a relatively rare car within the M3 lineage.

Sale Insight:

With its striking Estoril Blue paintwork, Cream leather interior and the appeal of open-top M3 performance, this car represents a tempting entry point into modern classic M ownership.

Estimate:
£6,000 - £7,000