FS: 2004 Carbon Black E46 M3 - SoCal
02-22-2013, 11:01 AM
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2004 Carbon Black E46 M3 - SoCal
Going to try to keep this short and sweet.
Unfortunately, the time has come to sell my beloved M3. It has been a wonderful and memorable almost 3 years of ownership with the car, but I have realized that this is no longer the car that fits my needs at this point in time. While I don't necessarily NEED to sell the car, it is what I feel to be best for me at the moment. This car has been without question, the greatest car I have ever owned up until now. I have learned so much from this car, and been through so many experiences with it.
It is important to know that the majority of the last 20,000 miles have been strictly highway miles. I am a full-time student and drove a minimum of 60 miles per day, 4 days a week on the freeway to Cal State Fullerton from my home in Mission Viejo. The car was always parked in a covered parking garage while at school. All mods and/or maintenance have been installed/performed by myself, “Kaiv”, Toan@Platteforme A.G. in Alhambra, or GSR Autosport in Lake Forest, CA. I made sure to keep all mods and maintenance parts the TOP quality, and with that, I needed the BEST people to install and maintain the car.
I am not 100% sure what car I will be moving to next, but I know it needs to be a "fun" car that I can toy around with a bit, and it must have 4 doors. I have a few options I am considering at the moment, so we will see what happens. I will be sure to update you all, as I doubt I will be leaving this forum anytime soon, as it’s without question the best forum I’ve ever been a part of!
** Please note that I have just spent a pretty decent sum of money on maintenance in the past few months. Replaced Belts, Pulleys, Fan Clutch, Alternator, Oil Change, and I literally just installed a NEW SMG PUMP that retails at $2,000 alone this week. This car is ROCK SOLID. **
** Please Respect my for sale ad. If you don't like my price please just simply move on to the next for sale ad. I priced this car at a price which I believe to be very fair considering the modifications and up-keep of maintenance put into it. Thank You. **
**All Modifications, Maintenance, and Photos Can Be Found Documented Thoroughly in My Build Thread Located Here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=364453 **
Details
2004 BMW M3 Coupe w/ SMG II
114,000 Miles
Carbon Black, Nappa Black Leather
Bi-Xenon
OEM Navigation
Dual Power Seats
HK Sound
Parking Sensors
Moonroof
***Garaged through entirety of my ownership***
***Clean Carfax: No Accidents, No Nonsense***
***Pink Slip In Hand***
*315 rwhp / 251 tq* @ 113,500 miles
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Enkei NT03-M Silver 18x10 +25
Michelin PS2/PSS 265/35/18
Stoptech Stage 2 Brake Kit with Slotted Rotors
Stoptech Street Performance Pads
Motul RBF600 Fluid
TCKline Coilovers
- Double Adjustable Fronts & Single Adjustable Rears (No Clunk)
- Spring Rates : 550 F / 700 R
- Ride Height : 12.75" F / 12.25" R
- Camber : -3.2 Deg. F / -2.5 Deg. R
- TCKline RSM's
- TCKline Camber Plates
New OEM FCAB's
Powerflex RTAB's
Macht Schnell 75mm Studs
All Fenders Rolled/ Slightly Pulled In Front
Corner Balanced
Exterior
Vorsteiner CSL Trunk
Vorsteiner CSL 2x2 CF Diffuser
Fog Light Delete
OEM Front and Side Grilles (Matte Black Front Grilles Included)
New OEM headlights lenses
EAS Aurora Angel Eyes
6000k Low Beams
LED Taillights
LED Reverse Lights
LED license plate lights
5% Tint
Titanium Silver Side Mirror Covers
Engine/Tuning
Evolve-R Tune
- Stage II catless tune
- Raised Rev Limiter 8200
- Removed top speed limiter
- Sport Button Memory
- No CEL for Catless
Status Gruppe Tuning Headers Ceramic Coated
Macht Schnell Drop In Air Filter
Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
Interior
Black Alcantara Steering Wheel w/ Blue 12 o’clock stripe & silver stitching
Black Alcantara SMG Boot with silver stitching
Black Alcantara E-Brake Boot with silver stitching
Titanium Silver Interior Trim
Carbon Fiber SMG Paddles
OEM BMW iPod interface
LED Interior Lighting
Coding
CSL Hazard Lights
One-Touch Door Unlock
One-Touch Rear Window Roll Up
Roll Windows Up w/ Key Fob
Front Corner Lights Disabled
Asking Price: $23,500
Price Drop!!:
$ 21,750 FIRM
Location:
Southern California, Mission Viejo / Irvine Area
On to the pics.. I have TONS, but here's a few.
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Verification Pics: It is super bright out right now, so this is the best I could do.
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Recent Maintenance & Mod Timeline
86,000 Miles:
-Enkei Wheels Installed
-Macht Schnell Stud Kit Installed
-TCKline Coilovers Installed
90,000 Miles:
-EAS Aurora Angel Eyes Installed
92,000 Miles:
-Swapped VCSL Front Bumper for OEM w/ Fog Light Delete
94,000 Miles:
-Valve Adjustment (21 Shims Replaced)
-Fuel Filter Replaced
-Steering Coupler Replaced
95,000 Miles:
-Drivers Side Rear Window Moulding Replaced
96,000 Miles:
-SMG Resistor Mod Completed
-Outer Ring LED Brake Light Mod Completed
98,000 miles:
-OEM Clutch & Throwout Bearing Replaced
-RTABS
-FCABS
-Diff. Bolts
-Oil Change
-Diff. Fluid
-Diff. Seals
-Tranny Fluid
-SMG Fluid
-Coolant
-Guibo Replaced
-Center Support Bearing Replaced
-Alignment
Hit 100,000 Miles on January 21st 2012
102,500 Miles:
-Shorty Center Console Installed
-Steering Angle Sensor Replaced
-Windshield Cowl Replaced
-OEM iPod Connect Installed
-Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
105,000 Miles:
-275/35/18 Nitto NT05 Installed
-Interior Trim Painted Titanium Silver
-Side Mirrors Painted Titanium Silver
-CF Shifter Paddles Installed
-StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads Installed
-Coby Wheel, Shift Boot & E-Brake Boot Installed
107,500 Miles:
-Vanos Filter & O-Ring Replaced
-Oil & Filter Change
-Air Filter Replaced
110,000 Miles:
-Belts and Pulleys Replaced
-Fan Clutch Replaced
112,000 Miles:
-Status Gruppe Ceramic Coated Headers Installed
-Evolve Tune Installed
-Bank 2 Pre Cat O2 Sensor Replaced
-Alternator Replaced
113,750 Miles:
-SMG Pump Replaced
-SMG Fluid Changed
-Oil & Filter Change
Unfortunately, the time has come to sell my beloved M3. It has been a wonderful and memorable almost 3 years of ownership with the car, but I have realized that this is no longer the car that fits my needs at this point in time. While I don't necessarily NEED to sell the car, it is what I feel to be best for me at the moment. This car has been without question, the greatest car I have ever owned up until now. I have learned so much from this car, and been through so many experiences with it.
It is important to know that the majority of the last 20,000 miles have been strictly highway miles. I am a full-time student and drove a minimum of 60 miles per day, 4 days a week on the freeway to Cal State Fullerton from my home in Mission Viejo. The car was always parked in a covered parking garage while at school. All mods and/or maintenance have been installed/performed by myself, “Kaiv”, Toan@Platteforme A.G. in Alhambra, or GSR Autosport in Lake Forest, CA. I made sure to keep all mods and maintenance parts the TOP quality, and with that, I needed the BEST people to install and maintain the car.
I am not 100% sure what car I will be moving to next, but I know it needs to be a "fun" car that I can toy around with a bit, and it must have 4 doors. I have a few options I am considering at the moment, so we will see what happens. I will be sure to update you all, as I doubt I will be leaving this forum anytime soon, as it’s without question the best forum I’ve ever been a part of!
** Please note that I have just spent a pretty decent sum of money on maintenance in the past few months. Replaced Belts, Pulleys, Fan Clutch, Alternator, Oil Change, and I literally just installed a NEW SMG PUMP that retails at $2,000 alone this week. This car is ROCK SOLID. **
** Please Respect my for sale ad. If you don't like my price please just simply move on to the next for sale ad. I priced this car at a price which I believe to be very fair considering the modifications and up-keep of maintenance put into it. Thank You. **
**All Modifications, Maintenance, and Photos Can Be Found Documented Thoroughly in My Build Thread Located Here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=364453 **
Details
2004 BMW M3 Coupe w/ SMG II
114,000 Miles
Carbon Black, Nappa Black Leather
Bi-Xenon
OEM Navigation
Dual Power Seats
HK Sound
Parking Sensors
Moonroof
***Garaged through entirety of my ownership***
***Clean Carfax: No Accidents, No Nonsense***
***Pink Slip In Hand***
*315 rwhp / 251 tq* @ 113,500 miles
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Enkei NT03-M Silver 18x10 +25
Michelin PS2/PSS 265/35/18
Stoptech Stage 2 Brake Kit with Slotted Rotors
Stoptech Street Performance Pads
Motul RBF600 Fluid
TCKline Coilovers
- Double Adjustable Fronts & Single Adjustable Rears (No Clunk)
- Spring Rates : 550 F / 700 R
- Ride Height : 12.75" F / 12.25" R
- Camber : -3.2 Deg. F / -2.5 Deg. R
- TCKline RSM's
- TCKline Camber Plates
New OEM FCAB's
Powerflex RTAB's
Macht Schnell 75mm Studs
All Fenders Rolled/ Slightly Pulled In Front
Corner Balanced
Exterior
Vorsteiner CSL Trunk
Vorsteiner CSL 2x2 CF Diffuser
Fog Light Delete
OEM Front and Side Grilles (Matte Black Front Grilles Included)
New OEM headlights lenses
EAS Aurora Angel Eyes
6000k Low Beams
LED Taillights
LED Reverse Lights
LED license plate lights
5% Tint
Titanium Silver Side Mirror Covers
Engine/Tuning
Evolve-R Tune
- Stage II catless tune
- Raised Rev Limiter 8200
- Removed top speed limiter
- Sport Button Memory
- No CEL for Catless
Status Gruppe Tuning Headers Ceramic Coated
Macht Schnell Drop In Air Filter
Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
Interior
Black Alcantara Steering Wheel w/ Blue 12 o’clock stripe & silver stitching
Black Alcantara SMG Boot with silver stitching
Black Alcantara E-Brake Boot with silver stitching
Titanium Silver Interior Trim
Carbon Fiber SMG Paddles
OEM BMW iPod interface
LED Interior Lighting
Coding
CSL Hazard Lights
One-Touch Door Unlock
One-Touch Rear Window Roll Up
Roll Windows Up w/ Key Fob
Front Corner Lights Disabled
Asking Price: $23,500
Price Drop!!:
$ 21,750 FIRM
Location:
Southern California, Mission Viejo / Irvine Area
On to the pics.. I have TONS, but here's a few.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Verification Pics: It is super bright out right now, so this is the best I could do.
.
Recent Maintenance & Mod Timeline
86,000 Miles:
-Enkei Wheels Installed
-Macht Schnell Stud Kit Installed
-TCKline Coilovers Installed
90,000 Miles:
-EAS Aurora Angel Eyes Installed
92,000 Miles:
-Swapped VCSL Front Bumper for OEM w/ Fog Light Delete
94,000 Miles:
-Valve Adjustment (21 Shims Replaced)
-Fuel Filter Replaced
-Steering Coupler Replaced
95,000 Miles:
-Drivers Side Rear Window Moulding Replaced
96,000 Miles:
-SMG Resistor Mod Completed
-Outer Ring LED Brake Light Mod Completed
98,000 miles:
-OEM Clutch & Throwout Bearing Replaced
-RTABS
-FCABS
-Diff. Bolts
-Oil Change
-Diff. Fluid
-Diff. Seals
-Tranny Fluid
-SMG Fluid
-Coolant
-Guibo Replaced
-Center Support Bearing Replaced
-Alignment
Hit 100,000 Miles on January 21st 2012
102,500 Miles:
-Shorty Center Console Installed
-Steering Angle Sensor Replaced
-Windshield Cowl Replaced
-OEM iPod Connect Installed
-Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
105,000 Miles:
-275/35/18 Nitto NT05 Installed
-Interior Trim Painted Titanium Silver
-Side Mirrors Painted Titanium Silver
-CF Shifter Paddles Installed
-StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads Installed
-Coby Wheel, Shift Boot & E-Brake Boot Installed
107,500 Miles:
-Vanos Filter & O-Ring Replaced
-Oil & Filter Change
-Air Filter Replaced
110,000 Miles:
-Belts and Pulleys Replaced
-Fan Clutch Replaced
112,000 Miles:
-Status Gruppe Ceramic Coated Headers Installed
-Evolve Tune Installed
-Bank 2 Pre Cat O2 Sensor Replaced
-Alternator Replaced
113,750 Miles:
-SMG Pump Replaced
-SMG Fluid Changed
-Oil & Filter Change
Last edited by M3ANMACHINE; 04-22-2013 at 03:17 PM.
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02-28-2013, 04:15 PM
#10
Good sir, having an 05 is NOT the same as having an 08. You gotta see this thing-its got back massagers and rockets everywhere. Its like a Bently meets the car from Mad Max. NOTHING like the 2005s...
Did it work? If it were a lighter color I would be seriously interested. GLWS
Did it work? If it were a lighter color I would be seriously interested. GLWS
02-28-2013, 08:36 PM
#11
Good sir, having an 05 is NOT the same as having an 08. You gotta see this thing-its got back massagers and rockets everywhere. Its like a Bently meets the car from Mad Max. NOTHING like the 2005s...
Did it work? If it were a lighter color I would be seriously interested. GLWS
Did it work? If it were a lighter color I would be seriously interested. GLWS
I actually already have my next car ready to buy. Just need this bad boy to sell first!
03-01-2013, 09:43 AM
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Just curious what are you getting that you want to get rid of the M3? I used to be in the BMW scene but can't find a decent M3 around here so I went with a 350z ^^
03-01-2013, 10:17 AM
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03-02-2013, 02:09 PM
#17
On a side note it's a good thing you replaced that hydraulic SMG pump.
GLWS though, this makes me miss my E36 M3...
Oh BTW, if you do get a E90 may I suggest you find one in Alpine White. Arguably one of the best colors on a M.
Last edited by TuckerE36; 03-02-2013 at 02:13 PM.
03-02-2013, 03:19 PM
#18
An E90 though? I guess if you need a sedan, Though if I HAD to go the sedan route I'd be tempted to get a E60 M5
On a side note it's a good thing you replaced that hydraulic SMG pump.
GLWS though, this makes me miss my E36 M3...
Oh BTW, if you do get a E90 may I suggest you find one in Alpine White. Arguably one of the best colors on a M.
On a side note it's a good thing you replaced that hydraulic SMG pump.
GLWS though, this makes me miss my E36 M3...
Oh BTW, if you do get a E90 may I suggest you find one in Alpine White. Arguably one of the best colors on a M.
I actually already have a car lined up to buy as soon as mine sells
and yes...it's Alpine White!
