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2004 BMW M3

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Year:
2004
Mileage:
128,453
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2004 BMW M3 for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 153 votes
I am selling a 2004 BMW M3 6 speed manual with 128k miles. I purchase it recently but plans have changed. Please read over the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchase.

- California Car
- Desirable 2004-2006 range M3
- 6 speed manual. 3 pedal tranmission. This was originally a SMG vehicle converted to a 6 speed manual.
- No check engine light or any other warning lights.
- No cracks in the rear subframe. No cracks in the rear trunk floor.
- Front and rear suspension bushings are good.
- Passed California Smog inspection(within 90 day transfer period)
- Clean title on hand.
 
Work done within the past year: Approx $8000 worth of work.
- New Clutch pressure plate. friction disc. flywheel.
- Short throw shifter
- New Clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder
- Transmission fluid change
- New driveshaft flex disc and center support
- Valve adjustment
- New front brake pads and rotors
- New Bilstein shocks on all four corners
- New waterpump and fan switch. Upper reservoir return hose. New coolant
- New drive belt. drive belt tensioner and idler pulley
- Just changed the engine oil and filter with OEM filter kit and 10w-60 LiquiMoly Full Synthetic oil 5-28-17. Shined flash light into the oil filter housing and old oil and there are no signs of anything metallic or shinny.
- Have receipts for the above other than the oil change which I did myself and the Bilstein shocks which were purchased online(New items).

-I don't know when the SMG to 6 speed manual conversion was done. This is normally a  $3000+ conversion.
-19" E46 M3 wheels painted black(presentable but not done to a high standard). Run flat tires have plenty of tread but the outer edges are worn more than the center.

Items of concern: Mechanical
- Radio volume started to cuts in and out after shock replacement. Possible wire issue at amplifier or the amplifier itself going out.
- Motor mounts will need replacement soon. They are partially collapsed and you can feel some drive train vibration in the chassis.

Exterior cosmetics:
- Car looks great from 20 ft away but you will notice the imperfections once you are next to it.
- Small dent on passenger side rear quarter panel. Can be seen in the photo.
- Various panels on the body have been repainted.
- Some of the rubber trims are deteriorating
- This is not a garage queen. Its a presentable driver

Interior condition:
- Black leather interior is in good condition. No cracks. holes or wear through in the leather.
- Aluminum trims on the doors and center console shows more than normal wear
- Driver's door arm rest and center console shows more than normal wear
- Door SRS plastic caps are missing
- Passenger side roof handle is missing the rear plastic cap.
- Sunroof sliding shade does not slide smoothly and loose.
- Trunk carpet is has oil/grease spot. Looks like parts were transported/stored in the trunk at some point.

Engine:
- Starts up instantly. Rock solid idle with no lumpiness or idle fluctuation.
- No smoke on cold start or under full throttle acceleration
- No odd valve train noises.
- Engine is spirited and willing. Stronger than many S54 that I have driven.

Transmission:
- Goes smoothly into every gear cold or warm.
- Shifting effort into every gear is consistent. No notchy 1st and/or 2nd  gear that a  worn/abused transmission would display.
- The installed short shifter is short and positioned slighlty to the right and takes a bit to get use to.

Differential:
- Smooth and quiet.
- No chatter doing hard u-turns or accelerating out of corners.

Brakes and suspension:
- Brakes and suspension is about what a 128k miles E46 M3 would feel like with new Bilstein shocks. Nothing abnormal. Still performs well but definitely does not feel like a 30k mile example(used to own one).

Exhaust:
- Stock exhaust system. Quiet.

In summary. this would be a good entry to a driver quality E46 M3.

Car is located in the SF Bay Area. Zip code 94556

Local buyer preferred. Can assist with shipping.

Below is the Autocheck report that I ran on it today.


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Report run date: May 28. 2017 23:55:3 EDT 2004 BMW 3 Series M3

Calculated Owners: 4

Class: Upscale - Near Luxury Engine: 3. 2L I6 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Age: 13 Calculated Owners: 4 VIN: WBSBL93444PN58121 Year : 2004 Make : BMW Model: 3 Series M3 Style/Body: Coupe 2D This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 47 - 72 67

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Accident Check Reported Accidents: 1 State Title Brand and Other Problem Check Your vehicle checks out Odometer Check Your vehicle checks out

Last Reported Odometer: 126. 12

Vehicle Use and Event Check Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Open Safety Recalls Reported Recalls: 2 View Detailed Vehicle History Accident Check

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Information Reported: AutoCheck shows accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 (WBSBL93444PN58121). Below you will find the date and location reported for the accident. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.

Accidents Reported on This Vehicle Accident No. Reported Date Location 1 04/02/2008 CA

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Your Vehicle Checks Out: AutoCheck's database for this 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 (WBSBL93444PN58121) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck. these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and Event Check for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.

0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 State Title and Other Problem areas checked: No abandoned record No damaged or major damage incident record No fire damaged record No grey market record No hail damage record No insurance loss or probable total loss record No junk or scrapped record No manufacturer buyback or lemon record No odometer problem record No rebuilt or rebuildable record No salvage or salvage auction record No water damaged record No NHTSA crash test record No frame or structural damage record No recycling facility record Odometer Check

Your Vehicle Checks Out: AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 (WBSBL93444PN58121) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.

0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported   8 05/16/2004   53. 56 03/31/2010   84. 25 05/10/2012   89. 05 01/15/2013   89. 26 01/22/2013   89. 00 02/01/2013   121. 61 05/25/2016   126. 12 02/17/2017   Vehicle Use and Event Check

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0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: No fleet. rental and/or lease use record No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 4 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: 1 Accident record(s) reported through accident data sources No corrected title record Duplicate title record(s) Emission/safety inspection record(s) Loan/Lien record(s) No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Detailed Vehicle History

Calculated Owners: 4

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Report Run Date: May 28. 2017 23:55:3 EDT

Vehicle: 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 (WBSBL93444PN58121)

Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail 05/16/2004 CA 8 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 06/09/2004 ALAMEDA. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/10/2004 ALAMEDA. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 04/02/2008 CA   State Agency ACCIDENT REPORTED. Event Date is date reported to AutoCheck 05/28/2008 ALAMEDA. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/19/2009 ALAMEDA. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/17/2010 DUBLIN. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 03/31/2010 CA 53. 56 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 05/10/2012 CA 84. 25 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 01/15/2013 CA 89. 05 State Agency FAILED EMISSION INSPECTION 01/22/2013 CA 89. 26 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 02/01/2013 CA 89. 00 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 02/26/2013 HAYWARD. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/27/2013 HAYWARD. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 09/27/2013 HAYWARD. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 07/15/2014     Manufacturer MANUFACTURER RECALL
RECALL 14V-428:100
PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
BMW DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. 12/29/2014 HAYWARD. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 05/27/2015     Manufacturer MANUFACTURER RECALL
RECALL 15V-318:209
DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
BMW DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. 04/18/2016 HAYWARD. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 05/25/2016 CA 121. 61 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 05/27/2016 UNION CITY. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/17/2017 CA 126. 12 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 02/27/2017 MODESTO. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 03/28/2017 MODESTO. CA   Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
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On Jun-01-17 at 22:56:20 PDT. seller added the following information:

Quick answer to questions about pricing: I lowered my reserve is $10. 00 and I will not sell for less. If you are looking for a E46 M3 6 speed manual. you already know the market price and that you are not going to find a 2004 128k example for less. I appreciate the offers but $10. 00 is my bottom line.

On Jun-02-17 at 13:22:56 PDT. seller added the following information:

Again I want to emphasis that this car is a driver quality car. There are various imperfections throughout the car. Cosmetically. this car is not comparable to a $15k example. Reserve lowered again.

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