Just Purchased My Next BMW

[vince]

I sold by my euro 635 on BaT at the beginning of the year. I loved the car but it was a very similar driving experience to my coupe. I was looking for something newer, faster, and that I could drop the top on. Plus, I wanted something that I didn't have to work on - I can just get in and enjoy. I was thinking about getting a Porsche Boxter S but my first choice was another E46 M3 6 speed. Our first one was a little boring as far as colors go so I wanted a great color. I wanted to find the best one I could afford, it had to be a manual with either Imola or Cinnamon interior (preferably Imola). Here's what I ended up with. I just wired the money yesterday and my wife and I flying down after Easter, visiting a couple of relatives, and driving it home.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #69,477.

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[dang]

Very cool. One of my favorite cars was an '01 M3 manual coupe. Very fun to drive and always felt in control. Have fun...

 

[Nicad]

That is a Beauty. I really love the E46 .

 

[Mike Goble]

You own a 21,000 mile 2002 BMW M3 convertible? That would be me in 2003. How does a guy not drive that car?

 

[Bmachine]

Congrats @vince. That is an awesome choice!

 

[vince]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to drive it!

 

[bmw2800cs]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to drive it!

Seriously Jealous!

 

[Markos]

Not blue. So confused!

 

[Candia4441]

I sold by my euro 635 on BaT at the beginning of the year. I loved the car but it was a very similar driving experience to my coupe. I was looking for something newer, faster, and that I could drop the top on. Plus, I wanted something that I didn't have to work on - I can just get in and enjoy. I was thinking about getting a Porsche Boxter S but my first choice was another E46 M3 6 speed. Our first one was a little boring as far as colors go so I wanted a great color. I wanted to find the best one I could afford, it had to be a manual with either Imola or Cinnamon interior (preferably Imola). Here's what I ended up with. I just wired the money yesterday and my wife and I flying down after Easter, visiting a couple of relatives, and driving it home.

21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 21k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #69,477.

bringatrailer.com

that is the best M3 I just junk one 2006 it is same as 2002 to use the engine for my E9 I hope you get it price going up in daily base

 

[teahead]

Awesome!

Isn't there some kind of subframe reinforcement one needs to do in those e46s?

 

[bmw2800cs]

Awesome!

Isn't there some kind of subframe reinforcement one needs to do in those e46s?

I had heard that the convertibles don't need it - just word of mouth. Also the automatic transmissions were problematic.

 

[JMinPDX]

Great choice Vince. I’m inviting the wrath of e30
enthusiasts, but IMHO e46s are the best pre-owned 3 series you can buy. E46 M3s even more so.