[Aventador97]

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I'm looking to purchase an e46 m3.

Has to be a coupe

Has to be a manual transmission

Mid to low mileage

$25,000 being the maximum budget

I really am looking for LSB or Phoenix yellow but am open to anything.

Thank you guys again, and I apologize for having it on the wrong thread, but hope that maybe one is out there somewhere.

Aventador97

[Delta0311]

Oh you're in Kentucky so this might be hard. In NJ there are a ton of small dealers who deal with mostly imports. Occasionally they will have a E46 M3.

here is one in NY
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars...M3_194323869_4

actually there is quite a few of them at Hampton Exotics in NY
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/BMW_M3

Oh and FYI the e46 M3 only came in manual.

[tnttrudy]

Your best bet is m3forum.com - good luck with your search

[tnttrudy]

Oh and FYI the e46 M3 only came in manual.[/QUOTE]

It is incorrect statement, 6-speed manual and SMG - both were available

[E90Flossin]

They only come in coupe

[litxus]

There should be plenty cars in that range (nationwide), but what years and mileage are you looking for?

[rusty_g80]

For $25K you should have no problem finding 05-06 M3. Probably not going to be LSB or Phoenix Yellow though. Make sure you do a PPI and find out if the inspection 2 was done including valve adjustment. I'd suggest 2003.5 or newer. http://m3.madrussian.net/modelinfo.shtml is a good site for info on e46 M3 that is not overwhelmed with info. Good luck, it's a fun car. I still miss mine from time to time. You should however drive a convertible M3 with top down before you get the coupe, unless you're getting it for track.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Oh you're in Kentucky so this might be hard. In NJ there are a ton of small dealers who deal with mostly imports. Occasionally they will have a E46 M3.

here is one in NY
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars...M3_194323869_4

actually there is quite a few of them at Hampton Exotics in NY
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/BMW_M3

Oh and FYI the e46 M3 only came in manual.

Kentucky is a difficult one. I found a yellow one today that I'm flying up to look at. It looks promising. Thank you for the help.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by ozzM3

Your best bet is m3forum.com - good luck with your search

I have been everywhere including the m3 forum. Not an easy search by any means; thank you for your help and info.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by 335beast

They only come in coupe

Oh okay, I wasn't sure. I was originally looking at the e90 and e92s so I didn't know on the e46s.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by litxus

There should be plenty cars in that range (nationwide), but what years and mileage are you looking for?

2002-2004 and lower mileage if possible. I'm flying up to see one tomorrow, hopefully It works out, otherwise the search goes on.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by rusty_g80

For $25K you should have no problem finding 05-06 M3. Probably not going to be LSB or Phoenix Yellow though. Make sure you do a PPI and find out if the inspection 2 was done including valve adjustment. I'd suggest 2003.5 or newer. http://m3.madrussian.net/modelinfo.shtml is a good site for info on e46 M3 that is not overwhelmed with info. Good luck, it's a fun car. I still miss mine from time to time. You should however drive a convertible M3 with top down before you get the coupe, unless you're getting it for track.

Thank you, I will check that out if the one tomorrow doesn't work out.

[cdgatti]

On the contrary to what others have posted... you are in KY you are in luck as you are close to Cincinnati where the best dealer and experts in e46 M3 sell top cars. Look at enthusiast auto group.

[Aventador97]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

On the contrary to what others have posted... you are in KY you are in luck as you are close to Cincinnati where the best dealer and experts in e46 M3 sell top cars. Look at enthusiast auto group.

Really, you think so? I will check that out. Thanks for the help.

[Aventador97]

Unfortunately, the M3 I went to look isn't going to work out. That being said the search goes on and I appreciate any help from you guys I can get. I might stop by the enthusiasts auto group on the way home.