This 2005 BMW E46 M3 Coupe is finished in Interlagos Blue Metallic over a Black Nappa leather interior and features a 6-speed manual transmission paired with its 3.2-liter S54 inline-six engine. The car is factory-equipped with the optional Competition Package (ZCP) and has been modified with a Dinan S upgrade kit including a high-flow cold air intake, a free-flow exhaust system, performance engine software, a front strut tower brace, and a serialized engine bay plaque. Originally sold in the U.S., this M3 was imported to Canada by its second owner in 2006 and remained under their care until the selling dealer’s acquisition. This E46 is now being offered for auction with approximately 102k kilometers or 63k miles on the odometer.
The car’s exterior is finished in Interlagos Blue Metallic and features an M3-specific hood, bumpers, fender vents, mirrors, flared wheel arches, quad exhaust tips, and a trunk lid spoiler. Equipment includes xenon headlights, headlamp washers, fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, an electric sunroof, a rear Dinan badge, and Competition Package 19” M cross-spoke Style 163M wheels. The seller indicates new tires were mounted in preparation for sale. The CARFAX report indicates a 2005 incident involving the right side and rear right corner of the vehicle while avoiding a deer, which resulted in a salvage title branding. The seller states that the passenger-side quarter panel was changed and refinished, and that the repairs were completed using original BMW parts. Detailed images and receipts of the repairs are provided in the gallery.
The cabin features Black Nappa leather upholstery complemented by silver Aluminum Cube trim pieces and an Anthracite headliner. Accessories include heated and power-adjustable sport seats with driver memory, an Alcantara-wrapped three-spoke M Sport steering wheel, an M Sport shift knob, M3-branded floor mats and door sills, M-specific gauges, automatic climate control, cruise control, a remote central locking system, an onboard computer, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and a navigation system.
Equipped with individual throttle bodies and VANOS variable valve timing, the 3.2-liter S54 inline-six engine was factory-rated at 333 HP and 269 lb.-ft of torque. It has been modified with a Dinan S performance package including a high-flow cold air intake, a free-flow exhaust system, and performance engine software for a claimed increase of 24 HP. The rear wheels are driven through a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The optional Competition Package equips the car with an upgraded steering rack and larger cross-drilled front brake rotors than a standard M3. Other features include a Dinan strut tower brace and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). The seller notes the car has been serviced with fresh fluids and there are no outstanding maintenance items.
The sale will include a toolkit and a branded title.
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Bid in the amount of $22,046
Less than an hour on this beautiful ZCP+Dinan+6speed in Interlagos blue.
Brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on authentic Competition wheels(of which one is brand new) . This car drives like a low miles E46 M3 should.
Good luck to all bidders.
@antonio_ca The pictures show all the gaps, everything was done properly.
As mentioned the vehicle was repaired by a renowned bodyshop owner who built it for himself and kept it for 13 years, no expense was spared in the repair. All bills are supplied and the vehicule was inspected by a DMV approved inspection center post repairs in 2006. Inspection report comes with car.
Also as mentioned in the beginning of the listing(seller type: Dealer) this is a dealer sale.
Local buyer pays the extra 5% federal taxe
I understand that the price is in USD. However, if bid in Canada, is it plus both taxes from a dealer?
or will it be a private sell with only the provincial tax applied?
Also, since the car has a salvage/rebuild title, is there any misalignment on the panels or was the frame touched?
thanks
@Themoeflow Good to see you participating in the auction knowing that you have recognised the car from 2023 and having seen it physically.
The bidding is in US $ as always on Pcarmarket.
@ Themoeflow, your bids are in USD....
Is the Bid in $CAD or $USD this being a car in Canada.
Bid in the amount of $19,916
@gshibayama The 25% tarrif does not apply on used cars/goods.
@Themoeflow Subframe attachment points are good. The long time owner (2006-2023) was an older gentleman who is also a bodyshop owner, any repair to subframe would have been addressed if it was deemed necessay. As for the maintenance, all that was done was done inhouse, he did the regular maintenance in his shop and his shop was not equipped for more preventative repairs that were not deemed urgent on a 60k miles car.
@alexbert what's your transporter says about tariff into USA?
Last few hours on this auction. For US and international bidders I can assist with the exportation process. For Canadian bidders I can assist with door to door transport enclosed or open. If you have questions, please hit the contact seller button.
Any idea if original owner did main maintenance items like Rod Bearing and Vanos replacement and subframe re-enforcement?
Bid in the amount of $19,666
Bid in the amount of $17,346
@ an_architect From 2006-2023 the maintenance was done in house at the owner’s garage/bodyshop so no documents. From 2023 to date, the selling dealer has done all the fluids, Dinan Air filter and a new set of Michelin ttires.
@ marcocaporale0861 Yes no problem. I have shipped to Europe in the past. I can assist with the process.
I’m looking at the CARFAX and I’m trying to determine if it is a rebuilt title?
Kidding, as that’s about all it says, do you have any records showing what maintenance was performed and when after ~7k miles?
Hi, are you willing to organise export and shipment to Italy? Thank you
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Pictures of BMW dealer bills added.
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Picturesof the accident prior and during repairs just uploaded. Dealer parts bills will follow.
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Thank you all for the healthy interest/bidding.
3 Days to go on this ZCP+Dinan+6 speed. For those who love driving a mint looking E46 M3 stress free, this is an excellent candidate. This E46 M3 offers all the advantages of a beautiful low mileage M3 without the worries of adding mileage or inflicting a blemish/scratch to it. The essence of a driver's car looking forward for all the ripping that one will throw at it.
Bid in the amount of $16,666
I almost bought this BMW from the original owner in 23, but negotiations fell through. Would be interesting to know what the reserve will be.
Bid in the amount of $6,916
Current dealer acquired it in 2023 and performed a few improvements:
1-Refinishing 3 of the ZCP wheels that were supplied with the car at a high end local wheel refinisher with the proper Hyper silver Tricoat paint process(not powder coated) and buying the 4th missing one (Rear) new from BMW (the car was acquired in 2023 sitting on a set of 19 inch wheels style 67).
The brand new 4th wheel was used as a reference to color match perfectly the new paint of the other 3.
2-Installing a new set of Michelin tires in Feb 2025
3-Installing a new Dinan air filter
4-Oil and filter change
Let me know if you have any question here or by hitting the contact seller.
Here is what I have from the owner:
This E46 M3 was originally bought new in New York on August 15th 2005.
On oct 10th 2005 (car was 2 months old with 7456 miles) it was involved in a deer accident where the driver lost control trying to avoid a head-on collision with a deer. The whole passenger side was side swiped and the rear right suspension was damaged. The front was saved intact.
The deer left the scene unharmed.
The insurance claim took a few months to be sorted and in March 2006 the car was imported to Canada and was acquired and repaired by a renowned body shop owner who kept it for himself from 2006 to 2023. The repair was documented in all its details and all the parts used were original BMW. All the receipts were kept as well as the photos documenting the process the said bodyshop owner followed to build his own car . Photos of the the accident, the repair process and all the parts receipts will be added soon.
Bid in the amount of $6,666
Welcome to this E46 M3 auction and thank you for the early bids. I will be commenting very soon concerning questions that i am getting privately about the 2006 accident. I have an extensive file of pictures of the accident prior to the repairs and during the repairs with all the bills for the genuine parts used. Stay tuned.
Bid in the amount of $5,000
Bid in the amount of $1,000