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2004 BMW M3 Convertible, incredible condition, low miles.
Clean Carfax owners, couple in their 60s an me, age 49 3.2L S54 M-tuned engine (333 hp) SMG logic drive, Getrag six-speed transmission with electro-hydraulically actuated clutch (no clutch pedal) with limited-slip differential and drive-by-wire throttle Jet Black exterior and black leather interior, with leather steering wheel and shift knob and fully automatic black soft top Dynamic Stability Control, Park Distance Control, xenon headlights, automatic air-conditioning, power disc brakes with anti-lock, speed-sensing power steering, power front seats with driver??�s memory feature, power mirrors, power locks, automatic climate control and automatic headlights, sport seats with lumbar support and heat, heated mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, cruise control and auto-dimming rearview mirror Front and side airbags, rollover protection bars 18-inch light alloy double-spoke wheels and tire pressure-monitoring system (TPMS) 10-speaker BMW AM/FM stereo with CD, Harman Kardon hi-fi, anti-theft feature. Upgrades over the ???standard??? 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, lightweight components and interior/exterior accents w/the tri-color ???M??? (Motorsport) emblem Car comes with owner??�s manual, vehicle care guide, safety tips guide, service book, original keys plus BMW plastic ???wallet key??? Services performed in last 500 miles: Rear Brake Pads and Rotors, Brake Fluid Flush, Air Filter, Transmission Oil, Power Steering Pump, Power Steering Fluid and Reservoir, Cabin Air Filter, Coolant Reservoir, Vanos Oil line, Fuel Filter.  Just add gas and drive it??�s all up to date.
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Cravethe feel of sun in your face and wind in your hair? notch above the ultimatedriving machine, This 2004 M3 Cabriolet. It was only available in coupe andcabriolet bodies as the previous sedan version had been dropped.
TheE46 M3, first introduced in October 2000, appeared worldwide with the new 3.2LS54 M-tuned engine, with redline of 8,000 rpm. As with most engines, theS54 had six independent throttle bodies and this time it came with adrive-by-wire throttle. In the U.S., the E46 M3 came with similar engine outputas the European version ??� 333 horsepower and 262 lbs-ft of torque due toclose-coupled catalytic converters closer to the engine exhaust ports.
Asix-speed Getrag manual transmission with conventional clutch came standard,but optional was SMG drive logic transmission (also known as the SMG II),which this car has. It is the standard six-speed Getrag transmission with anelectro-hydraulically actuated clutch, meaning there??�s no clutch pedal. Shiftsare made via the SMG gear knob or the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
This convertiblecame with the following optional equipment­??�fully automatic black soft top,smokers??� package, front armrests, heated front seats with lumbar support, ParkDistance Control, rain-sensing wipers, xenon headlights, complete cellularphone preparation, 10-speaker BMW AM/FM Business Radio/CD with Harman Kardonhigh-fidelity, SMG Drivelogic transmission, COP control, shipping protection,Dynamic Stability Control, multi-function steering wheel, green stripewindscreen, auto dimming rearview mirror, power sport seats with memoryfunctions, automatic air-conditionings and leather steering wheel.
Vehicleexported from Germany and arrived in Charleston, South Carolina on November 28,2003. Vehicle PDI completed on Dec 23, 2003 by BMW of Sarasota, FL. First ownerdrove car for almost 13 years. Car received routine maintenance at BMW ofSarasota. bought the car to enjoy true enthusiast??�s car for few monthsbefore my elder son goes on our insurance and makes owning car like thisexpensive to have in the household.
Outside,the black paint is in great shape. It has always been garaged Florida car soit has very few stone chips and no dings or flaws and of course zero rust.
Inside,the black leather front bucket seats offer supportive bolsters to keep thedriver and front passenger in place during cornering while the seatingsurfaces, front and rear, show minimal to no wear. The complimenting carpet isin good shape and the dashboard is crack-free.
Thecar rides on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires with 8/32??? on the front and 7/32???on the rear, surrounding standard BMW M-series light alloy double-spoke 18-inchwheels and has tire pressure-monitoring system (TPMS). Car comes with setof M3 floormats and other series items (compressor, tools and tow ring) inthe trunk.
Otherrelevant performance 2004 M3 statistics:
0-60 mph 4.8 seconds for manual and SMG, 5.6 seconds for cabriolet 0-60 mph 5.1 seconds for cabriolet as measured by Car and Driver magazine 1/4 mile ??� Coup?�: 13 seconds 104 mph,Cabrio: 13.7 seconds 104 mph Top speed ??� Coup?�: 155 mph (electronically limited),170 mph (delimited) Skid pad ??� Coup?�: 0.89 g,Cabrio: 0.81 g
TheBMW M3 is high-performance version of the BMW 3-Series, developed by BMW??�sin-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30,E36, E46, E90/E92/E93, and F80 3-series, and sold with coupe, sedan andconvertible body styles. Upgrades over the ???standard??? 3-Series automobilesinclude more powerful and responsive engines, improvedhandling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, lightweightcomponents, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-color ???M??? (Motorsport)emblem.
TheBMW M3 remains the only car ever to have earned more titles than the venerablePorsche 911 in motorsport and also is the most successful touring and grandtouring car ever to have participated in racing.
Competitionin 2004 for this M3 included Cadillac??�s XLR Convertible, Jaguar??�s XKRConvertible, Mercedes-Benz??�s CLK 500 Convertible and Nissan??�s 350Z