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This 2001 BMW M3 convertible presents a low-mileage example with original six-speed manual and factory equipment intact.

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Model family: 3 Series
Generation: E46
Trim / Variant: E46 M3
Body: Convertible
Engine: 3.2-Liter Inline-Six
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: 21,000 miles
Exterior: Imola Red
Interior: Black
VIN: WBSBR93481EX20130

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Limited-Slip Differential
18" Wheels
Body-Color Removable Hardtop
Cold Weather Package
Heated Front Sport Seats
Harman Kardon Sound System
Automatic Climate Control

Service & Documentation

Window Sticker
Clean Carfax Report
Documented service history

Market

Comparable prices

3 Series E46 M3

Median sold

$26,250

This car $40,750 · 55% above

208 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $40,750

275 records · 226 sold · 47 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

2006 BMW M3

97,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Manual · Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 18, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+71% vs $26,250

2004 BMW M3

47,948 mi · Titansilber Metallic · Manual · Oct 17, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Manual

Oct 17, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

2004 BMW M3

89,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Automatic · Oct 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

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2003 BMW M3

43,217 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Manual · Oct 16, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Manual

Oct 16, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

2006 BMW M3

47,000 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Manual · Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+10% vs $26,250

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1–5 of 275 shown

History

Sightings

2 events

Aug 14, 2026, 8:36 PM UTC
Sold
$40,750 · Bring a Trailer
Aug 8, 2026, 1:08 AM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Bring a Trailer

2001 BMW M3
Bring a Trailer · Listing closed · 21,000 mi · Aug 14, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
Hammer price $40,750

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Identity & configuration