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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2005
Make: BMW
Model family: 3 Series
Generation: E46
Trim / Variant: E46 M3
Body: Coupe
Engine: 3.2-Liter S54 Inline-Six
Transmission: Manual conversion
Mileage: 116,000 miles
Exterior: Imola Red II
Interior: Black Nappa Leather
VIN: WBSBL93455PN63295

Highlights

Notable Equipment

3.2-Liter S54 Inline-Six
Competition & Premium Packages
18" BimmerWorld TA5R Wheels
Power-Adjustable Front Seats
Harman Kardon Audio
Park Distance Control
Xenon Headlights
Power Sunroof

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CAE Shifter
Sport package

Modifications

“Its six-speed transmission was converted to manual operation in December 2020 by the seller’s shop, Quantum Speed Works in Alton, Virginia, and it was subsequently acquired by the seller in 2021.”

Market

Comparable prices

3 Series E46 M3

Median sold

$26,375

210 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle half

276 records · 227 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 $26,375

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

+9% vs $26,375

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History

Sightings

3 events

Oct 13, 2026, 7:27 PM UTC
Sold
$33,000 · Bring a Trailer
Oct 7, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Bring a Trailer
Jul 15, 2022, 6:43 PM UTC
Auction closed
RNM for $17,000 · Bring a Trailer

2005 BMW M3 6-Speed Conversion
Bring a Trailer · Listing closed · 116,000 mi · Oct 13, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
Hammer price $33,000
2005 BMW M3
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · 112,000 mi · Jul 15, 2022 · View on Bring a Trailer

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See the M3 (E46) market 11 for sale · Median sold, last 12 months: $27,000

Identity & configuration