WTT/WTS 2002 E46 M3 MT Jet Black 122k miles

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UPDATE: Turns out I'm going to be moving to the Midwest in 2 months and would prefer to sell the car while I'm still on the East Coast. $20k takes it (I'd still consider trades).

I've been putting this off for years, but it's time to see about trading/selling my supercharged Jet Black 2002 MT M3 with 122k+ miles. I've owned it since 2007 (2nd owner, stock at the time of purchase). Lots of performance and cosmetic upgrades (started in 2010), but I never tracked/HPDE/auto crossed the car (life happens and plans change).

I've delayed so long, at this point it's probably not much of a feeler thread, but more of I should trade/sell. I've got 3 kids of driving age and I really need an automatic transmission car that would be appropriate for them to drive.

After I took ownership, the car averaged about 2.5K miles a year. 99% of the time, it was garaged (3 levels underground).
Big 3:

• Rod bearings - replaced by BMW under warranty (prior to my ownership – around 49K miles)
• VANOS -serviced at 100K by Tuning Tech FS
• Subframe – no visible cracks (Inspected by RRT in 2023. They quoted me $2k)

Highlights of the car would be the Active Autowerke Gen 6 stage 2+ supercharger (with meth), StopTech Trophy Edition brakes (6 piston), KW V2 suspension, AA Headers, AA Section 1 high flow cats, Rogue Engineering Mid Pipe Section II with Electronic Valve Control, Rogue Engineering El Diablo exhaust, and lots of carbon fiber (custom Vorsteiner hood, boot, lots of trim internal/external).


Car isn't perfect by any means, but I've always taken care of it and did maintenance/fixed things as needed. However, if you intended to HPDE/autocross the car, I would recommend:

1. Supercharger rebuild ($1,000-$2,000 guesstimate)
2. Rear end refresh (not vital, but not a bad idea to have done when having the subframe reinforced - $1,900 RRT)
3. Front Bump replacement/new splitters (I may be able to get old OEM bumper back)
4. Tires need to be replaced
5. Rubber on the bottom of the windshield is old/cracked
6. Aftermarket gauges need to be fixed (damaged wiring on the sending unit for the boost and need to recalibrate O2 sensor)
7. After the work on the rear differential was completed, it groans a bit when it is cold out and you first turn sharp (RRT said it was an easily fixed by using a different diff fluid)
8. Just recently the front passenger splitter was ripped off when I was pulling off the road into a gas station. I haven’t tried to repair it, but it’s pretty trashed. I’d recommend a whole new front bumper, as I’ve had to wire it a few times over the years. (I am trying to track down an OEM bumper I had in storage)

Cosmetic fixes needed:

1. Some cracks in the CF on the outside mirrors
2. Paint correction wouldn't hurt (inconsiderate parking neighbors)
3. Minor curb rash on a couple of the wheels

In 2011, I experienced a side airbag deployment due to a hitting a large pothole while avoiding a collision. A car suddenly swerved into my lane, forcing me to quickly change lanes. The lateral movement while hitting the pothole must have triggered the side airbag deployment. While there was no visible body damage, the driver's side wheel and steering components were damaged. My insurance company's preferred shop, Pohanka Collision did the repairs, but following that, I had the vehicle inspected by Funktion Auto Group, the race shop I was using to do performance mods at the time. They found no issues with the repairs and we proceed with our planned modifications (I was upgrading the Active Autoworke’s stage 1 kit to stage 2+).

All of the performance work was done by Tuning Tech Frank Smith (Crofton MD), Funktion Auto Group (Sterling, VA), and German Car Service (Sterlin, VA), as well as a performing most of the service/maintenance. I also used BMW dealerships for a lot of the maintenance and repairs when it was something they would work on. Only recently did I use a non-BMW dealership/Race shop to have a few items fixed (I needed to get thru Maryland inspections, so they installed the Active Autowerke 100 cell cats) and I also had them do a repair for the oil pump, guibo, and rear shock mounts).

Extras

• I have the Rogue Engineering Rasp mid pipe (catless Section 1)
• CF wrapped OEM engine cover
• Simon2 cable for AA (you can use to remotely tune/clear codes/etc)
• I may be able to track down the OEM front bumper I had on it

Not a complete list of all mods, but most of what I could remember:
Forced Induction
· Active Autowerke Supercharger Kit w/HKS GTS8550
· Active Autowerke FAN CLUTCH 3 HOLE SPORT
· Active Autowerke THERMOSTAT 55 DEG
· Active Autowerke Flywheel with ORGANIC sprung disc
· Active Autowerke SC LARGE INTERCOOLER KIT
· Okada Projects Ignition Coils (the really expensive ones)

Active Autowerke E46 M3 GEN 6 SC UPGADED – Stage 1.5 to 2+
· Upgraded Fuel System
· Meth Kit
· Pulley upgrade w/Belt
· Tune
· E46 M3 AA SC Cold Air Intake UPGRADE
Exhaust
· Active Autowerke Exhaust Header
· Active Autowerke Section 1 High Flow Cats
· Rogue Engineering - Rasp Mid Pipe System for e46 M3 (Section I) (Removed for cats, but I still have them if you want them back on)
· Rogue Engineering - Section 2 Mid Pipe with Electronic Valve Control (EVC) support
· Rogue Engineering - Electronic Valve Control Assembly (EVC)
· Rogue Engineering - El Diablo Exhaust System for e46 M3 ** 80mm STAINLESS CS TIPS **

Tires/Wheels
· VMR - VB3 Road Wheel - Gunmetal - BMW Fitment (5x120, ET40) - 19x8.5
· VMR - VB3 Road Wheel - Gunmetal - BMW Fitment (5x120, ET25) - 19x10
· MICHELIN® PILOT® SPORT 4 S TIRES (Fronts)
· MICHELIN® PILOT® SUPER SPORT (Rears)

Transmission/Powertrain
· Active Autowerke S1 Short Shifter
· UUC DSSR
· Active Autowerke Shifter knob

Suspension/Brakes
· KW Suspension V2 Coilovers
· STOPTECH TROPHY FINISH 6 PISTON FRONT
· STOPTECH TROPHY BBK 4 PISTON REAR

Electronics
· Dynotune EGT gauge
· Dynotune Boost gauge
· Dynotune A/F gauge with Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Digital Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor controller

Lighting
· Aurora 60 LED Angel Eye Kit
· Crystal LED Tail Lights Smoked
· LED SideMarker Kit Ultra High Output Version 3 - Amber
· LED corners
Cosmetic
· Custom Vorsteiner CF vented hood
· Status Gruppe CF CSL boot
· CF rear diffuser
· Carbon Fiber Headlight Inserts
· Smoke bumper reflector lens
· Leather Shift Boot with Frame
· Custom Carbon Fibre Gauge Bezel
· European Auto Source 8-piece Carbon Fibre Interior Trim set, Black
· European Auto Source Carbon Fibre Competition Steering Wheel (Manual/Automatic) – Alcantara (Upper and Lower trim Carbon Fibre - Black)
· Shadow Vehicle Emblems Matte Black
· Authentic Carbon Fiber Replacement BMW Roundel Steering Wheels - Black & Silver Carbon Fiber
· Smoked Front Reflectors
· Authentic Carbon Fiber Replacement BMW Roundel - Wheel Emblem - Black & Silver Carbon Fiber
· Authentic Carbon Fiber Replacement BMW Roundel - Black & Silver Carbon Fiber
· Authentic Carbon Fiber Replacement BMW Roundel -- Black & Silver Carbon Fiber
· Carbon Fiber Pedal Set for BMW - Black Carbon Fiber - Manual Transmission
· Carbon Fiber Pedal Set for BMW - Black Carbon Fiber - Footrest Only for Left Hand Drive1 x E46 M3
· Smoked Side marker Set
· NVD Auto Sport
o Carbon Fibre multifunction steering wheel trims
o Carbon Fibre lower steering wheel trim
o Carbon Fibre front grilles
o Carbon Fibre hand brake
o Carbon Fibre boot handle
o Carbon Fibre ECU cover
o Carbon Fibre Door sills (inner)
o Carbon Fibre Pollen cover
o Carbon Fibre inner mirror covers
o Carbon Fibre door handles
o Carbon Fibre Exterior Side Moldings
o Carbon Fibre Centre Intake
o Carbon Fibre dash trims
o Carbon Fibre centre console
o Carbon Fibre armrests (4 piece)
o Carbon Fibre side mirrors
o Carbon Fibre Headlamp trims
o Carbon Fibre side grills
o Carbon Fibre lower kick panels
o Carbon Fibre seat trim
o Carbon Fibre seat rail covers
o Carbon Fibre seat pulls
o Carbon Fibre roof grab
o Carbon Fibre handbrake console
o Carbon Fibre storage compartment
o Carbon Fibre roller top storage tray