2005 BMW M3

Silver Gray Metallic over Black Leather, 64,839 miles from new, and every inch of it the E46 icon enthusiasts crave. This 2005 BMW M3 Coupe blends the scream of its 3.2-liter inline-six with everyday refinement in a way few modern cars can match. For 2005, BMW standardized aluminum interior trim (with Titan Shadow trim offered at no extra charge), a subtle update that underscores the M3’s purposeful, driver-centric cabin. Slide into the heavily bolstered leather sport seats, grasp the meaty three-spoke wheel, and you immediately understand why this generation is held in such high regard: the cockpit is clean, focused, and tilted toward the driver so every control falls right to hand.

Under the power-domed hood lives BMW’s celebrated S54 3.2L inline-six—high-revving, razor sharp, and the heart of the experience. Factory-rated at 333 hp and 262 lb-ft, it builds pace with an urgent, linear rush all the way to an 8,000-rpm redline. The sequential manual transmission (SMG) takes the intensity up another notch, delivering rapid, precisely timed shifts that keep the engine in its sweet spot and make every straightaway feel longer and every corner exit feel cleaner. Period instrumented tests pegged the M3 at a blistering 0–60 mph in about 4.8 seconds with an electronically limited 155-mph top speed—numbers that still demand respect. Yet the M3’s magic is its balance: the chassis communicates, the suspension stays composed, and the car flows with the road, equally happy carving backroads or settling into a smooth highway cruise.

This example’s specification hits the notes enthusiasts want without clutter. The $3,300 Premium Package brings BMW Assist with Bluetooth, a power moonroof, and power front seats—conveniences that complement the car’s performance brief. The front seats are power-adjustable with heated functionality available for comfort when the temperature drops. The audio is the desirable Harman Kardon system, and the infotainment stays refreshingly straightforward with an AM/FM radio that’s easy to operate and free of distraction. The result is a cabin that feels solid, quiet when you want it to be, and purpose-built when you don’t.

Finished in timeless Silver Gray Metallic over Black Leather, this M3 presents with the right look and the right mileage—just 64,839 miles—inviting its next driver to enjoy the car as BMW intended. The stance is muscular without being ostentatious; the subtly flared fenders, quad exhaust outlets, and that signature lower front fascia are all business. And to help make the decision even easier, this M3 comes with a Clean CARFAX for added peace of mind regarding its background.

If you’ve been waiting for the E46 M3 that gets the fundamentals exactly right—S54 power, SMG intensity, the proper colors, the key comfort and connectivity from the Premium Package, and the soundtrack and clarity of Harman Kardon—this Coupe deserves your full attention. It’s the definitive blend of BMW Motorsport character and daily usability, and opportunities like this don’t linger.