Every generation of the BMW M3 is an engineering masterpiece, and even with such high standards, the E46 is one that stands out. Taking over from the legendary E36 at the turn of the millennium, it had big shoes to fill – and this it did very well. With driver-focused mechanicals and a timeless design, the E46 M3 has become the ideal ‘young classic’ to own. While its motorsport versions saw limited action due to regulations and feasibility, the roadgoing versions were much more successful with a production run of over 85,000 units between 2000 and 2006.
With a much more rounded design than its predecessor, the E46 has aged incredibly well. This particular example is finished in black with a matching black soft top and black leather interior. The chrome alloy wheels and quad exhausts compliment the paintwork well, and the M3 logos on the front fenders are a reminder that this is not ordinary 3 series convertible. Inside, it contains everything one would expect from a BMW M car, but in a quiet, understated way. Everything is simple (especially by today’s standards) and very 2000s: the entertainment system has a CD player and Harmon Kardon speakers, and every single function has a dedicated button (no swiping through multitudes of menu screens to change the A/C temperature). Despite being a convertible, it has a decent amount of trunk space for when you need to do some grocery shopping. Overall, the entire car appears to be clean and well-kept. It has done just 68,000 miles in 22 years, and unlike most E46s out there, it is completely stock (as reported by the seller).
As with any M car, the drivetrain is the most important aspect of this M3 as well. The M-tuned BMW S54 under the hood is a 3.2L inline 6 (the last naturally aspirated straight 6 M3), which revs up to 8000rpm. It also debuted a new feature: drive-by-wire throttle operation. The transmission is a classic 5-speed manual. This combination of naturally aspirated straight 6 engine, manual transmission and rear wheel drive is what makes the E46 M3 a fan favorite.
BMW’s 3-Series is a fine compact luxury car, embodying BMW’s spirit of creating the Ultimate Driving Machine. The default choice for many petrolheads for decades, BMW had the bright idea of pushing the envelope and creating a halo variant in the mid 1980s. Their efforts came to fruition with the E30 M3 that ran between 1986 and 1991. With its fizzy four-cylinder engine and myriad performance enhancements, the letter-and-number pairing of M3 quickly gained a reputation. Ever since then, every 3-Series has been accompanied by an M3. Engines grew from four to six to eight cylinders, and then went back to six, albeit with turbocharging. This particular 2023 BMW M3 Competition from Sunset, Texas is from the current G80 series and has just 5,000 miles on the clock. Plus it’s got the Competition Package for an even more hardcore driving experience, while retaining the family-friendliness that the 3-Series is known for.
The BMW M3 is widely regarded as one of the finest driver teaching tools ever made. It’s the high-performance derivative of BMW’s 3-Series compact car, and has been around since the first E30 M3 came around in 1986. From that time forwards, every 3-Series has had an M3 in its model mix. Today’s 2005 BMW M3 comes from the E46 era of 2000 to 2006, which is the last to have a high-revving naturally aspirated straight six under the hood – consecutive M3s used a V8 or a turbocharged six. This particular car from Burlingame, California is reportedly a track-ready build with JRZ Pro suspension, Volk Racing TE37 18-inch wheels and reportedly packs a new S54 engine with approximately 10,000 miles on it. It’s also said that the transmission is also new, and has around 3,000 miles on it.
The letter “M” may seem like just another alphabet, but ask any person fueled by the power of gasoline, and you know that isn't the case. For years, BMW’s range of “M” machines has been pushing out some of Germany’s finest and continues to do so. The M3 range is arguably the most popular in the performance-bred steed lineup, and representing that marque is none other than this 2018 BMW M3 we have today. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and with just a reported 77,000 miles on its clock, this German powerhouse is tail-happy performance on demand and dons a competition package to sweeten the deal.
This build goes far beyond cosmetic modification. The F31 Touring chassis was never offered in the United States as an F80 M3 wagon, making this “F81 M3 Touring Tribute” a conceptual recreation of what BMW enthusiasts have long wanted: an M3-powered long-roof. Starting life as a 328i xDrive, the car has been transformed mechanically and visually to reflect M3 Competition character, combining practicality with serious performance intent. With over 61,000 miles, it reflects a properly used and developed enthusiast project rather than a static showpiece.
The BMW X6 is a vehicle designed for those who want a midsized luxury SUV like an X5, but with a sportier and swoopier design. Indeed, such a segment does exist, and BMW thinks them lucrative enough to offer not only the X6, but the smaller X4 and X2 variants. They’ve even coined a term for this type of vehicle; Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). If that sounds like your thing, we’ve got an SAC for grabs, in the form of this 2022 BMW X6 xDrive40i. Hailing from Jacksonville, this SAC has done just 23,000 miles and comes with the Shadowline Package, M Sport Package, and some 20-inch M Star Spoke Bicolor 740M wheels. Oh, it’s also got the M Sport Exhaust System for a more colorful soundtrack.
BMW’s 3-Series is a fine compact luxury car, embodying BMW’s spirit of creating the Ultimate Driving Machine. The default choice for many petrolheads for decades, BMW had the bright idea of pushing the envelope and creating a halo variant in the mid 1980s. Their efforts came to fruition with the E30 M3 that ran between 1986 and 1991. With its fizzy four-cylinder engine and myriad performance enhancements, the letter-and-number pairing of M3 quickly gained a reputation. Ever since then, every 3-Series has been accompanied by an M3. Engines grew from four to six to eight cylinders, and then went back to six, albeit with turbocharging. This particular 2023 BMW M3 Competition from Sunset, Texas is from the current G80 series and has just 5,000 miles on the clock. Plus it’s got the Competition Package for an even more hardcore driving experience, while retaining the family-friendliness that the 3-Series is known for.
When it was introduced in 2003, the Cadillac XLR was quite ahead of its time. Sitting on a Corvette C5-based platform, it packed Cadillac’s smooth Northstar V8 up front, a luxurious two-seat passenger cabin in the middle, and a surprisingly decent trunk behind. Yes, the XLR was a luxury grand tourer, basically. It was meant to be Cadillac’s flagship at the time. However, only 15,460 units were made, signaling that perhaps, Americans underestimated this lovely home-grown grand tourer. Now, they’re realizing what they missed, and the savvy enthusiast will quickly snap up this 9,990-mile 2006 Cadillac XLR from Placentia, California. This car comes with chrome wheels, a black leather interior, a black powered convertible hard top, and much more to enjoy.
In 2005, Chevrolet revealed the all-new C6 or sixth generation Corvette. It did away with pop-up headlamps due to tightening safety regulations, but improved upon the C5 in nearly every other way. Whether it be power, performance or luxury features, the C6 represented a healthy upgrade over the C5. That’s why even today, C6 Corvettes like this 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe are considered to be a great way to sample America’s greatest home-grown sports car marque. This particular car has just 14,732 miles on the clock and comes from Colorado. It’s got the 3LT Preferred Equipment Group, the Magnetic Selective Ride Control adaptive suspension system and a lovely 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 under the hood.
BMW’s 3-Series is a fine compact luxury car, embodying BMW’s spirit of creating the Ultimate Driving Machine. The default choice for many petrolheads for decades, BMW had the bright idea of pushing the envelope and creating a halo variant in the mid 1980s. Their efforts came to fruition with the E30 M3 that ran between 1986 and 1991. With its fizzy four-cylinder engine and myriad performance enhancements, the letter-and-number pairing of M3 quickly gained a reputation. Ever since then, every 3-Series has been accompanied by an M3. Engines grew from four to six to eight cylinders, and then went back to six, albeit with turbocharging. This particular 2023 BMW M3 Competition from Sunset, Texas is from the current G80 series and has just 5,000 miles on the clock. Plus it’s got the Competition Package for an even more hardcore driving experience, while retaining the family-friendliness that the 3-Series is known for.
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