2005 BMW M3 Coupe Competition Package 6-Speed
Presentation
This 2005 BMW M3 coupe was specified new with the Competition Package, and it remained registered in California through the current owner’s purchase in 2022. Work under current ownership included a color change to Laguna Seca Blue, along with installing a CSL-style front bumper cover, trunk lid, rear diffuser, and center console, along with an Öhlins Road and Track suspension kit, Brembo brake components, carbon-fiber interior trim, Recaro Pole Position bucket seats, revised engine management software, and a carbon-fiber Karbonius front strut brace, valve cover, and CSL-style intake. Additional work included updating the VANOS system, reinforcing the rear subframe, and replacing the rod bearings. Powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the car is equipped with 19″ M cross-spoke Style 163M wheels, xenon headlights, Park Distance Control parking sensors, an Avin stereo head unit, a Harman Kardon sound system, and automatic climate control. This E46 M3 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with build invoices and photos, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the current owner’s name.
Originally finished in Jet Black, the car was partially disassembled and refinished in Laguna Seca Blue in 2022. Exterior modifications include a carbon-fiber roof panel as well as a CSL-style front bumper cover, trunk lid, and rear diffuser. A replacement windshield, xenon headlights, taillights, and weather seals were installed during reassembly, and paint protection film was applied to the front end in 2023. Additional details include Shadowline trim, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Park Distance Control parking sensors, and quad exhaust outlets. There are scratches in the paint protection film on the bottom of the front bumper cover, and the seller notes that some of the edges of the clear coat on the carbon-fiber roof panel are showing age.
The suspension has been modified with an Öhlins Road and Track kit, and yellow Brembo calipers are mounted over cross-drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. The 19″ M cross-spoke Style 163M wheels are mounted with staggered-width Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires. The car was factory equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
Recaro Pole Position bucket seats sourced from AMX Performance are trimmed in Cinnamon leather with embossed M headrest logos, and matching leather extends to the door panels and rear bench. A Karbonious CSL-style center console has been installed along with carbon-fiber interior trim, and a replacement headliner was installed in 2022. Appointments include an Alcantara-trimmed handbrake and shift boot as well as an Avin stereo head unit, a Harman Kardon sound system, automatic climate control, and M3-branded floor mats.
The Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel features M-color stitching and frames a 185-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a variable redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 96k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.2-liter S54 inline-six has been retrofitted with TTFS Alpha-N engine management software as well as a Karbonius CSL-style intake and valve cover, and it is spanned by a Karbonius carbon-fiber strut tower brace. The seller notes that the double-VANOS system has been upgraded, and an oil change was performed in 2023 when the rod bearings were replaced.
Bids & Comments
Sixtyvalve 9687
Nov 9, 2026 · 18:52
@lookingfore46 lookforanothere46 if you want the original parts. This thing is how everyone wants their modded E46.
Nov 9, 2026 · 18:34
That is how you paint a car.
Nov 6, 2026 · 17:07
I may buy this and drop an S85 in. I have one ready.
ajwhitt44
Bid
Nov 6, 2026 · 17:00
Bid in the amount of $51,346
Nov 6, 2026 · 04:46
I had a 2002 LSB M3 6spd and this is the exact build I always imagined turning it into. to me, this is the perfect e46 m3 (or all this in oxford green). i replaced it with a supra but will always regret selling that LSB. definitely the 2nd best car i've ever owned. first being my good old Previa. supra was always the dream car but the e46 was definitely the better car stock v. stock. 2 different flavors, was nice having both together. but m3 was more fun for me. NA, S54, manual. glwa absolutely perfect car.
Nov 6, 2026 · 00:16
Bro. Coolest e46 I’ve ever seen. Well done is an understatement.
PulseCheck
Bid
Nov 5, 2026 · 22:25
Bid in the amount of $50,333
Nov 5, 2026 · 20:49
This seems like a forever car. Wild to sell after so much high quality mechanical and cosmetic work. This is a pure 10/10 M3 I think everyone who’s ever wanted an E46 dream car. Just absolute perfection here. Excited to watch the hammer drop in a week and wish she was coming to me!
Nov 5, 2026 · 04:07
Seats on sliders? What shifter and R&P? Lovely car GLWA!
Nov 5, 2026 · 02:28
Great car! Original clutch? GLWTS (but you won’t need it!)
Nov 4, 2026 · 20:49
@seller cinnamon recaros look great!
Nov 4, 2026 · 16:10
at first you read repainted and expect what you would normally think of why it was repainted. But a lot of work went into this and it’s seem to be of quality and on a clean non accident car. Very Nice, and almost respect the paint a lot more than if it was a wrap
Nov 4, 2026 · 15:32
Wow! Original purists need not apply, but top notch mods. The supersprint #2 section looks unusual, maybe I'm not in the know. GLWA.
Mshaath (The Seller)
Nov 4, 2026 · 12:37
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone! @lookingfore46 the paint was done at 2M Auto Works in San Diego. The vehicle will not come with any additional parts. And it has a clean title with no accidents. @EastonBBS the break line is clear, if you zoom in you can see.
jaikey
Bid
Nov 4, 2026 · 11:08
Bid in the amount of $49,333
930chas
Bid
Nov 4, 2026 · 10:31
Bid in the amount of $44,500
jaikey
Bid
Nov 4, 2026 · 04:11
Bid in the amount of $39,333
Nov 4, 2026 · 04:06
This has to be the best E46 M3 vision out there. Everything is perfect.
Nov 4, 2026 · 03:24
@shishirshah
It’s a California thing not being carb compliant
It’s a California thing not being carb compliant
Nov 4, 2026 · 01:01
So good, love it!
Nov 4, 2026 · 00:54
Amazing color! GLWTA
Nov 4, 2026 · 00:50
What does it mean when you say pass emissions but may not be carb compliant?
Nov 3, 2026 · 21:53
What a beautiful and tastefully modded E46, would love to know how the front seats fit a more full figured 6’2” gentleman? lol
Nov 3, 2026 · 21:43
She’s perfect
ScottM84
Bid
Nov 3, 2026 · 21:33
Bid in the amount of $35,000
Nov 3, 2026 · 20:28
Who did the paint job and were there any accidents? Also, are original seats and or other original items also included? Intake, exhaust, etc...
Nov 3, 2026 · 20:11
Wow! Beautiful and well done done! Pic 255 - safety Question - is the brake line properly routed or potentially pinched?
Scott_GTO
Bid
Nov 3, 2026 · 19:38
Bid in the amount of $29,000
Nov 3, 2026 · 19:28
Was really excited to see an LCI comp LSB car. Then read it was repainted. Still beautiful!
BlacksheepJD
Bid
Nov 3, 2026 · 19:17
Bid in the amount of $15,500
Nov 3, 2026 · 19:16
Stunning example! Awesome mods. GLWTA
AboveAngels
Bid
Nov 3, 2026 · 19:02
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Nov 3, 2026 · 18:58
I’m not big on modded cars but if you’re gonna do it this is exactly how. Seller has impecable taste!
Nov 3, 2026 · 18:57
Grabs popcorn
turbojj10
Bid
Nov 3, 2026 · 18:54
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Nov 3, 2026 · 18:52
Well hello beautiful!
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