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£46,901

2003 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

Collecting Cars • UK • 3 Nov 2024

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£46,901

2003 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

UK • 3 Nov 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2003 BMW M3 CSL is a rare, UK-delivered example (1 of 422) with a replaced engine and gearbox. While it boasts desirable weight-saving upgrades, it also has a history of a front-end collision, some cosmetic wear, and a few noted mechanical issues that need addressing.

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Condition 

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The car has had a front-end collision that was repaired under insurance at a BMW Approved bodyshop. There are advisories for the reversing light being inoperative, and the nearside rear suspension hub bush being slightly worn. The front seats have been previously reupholstered.

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159,458 miles

SI TOO

2003

Auction

Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£46,901

2003 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

Collecting Cars • UK • 3 Nov 2024

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

KEY FACTS This E46-generation BMW M3 CSL is a widely acclaimed and desirable modern classic performance hero, offered for sale by its second owner from new and benefitting from a previous engine and gearbox replacement.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre ‘S54’ straight-six, delivering 360bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed SMG automated manual transmission with paddle shift.

This original UK-market example was first registered in December 2003, and has been with the seller and its second owner for 20 years.

This E46-era M3 CSL is one of only 422 UK-delivered examples.

The odometer shows 159,458 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Unveiled as the pared-back flagship model of the E46-generation M3 range, the CSL weighed 110kg less than the standard coupe courtesy of a carbon-fibre roof, air box, front splitters, and rear diffuser, as well as thinner rear windscreen glass.

This example is finished in the timeless shade of Silver Grey Metallic over an Anthrac...

Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E46) M3 CSLs

£43,749

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£79,868

Median Price (Since 2020)

£280,226

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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