This E46-generation BMW M3 is a celebrated and exciting modern classic performance hero, which benefits from several discerning upgrades. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre ‘S54’ inline-six, delivering around 252kW to the rear wheels via a retrofitted six-speed manual transmission. This original Australian-market example passed compliance in August 2002, and has only recently been acquired by the seller and the reportedly fourth owner since new. The odometer shows 154,877 km from new. This E46-era M3 was originally specified with the six-speed SMG automated manual gearbox, but this was replaced with a six-speed manual gearbox in September 2021 by technicians at Brintech Customs. This example is finished in the timeless shade of Titanium Silver, over a black Nappa leather-trimmed interior, featuring chrome, Titanium Shadow, aftermarket carbon-fibre, and black flocked trim. It rides on a set of 19-inch CSL-style alloy wheels fitted with Falken Azenis tyres. Equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, cruise control, an electric sunroof, a top-tinted windscreen, automatic air conditioning, Dynamic Stability Control, switchable sport mode, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position driver memory. This example has been fitted with a gloss-black rear diffuser and front kidney grilles, facelight LED taillights, an aftermarket carbon-fibre and Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, an aftermarket touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, black flocked interior trim pieces, upgraded con rod bearings, rear subframe reinforcements, an aftermarket exhaust system, and BC coilover suspension. The car comes with two keys, the original exhaust system and steering wheel, all the owner’s manuals in a black leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, and a file of maintenance invoices. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: some of the centre console items have been replaced, and some of the interior trim pieces have been flocked. The last recorded maintenance was in September 2021 at 154,116 km by Brintech Customs, which consisted of the the manual gearbox swap being carried out, the upgraded con rod bearings installed, rear subframe repairs and reinforcement carried out, the valve clearances adjusted, a VANOS seal kit rebuild, exhaust cut-outs removed and new pipe section fabricated, new ECS differential bushings installed, the differential oil changed, a fan speed resistor installed, the BC coilovers raised, a leaking oil pressure check valve replaced, and a new rear main seal installed. Sep 2021 - 154,116 km - Brintech Customs Sep 2019 - 144,071 km - MVTC Jun 2015 - 120,442 km Sep 2010 - 103,316 km - Auto Profession Jun 2010 - 98,962 km - Sylvania BMW Jul 2008 - 75,267 km - Stan Kass Motors Jun 2005 - 34,401 km - Col Crawford Motors BMW Jan 2004 - 15,533 km - BMW Sydney Oct 2002 - 2,130 km - BMW Sydney Aug 2002 - PDI - BMW Sydney This E46-generation BMW M3 is an engaging and ever-popular performance icon, which has been enhanced with several well-chosen upgrades. Presented with a refined colour scheme, understated yet muscular styling, and boasting a lauded S54 inline-six engine now coupled to a desirable manual gearbox, it would make an exciting companion for retro daily driving, weekend fun, and longer-distance road trips alike.