A thrilling and highly lauded performance hero, finished in the attractive shade of Interlagos Blue. It is powered by a 3.2-litre ‘S54’ straight-six, delivering 252kW and 365Nm of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed SMG automated manual transmission with paddle shift. The car has had only four owners from new, and the odometer shows a modest 67,034 kilometres. The CS model benefitted from the M3 CSL’s quicker steering rack, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels, revised suspension, and uprated brakes with larger discs and callipers. This example is finished in Interlagos Blue over a black leather-trimmed cabin punctuated by aluminium-look inlays. The specification also includes rear parking sensors, a sunroof, a synthetic suede-trimmed steering wheel, a Harman/Kardon sound system, electrically adjustable front seats with three-position driver’s memory, climate control, and a central infotainment system with a boot-mounted 6CD changer. Accompanying the car is the owner’s book pack, service book, various invoices, toolkit, and two keys. A pre-purchase inspection carried out in May 2020 noted that the front bumper had previously been resprayed. The paintwork is reported to be in good condition, save for small stone chips on the front end. Moving inside, there is mild creasing on the front seats, wear on the driver’s seat outer bolsters and steering wheel, blemishes on the passenger door card, and a small mark on the back of the front passenger headrest, the refined cabin otherwise presents well. There appear to be dead pixels on the infotainment screen. The pre-purchase inspection carried out in May 2020 also noted a minor engine oil leak, a light scratch on the sunroof glass, and a sweating power steering hose, full details of the inspection are available in the photo gallery. The seller is not aware of any further mechanical or electrical faults. There is a current NSW registration in place, which expires on 28 May 2023. The car was last serviced in July 2022 at 66,672 kilometres. Prior to this, the car was serviced in November 2021 at 66,209 kilometres by Compact Repair Centre. Compact Repair Centre also carried out a service in November 2020 at 65,095 kilometres, and Bosch Car Service Centre carried out a service at 63,151 kilometres. Dates and mileage: Jul 2022 – 66,672 kilometres - unknown Nov 2021 - 66,209 kilometres - Compact Repair Centre Pty Ltd Nov 2020 - 65,095 kilometres - Compact Repair Centre Pty Ltd Unknown - 63,151 kilometres - Bosch Car Service Centre Nov 2019 - 62,936 kilometres - Bosch Car Service Centre Unknown - 56,716 kilometres - Ballarat BMW Unknown - 55,921 kilometres - Reptile Gulch Motors Mar 2008 - 14,423 kilometres - BMW Melbourne Dec 2005 - 4,721 kilometres - Mornington BMW Sep 2005 - PDI - Doncaster BMW This E46-generation BMW M3 CS is a well-presented example of BMW’s rare and highly sought-after performance car, equipped with a vocal straight-six as well as a host of performance-enhancing features as standard. It would make a natural addition to a wider collection of performance icons as well as a rapid and wonderfully involving daily driver or weekend toy for any true petrolhead. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.