Description
BMW M3 SMG | 2002
Highlights:
– 3.2-litre inline-six engine, petrol, SMG sequential manual transmission
– 164,306 km, with a continuous and well-documented ownership history since 2019
– Recent mechanical overhaul including the SMG pump, clutch plate and cooling system
– Original 19-inch alloy wheels in good order, fitted with four Pirelli tyres
– ECU remap carried out by Carly Motorsport, with an estimated output of around 390 hp
The seller offers for sale this 2002 BMW M3 SMG, powered by a 3.2-litre inline-six engine, paired with an SMG sequential manual transmission. Finished in silver over a black leather interior, this M3 has been in the current owner’s hands since 2019, having been acquired from its first owner, and shows an odometer reading of 164,306 km. The car is fitted with its original 19-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in four Pirelli tyres, and comes with a clear and continuous maintenance history covering the recent years of ownership.
Notable recent mechanical work includes an SMG revision comprising a new SMG pump, solenoids, clutch plate and gear position sensor, alongside the replacement of the air-conditioning condenser, the engine bearing shells, and both the oil and power steering lines. Earlier in its history, the car received an ECU remap carried out by Carly Motorsport, which the seller estimates has lifted output to around 390 hp, with a claimed top speed in excess of 300 km/h.
The BMW M3 has long stood as the benchmark for the compact, driver-focused sports coupe, tracing its lineage back to the E30 generation of the 1980s and the marque’s touring car ambitions. Introduced for the third-generation 3 Series range in 2000, the M3 paired a high-revving, naturally aspirated straight-six with sharp, rear-wheel-drive dynamics and a purposeful widened body, becoming one of the most respected performance cars of its era. The SMG, Sequential Manual Gearbox, option fitted to this example brought a paddle-operated, clutchless automated manual to the range, offering rapid, motorsport-inspired gear changes.
Under the bonnet sits the celebrated 3.2-litre inline-six, renowned for its eagerness to rev and its distinctive induction note, driving the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. The car presents with its bodywork and cabin in good condition, and the flared wheel arches, quad exhaust tips and M-specific detailing continue to mark it out as one of the most desirable performance BMWs of the early 2000s, both as a driver’s car and as a future modern classic.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
