2002 BMW M3 Cabriolet for sale

€89,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Holzgerlingen, Germany

Mileage: 18,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 2002
First registration: 06/2002
Power: 343 PS (252 kW)

2002 BMW M3 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany

This 2002 BMW M3 Cabriolet is a used car showing 18,000 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Stahlgrau with a Black interior. It is a 4-seat car and has had one previous owner.

This M3 Convertible has an unusual past: ALPINE used it as an official show and trade-fair car and fitted a complete ALPINE sound system with a full boot installation, and its first keeper was BMW itself, as the old registration document shows. It has spent most of its life garaged and still runs on its original Michelin Pilot Sport tyres dated 2002.

It is a German car that the seller describes as accident-free, never repainted, technically sound and close to factory condition. It received a new inspection at BMW in September 2026, and its specification includes the Professional navigation system, electric memory seats and the fully automatic soft top.

The car is located in Holzgerlingen, Germany.

The BMW M3 Cabriolet (E46) uses the 3,246 cc S54B32 naturally aspirated straight-six, with individual throttle bodies and an 8,000 rpm redline, rated at 343 PS (252 kW) at 7,900 rpm and 365 Nm at 4,900 rpm, with the top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h, with a Getrag 420G six-speed manual gearbox or the six-speed SMG II automated manual with steering-wheel paddles, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Stahlgrau
Interior: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 18,000 km
First registration: 06/2002
Previous owners: 1
Accident history: Accident-free
Delivery specification: German-market car
Last service: 09/2026, at 18,109 km
Condition: Used
Location: Holzgerlingen, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 3,246 cc
Cylinders: 6
Power quoted by the dealer: 343 PS (252 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Combined consumption: 13.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 328 g/km
Emission standard: Euro 3

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 4
Air conditioning: Automatic climate control
Parking aids: Front sensors, rear sensors
Airbags: Front and side airbags
Fuel tank capacity: 63 l
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 36

Complete ALPINE sound system with boot installation
Driver and front passenger airbags
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)
Professional audio-navigation system
BMW Professional audio system (radio and CD player)
High-gloss Shadow Line exterior trim
White indicators
BMW front sports seats
Check Control system
CD changer
Rev counter
Tinted windscreen with shade band
Electric windows front and rear
Interior lighting package
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Automatic climate control
Manually adjustable steering column
Headlight range adjustment
Light-alloy wheels
Lumbar support for both front seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Metallic paint
Integrated rear fog light
Space-saver spare wheel
Front side airbags
Rear side airbags
Harman Kardon sound system, as first fitted
Full leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory
Limited-slip differential
Fully automatic soft top
Green-tinted glazing
Mobile phone preparation
Wind deflector
Rollover protection system with active roll bar

Equipment 53

Privacy glass
ABS
Alarm system
Armrest
Hill-start assist
Bluetooth
Trip computer
CD player
Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
Electrically adjustable seats
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
ESP stability control
Folding roof
Hands-free system
Speed limiter
Rear-wheel drive
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Isofix
Cornering lights
Leather steering wheel
Alloy wheels
Light sensor
Multifunction steering wheel
Integrated music streaming
Navigation system
Navigation preparation
Fog lights
Non-smoking vehicle
Emergency call system
Tyre repair kit
DAB radio
Rain sensor
Tyre pressure monitoring
Shift paddles
Headlight washers
Power steering
Heated seats
Ski hatch
Summer tyres
Sound system
Sports suspension
Sports package
Sports seats
Daytime running lights
Cruise control
Touchscreen
Traction control
Tuner and radio
Folding passenger seat
USB socket
Xenon headlights
Central locking

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This BMW M3 in the European market

Is this BMW M3 priced above or below the European market?

At €89,900, it sits above the median of €72,481 for the 9 BMW M3 advertised in Europe in 2026. 78% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this BMW M3 be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Holzgerlingen, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this BMW M3 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €63,750 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €89,900, 41% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this BMW M3 compare?

18,000 km recorded, against a median of 57,250 km across the BMW M3 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other BMW M3 are priced closest to this one?

a 1987 car in Germany at €87,900, and a 1996 car in Germany at €79,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this BMW M3, and how does a purchase work?

Akpinar-Automobile, a professional dealer in Holzgerlingen, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this BMW M3 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Holzgerlingen, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

2002 BMW M3 Cabriolet for sale

2002 BMW M3 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany