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2005 BMW M3
for sale
near
Watchung, NJ
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2005 BMW M3 Base
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Too much overhead and one too many times the salesman
Too much overhead and one too many times the salesman going back and forth to ask mother may I. The management is not customer friendly and it leads to many distractions. Revamp your business.
A classic well balanced sports car. The bar.
The 2001-2006 BMW M3 (chassis code E46). This generation of M3, like others was and still is and icon of sport and spirited diving. When new, this set the bar and was the measuring stick by which other cars were evaluated. Sure, it doesn't have all the current tech, even seeming Spartan compared to all the comforts of a large high-end luxury sedan or SUV, but that's never been why we love M3s. Now the E46 M3 is between 14-19 years old and it's performance on paper is comparable to that of a new Civic Si, but it still has something that very few cars have. Dare I say it at the risk being cliche? Soul. The M3 wasn't supposed to be the fastest in a straight line but a well balanced alround touring car. Its the perfect balance of handling, power not too much power, and class while still reasonable enough to drive everyday or just on those nice spring Sundays. It does "fun" VERY well and that is why it still is one of the most pleasing cards to drive. The looks are before a lot of the more controversial later BMW designs. It has that work of art, screamer of an in-line 6 cylinder S54 motor (2001 engine of the year winner and winner of the 3-4 L category for six straight years in a row 2001-2006). Though SMG had begun to increase in popularity, some E46 M3s still came with an honest to goodness manual transmission. This is what makes the E46 M3 one of the best of what seems to be a dying bread of cars and values should hold (or even increase) through the years like most other M cars have done historically. Cost of ownership isn't cheap. It's a BMW, no surprise there. However, failure and repair costs increase when considering SMG equipped M3's. Another thing you should consider is how much money you'll spend washing and waxing it then time sitting there and staring. That's one of my hobbies too... when not driving it. The E46 M3 is in an icon in a lineage of special cars and had become an instant classic.
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I absolutely hate car shopping but had to do it.
I absolutely hate car shopping but had to do it. Great experience here though. Yurie was very helpful. We let him know we wanted to see the car and he had it out and ready when we got there. He answered all of our questions, got us the car fax, sent us on a test drive and literally took less than 30 min after we agreed on pricing to have us on our way. Great job! I highly recommend this dealership
Great sports car that does everything a super car.
Very reliable and fast car one of the best cars i have ever owned never had any issues once so ever when the Germans built this car they sure knew what they was doing.
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Very Rad Vehicle
Love the feel of this car. Not a fan of SMG transmission, but this engine has way too much power to ignore
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I had very pleasant car buying experience from West State
I had very pleasant car buying experience from West State Motorsport, and my salesman Jason. I never felt pressured by the financing department or to buy, but I was already interested in the Land Rover so it was not hard to sell me. I loved seeing their garage with an amazing selection of high end, luxury vehicles. If I wanted to buy a Mercedes, Maserati, or Rolls Royce, I would buy it from these guys. 10/10 would recommend this place.
Best first car
This is my first car and I have been very privileged to own this as my first car. I absolutely love it tho.....I would recommend it to anyone you wants something that is a good value for the money, I paid 25,000 for mine and mine is now for sale for 35,000 a year and a half later. Don?t let people fool you about the SMG transmission. I love mine and as long as you know how to drive them they are perfect!
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I did my deal as an internet purchase from Columbus as i
I did my deal as an internet purchase from Columbus as i doing yard work within 20 minutes Peter called me with the good news I am now going to be the owner of a 2017 gt mustang, Peter made the deal smooth, it was purchased on Saturday and received the car on Tuesday and stayed in touch, I want to think Peter and the finance staff easiest purchase. Thanks Everett L Chamblin
most fun to drive and best quality car ever.
The car is beautiful. Bmw made the best of the best with it. Inline 6 cylinder naturally aspirated. Stock 0-60.. 5 seconds flat, luxurious, nice body design, quad exhaust, stock rims as well are beautiful and better than any aftermarket ones for the car. It handles like a dream and makes you feel bmw's slogan is true. The ultimate driving machine.
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Excellent dealer and they have good cars I will buy a car
Excellent dealer and they have good cars I will buy a car soon. Ricardo Canas
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Ali and Dre did me right.
My name is Malik I purchased a beautiful Bentley from brother Ali and getting another vehicle soon. Ali is a great guy he and his staff will work with you just be honest and up front. Dre the car sells man helped my sister and I all the way. I recommend this lot if you want to drive in style. Just have your money and they will work with you.
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Auto Paddock is a breath of fresh air in the car-shopping
Auto Paddock is a breath of fresh air in the car-shopping space. It's casual, relaxed and personal -- very much like dealing with a private-party -- but it has the inventory, information and facilities of a dealership, all without any pressure or sales xx. Some big plusses of Auto Paddock: * very cool, knowledgeable, straightforward owners * nice inventory with many rarer-spec, enthusiast cars * reasonable prices better than the competition for similar models * low-stress vibe Since they're local to me, I visited them 3 times as I was considering a 911 they had for sale. Initially, the car wasn't ready because they had just gotten it in. The tires were too worn to do a proper test-drive but Sheldon (one of the owners) was completely accommodating and let me check it out on the lot. He also went over the things they found during intake of the car and outlined the maintenance they planned to perform to bring it up to spec. When it was ready, Sheldon let me test-drive the car on two different occasions because he wanted to have the PDK recalibrated (shifting was a little wonky on the first drive). He never displayed any pushiness or expectations, even letting me test-drive alone which allowed me to get a good feel for the car. It was almost like being with a fellow enthusiast at Cars and Coffee that was planning to sell their car and we were just hanging out trying to determine if this was the right fit. I really loved the car and was very close to buying it. But during the time it was receiving PDK recalibration, another 911 came along of a similar spec but rarer color combo with lower mileage. So I ultimately bought that one instead. But because of the excellent experience I had with Sheldon, I was torn and it was difficult to pass on their 911. I would highly recommend Auto Paddock. Sheldon and Tony (F & I person) were excellent to deal with. And although I didn't end up buying their 911, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them in the future, perhaps on a trade or maybe if they get in an F80 M3 that I like. Go check them out because they're awesome and have really differentiated themselves in the car-buying space.
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The whole team was pure joy to work with.
The whole team was pure joy to work with. They were very knowledgeable and were more than willing to go the extra mile to answer all my questions.
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2005 BMW M3 Base
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Awesome Experience!
Mark and staff were great, easy transaction buying my sight unseen GT3. Heather Kanouff was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and streamlined the process. I would highly recommend buying a car from this dealership.
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| 2026 BMW M3 | $98,107 | 1 Good deal |
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About the 2005 BMW M3
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 2
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 333.0-hp, 3.2-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2005 BMW M3 cost?
The 2005 BMW M3 price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2005 M3 is $35,115, with pricing starting at $16,499.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2005 BMW M3?
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Is the 2005 BMW M3 reliable?
The 2005 BMW M3 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 M3 owners.
Is the 2005 BMW M3 a good coupe?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2005 BMW M3.
- Comfort 4.4
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.3
91% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.4
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.3
M3 (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| M3 2dr Convertible | M3 2dr Cpe |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $55,800 | Starting at $47,300 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 333.0-hp, 3.2-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 333.0-hp, 3.2-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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