The E46 M3 guide uses a generation-level estimate with the gearbox options supported by this catalogue. It does not imply that every body style, limited edition or equipment package has the same market value.
2004 · Non-turbo · Manual · 80,000 km · Good · Stock
Values as of 23 Oct 2026
Estimate assumptions reviewed 21 Oct 2026
A refresh can retain the same price. Public source points do not automatically revise the model.
What to check before using this benchmark
The evaluator groups transmissions as Manual or Automatic. That is a modelling simplification; read a car’s actual gearbox description, equipment and service records rather than treating the label as a complete mechanical specification.
Reconstructed Australian value history
This line models the selected benchmark from the generation’s start. It is not a record of this individual car’s previous sales. Earlier history is more uncertain; running costs, fees, taxes and inflation are excluded.
Modelled sale values in AUD · 1 Jan 2000 to 23 Oct 2026
Supported specification estimates
These comparisons keep the benchmark year, mileage, condition and stock status fixed. They reflect the model’s adjustment factors, not verified premiums from matched transactions. A model’s broad gearbox categories do not describe every trim or conversion.
Engine
Gearbox
Australian estimate
Non-turbo
Manual
A$65,000
Non-turbo
Automatic
A$52,000
The same benchmark across five markets
Each market has an independent native-currency estimate. These are not currency-converted Australian prices, and they exclude transport, import duties and compliance costs.
Use public results as individual examples, keeping body style, variant, country and source fees visible. Service history, restoration and modifications can require a separate appraisal beyond the model’s standard adjustments.
Reported sales are listed first below, followed by other available observations. Country, original currency, fee basis and observation dates remain attached to each example. Coverage is partial, and cached pages are not live quotes.
REPORTED SALE · United States
BMW M3 E46 Coupe 6-Speed
US$35,500 USD
Reported event: 24 Sept 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Reported winning bid; buyer fee and taxes excluded.
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Editorial guide prepared with AI assistance. Estimate assumptions are authored by Codex and maintained by the site owner. No specialist inspection or independent appraisal is implied.
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