Vehicle Description
You're looking at a wolf that's trying to fit into sheep's
clothing. After all, a 2009 BMW M3 Convertible dressed in such a
clean and pristine shade of white looks like it's reaching for the
upper class, but most of us know that if it wanted to, the mean
multi-valve 414 hp V8 could easily take on the toughest muscle cars
on the streets. Fully loaded and meticulously cared-for, this
1-owner, accident-free hardtop-convertible is as nice as they come
on the secondary market. If you're looking for a low-mileage
performance car with an unmatched pedigree, look no further, you've
already found the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'.
With only 48,348 miles on the odometer, this BMW is still extremely
fresh in every way and unless you track the model year changes in
the magazines, your neighbors may not realize that it's coming up
on ten years old. Regardless, the Alpina Weiss paint shines like
you'd expect from an expensive German luxury car and panel fit is
extremely good. The 3-Series has always been a favorite, combining
just the right proportions with plenty of performance, making it a
car that does everything well. Adding a retractable hardtop and all
those aggressively stylish M-spec performance and appearance
goodies only amplifies that feeling. The 'M' upgrades include the
killer front and rear fascias that are aggressive without being so
low-hanging that they're damaged by every ripple in the road
(although there are a few scratches on the chin of the car, really
the only demerit of note), the 'M-specific' hood, those extra
sculpted front fenders, and the sporty M3 alloys. By 2009, BMW had
long since graduated from the school of tall spoilers and wings, so
the shape is clean and elegant. The familiar BMW twin kidney grill
lives up front, between a set of projector-style HID headlights,
while out back the double dual exhaust trumpets are framed by a
sporty valence to help them pop that much more. Remember, this is a
production car, which makes these styling cues that much more
impressive.
The elegant Alpine White finish on this convertible is also a
perfect setup for the black leather interior, and it looks so good,
we're surprised it's not still wrapped in the factory plastic. Then
again, if it were, you wouldn't be able to enjoy the quality of the
flawless leather bucket seats. Ok, maybe we're exaggerating a
little bit, but other than very minor wear on the driver's seat
bolsters, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about
inside. BMW spends a lot of time in the engineering department to
make sure that you can power adjust the seats to strike the perfect
balance of keeping you planted during hard cornering, while also
being comfortable enough to always take the long way home. Speaking
of comfort, this M3 comes loaded with features like automatic
climate control, cruise control, power windows, power locks,
keyless entry, heated seats, and a full AM/FM/CD/AUX/Bluetooth
premium audio navigation and infotainment system. All this modern
luxury also means modern safety features such as front airbags,
side airbags, and anti-lock brakes. But even with all these
luxuries, you'll be reminded this is a true driver's car the moment
you grab the M3 three-spoke sports steering wheel (with paddle
shift) and watch the crisp dual gauge pod do its dance. But just
like any great German-engineered car there are plenty of
technological and luxury touches that range from the selectable
drive modes on the steering wheel, to the carbon fiber accents on
the dash, to the M3 floor mats.
The ground-breaking 4.0-liter V8 under the hood is the largest
displacement, and the most amount of cylinders, ever allowed in an
M3. This might sound like the recipe for a muscle car (and in many
ways it is) but BMW is never content with just size to take on all
newcomers. This is a 32-valve, DOHC, and variable valve timing S65
V8 that's rated at 414 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, and it finally
red-lines at an amazing 8,300 RPM! Since this hardtop-convertible
has only averaged 4,800 miles per year, we have no doubt none of
those ponies have escaped. But it's not just a great V8 that makes
it superior. This M3 comes with the optional 7-speed Getrag
dual-clutch 'M DCT' automated gearbox, that allows you to shift
quicker than a manual via steering wheel paddle shifters (or the
console shifter), or you can just leave it in automatic mode for
more leisurely shifting. Add to this big four-wheel disc brakes, an
M-spec suspension package that features MacPherson struts up front
and IRS coilovers in the rear, staggered Michelin Pilot Sport
tires, speed sensitive power steering, and a near 50/50 front/rear
weight distribution - now that's an unbeatable driving package!
This is the ultimate driving machine that can carry the whole
family. Plus, with its desirable options, low mileage, and included
owner's manual, warranty card, and maintenance records, this slick
E93 M3 is the perfect future classic. Call today!!
