2012 BMW M3 Base

Make

BMW

Model

M3 Base

Year

2012

Listed price

$27,994

Location

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Transmission

DCT

Mileage

98,995 miles

The E90 generation of the BMW M3 holds a unique place in the model's storied history, representing a significant departure and a high-water mark for naturally aspirated performance. Launched in 2007, it was the first and only M3 to feature a V8 engine – the magnificent S65B40. This 4.0-liter unit, derived from the E60 M5's S85 V10, was a high-revving masterpiece, capable of spinning to 8,400 RPM and delivering a visceral soundtrack unlike any M3 before or since. Available as a sedan (E90), coupe (E92), and convertible (E93), this generation was celebrated for its balance, precision, and intoxicating power delivery, marking a swan song for atmospheric M-power before the forced induction era began. This particular 2012 BMW M3 Convertible, finished in classic Jet Black, presents an opportunity to experience that legendary S65 V8 with the added exhilaration of open-air motoring. With 98,995 miles on the odometer, this example has been enjoyed as intended, its 4.0-liter V8 paired with the highly desirable M-DCT transmission, offering lightning-fast shifts and precise control. The E93 convertible body style, with its retractable hardtop, provides the best of both worlds: the security and refinement of a coupe when closed, and the immersive sensory experience of a convertible when open, allowing the full symphony of the S65 to envelop its occupants. This is a chance to acquire a piece of M Division history, a truly engaging driver's car before the dawn of turbocharging.