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Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3

Twilight Drive: Photographing a Rare 6-Speed Individual BMW M3 in Carbon Black

Having never seen a Carbon Black BMW in person, I was blown away by the variability of this paint. Black in certain light and purple in others, it’s a beautiful paint.

This car was order under BMW’s Individual program. We believe the original owner wanted the wood trim, which wasn’t available in factory M3’s. The unique spec along with the factory 6-speed, makes this car highly desirable.

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Shot: July 25, 2025
Location: San Antonio, TX
Category: Auction
Marque: BMW
Platform: Bring a Trailer

High bid, reserve not met

33,000

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Dark blue 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims parked curbside.

Black 2002 BMW M3 Coupe with gold rims parked on asphalt, with urban buildings in background.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with custom gold rims parked curbside.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims parked outdoors.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe on gold multi-spoke rims parked near buildings.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver mesh rims parked on asphalt.

Black 2002 BMW M3 with multi-spoke rims, parked on asphalt.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 coupe with aftermarket multi-spoke rims and quad exhaust tips.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with CSL rims and spoiler.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with aftermarket multi-spoke rims and a rear spoiler.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver alloy rims and performance tires.

Black 2002 BMW M3 with silver alloy rims parked near a mural.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims parked in front of a modern building.

Black 2002 BMW M3 Coupe with silver alloy rims parked in front of a mural.

A black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multispoke rims parked outdoors.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver rims parked in front of a modern building.

Front view of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3 with chrome grille and clear headlights.

A black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims and M badging.

2002 BMW M3 coupe in Carbon Black, featuring chrome multi-spoke rims and M trim.

Rear quarter view of a black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 rear view. Features quad exhaust tips and M3 badging.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver CSL rims and quad exhaust.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims parked outside.

A dark blue 2002 BMW M3 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims is parked on asphalt.

2002 BMW M3 in Carbon Black. Features silver multi-spoke rims and sleek, sporty body trim.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 coupe with silver multi-spoke rims.

Rear quarter view of a black 2002 BMW M3 coupe, featuring M-Parallel rims.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 shows off its silver multi-spoke rims and fender vent.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 front quarter panel and iconic M-style rims.

Rear view of a black 2002 BMW M3 coupe featuring its iconic CSL rims and silver brake calipers.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 rear view. Quad exhaust tips, M3 trim, Texas license plate.

Front view of a black 2002 BMW M3 with chrome kidney grille and round headlights.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with tan leather interior, hood scoop, and chrome grille.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with sunroof, aftermarket rear spoiler, and tan leather interior.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 trunk with chrome trim and red interior headrests.

Detail of a dark blue 2002 BMW M3 rear wheel and tire.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 front wheel with silver alloy rims and M badging.

Close up of the front wheel of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3 with its iconic M Sport rims.

Close-up of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3 rear wheel with silver alloy rims and orange brake calipers.

Close up of the BMW emblem on a carbon black 2002 BMW M3 hood, with chrome grille trim.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 headlight detail with chrome grille trim.

Closeup of the front headlight and chrome grille of a black 2002 BMW M3.

Close-up of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3's front bumper and tire.

Close-up of a dark blue 2002 BMW M3 front bumper and tire.

Close-up of the chrome kidney grille on a black 2002 BMW M3.

Close-up of a blue-tinted side mirror and part of the windshield trim on a black 2002 BMW M3.

Close-up of a black 2002 BMW M3's side mirror with blue tint.

Close-up of a black 2002 BMW M3's quad exhaust tips and diffuser.

Rear view of a black 2002 BMW M3, showing quad exhaust tips and undercarriage details.

2002 BMW M3 with carbon fiber trim and Eisenmann exhaust tips.

Close-up of 2002 BMW M3 side window with Saint-Gobain Sekurit glass, carbon black trim.

Under the hood of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3. Hood insulation and vents visible.

Sticker on a 2002 BMW M3 warns of 25,000 volts and mercury.

Close up of BMW Individual VIN sticker on a Carbon Black 2002 M3.

BMW M3 engine bay with carbon fiber intake and M tri-color badge.

2002 BMW M3 in Carbon Black, showing the engine bay and M-power V8 engine.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 engine bay with aftermarket intake.

Rear view of a black 2002 BMW M3 at a gas pump, featuring dual exhaust tips and M3 badging.

Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 coupe at gas pump, showing quad exhaust, rear spoiler, and silver rims.

Black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with aftermarket silver mesh rims and quad exhaust tips.

2002 BMW M3 driver's door open, tan leather door panel, wood trim, carbon black exterior.

Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 E46 door panel with tan leather, wood trim, and black carpet.

Interior view of a black 2002 BMW M3 convertible with tan leather seats & wood trim.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 steering wheel with M badge and wood trim.

Interior view of a Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3 convertible with wood trim and tan leather seats.

Interior view of a black 2002 BMW M3 convertible with wood trim and tan leather seats.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 interior with tan leather seats and wood trim.

2002 BMW M3 convertible interior with tan leather seats, wood trim, and M3 floor mats.

Black 2002 BMW M3 interior with tan leather seats and wood trim.

Black 2002 BMW M3 interior with tan leather sport seats, steering wheel and center console.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 coupe with tan leather sport seats and wood trim interior.

Close-up of brown leather power seat controls and memory buttons (1, 2, 3, M) in a 2002 BMW M3.

Close-up of power seat adjustment controls on a 2002 BMW M3 convertible with tan leather interior.

Interior shot of a black 2002 BMW M3 with tan leather seats and wood trim.

2002 BMW M3 interior with black and tan leather seats, wood trim, and M3 door sills.

2002 BMW M3 E46 interior with tan leather rear seats and wood trim door panel.

Interior shot of a 2002 BMW M3 with a sunroof open and tan leather seats.

2002 BMW M3 interior sunroof and tan leather seats.

BMW M3 interior with orange leather seats, wood trim, and manual shifter.

Interior of a black 2002 BMW M3 with tan leather seats and wood trim.

Interior view of a 2002 BMW M3 with tan leather seats, wood trim, and a manual transmission.

Interior view of a 2002 BMW M3 in Carbon Black, featuring tan leather seats and wood trim.

2002 BMW M3 interior, showing leather seats, wood trim, and M steering wheel.

2002 BMW M3 interior with tan leather seats, wood trim, and 6-speed manual shifter.

Carbon black 2002 BMW M3 interior with wood trim, manual shifter, and leather seats.

Black 2002 BMW M3 door sill trim with M stripes and tan leather seat.

2002 BMW M3 carbon black interior. Manual shifter, heated seats, sport button, wood trim.

Interior of a 2002 BMW M3 with wood trim and BMW Business CD stereo.

2002 BMW M3 interior: tan leather seats, center console with cup holders and parking brake.

2002 BMW M3 steering wheel and dashboard with carbon black interior trim.

2002 BMW M3 instrument cluster: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, & oil temp.

Close-up of a 2002 BMW M3 dashboard, showing the speedometer, fuel gauge, and illuminated car warning light.

Dashboard of a carbon black 2002 BMW M3. Speedometer shows 20 km/h.

Dashboard gauges in a black 2002 BMW M3, showing tachometer, speedometer, oil temp, and battery warning.

Close-up of 2002 BMW M3 dashboard showing tachometer, coolant temp gauge, and warning lights.

Close-up of a 2002 BMW M3 steering wheel with wood trim and turn signal stalk.

Interior shot of a 2002 BMW M3 with wood trim, showing steering wheel controls and wiper stalk.

Trunk interior of a black 2002 BMW M3 convertible.

Interior shot of the trunk of a Carbon Black 2002 BMW M3, featuring grey carpeting and black trim.

Trunk of a black 2002 BMW M3 with carpeted interior and a removable tray.

Black 2002 BMW M3 trunk, carpeted with plastic storage tray.

2002 BMW M3 Carbon Black trunk with a tool kit.

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