[Tallest]

Does anyone have statistics? How many M3 E9x were sold in world so far?

How many M3 E46 cars were sold?

Just curious.. wanna compare that to Merc C class AMG 55 W203 and C63 W204

[noro]

Post from a site called bmwmregistry, you won't find E9X numbers there yet.

How many examples of the E46 M3 were produced?
ECE M3 coupe (LHD): 16,038 examples produced from 09/00 through 05/06
ECE M3 coupe (RHD): 12,510 examples produced from 02/01 through 05/06
NA M3 coupe (LHD): 26,202 examples produced from 02/01 through 05/06
ECE M3 convertible (LHD): 4,822 examples produced from 02/01 through 08/06
ECE M3 convertible (RHD): 7,234 examples produced from 04/01 through 08/06
NA M3 convertible (LHD): 17,577 examples produced from 03/01 through 08/06
ECE M3 CSL coupe (LHD): 823 examples produced from 5/03 through 12/03*
ECE M3 CSL coupe (RHD): 535 examples produced from 6/03 through 12/03**

[ihyln]

The C63 is a really LOW volume production car. While you might think the M3 is rare the C63 is even more. In fact, MB doesn't push the car too much except in a few car mags.

[noro]

I am still daydreaming that someday I may be able to get my hands on a E46 M3 CSL. It is one of my favorite BMWs ever built.

[ihyln]

I highly doubt you will find a M3 CSL at a price point you are willing to pay (if you can even find a buyer willing to sell). They were overpriced in their day and even more rare. I've yet to see a CSL on the road aside from the showroom. You are seriously better off with what you have.

[noro]

That's why it's a daydream ... well I wouldn't expect you to see one on the road in US since they were never brought here. Your best bet to find one would be in Australia.

[ihyln]

Actually, they were, about 180 imported or something like that.