The Scion FR-S was built to excite the kinds of people that make a holy pilgrimage to SEMA every year and never leave the house without their Hot Import Nights wristband - the same people that would soil themselves when realizing that this could've been purchased for less money.

started out life with a naturally aspirated 3.2 liter engine producing a mind-numbing 333 horsepower, mated to a 6-speed manual Getrag transmission. It was good for a 0-60 sprint in a little under 5 seconds, which was astonishing in its time, and still relatively quick today, although the car could potentially take more. A lot more. That's why this M3 was fitted with a centrifugal supercharger and methanol injection system. The power level isn't disclosed, but I'd put my money on more than 400 horsepower at the rear wheels. In a car like this, it's metric ton of go.

On top of this car being in great condition, it has seriously low miles. Couple that with a clean title and some very choice and expensive modifications, you have a car that's drives a nearly unbeatable performance bargain. Here's a snippet from the description:

With less than 42,000 miles, this M3 has been beautifully maintained. Finished in its factory Carbon Metallic color, the body has been tastefully upgraded with a lightweight carbon fiber hood with four louvered vents, adding an even more aggressive look to the car. Although there is a stress crack in the paint of this hood, the original BMW hood comes along with the car and can easily be returned to original if desired. Under that racing-inspired hood lies the factory 3.2L inline six mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Performance has been upgraded with an Active Autowerke Supercharger and Methanol Injection System. Exhaust gases are handled through a deep-toned Supersprint dual exhaust system.

I love the E46 M3. , and it climbed the list of my favorite bargain sports cars in short order. That's why this car is such a searing hot bargain, although the reserve hasn't been met as of this writing. It's worth swooning over and it's worth having in your garage, .

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