One of the things that has made the BMW M3 so popular over the years is the car's dual-purpose nature. Although the driving experience has always sat at the forefront, the fact that it is based on one of the world's best luxury car platforms means that it has always been an exceptional daily driver. Frequently, when driving a great performance car, you have to make a number of sacrifices on the road- stiff suspension, noisy stripped-out interiors, or temperamental and peaky engines are just a few of the things you come to expect from a performance car. But the M3 is not like that- with a luxurious yet sporty interior, a well-controlled ride, and an exhaust that is totally civilized until you start pushing the car, the M3 is happy doing the daily commute during the week and then heading to your favorite back road or track on the weekend, without forcing you to give anything up.

Produced in April of 2011, this E92 M3 was ordered new in the ultimate dual-use specification. Finished in the beautiful deep metallic blue shade of LeMans Blue, this car was optioned with the attractive 18” wheels, finished in silver, which gives the car an understated and upscale look. This car shows just 40,291 miles on the odometer and is in outstanding shape throughout, which is a true testament to the caring, enthusiasts who previously owned the car. Included with the sale is the original window sticker, service invoices from throughout the car's life, and a clean CarFax report.

The interior of the car is finished in rich Beige Novillo Extended Leather which pairs wonderfully with the deep blue exterior paint. For accents around the cabin, the original owner ordered dark wood trim which graces the dashboard, doors, and sides of the rear seats- although wood isn't the conventional choice for a performance car, it makes the interior feel far more luxurious than the more common brushed stainless or carbon fiber. Also worth noting, this car was pretty comprehensively loaded with options when new, coming equipped with the Convenience Package, Premium Package 2, and Enhanced Premium Sound package.

Under the hood is BMW's famed S65 V8- a true performance jewel, this engine produces 414 horsepower and will happily rev to 8,400 rpm all day and sound great doing it. Although this car is largely unmodified, a Megan Supremo sport backbox has been installed which gives the car a pleasant, bassy exhaust note but is not overbearing or droney on the highway. A 7-Speed DCT gearbox was optioned in this car, which is the ultimate do-anything gearbox. Happy to sit in traffic all day like a normal automatic, when you have a chance to enjoy the car in some spirited driving, it wakes up and offers shifts faster than almost any other car on the road.

Any car enthusiast already knows that the E92 M3 will go down in history as one of the best all-around driver's cars ever produced. This example is particularly special with its luxurious specification, stunning color combination, and low miles. Thanks to careful ownership over the last 12 years, this car remains in stunning condition throughout and would be an ideal car for the collector who is looking for a car they can drive to work a few days a week, enjoy on the weekends, and never lose a dollar in depreciation.