2018 BMW M3 Competition Package: The Last of a Dying Breed Some cars are fast. Some cars are practical. A select few manage to be both while still making every drive feel like an event. This 2018 BMW M3 Competition Package is one of those cars. Finished in Mineral Gray Metallic over Anthracite/Black and equipped with the highly desirable 6-speed manual transmission this M3 represents the final chapter of an era that is rapidly disappearing. A four-door sports sedan with rear-wheel drive a twin-turbocharged inline-six a proper manual gearbox and enough practicality to comfortably handle everyday life. Cars like this simply are not being made anymore. Why BMW Created the M3 For decades the BMW M3 has served a very specific purpose. BMW's M division was tasked with creating a car that could serve as both a daily driver and a legitimate performance machine. The formula was simple: Four doors Comfortable seating for the family Usable trunk space Track-capable performance The result became one of the most respected performance car nameplates in automotive history. The M3 was never designed to be a compromise. It was designed to do everything. The Competition Package Difference The Competition Package transformed the already impressive M3 into something sharper more focused and more exciting. This package included: Increased horsepower Competition-specific suspension tuning Unique 20-inch wheels M Competition Package calibration High-Gloss Shadowline exterior trim The result is a car that feels more connected more aggressive and more alive than a standard M3. The Manual Transmission Makes This Car Special The overwhelming majority of modern performance cars have abandoned manual gearboxes. BMW offered buyers a choice in 2018 and enthusiasts overwhelmingly recognize the manual-equipped Competition Package cars as some of the most desirable F80-generation M3s available today. The manual gearbox transforms the experience. Every shift requires participation. Every downshift feels rewarding. Every drive feels more engaging. This is not a car that simply transports you. It involves you. A Sports Sedan That Drives Like a Sports Car The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six produces 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. But numbers only tell part of the story. The real magic is how quickly the car changes direction how planted it feels through corners and how effortlessly it transitions from daily commuter to canyon-carving weapon. Put your foot down and the car feels explosive. The acceleration is immediate. The engine pulls relentlessly. The chassis feels eager to attack every corner. It genuinely feels like a sports car wearing a business suit. Mineral Gray Metallic: The Perfect M3 Color Mineral Gray Metallic is one of BMW's best modern colors. Under sunlight it reveals depth and metallic character that photographs rarely capture. It gives the car an understated confidence. Enthusiasts notice it immediately. Everyone else simply knows it looks expensive. Combined with the Anthracite/Black interior the overall specification feels purposeful mature and timeless. Loaded with Desirable Factory Equipment Originally carrying an MSRP of $78 195 this M3 was exceptionally well equipped from the factory. Highlights include: Competition Package 6-Speed Manual Transmission Executive Package Driving Assistance Package Head-Up Display Harman Kardon Surround Sound Navigation System Apple CarPlay Compatibility Heated Front Seats Heated Rear Seats Heated Steering Wheel Adaptive LED Headlights Side and Top View Cameras Active Blind Spot Detection Parking Assistant This is the rare combination of performance and luxury that made the M3 famous. Who This Car Is For This M3 is for someone who refuses to choose between practicality and performance. It is for the enthusiast who: Needs four doors Wants a manual transmission Loves driving Appreciates German engineering Wants one vehicle that can do everything It can handle school drop-offs. It can commute comfortably. It can dominate a backroad. It can show up at a track day. Very few vehicles can legitimately claim all four. Why It Makes Sense Today The automotive world is moving toward larger vehicles heavier vehicles electrification and automation. The 2018 M3 Competition represents the opposite philosophy. A relatively lightweight rear-wheel-drive sports sedan with a manual transmission and a twin-turbo inline-six. The formula is becoming increasingly rare. And because of that cars like this continue to attract enthusiasts who recognize just how special they really are. The F80-generation M3 has already established itself as one of the defining performance sedans of its era. And among them the Competition Package manual cars sit near the top of the enthusiast wish list. This is the kind of car you buy because you still enjoy driving. And every time you get behind the wheel it reminds you why. Excellent Condition! We Accept Trades: We will help you move out of your current ride and into the car of your dreams. Talk to us about your car and we will make you an offer. Financing Available: We offer flexible financing through our extensive lending network with terms that meet all your needs allowing you to buy confidently. Mechanical Inspection and Service: All of our cars undergo a rigorous inspection to ensure we find and fix any issues and ensure you're getting a top-quality car. At Response Motors we are true enthusiasts and take pride in keeping these wonderful machines looking and running their best for our customers. Paint and Bodywork: At Response Motors we pride ourselves on the quality of the cars we sell. Take any of our cars straight from the showroom to the car show and each car gets an extensive 15+ hour paint correction and detail to bring the paint up to show car status and give them that head-turning and eye-popping deep glossy shine that they deserve. Of course the interior is just as important with a thorough steam cleaning and leather restoration as part of the package. This vehicle is being offered for sale by: Response Motors LLC 2490 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View CA 94043 Taxes tags and fees are not included in the sale price