/DRIVE 100 Tribute - What's the Best BMW of All Time?

filet.M2c · 05-06-2016, 12:14 PM

Have to go with the e46 M3 considering I owned 3 of them. First BMW that I lusted for and could afford. The driving experience was phenomenal and revving out that I6 to 8K RPMs always put a smile on my face.

Especial1 · 05-06-2016, 12:34 PM

318ti ftw

3M TAPE · 05-06-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Law

Nope.
Three letters: SMG

Well... mostly likely you've never driven one before or you did but didn't know how to use it properly.
People like you might think SMG is just an automatic but it is not. It has a clutch..
SMG is a great transmission, especially with CSL tune or CSL SMG software version.

You ignorant people should stop making a statement like that.

sakson · 05-06-2016, 01:14 PM

E46 M3 (not CSL because it only came with SMG II and was not offered with manual).

Vanmarsenille · 05-06-2016, 01:28 PM

For me, it's a toss up between the 118d and the 318ti...

sid21177 · 05-06-2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synergist

Have to go with the e46 M3 considering I owned 3 of them. First BMW that I lusted for and could afford. The driving experience was phenomenal and revving out that I6 to 8K RPMs always put a smile on my face.

Is that Chapman BMW in chandler ?? - lol

Red Bread · 05-06-2016, 01:33 PM

E36 M3 with the non US motor, 507, 3.0CSL or S54 Z3 M Coupe.

bunker · 05-06-2016, 01:39 PM

really enjoyed that video.
every car they talked about is on my list of BMW's to own some day.

secretanchitman · 05-06-2016, 01:42 PM

It's a toss up between the E46 M3 or E39 M5. Both are probably the best cars BMW has ever made.

6ixSpd · 05-06-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BuzzE46

obvi Manuel is more preferred but the CSL is a car im sure plenty of enthusiast would want.

But what about Juan?

filet.M2c · 05-06-2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sid21177

Is that Chapman BMW in chandler ?? - lol

Close, but nope. Tucson

IB M · 05-06-2016, 02:16 PM

E46 CSL hard to beat.

I'd also add E46M3 ZCP 6MT, not because I own one or anything like that, just because it's the best.

Oh and btw IB is the best color.

Law · 05-06-2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMacMeal

Well... mostly likely you've never driven one before or you did but didn't know how to use it properly.
People like you might think SMG is just an automatic but it is not. It has a clutch..
SMG is a great transmission, especially with CSL tune or CSL SMG software version.

You ignorant people should stop making a statement like that.

You seem upset. Tell me more about your frustration.

Sassicaia · 05-06-2016, 02:32 PM

Z8

BuzzE46 · 05-06-2016, 02:43 PM

exactly it shifts so smooth I love it

BMWSource · 05-06-2016, 03:03 PM

///M3 E46 is one of my favourite drivers car.

diddytop · 05-06-2016, 03:08 PM

E46 m3
E39 m5
E60 m5
E52 z8
The Sound and performance of that V10 in the e60 wow

siliconvalleyf06 · 05-06-2016, 03:57 PM

I vote for the 1995 E34 540i M-Sport. Just love the way this beast drives.

3M TAPE · 05-06-2016, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law

You seem upset. Tell me more about your frustration.

Upset over what?
Just trying to educate you so you don't go around the internet and write things like that
Tell that to M3 GTS and M4 GTS owners. They all got "automatics"

Gray_Panther · 05-06-2016, 04:43 PM

1M
Z4M
/thread

raysspl · 05-06-2016, 04:45 PM

I would also go & say E92 M3, the last of the N/As...

Law · 05-06-2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMacMeal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law

You seem upset. Tell me more about your frustration.

Upset over what?
Just trying to educate you so you don't go around the internet and write things like that
Tell that to M3 GTS and M4 GTS owners. They all got "automatics"

Not sure when i used "automatic" to describe SMG so speak for yourself

05-06-2016, 12:14 PM	#23
filet.M2c Captain 791 Rep 762 Posts Drives: M2c / mach e Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (1)	Have to go with the e46 M3 considering I owned 3 of them. First BMW that I lusted for and could afford. The driving experience was phenomenal and revving out that I6 to 8K RPMs always put a smile on my face.
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05-06-2016, 12:34 PM	#24
Especial1 Private 11 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	318ti ftw
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05-06-2016, 01:14 PM	#26
sakson Second Lieutenant 208 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Airdrie iTrader: (0) Garage List BMW 335is Coupe [8.00]	E46 M3 (not CSL because it only came with SMG II and was not offered with manual).
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Vanmarsenille In On The Kill Taker 93 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 MB GLS550; 2016 RR HSE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	For me, it's a toss up between the 118d and the 318ti... __________________ (2013 e93 M3 - retired) Jesus Saves.
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05-06-2016, 01:33 PM	#29
Red Bread Major General 4354 Rep 9,135 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	E36 M3 with the non US motor, 507, 3.0CSL or S54 Z3 M Coupe.
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05-06-2016, 01:39 PM	#30
bunker BVARIAN 707 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2022 M240xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	really enjoyed that video. every car they talked about is on my list of BMW's to own some day.
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05-06-2016, 01:42 PM	#31
secretanchitman Banned 674 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 2020 F82 M4 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 Coupe [0.00]	It's a toss up between the E46 M3 or E39 M5. Both are probably the best cars BMW has ever made.
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05-06-2016, 02:16 PM	#34
IB M Brigadier General 2885 Rep 4,337 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	E46 CSL hard to beat. I'd also add E46M3 ZCP 6MT, not because I own one or anything like that, just because it's the best. Oh and btw IB is the best color.
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05-06-2016, 02:32 PM	#36
Sassicaia Brigadier General 4430 Rep 3,308 Posts Drives: SMB F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Z8
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05-06-2016, 02:43 PM	#37
BuzzE46 First Lieutenant 147 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 2006 M3 E46 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	exactly it shifts so smooth I love it
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05-06-2016, 03:03 PM	#38
BMWSource Member 44 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 330Xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto ON Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330Xi Pre LCI [0.00]	///M3 E46 is one of my favourite drivers car.
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05-06-2016, 03:08 PM	#39
diddytop New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e60 m5 f82 m4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	E46 m3 E39 m5 E60 m5 E52 z8 The Sound and performance of that V10 in the e60 wow
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siliconvalleyf06 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2016 650i GC M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bay Area California iTrader: (0)	I vote for the 1995 E34 540i M-Sport. Just love the way this beast drives.
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05-06-2016, 04:45 PM	#43
raysspl Brigadier General 992 Rep 3,000 Posts Drives: walking, bicycle, & bus Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I would also go & say E92 M3, the last of the N/As... __________________ re
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