7 Reasons Why You Need to Own an E46 M3

mrx335 · 03-14-2014, 02:55 AM

Classic

MWA · 03-14-2014, 03:20 AM

HaHa! Glad to say I've owned 2 in the past, both SMG II & convertibles.

vdude · 03-14-2014, 04:02 AM

Had mine for 11+ years. During this time its seen numerous track days (road racing, 1/4, 1/8, autocross etc), canyon runs and is now my dd. The vid reminds me of how much fun this car is. Even though its not as fast or refined as my E90, it has a unique personality and definitely holds up. That's why its a keeper.

MikeRR · 03-14-2014, 05:14 AM

Had one (SMGII Coupé) loved it, if I had the time place and money I would have kept it for collection. I think it's one of the greatest cars BMW has built.

///MTUNED · 03-14-2014, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by auggiem3

Funny stuff.

Whoever thinks this video is funny... Kill yourself now, like seriously.

paddyrx8 · 03-14-2014, 05:59 AM

Just bought this baby 3 weeks ago. My second E46 M3, manual this time, wasn't a big fan of the previous SMG. Spotless example, low mileage.

Could have bought an E90 one but much prefer the E46. Gets an awful lot of attention. Couple of random people have come up to say how beautiful the car is.

ron_jeremy · 03-14-2014, 06:48 AM

Hated the video, garbage!
Love the E46 M3, specially the Estoril blue.

ManhattanBMW · 03-14-2014, 07:06 AM

Before I purchased my M6 Coupe, I owned a Carbon Black E46, I had over 225,000 miles on it when I traded it in, and it was still running great. Loved that car, and thought it was better looking, particularly the interior (e.g., it had functional cup holders) than the E90, so I decided to hold out until the F13 came out. Now I love the F13.

CapnKiv · 03-14-2014, 07:48 AM

But what would I do with my E93? The black one around 0:40 sounds BA!

johndeere · 03-14-2014, 08:13 AM

Oh how I miss her

Installsplus · 03-14-2014, 08:50 AM

recently just sold it....so it's still fresh!

only 50,000 km

Staszek · 03-14-2014, 08:53 AM

Saw this vid before, its ok, but I will watch it many times just to see the E46, still one of my favs! I miss mine and I didnt even have the M3.

E46M3forRay · 03-14-2014, 09:29 AM

can't go wrong with the E46 M3. My user name is pretty obvious

eforty6_m3 · 03-14-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

Ok video.

this

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the e46 M3, but the vid was pretty cheesy. That said, better than anything I could put together.

325rider · 03-14-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mloyalty

I do miss my baby.... CSL CF Roof and all. Siiiiigh

Dude. WOw.

Amazing wheels I can't even tell what they are? Look kind of like a cross between Advan RS-D and some Kinesis wheels.

More info and/or pics please!

ORIGIN M. · 03-14-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by samer670

Ah, can we limit the amount of "funny" content that makes it to the front page?

Yea mon

lawgone · 03-14-2014, 10:19 AM

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't love the e46. It's ok and was very nice for the time it was created in but even then the design was starting to look dated. People (stupidly) make fun of Chris Bangle on here but he brought BMW design into the 21st century.

Also, the current 335i sounds better IMHO.

auggiem3 · 03-14-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mloyalty

I do miss my baby.... CSL CF Roof and all. Siiiiigh

Very nice. I also like the "adult video" signage in the background.

Bigiggs · 03-14-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by samer670

Ah, can we limit the amount of "funny" content that makes it to the front page?

agreed

Fortyb · 03-14-2014, 11:36 AM

I'm hopefully picking up mines tommorrow.. Its between a Carbon Black are a Imoril Blue one with Brown interior.. I can't wait to have this in my Stable which it will remain for a very long time.

Viral@ActiveAutowerke · 03-14-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NOJODA

tell me about it! i've owned 2 ! 10 + years

I had a 135i and went back to a E46 M3

MDIVISION · 03-14-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by auggiem3

Very nice. I also like the "adult video" signage in the background.

Haha, yeah, I'm parked at the old Sonic MS garage. Lol

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vdude Private First Class 51 Rep 159 Posts Drives: F80 M3, E90 M3, E46 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (6)	Had mine for 11+ years. During this time its seen numerous track days (road racing, 1/4, 1/8, autocross etc), canyon runs and is now my dd. The vid reminds me of how much fun this car is. Even though its not as fast or refined as my E90, it has a unique personality and definitely holds up. That's why its a keeper.
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MikeRR First Lieutenant 69 Rep 380 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M2 [0.00]	Had one (SMGII Coupé) loved it, if I had the time place and money I would have kept it for collection. I think it's one of the greatest cars BMW has built.
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03-14-2014, 05:59 AM	#28
paddyrx8 Second Lieutenant 201 Rep 259 Posts Drives: F30 320 MSport, Estoril Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 320d M sport [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 320D MSPORT [0.00] 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	Best BM of last 20 years Just bought this baby 3 weeks ago. My second E46 M3, manual this time, wasn't a big fan of the previous SMG. Spotless example, low mileage. Could have bought an E90 one but much prefer the E46. Gets an awful lot of attention. Couple of random people have come up to say how beautiful the car is. Attached Images __________________
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ron_jeremy Captain 511 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 13' F25 X3 20d & 16' i3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Hated the video, garbage! Love the E46 M3, specially the Estoril blue. __________________ 3 series: E30: 89 325i, E36: 92 325iC, 94 320iC, 96 320i Convertible, 94 320iaC, E46: 99 320ia, E90: 06 318i Le mans, E91: 07 318dt 5 series: E39: 97 520ia, 01 530Dat, E61: 09 520Dat X series: E83 05 X3 2.0d, E84 10' X1 2.0 X-drive DA, F25 13' 2.0da X-drive.
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ManhattanBMW Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '25 M8 Comp Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Forgot to mention durable Before I purchased my M6 Coupe, I owned a Carbon Black E46, I had over 225,000 miles on it when I traded it in, and it was still running great. Loved that car, and thought it was better looking, particularly the interior (e.g., it had functional cup holders) than the E90, so I decided to hold out until the F13 came out. Now I love the F13.
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CapnKiv New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 Silverstone E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	But what would I do with my E93? The black one around 0:40 sounds BA! __________________
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johndeere mhmmmm 141 Rep 634 Posts Drives: MS3X Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Oh how I miss her
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03-14-2014, 10:19 AM	#39
lawgone Lieutenant 66 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	I guess I'm the only one that doesn't love the e46. It's ok and was very nice for the time it was created in but even then the design was starting to look dated. People (stupidly) make fun of Chris Bangle on here but he brought BMW design into the 21st century. Also, the current 335i sounds better IMHO. __________________ 2014 335i f30 M Sport, Mineral Gray, Premium, Nav, Comfort Access, M Sport Brakes, 18" Potenza RFT Summer/Staggered 2011 328xi e92 M Sport, Space Grey, Premium, Nav, Comfort Access, BMW Apps
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