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My E46 M3 and E39 530i
I've had my 5MT E39 530i for about 7.5 years now (my first BMW), and just picked up a 6MT E46 M3 vert (my 10th BMW). Also have an 6MT N54-powered E61 535xi wagon, but that's still a couple years too new for this thread, and is currently for sale.
The M3 is my new year-round driver, and I pretty much only use it top-down, unless it's raining heavily. I envision top-down trips to the ski area this winter! I replaced the rod bearings preventatively as soon as I got it, and have been driving a lot and doing some autocross events since. Luckily it's high-mileage (163k now) and has a few bumps and bruises, so I can enjoy it in a guilt-free manner. It's mechanically sound now, which is my top priority.
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