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My 2004 E46 M3 is powerful, well-balanced, predictable, forgiving and is still a real joy to drive, even at 12 years of age. Additionally, the S54B32 (with cast iron block, forged steel crankshaft, individual throttle bodies, the freest flowing heads ever designed by BMW’s Motorsport Division, etc.) will definitely go down in history as one of the best naturally aspirated engines the world has ever seen. Even by today’s standards, the E46 M3’s performance is impressive, and it does almost anything that a (proficient) driver demands of it. However, if you don’t intend to track the car occasionally or routinely maintain the engine rpms above 4,500 during your daily drives, then save your money and get a standard 3-Series vehicle instead (i.e. don’t waste money on M car performance you don’t require and won’t use).
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