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I sold mine with 23,000 miles for like 22 grand when i was moving...i am certainly kicking myself in the ass, but i am not itching for it back. |
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05-24-2016, 12:18 PM | #26 |
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I do miss mine from time to time
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Boy howdy...How BMW has brainwashed the masses.
When the E46 M3 first came out, the biggest complaint about it from the enthusiasts and the HPDE crowd was that the E46 M3 was a FAT PIG. And it was. At 3,450 lbs, up to that point it was certainly one of the HEAVIEST 3 series ever built. Those that are used to driving, say, the E30 M3 at the time, all thought that it was an unyielding beast with the heft approaching E39 5 series range. The flip side of that, was many also said that BMW did a good job hiding all that mass and the car handles more like a smaller car. But this is the FIRST that I've ever seen anyone describe the E46 M3 as "light and tossable."
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05-24-2016, 02:39 PM | #28 |
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I've been lucky enough to drive a lot of cars, ranging from Ferrari to Porsche to Noble to Lamborghini... you get the idea.
My E46 M3 (manual) was my favorite car I've ever driven that could be had for under $50,000. The steering was great. I had coilovers on it with some aggressive camber up front, so the turn-in was immediate. Pedals are perfect for heel-toe downshifts. The car pivoted around its hips so effortlessly, and you could always feel what the chassis was doing. The steering feel was phenomenal. |
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05-24-2016, 02:59 PM | #29 | |
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So, I found a '03 6 speed, black/black leather, 38,500 miles. $26k. My heart says buy the damn thing. But the cheap ass in me wants some reassurance that its a fair price.... |
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05-24-2016, 03:06 PM | #30 | |
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2003 e46 coupe Black 6mt 24k miles Sunroof delete Recaro seats KWV2 BBS LMs AA supercharged with meth StopTech front BBK Let me know. Maybe this can work out. |
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For what it's worth in terms of your valuation, my car was an '05 with 129k miles, white/red, 6MT, factory nav, HK sound, bi-Xenon lights, PDC, rain sensing wipers, CSL bumper/trunk/diffuser, Ground Control coilovers, and some little interior mods, and my insurance paid me as near as makes no difference $21k for the car, which I think was just about fair.
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05-24-2016, 03:59 PM | #33 | |
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But, I did find a 05 IB/black leather 6 speed ZCP, and its local. 51k miles. Listed at $31k. Comp package is what I really want. And, its local. |
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05-24-2016, 04:18 PM | #34 |
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The e46 M3 is pretty much the car that got me into BMW.
I've had a e93 M3 and driven the new F80's, but I still dream about owning a e46. I don't think it's underpowered at all and actually usable on the street and daily driving. Stay away from SMG and hold out for a manual. Since it's hard to come by a low mileage one, I plan on pretty much plan on throwing a couple grand of maintenance right of the bat if I ever do pick one up. |
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To me, that is waaaay better value per dollar than the '03. IB is gorgeous.
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05-24-2016, 05:54 PM | #37 |
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Full disclosure - I have no seat time in an E46 M3 but I have owned an E86 Z4MC for the past ~8000 miles and it shares a whole lot.
The S54 is an awesome engine and suited well to MT. Prior to picking up the used coupe I looked at a 997 Carrera S, 987.1 Cayman S, 981 Cayman/Boxster S, Scion FR-S, Miata and S2000. Each of these cars has their own charms and pitfalls, but the E46/E86 platform is really a winning combination of design, performance, limited nannies and collector potential at a reasonable price. It has streetable power (don't really need more) and is very DIY friendly to help save maintenance costs. Best of luck! |
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05-24-2016, 06:11 PM | #38 |
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I miss my E46 M3 often. 6 speed Imola Red with Cloth Seats. I drove it cross country to CA and back in 2003. 8000 RPMS screaming through the Arizona/Nevada desert.... Oh the memories!!!!
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+1, after driving both cars hard, its not even a question, the e92 is definitely more exhilarating and a good amount faster. Don't get me wrong, the e46 is great but I wouldn't call it the best M3.
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That's crazy overpriced. $31k? I think $24-26k would be fair. The car's almost 10 years old.
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There was just one on M3Forum, IB/cloth, SMG, something like 48k miles and he had it listed at $36k. The car sold. |
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05-25-2016, 11:16 AM | #43 |
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The E46 m3 is the best car BMW ever made in my opinion other than the e30 m3, third would be e39 m5 and then everything past is just BMW trying to keep the people happy that are looking for these futuristic cars lol
I have a e46 vert and coupe both turbod and will be keeping them till the day I die. |
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I think he was calling it the best looking M3, to which I would agree.
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