Memorializing my E46 M3

Llarry · 12-18-2022, 07:58 AM

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I'm currently driving my 10th BMW purchased new and my 4th M3 -- a G80 M3. But perhaps my favorite BMW of all time was my E46 M3, which I owned from 2005 to 2012. I ordered it with BMW Individual Sterling Gray paint and Imola Red leather -- loved that combo. Shortly after taking delivery I fitted Euro brake rotors and Velocity Motoring VB3 CSL replica wheels, along with 245/40ZR-18 front and 255/40ZR-18 rear tires. I think the Euro rotors (aluminum hats and cross-vented) confused some, who though it was a ZCP; it was not.

Years after I sold it, the 5th owner somehow found me. I sent him a copy of the original window sticker, which gone with the car but been lost along the way, and he sent me a photo. I was happy to see that the car was still in good hands.

JohnM3 · 01-11-2023, 07:58 AM

My favourite colour. Looks like he's been taking good care of it. Way to go!

12-18-2022, 07:58 AM	#1
Llarry ///M driver 15826 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6-speed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Porsche Macan GTS [6.25] 2022 BMW M3 [9.40]	Memorializing my E46 M3 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I'm currently driving my 10th BMW purchased new and my 4th M3 -- a G80 M3. But perhaps my favorite BMW of all time was my E46 M3, which I owned from 2005 to 2012. I ordered it with BMW Individual Sterling Gray paint and Imola Red leather -- loved that combo. Shortly after taking delivery I fitted Euro brake rotors and Velocity Motoring VB3 CSL replica wheels, along with 245/40ZR-18 front and 255/40ZR-18 rear tires. I think the Euro rotors (aluminum hats and cross-vented) confused some, who though it was a ZCP; it was not. Years after I sold it, the 5th owner somehow found me. I sent him a copy of the original window sticker, which gone with the car but been lost along the way, and he sent me a photo. I was happy to see that the car was still in good hands. Attached Images __________________ '22 G80 M3 6-sp Portimao Blue/Tartufo
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JohnM3 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E46 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Athens iTrader: (0)	My favourite colour. Looks like he's been taking good care of it. Way to go!
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