BMW M3 (E46) Review

BMW M3 E36

Years	2000-2006
Production
Body Style	2-Door Coupe 2-Door Convertible
Layout	Front Engine, RWD
Engine	3.2 Liter In-Line 6
Transmission	6-Speed Manual 5-Speed SMG
Horsepower	333 hp
Torque	262 lb ft
0-60	4.5 sec
1/4 Mile	13.3 @ 104 mph
Top Speed	155 mph (electronic limit)
Fuel Economy	City: 15.9 Highway: 33.6
Original Price	$50,000 (2006)
Original Price	$55,000 (Converted to 2009)

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BMW : M3 M3 2001 BMW M3 6sp Manual * LAGUNA SECA BLUE * stock * Clean CarFax	$14,000.00	5h 33m
BMW : M3 2003 BMW M3 - Silver on Black - Canadian Car - Clean Carproof report!	$19,900.00	1d 23h 26m
BMW : M3 2002 BMW M3 Convertible	$17,000.00	2d 9h 18m
BMW : M3 M3 6-Speed 2003 BMW M3 6-SPEED MANUAL NON SMOKER NEW RIMS TIRES RUNS PERFECT	$17,700.00 $19,800.00	2d 11h 57m
BMW : M3 M3 one owner, carbon fiber, roof, heated seats, Ipod, 6-speed	$17,991.00	3d 3h 13m
BMW : M3 SMG BMW M3 Convertible SMG	$18,000.00 $21,900.00	3d 8h 22m
BMW : M3 m3 2004 bmw m3 stuning smg	$15,000.00 $19,500.00	3d 8h 57m
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BMW : M3 ALL ORIGINAL BMW M3 WITH LESS THEN 100K FROM CAIFORNIA	$16,995.00	3d 13h 57m
BMW : M3 2002 BMW M3 White Cinnamon	$15,500.00	3d 23h 24m
BMW : M3 SMG 2002 BMW M3 1-Owner, All Original, NAVIGATION, SMG, Harmon Kardon, NO RESERVE!	$9,100.09	4d 7h 43m
BMW : M3 Sleek Silver M3 Coupe	$13,000.00	4d 12h 53m
BMW : M3 WE FINANCE!! 02 BMW M3, 6 SPD MANUAL, PWR HTD STS, PWR SNRF, HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH BUYERS!	$17,980.00	5d 5h 48m
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Review of BMW M3 (E46):

Exterior: The E46 generation of the BMW M3 was one of the most anticipated cars of modern time. It is based on the E46 generation of the famous BMW 3-Series, and just like the previous generation M3, it is the perfect combination of supercar performance and everyday practicality. From the outside, the E46 is a major improvement over the previous generation. Taking on a more hardcore approach, BMW decided to only offer two door coupes and convertibles. The new styling is much curvier, but still incorporatws a very aggressive front fascia, M side vents, a hood bulge, and quad exhaust pipes. Overall, this M3 retains the modest exterior of previous M3’s however to the discerning enthusiast the details of the M3 standout to make it a stellar supercar.

Interior: The outside of the E46 M3 is certainly more upscale than the previous generation; however the true changes were made on the inside. Standard equipment included body hugging bucket seats upfront, a three person bench in the back, tasteful wood or aluminum trim, leather throughout, and a large a thick rimmed steering wheel with radio and other controls. Options included full leather buckets, navigation, bright white gauges, and water and fuel temperature gauges. The trunk is large enough to hold plenty of luggage. The M3 is certainly a supercar that can carry passengers in luxury, style and comfort.

Driving: The M3 excels at driving above all other characteristics. The E46 generation used BMW’s familiar in-line six engine but almost every part was reengineered to generate the absolute extreme performance. This engine revs to 8000 rpm which enables true supercar performance at any speed. The six speed manual was the pinnacle of transmissions at its time, but BMW pushed the engineering envelope with the optional Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG). SMG is a clutch-less, manual that uses either the gear lever or paddle shifters to change gears. This enables easy city driving while also enabling incredible high performance driving.

The chassis of the M3 is perfectly balanced with an advanced multilink suspension. The ride is harsher than base 3-series models of the time, but this is to be expected from a supercar. The brakes perform day in and out and fail to fade. Overall, the E46 BMW M3 is the ultimate in practical cheap supercars that can be driven as a daily driver.

BMW : M3 M3 2001 BMW M3 6sp Manual * LAGUNA SECA BLUE * stock * Clean CarFax

BMW : M3 2003 BMW M3 - Silver on Black - Canadian Car - Clean Carproof report!

BMW : M3 2002 BMW M3 Convertible

BMW : M3 M3 6-Speed 2003 BMW M3 6-SPEED MANUAL NON SMOKER NEW RIMS TIRES RUNS PERFECT

BMW : M3 M3 one owner, carbon fiber, roof, heated seats, Ipod, 6-speed

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BMW : M3 2002 BMW M3

BMW : M3 Convertible 2001 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE DINAN EXHAUST 6-SPEED HEATED SEATS GARAGE KEPT FLORIDA

BMW : M3 ALL ORIGINAL BMW M3 WITH LESS THEN 100K FROM CAIFORNIA

BMW : M3 2002 BMW M3 White Cinnamon

BMW : M3 SMG 2002 BMW M3 1-Owner, All Original, NAVIGATION, SMG, Harmon Kardon, NO RESERVE!

BMW : M3 Sleek Silver M3 Coupe

BMW : M3 WE FINANCE!! 02 BMW M3, 6 SPD MANUAL, PWR HTD STS, PWR SNRF, HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH BUYERS!

BMW : M3 SMG~HK SOUND~FULLY SERVICED~TAKING OFFERS!

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