bye bye E46 M3

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Jun 29, 2007 | 05:47 PM

#46

newr

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Originally Posted by MoLexus

The M3 body is a wider version of the 3 series coupe, the engine is more balanced, the suspension is uncomparable, the steering has alot more feel, torqueless? It sounds like you haven't driven one. The M division is there for a reason.

why would you even waste your energy explaining the details. It's like teaching an old dog new tricks.

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Originally Posted by ElitistK

e46m3 < e36 m3 < e46m3csl < e46m3gtr.

performance wise.

E46M3 < E36M3? Go and drive both before making that statement.

Jun 29, 2007 | 05:58 PM

#47

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Well M3s seem to be one of those cars with hardcore owners. E30 owners think the E36 is bland, E36 owners think the E46 is overweight, E46 owners think their M3 owns the other M3s...

To some its personal preference and newer cars today just cannot match the intimacy of older, lighter, less complex cars.

Jun 29, 2007 | 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

but facts are facts though, put those cars on the track and the results are night and day

Jun 29, 2007 | 08:22 PM

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AzNMpower

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

To some its personal preference and newer cars today just cannot match the intimacy of older, lighter, less complex cars.

There's a greater emphasis on safety and comfort features as times go on. In addition, BMW does make a lightweight M3 version. It's called the M3 CSL

Jun 30, 2007 | 01:00 AM

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MoLexus

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Originally Posted by blacksc400

e36 > e46??? Never heard of... at least the US version, the Eurpean one has more power....

I highly doubt that the E36 trumps the E46 they are two totally different cars. Does anyone have any numbers to prove this because I have driven both and believe there was a big difference from road feel to acceleration.

Jun 30, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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Grassroots Motorsports took all three to the track sometimes ago and the results came out as expected.

E46M3>E36M3>E30M3.

I've driven all three and my conclusion is the same. E46M3 owners do not think their car owns the other M3s.. They KNOW for a fact that their car owns the other M3s.

Jul 2, 2007 | 08:33 AM

#52

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Originally Posted by Och

I don't understand whats all the fuss about. M3 was just an overrated, souped up 3 series with overclocked, unreliable, torqueless engine. Good riddance, I'm glad to see it go.

Somebody is jealous.