The E46 M3 is the best car I have ever owned
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I am 32 years of age, so hopefully I will own a fair few other cars. However, having owned this car I can categorically state that for ME this is a brilliant car for anyone who can appreciate a brilliant feat in car evolution.
I can't believe it was released in 2001, it was way ahead of its time. Yes its dated to fk now probably,but that engine. Christ on a bike and what an engine it is, just the snarl up to 5k+ and it keeps going and going.
Yes there are newer cars, and 2.0 hot hatches which could beat it in a straight line. But I have to give the M Division their dues. Since having this car I no longer yearn for a different car, or am bored. Ask me in a year maybe...who knows
Yes the are dated, cheap, high maintenance and owned by nefarious individuals. But don't knock it until you have tried one. Mines the manual version..
I have spent 1.5k on mine so far in two months. Suspension overhaul and other odds and sods, but the car is 100% now. Its very important to keep on top of maintenance. Regardless, the car is worth it.
Great cars. fking brilliant.
I can't believe it was released in 2001, it was way ahead of its time. Yes its dated to fk now probably,but that engine. Christ on a bike and what an engine it is, just the snarl up to 5k+ and it keeps going and going.
Yes there are newer cars, and 2.0 hot hatches which could beat it in a straight line. But I have to give the M Division their dues. Since having this car I no longer yearn for a different car, or am bored. Ask me in a year maybe...who knows
Yes the are dated, cheap, high maintenance and owned by nefarious individuals. But don't knock it until you have tried one. Mines the manual version..
I have spent 1.5k on mine so far in two months. Suspension overhaul and other odds and sods, but the car is 100% now. Its very important to keep on top of maintenance. Regardless, the car is worth it.
Great cars. fking brilliant.
Edited by HannsG on Sunday 20th April 22:38
ILoveMondeo said:
Is yours the smg or manual? I really don't like that box. I really don't like the smg. Manual is ace though, handles like a car half it's size and an absolute hoot to thrash that engine!
Mines a manual. Specifically was on the lookout for a Silver/Grey with Imola interior and a manual gearbox.Its a clonky thing shifts 1 through to 2 in the cold are stiff. But once warmed up its a great solid box, I have been mulling over whether to change the oil to royal purple. I think the gearbox is made by Gertrag (sp?).
Test driver said:
Lovely motor, would consider one next. What are the main issues to look out for and cost of fixing?
Everything is fixable. My suspension needed overhaul purely due to wear and tear. New top mounts, shocks and Eibachs sorted it out. Subframe is a big one. But its fixable if out of warranty for around 1.5k or less. Depends where you go. Also I have very very slight rust on front wings. BMW are sorting the repair under warranty. Other than that I have nothing else really thats gone wrong.
Get on M3Cutters and start researching. There are some good unmolested examples out there.
This seems like great VFM..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Although nothing about the subframe mentioned, maybe it may still be within the 10 year grace period for repair...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Although nothing about the subframe mentioned, maybe it may still be within the 10 year grace period for repair...
aspirated said:
This seems like great VFM..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Although nothing about the subframe mentioned, maybe it may still be within the 10 year grace period for repair...
Excellent spec, great combination on colour, reasonable mileage and priced very keenly. If it has FSH whats to hate? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Although nothing about the subframe mentioned, maybe it may still be within the 10 year grace period for repair...
Buy it and if the subframe aint been checked, budget for it and enjoy regardless! Priced very keenly though....if all the receipts and repairs check out its a bargain. Hopefuly not a cat D.
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