E46 M3 Facelift Changes
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Hey..wondering if you could fill me in on something. I see on alot of adverts cars listed as facelift. Checking on Wikipedia it says the E46 M3 was facelifted in 2004. But iv also seen a few 03 cars with "facelift" in the titles.
Can anyone fill me on on exactly when they were facelifted and what were the differences? I know the boot handle on the boot is shorter, and the rear LED lights. What about at the front, any differences?
Cheers
Jay
Can anyone fill me on on exactly when they were facelifted and what were the differences? I know the boot handle on the boot is shorter, and the rear LED lights. What about at the front, any differences?
Cheers
Jay
Mar-01
• E46 Introduced to the UK
• Brushed Titanium replaced by Titan Shadow
• Business Radio with MD added (Europe)
Jun-01
• SMG-II Option Added (Europe)
• 19” Wheels Made Available (Europe)
Jul-01
• 19” Wheels made available (UK)
September 2001 (Model Year 2002)
• SMG-II Option Added (UK Only)
• Seat Width Adjustment Made Standard (UK Spec)
• SatNav Screen replaced with Wide Screen Model
• Auto-On Lights Added as Standard (UK)
• Individual Options permitted (UK)
• Standard Xenon lights upgraded to Bi-Xenon
• Black Gloss Interior trim discontinued (Replaced by Titanium shadow)
• Minidisc Option Added (UK)
Oct-01
• SMG Paddles Changed (Size & Colour of + and -)
Jan-02
• Minidisc / CD option combined with Nav/TV made possible.
February 2002 Changes
• M Racing Strut added to Coupe & Cab
March 2002 Changes
• Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim Added.
• M Rear Wing Spoiler option added (As on 330Ci Clubsport)
September 02 (Model year 2003)
• Cab Central Brake light made clear
• SatNav Control unit upgraded to DVD player.
• Bluetooth Phone Kit added.
• Interior buttons changed from printed to embossing.
• AUX Connections added to TV Unit
April 2003 Changes
• New LED Rear Lights Added
• Silver Grey Paint Added
• Mystic Blue Paint Added
• Steel Grey Discontinued
• Topaz Blue Discontinued
• SMG Logo removed
• Cabs now get "convenience opening"
• Climate Control Buttons changed
• Brushed Aluminium Interior trim added (UK)
• Boot lid handle changed
September 2003 (Model year 2004)
• SatNav CD replaced with DVD including TMC
• Le Mans blue added to Individual range of colours (UK)
September 2004 (Model year 2005)
• TV Module upgraded to digital
• Business CD Head Unit upgraded to play MP3
September 2004 (Model year 2005)
• M3 CS Model Added (Europe)
• Interlagos Blue Paint Added
April 2005 Changes
• Phoenix Yellow dropped
• Laguna Seca Blue dropped
• M3 CS model introduced (UK)
• Interlagos Blue Paint Added (UK)
• 3rd Point seat belt and headrest added
September 2005 (Model year 2006)
• CD Changer upgraded to play MP3
All the info you need mate
• E46 Introduced to the UK
• Brushed Titanium replaced by Titan Shadow
• Business Radio with MD added (Europe)
Jun-01
• SMG-II Option Added (Europe)
• 19” Wheels Made Available (Europe)
Jul-01
• 19” Wheels made available (UK)
September 2001 (Model Year 2002)
• SMG-II Option Added (UK Only)
• Seat Width Adjustment Made Standard (UK Spec)
• SatNav Screen replaced with Wide Screen Model
• Auto-On Lights Added as Standard (UK)
• Individual Options permitted (UK)
• Standard Xenon lights upgraded to Bi-Xenon
• Black Gloss Interior trim discontinued (Replaced by Titanium shadow)
• Minidisc Option Added (UK)
Oct-01
• SMG Paddles Changed (Size & Colour of + and -)
Jan-02
• Minidisc / CD option combined with Nav/TV made possible.
February 2002 Changes
• M Racing Strut added to Coupe & Cab
March 2002 Changes
• Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim Added.
• M Rear Wing Spoiler option added (As on 330Ci Clubsport)
September 02 (Model year 2003)
• Cab Central Brake light made clear
• SatNav Control unit upgraded to DVD player.
• Bluetooth Phone Kit added.
• Interior buttons changed from printed to embossing.
• AUX Connections added to TV Unit
April 2003 Changes
• New LED Rear Lights Added
• Silver Grey Paint Added
• Mystic Blue Paint Added
• Steel Grey Discontinued
• Topaz Blue Discontinued
• SMG Logo removed
• Cabs now get "convenience opening"
• Climate Control Buttons changed
• Brushed Aluminium Interior trim added (UK)
• Boot lid handle changed
September 2003 (Model year 2004)
• SatNav CD replaced with DVD including TMC
• Le Mans blue added to Individual range of colours (UK)
September 2004 (Model year 2005)
• TV Module upgraded to digital
• Business CD Head Unit upgraded to play MP3
September 2004 (Model year 2005)
• M3 CS Model Added (Europe)
• Interlagos Blue Paint Added
April 2005 Changes
• Phoenix Yellow dropped
• Laguna Seca Blue dropped
• M3 CS model introduced (UK)
• Interlagos Blue Paint Added (UK)
• 3rd Point seat belt and headrest added
September 2005 (Model year 2006)
• CD Changer upgraded to play MP3
All the info you need mate
I ordered my old M3 in November 2002; delivery was 1st May 2003. It included led lights & DVD satnav (as well as every option!); my brother bought an 02 plate car in 2004, there were several more pipes under the bonnet of mine going into brake servo. Both were recalled for bearing issue.
Great cars & I would definately recommend owning one.
Great cars & I would definately recommend owning one.
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