E36 M3 SMG questions

[MikeM3Power]

Hey

Made a thread few weeks ago about a 330ci purchase, well now i think i've changed to getting an E46 M3 but the idea of the SMG is appealing to me.

I've always fancied the paddle shift, i know they can be problematic but i know they shouldnt be touch on the E36 which i found out at the expense of my wallet.

So E46 M3 SMG, sell it to me

What should i look for? Is there a year to avoid? Do i need to make sure the SMG pump is done? How is the full auto mode?

Thanks guys.

Currently actually looking at a crisp E36 M3 estoril blue convertible 98 but like the refinement of a E46 M3.

(Opps i meant E46 SMG question for topic title)

Edited by MikeM3Power on Saturday 26th June 15:00

[TomM]

Excellent gearbox, neck snapping in mentalist supersport mode (DSC off mode) and civil around town in auto - best of both worlds. I enjoyed it a lot.

[MikeM3Power]

sounds way better then the horrible SMG I, did you have any problems with it in terms of repairs or it jamming in gear and error coding up or is that just a common E36 thing?