The best M Car? The E46 M3 - Andrew Frankel
Discussion
Elatino1 said:
I'm not sure where your rant comes from and who suggested listening to some YouTuber kid.
I suppose if you are 60+ you will have some sort of rapport with this chap and value his opinion somewhat.
It just seems odd that you are so keen to disparage and dismiss the opinion and experience of one of the UK's leading and most respected car journo's. I suppose if you are 60+ you will have some sort of rapport with this chap and value his opinion somewhat.
I'm forty one years old but still remember Autocar / Frankel reviewing the McLaren F1 when I was mid-teens. Mostly I remember 243 MPH !!! Mind. Blown.
Wills2 said:
Elatino1 said:
Opinion of an old man on an old car. Whatever does it for you I suppose.
Frankel knows his onions, age has nothing to do with it apart from the fact it means he has a lot of experience and knowledge of his subject, when you grow up you might have some as well. 
PorkInsider said:
Khaki Suit said:
PGNSagaris said:
Erm....I suggest you use that google thing
Yeah, done that and my question still stands. But if his opinion excites you then fair play.Back to the cars: I think the E46 is probably right up there in my favourites. I've never owned one but I think I might give it a go one day soon.
What about the Z4M?
T1b
Edited by T1berious on Monday 11th May 08:03
nevm3 said:
Oh dear, with the ageism on this post am I right in thinking I'm to old to drive my collection? E30 M3, E46 M3 conv, E39 M5,E86 Z4M etc, not forgetting TVR Tuscan Speed Six (I'm well over 60)
Nice collection, and age has nothing to do with it I say, drive and enjoy whatever you like, I bought my E46 M3 when I was 27, and then at 35 bought A Jaguar Etype, doesn’t matter how old you or the car is, what lockdown should have shown us is to enjoy these cars whilst you can.The TVR looks like the odd one out in the BMW focussed collection but I think they are great cars, still quite fancy a T350....
Elatino1 said:
Sorry, didn't know this was a fanboy only thread. The e46 is a car that I have driven extensively over the years and know of its flaws and is also in the "overrated cars thread".
Will let you chaps enjoy your love in in peace.
Ah bless, some of us had the e46 M3 when they came out and are 10 cars on from there now, but it's a still good car and one of the best M made. Will let you chaps enjoy your love in in peace.
P.S most thread opinions in general gassing are worth ignoring as they are generally posted by garageless trolls, a bit like you (HTH)
Edited by Wills2 on Saturday 16th May 22:47
I had an immaculate e46 11 years ago....the sound of the S54 on song is unforgettable. Bad analogy, but to me it sounded like a Lancaster bomber taking off. I sold it because I don’t keep anything longer than a couple of years. I tried to mentally replace the excitement I had for my e46 with a succession of ‘great’ cars that just left me flat after the initial excitement wore off...C63 Merc, F80 M3 and so on. They went within a year. So I’ve now just bought another e46 M3....and the chap I’m buying it off is the first owner who’s now in his late 60s. I’m aiming to keep it...partly because I think there’s long-term value appreciation in a decent unmolested M3, but mainly because - apart from a Fiat X1/9 I had when I was 19 - it’s the only car that’s created ‘memories’ if that makes sense.
jon-yprpe said:
....the sound of the S54 on song is unforgettable.
I got a great reminder of that today on a 90 mile round trip to visit family (in the garden with social-distancing)! But my S54 isn't in an E46, it's in a Z4M Coupe and it's one of the first cars I have bought where how it looked was a big factor in my decision - it just looks so right. Plus I don't need rear seats in my weekend car but if I did it would have to be an E46 M3.
PGNSagaris said:
You look and get the green eyed monster. Says a lot about you.
I look and think what a champion he is.
You also look to denigrate Frankel. Without knowing anything about him. Again, instructive.
Each to their own I guess
You're so uptight it's hilarious. Bet you're fun at parties.I look and think what a champion he is.
You also look to denigrate Frankel. Without knowing anything about him. Again, instructive.
Each to their own I guess
nevm3 said:
Khaki Suit said:
Worst "look at what I've got" post ever.
If you got it flaunt it, why shouldn't I be proud of my collection, can add E24 635csi,E12 528i,E28 528i,E46 330d, E46 325ti, Ducati 916 ,Aprilia RS125. Oh boy bet your spluttering now
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