I bought my BMW E46 M3 in May 2021 with the following spec in mind: Coupe, Laguna Seca Blue (LSB) on Cinnamon interior, 6-speed manual, big 3 (rod bearings, subframe reinforcement and VANOS) addressed and…
Every new BMW M3 gets compared to the same car—the E46 M3. The E46-generation M3 is regarded by most BMW fans to be the best generation of M3. So it’s the benchmark for the iconic…
You don’t need to drag race every generation of BMW M3 to know that the newer ones are faster. Each generation has been faster than the one it replaced, which is just the natural progression…
The idea of thrashing budget German sports cars does make me wince. I can only imagine the sort of repair bills that come after lapping a track as fast as possible in a high-mileage, potentially…
There may not be a more coveted BMW than the E46 M3. Its status as potentially the best-driving Bimmer of all time is almost irrefutable. However, it’s also interesting because it’s not as if every…
It seems that every time a new M car makes its debut, the desire for classic M, as well as their values, cars goes up. Newer M cars, with their bloated curb weights, overcooked styling,…
Back in the early ’00s, the E46 BMW M3 was considered the best driving sports car in its class. It beat out cars like the AMG C63 and the Audi RS4 on a track and…
There’s a romanticism to taking an old, beat up sports car and restoring it that’s hard for many car enthusiasts to resist. Financially, emotionally, and practically, it’s a terrible idea, especially with old German cars…
BMW is officially celebrating the 50 Year anniversary of BMW M in 2022. This compels one to look back at one of the most iconic BMWs to have ever been graced by the M division…
You don’t have to look very hard to find kind words about the BMW E46 M3. But let me take a stab at it anyway. For one, the car is very pretty. Bulging front and rear…
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