BMW M3
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…
Carl Jones / September 8, 2023
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / April 20, 2023
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / April 8, 2023
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / February 24, 2023
BMW M3
VIDEO: This is What Happens When You Buy a Cheap E46 BMW M3
by Nico DeMattia / Date: February 16, 2023
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / January 12, 2023
BMW M3
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,…
Nico DeMattia / October 13, 2022
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / July 30, 2022
BMW M3
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…
Nico DeMattia / June 9, 2022
BMW M3
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…
Steven Paul / May 23, 2022
BMW M3
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…
Steven Paul / April 18, 2022