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Doug
11-17-2003, 11:39 AM
I'm seriously considering placing an order for an E46M3 again. I had previously cancelled my order due to conflicts at work, those are levelling out now. Since the early info on the E90 are abysmal (ugly and nearly as big as an E39) I'm seriously considering an E46 M3.
zach
11-17-2003, 11:43 AM
I'm seriously considering placing an order for an E46M3 again. I had previously cancelled my order due to conflicts at work, those are levelling out now. Since the early info on the E90 are abysmal (ugly and nearly as big as an E39) I'm seriously considering an E46 M3.

Cool! I love my e36 M3, but I still lust for the power and updated interior of the e46.

:smile:
dan
11-17-2003, 11:48 AM
hey, weren't you a fan of Topaz Blue?

;)
Doug
11-17-2003, 01:16 PM
Yes, I had ordered a topaz blue one. Now I'm thinking Steel Grey/Imola/SMG
The HACK
11-17-2003, 01:19 PM
hey, weren't you a fan of Topaz Blue?

;)

I think you turned him OFF of Topaz... :roll: :D
JST
11-17-2003, 01:19 PM
Yes, I had ordered a topaz blue one. Now I'm thinking Steel Grey/Imola/SMG

SMG :thumbdow:

Steel grey is no longer available, is it?
dan
11-17-2003, 01:21 PM
Steel grey is no longer available, is it?

correct.

Steel Grey and Topaz are no longer standard colors.
zach
11-17-2003, 01:27 PM
Yes, I had ordered a topaz blue one. Now I'm thinking Steel Grey/Imola/SMG

SMG :thumbdow:

Steel grey is no longer available, is it?

I agree on the SMG. I don't like it.

I really wish steel grey was still available. Beautiful color IMO. There is a woman (girl really) who has a 2002 steel grey M3 with every option. Nice looking car. And to think, the woman probably thinks I'm staring at HER. :lol:
Doug
11-17-2003, 01:49 PM
Sorry, Silver Grey/Imola/SMG
The HACK
11-17-2003, 01:54 PM
Sorry, Silver Grey/Imola/SMG

Get Sterling Grey if it's no cost, it's closer to steel gray than Silver Grey.
dan
11-17-2003, 01:55 PM
Get Sterling Grey if it's no cost, it's closer to steel gray than Silver Grey.

$1525
Doug
11-17-2003, 02:01 PM
I may be able to negotiate Steel grey with my dealer.
Roadstergal
11-17-2003, 02:02 PM
Wanting more power?
JST
11-17-2003, 02:03 PM
Steel grey is no longer available, is it?

correct.

Steel Grey and Topaz are no longer standard colors.

Right, replaced by silver grey and mystic.

FWIW, I've seen a few mystic M3s, and they look VERY nice. Cosmos black is still my favorite color, but mystic blue is a close second.
Doug
11-17-2003, 02:04 PM
Wanting more power?

No actually, the E36 has plenty that's why I havent touched the engine or even chipped it. I'm looking for the whole package the E46 M3 brings, speed and civility.
Roadstergal
11-17-2003, 02:09 PM
No actually, the E36 has plenty that's why I havent touched the engine or even chipped it. I'm looking for the whole package the E46 M3 brings, speed and civility.

You can get civility with a car? Man, I bet my boss would have chipped in for one for me. ;) So this would be in addition to the E36, not replacing it?
Doug
11-17-2003, 02:14 PM
Not sure but it would most likely replace the 5er, that or maybe a new 6.
lemming
11-17-2003, 03:32 PM
is it really true, that somewhere it's written that the new e90 will be that much bigger and heavier than the e46?
Doug
11-17-2003, 03:38 PM
The latest issue of "Roundel" has a photoshopped pic and mentions it's only 2 inches smaller than an E39
ayn
11-17-2003, 03:39 PM
i saw a mystic blue e46m3 6spd at the san antonio dealer last sat, i like mystic blue!

--Andrew
Rob
11-17-2003, 03:40 PM
Don't do it! Or at least go test drive one first. The test drive might make you change your mind. :lol:
Doug
11-17-2003, 04:51 PM
I've driven (street and track) many E46 M3s....
GSR13
11-17-2003, 07:10 PM
My local dealer had a Grey/Imola M3 Coupe recently. Might even still be there. I seem to recall it was a conventional manual, but the color combination was nice. The color looked like Steel Grey, but I never actually checked what color it was.

They also had an Imola/Black/6Speed that was awesome. Maybe I can swing one before the E46 goes away. Guess I am going to have to hurry. :roll:
Rob
11-17-2003, 07:35 PM
I've driven (street and track) many E46 M3s....

yeah, I knew that. I made that post right after I made the post in the "test drive is all it takes" thread. The connection was obvious to me and funny. It just lost something in the translation to the rest of the world.
glaws
11-17-2003, 08:05 PM
No actually, the E36 has plenty that's why I havent touched the engine or even chipped it. I'm looking for the whole package the E46 M3 brings, speed and civility.

You can get civility with a car? Man, I bet my boss would have chipped in for one for me. ;) So this would be in addition to the E36, not replacing it?

No, civility is not offered as an option even on M3's. However, these are some suggestions offered by our first president. If you will practice these, I am sure your boss will notice the improvement.

Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.

2d When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usualy Discovered.

3d Shew Nothing to your Freind that may affright him.

4 In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.

5th If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkercheif or Hand before your face and turn aside.

6th Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.

7th Put not off your Cloths in the presence of Others, nor go out your Chamber half Drest.

8th At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer, and affect not to Speak Louder than Ordinary.

9th Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them, nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it.

10th When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them.

11th Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails.

12th Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs rowl not the Eys lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by appr[oaching too nea]r him [when] you Speak.

13th Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks &c in the Sight of Others, if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexteriously upon it if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately, and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to him who puts it off.
Pike
11-17-2003, 08:58 PM
You'll get no argument from me, Haus. :thumbup:

...except maybe for the SMG. Then again, I guess you've spent plenty of time in sports cars with a clutch pedal, so I suppose I can't blame you for wanting to try a paddle shift.

If I could do it all over again, I'd get an older E36 or even E30 M3 and tinker with it. I'm not sure I can stomach what it would cost to really customize mine. Yeah, it's fantastic stock, but, but, but...

Well, you'll get those nifty LED brake lights. Just don't drive in front me...it'll drive my V1 nuts. ;-)
killerdeck
11-18-2003, 09:11 PM
Advertising every chance you get so that Lotus seems closer and closer...hehe!

-killer
Mathew
11-18-2003, 09:46 PM
come back to the E46 side... :angel:
glaws
11-18-2003, 10:17 PM
Might want to take a look at this:

http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/29/cx_dl_0929feat.html
lemming
11-18-2003, 11:43 PM
Might want to take a look at this:

http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/29/cx_dl_0929feat.html

with all due respect to forbes' list, they should have had two categories....GTs and "sports cars".

i would argue that the jag, the gullwing, and the m3 at their "pinnacle" iterations are GTs.

these car itches never go away, do they? :-D