07-03-2022, 02:57 AM | #1 |
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A "classic" car ....
.... that is my E46 BMW.
With "only" 185,xxx miles, she still runs as good today (maybe better ??) as she did when I bought her brand new 20 years ago. Now that summer is here and gas is at an all-time high, I figure I'll give her much-needed rest and use my more fuel-efficient Harley or Spyder to commute to work. Maybe then, she'll last another 20 years ....
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07-03-2022, 07:09 AM | #2 |
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They really are great cars.
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07-03-2022, 07:48 AM | #3 | |
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07-03-2022, 08:58 AM | #4 |
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Love the E46 …. You have to post some pictures !!
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07-03-2022, 09:29 AM | #5 |
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The E46 was truly the pinnacle of the 3-Series. I greatly miss my 2004 ZHP, manual! It was probably one of the best BMWs I have ever owned and defiantly the best E46 that I owned.
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07-03-2022, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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I frequently miss my Imola/Black E46 M3. I understand the criticisms about it but I truly loved it a lot. Probably the closest thing to a sports car I have (or ever will) drive.
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07-03-2022, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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For my first BMW, I really couldn't ask for any better.
It will most likely be my last, sadly enough.
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07-03-2022, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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Yep. My 2006 E46 M3 convertible is the one I miss most. It was Jet black with gray interior (bought used). If it had been Imola, I could have never let it go.
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07-03-2022, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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I ordered it with only the Premium Package (sunroof, Xenon, 5-speed, cruise, leatherette .... I forget what else). I thought about getting the Sport Package as well, but I wanted a ride that would be supple and not too stiff, so I didn't order it. Part of me is somewhat saddened I didn't get it, but mostly, I don't regret it at all. I've never driven a BMW with Sport Suspension, which is probably a good thing; otherwise, I'd have most likely ordered it.
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07-03-2022, 11:17 AM | #10 |
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Funny you say that.
To be honest, I feel odd posting pics of my car around here. It is just a lowly 325i, and most (if not all) of the people on this board have high-performance vehicles like Porsches, Audis and M3s.
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