who came from a e46 m3? - Page 2

Sedan_Clan · 12-12-2008, 12:20 PM

I've owned two E46 ///M3's in the past (..PY w/ IR interior; IB with ///M cloth-leather), and the most recent E46 - an IB Comp. Package coupe lowered on TEIN coilovers - was my all-time favorite car. I ultimately traded my coupe for a 330i sedan because of a past relationship (..long story!!!!!!). I eventually traded the 330i for the new ///M3 sedan. Had I still owned my '05 Comp. Package when the E9X M3 arrived, I'm not sure that I would've been eager to trade up. I truly loved that car!

On the flipside, I really love my current ///M3 as well. They are different, yet familiar. I do still get excited when I see a lowered IB Comp. Package E46 though. Nostalgia probably!

Radiation Joe · 12-12-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

PY w/ IR interior

Did I read that right?

Phoenix Yellow with Imola Red interior?

I need to see pictures. That is just too bizarre.

Sedan_Clan · 12-12-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Did I read that right?

Phoenix Yellow with Imola Red interior?

I need to see pictures. That is just too bizarre.

You've never seen pictures of my car on E46Fanatics? Ok, give me about ten minutes to dig them out. Check this thread in a few!

MMMorish · 12-12-2008, 12:37 PM

Sorry for replying because I never owned an e46 before my e92 but I would still like to comment.

I agree with what some of the other members are saying about the e46 being such a beautiful car. I still give e46's a double look when I see one on the road. There was much more pressence with that car, much more (I'm in your face) stance.

Don't get me wrong, I love my e92 and the technology on the car is quite impressive but put it next to a 335i and it doesn't stand out quite as much as the e46 did to the 330i of its day. The e46 was noticably wider and even though the e92 is wider than a 335i, it doesn't stand out as much.

eclipsisNA · 12-12-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You've never seen pictures of my car on E46Fanatics? Ok, give me about ten minutes to dig them out. Check this thread in a few!

Holy crap, the Ronald McDonald M3 was yours? I remember seeing pictures of that thing years back.

Krueger///M3 · 12-12-2008, 12:53 PM

That combo sounds amazing. I'd like to see a Phoenix/Laguna myself. Does anyone know if anyone has ever had that combo?

Sedan_Clan · 12-12-2008, 01:01 PM

Here ya go Radiation Joe...

This is a thread from E46Fanatics, and pictured below are a few of my attachments.

...and the demon herself next to my '03 PY ///M3. She was the reason that I got rid of the PY for a G35, and the IB Comp.Package for the 330i sedan. Never again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Holy crap, the Ronald McDonald M3 was yours? I remember seeing pictures of that thing years back.

Yep!

I named her Big Bird, but she was known as the Ronald McDonald ///M3 by many Fanatics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krueger///M3

That combo sounds amazing. I'd like to see a Phoenix/Laguna myself. Does anyone know if anyone has ever had that combo?

I know of one individual with PY/Laguna.

eclipsisNA · 12-12-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krueger///M3

That combo sounds amazing. I'd like to see a Phoenix/Laguna myself. Does anyone know if anyone has ever had that combo?

Actually yes! PY/LS exists somewhere, I forget where I saw the pics. I think m3forum.net.

mkoesel · 12-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Wow SC, I bet your M3 thanked you for letting it feel up her ass like that.

Radiation Joe · 12-12-2008, 01:19 PM

I'm speechless!
Awesomely cool color combination. Your bravery impresses me.

Yep!

I named her Big Bird, but she was known as the Ronald McDonald ///M3 by many Fanatics.

eclipsisNA · 12-12-2008, 01:38 PM

Found it:

Sedan_Clan · 12-12-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

I'm speechless!
Awesomely cool color combination. Your bravery impresses me.

Thanks man! It was a brave choice, but I had to stand out from the sea of TiAg 3-series cars that littered the streets (..and the forums) at the time; now we're dealing with a sea of Alpine White.

Oddly enough, conservative Mercedes drivers often complimented the wild PY/IR color combination.

ssii · 12-12-2008, 02:10 PM

I came from a E46 M3s also, 2002 BMW M3 white/red convt. with 13k miles that I just traded in on my E90 M3 sedan.
I had a 2005 BMW M3 coupe silver/black but sold that for my 95 Supra TT 6 speed, and picked up a E36 97 M3 also. I currently still have the Supra, E36 M3 and now the E90 M3.

The E9x M3s are great machines I love the car, I definitely do not regret trading in the E46 M3 on it. I get my 1200 mile service on Wednesday, so then I can get the full experience of the car.

d_dot · 12-12-2008, 02:10 PM

i miss my e46 m3 ,especially the exterior. it looked way more aggressive than my e92 m3

chris s · 12-12-2008, 02:19 PM

PY/LSB is truely hideous... I'm sorry, I can appreciate all M cars....that's just wrong!!!

Radiation Joe · 12-12-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris s

PY/LSB is truely hideous... I'm sorry, I can appreciate all M cars....that's just wrong!!!

A Smurf found dead after three weeks rotting in a forest.

Funny thing is I like both of those colors, just not together.

magpie21 · 12-12-2008, 02:42 PM

I switched from an E46 to an E92 about 3 weeks ago. And I still miss my E46!! Don't get me wrong I'm REALLY pleased with the E92 but the E46 just had that x factor about it. Standard for standard the E46 is a much stiffer more agile car IMO. I was dissappointed with how soft the ride was in the E92 even though I have EDC it just didn't feel as taught, so I've dropped it on Eibachs.

Power delivery between the two is also worlds apart, the E46 you had to work a bit harder with the straight six to keep the pace up and you couldn't just put your foot down in 6th doing 50ish and expect to make a smooth overtake, in the E92 this is possible. The V8 is just such a powerhouse it is alot more forgiving if you're in the wrong gear ut can get you to warp speeds in no time. IMO the E92 with the sport button pressed feels like the E46 as standard.

When I bought my E92 I still had the E46 for a couple of weeks afterwards and so was able to drive them back to back numerous times. For the first few days I thought I'd made the wrong decision buying the E92!! The E46 feels like an M car from stock settings whereas with the E92 you need to mess with the I-drive to get the feeling you desire.

In terms of quality the E92 is miles ahead of the E46. The seats are far more comfortable and feel more quality. In essence the E92 feels more of a GT car in terms of size and driving characteristics.

Here's some pics I was able to take as a comparison....

Robin_NL · 12-12-2008, 03:18 PM

I owned a 2002 E46 M3, E90 330i, E90 335i and now a E90 M3.

All manual gearboxes fwiw.

Krueger///M3 · 12-12-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Found it:

Thanks for finding that! That looks crazy!

gemini330zhp · 12-12-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Here ya go Radiation Joe...

This is a thread from E46Fanatics, and pictured below are a few of my attachments.

...and the demon herself next to my '03 PY ///M3. She was the reason that I got rid of the PY for a G35, and the IB Comp.Package for the 330i sedan. Never again!

Yep!

I named her Big Bird, but she was known as the Ronald McDonald ///M3 by many Fanatics.

I know of one individual with PY/Laguna.

Wow nice Combo!!!

jimmyeatsworld · 12-12-2008, 06:09 PM

Yay my first post...

I am coming from a 2002 M3, and got my e92 M3 about a month ago.

I feel that the cars are day and night, and have no similarities what so ever.

I feel the E92 is a more comfortable car and has a more luxury feel than the E46. For example, the steering and the shifter for the E92, is significantly softer, shifter is shorter, as well as the clutch is feather, and the shocks are comfortable. Another difference is how quiet the E92 is specifically the exhaust note and in the cabin. IMO I liked the rasp of the E46.

I have the feeling that the E46 was more of a driver's car than the E92. I guess since things have gotten so technologically advanced on the E92 is why I feel this way. One example would be hill assist. Personally I do not like this feature but not a big deal. One cool thing about the E92 is the m mode which I feel is a must if you do get the E9X M3. Also the E46 has more of a go cart feel, the nimbleness that the E92 doesn't have. The E92 IMO feels significantly heavier.

As far as appearance goes, the E46 by far stood out more amongst it's own breed. I was surprised to notice that the E92 M3 is a huge car, or at least it feels that way when I drive it, and the way it fills up my garage where the E46 used to be.

Just wanted to share my thoughts.

DC5ITR88 · 12-12-2008, 07:05 PM

i agree with the people that said that the e46 m3 was a lot wider compared to their little brothers...the v8 doesnt hurt the e92 M as well...

As far the things I wont or will miss about the e46
I actually like the rasp for some reason on the e46. I think it gives u a relief or power thats coming out when hearing it

I guess I have to stop by my local dealership for a test drive soon...I cant wait...

12-12-2008, 12:37 PM	#26
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,838 iTrader: (5)	Sorry for replying because I never owned an e46 before my e92 but I would still like to comment. I agree with what some of the other members are saying about the e46 being such a beautiful car. I still give e46's a double look when I see one on the road. There was much more pressence with that car, much more (I'm in your face) stance. Don't get me wrong, I love my e92 and the technology on the car is quite impressive but put it next to a 335i and it doesn't stand out quite as much as the e46 did to the 330i of its day. The e46 was noticably wider and even though the e92 is wider than a 335i, it doesn't stand out as much. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"

12-12-2008, 01:38 PM	#33
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,891 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	Found it: __________________

12-12-2008, 02:10 PM	#35
ssii Private Drives: E90 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sykesville Posts: 55 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Toyota Supra T ... [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [0.00] 2008 E90 M3 [0.00]	I came from a E46 M3s also, 2002 BMW M3 white/red convt. with 13k miles that I just traded in on my E90 M3 sedan. I had a 2005 BMW M3 coupe silver/black but sold that for my 95 Supra TT 6 speed, and picked up a E36 97 M3 also. I currently still have the Supra, E36 M3 and now the E90 M3. The E9x M3s are great machines I love the car, I definitely do not regret trading in the E46 M3 on it. I get my 1200 mile service on Wednesday, so then I can get the full experience of the car. __________________ E90 M3 SSII/6 Speed E36 M3 Boston Green/5 Speed MKIV Supra TT Super White/6 Speed

12-12-2008, 02:10 PM	#36
d_dot 4 * General Drives: E92 M3 & 335,F10 535xi,Audi R8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tri-State Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	i miss my e46 m3 ,especially the exterior. it looked way more aggressive than my e92 m3 __________________ Nissan GT-R (Sold) When Driving Nice Whips It Helps To Have Nice Kix!

12-12-2008, 02:19 PM	#37
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,549 iTrader: (8)	PY/LSB is truely hideous... I'm sorry, I can appreciate all M cars....that's just wrong!!! __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

12-12-2008, 12:20 PM	#23
Sedan_Clan Capoeirista Extraordinaire! Drives: AW E92 M3 (prev. an E90 IB M3) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone! Or running your plates... Posts: 4,433 iTrader: (10)	I've owned two E46 ///M3's in the past (..PY w/ IR interior; IB with ///M cloth-leather), and the most recent E46 - an IB Comp. Package coupe lowered on TEIN coilovers - was my all-time favorite car. I ultimately traded my coupe for a 330i sedan because of a past relationship (..long story!!!!!!). I eventually traded the 330i for the new ///M3 sedan. Had I still owned my '05 Comp. Package when the E9X M3 arrived, I'm not sure that I would've been eager to trade up. I truly loved that car! On the flipside, I really love my current ///M3 as well. They are different, yet familiar. I do still get excited when I see a lowered IB Comp. Package E46 though. Nostalgia probably!

12-12-2008, 12:53 PM	#28
Krueger///M3 Major Drives: 2003 HPF 2.5, 2008 M3 (Sold) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearl District, OR Posts: 1,403 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW ///M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW ///M3 [0.00]	That combo sounds amazing. I'd like to see a Phoenix/Laguna myself. Does anyone know if anyone has ever had that combo?

12-12-2008, 01:19 PM	#32
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	I'm speechless! Awesomely cool color combination. Your bravery impresses me. Yep! I named her Big Bird, but she was known as the Ronald McDonald ///M3 by many Fanatics.

12-12-2008, 02:42 PM	#39
magpie21 Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 66 iTrader: (1)	I switched from an E46 to an E92 about 3 weeks ago. And I still miss my E46!! Don't get me wrong I'm REALLY pleased with the E92 but the E46 just had that x factor about it. Standard for standard the E46 is a much stiffer more agile car IMO. I was dissappointed with how soft the ride was in the E92 even though I have EDC it just didn't feel as taught, so I've dropped it on Eibachs. Power delivery between the two is also worlds apart, the E46 you had to work a bit harder with the straight six to keep the pace up and you couldn't just put your foot down in 6th doing 50ish and expect to make a smooth overtake, in the E92 this is possible. The V8 is just such a powerhouse it is alot more forgiving if you're in the wrong gear ut can get you to warp speeds in no time. IMO the E92 with the sport button pressed feels like the E46 as standard. When I bought my E92 I still had the E46 for a couple of weeks afterwards and so was able to drive them back to back numerous times. For the first few days I thought I'd made the wrong decision buying the E92!! The E46 feels like an M car from stock settings whereas with the E92 you need to mess with the I-drive to get the feeling you desire. In terms of quality the E92 is miles ahead of the E46. The seats are far more comfortable and feel more quality. In essence the E92 feels more of a GT car in terms of size and driving characteristics. Here's some pics I was able to take as a comparison....

12-12-2008, 03:18 PM	#40
Robin_NL S0THPAW Drives: AW 1M + N55 mids Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Posts: 4,208 iTrader: (0)	I owned a 2002 E46 M3, E90 330i, E90 335i and now a E90 M3. All manual gearboxes fwiw.

12-12-2008, 06:09 PM	#43
jimmyeatsworld Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 206 iTrader: (0)	Yay my first post... I am coming from a 2002 M3, and got my e92 M3 about a month ago. I feel that the cars are day and night, and have no similarities what so ever. I feel the E92 is a more comfortable car and has a more luxury feel than the E46. For example, the steering and the shifter for the E92, is significantly softer, shifter is shorter, as well as the clutch is feather, and the shocks are comfortable. Another difference is how quiet the E92 is specifically the exhaust note and in the cabin. IMO I liked the rasp of the E46. I have the feeling that the E46 was more of a driver's car than the E92. I guess since things have gotten so technologically advanced on the E92 is why I feel this way. One example would be hill assist. Personally I do not like this feature but not a big deal. One cool thing about the E92 is the m mode which I feel is a must if you do get the E9X M3. Also the E46 has more of a go cart feel, the nimbleness that the E92 doesn't have. The E92 IMO feels significantly heavier. As far as appearance goes, the E46 by far stood out more amongst it's own breed. I was surprised to notice that the E92 M3 is a huge car, or at least it feels that way when I drive it, and the way it fills up my garage where the E46 used to be. Just wanted to share my thoughts.

12-12-2008, 07:05 PM	#44
DC5ITR88 Private First Class Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	i agree with the people that said that the e46 m3 was a lot wider compared to their little brothers...the v8 doesnt hurt the e92 M as well... As far the things I wont or will miss about the e46 I actually like the rasp for some reason on the e46. I think it gives u a relief or power thats coming out when hearing it I guess I have to stop by my local dealership for a test drive soon...I cant wait...

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