Your favorite attribute over the e46M

IFX · 07-15-2011, 02:01 PM

Just curious what everyone likes most over the e46M model. (Excluding the motor, of course)

I don't own an e9xM, but the thing that really does it for me are the side mirrors. They look awesome, and i think they give the car a very aggressive look because they poke out pretty far while the e46M looks pretty basic.

Look at the e46M and e9xM next to each other in a front view, and you'll see what i'm talking about

checkmate · 07-15-2011, 02:23 PM

The screaming V8 in the E9X revving to 8400rpm which is worthy of supercar status.

LateBraking · 07-15-2011, 02:36 PM

He said that the motor doesn't count. Too bad, as that'd be my vote as well.

checkmate · 07-15-2011, 02:39 PM

^^ Well in the case-the Navi is better in the current car. Let's see-strong rear subframe compared to the E46 and the advanced suspension underneath.

May this link educate how awesome the E9X is http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...alkaround.html

ManAndMachine · 07-15-2011, 02:52 PM

Ride quality,carbon roof,mechanical grip,interior quality/feel.

Mjolnir · 07-15-2011, 02:59 PM

DCT. Activating flame suit....

Seattle S65B40 · 07-15-2011, 03:09 PM

This is tough for me, because the motor is the only real attribute that I cherish over that car. If I had to pick something else, it would be front and side styling of the car.

OC3 · 07-15-2011, 03:22 PM

Styling of the car, for one thing.

smmmurf · 07-15-2011, 04:14 PM

The Enhanced Premium Sound is MUCH better than the crap the E46 came with. Also, the nav, bluetooth, EDC, steering ratio. More neutral handling stock.

The E46 is still more fun to drive though <flame suit on>. I still have mine.

Justin(OKC) · 07-15-2011, 04:18 PM

For me it is two extra doors

IFX · 07-15-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate

The screaming V8 in the E9X revving to 8400rpm which is worthy of supercar status.

no offense to anyone here, but compare the v8 of the M to a real super car sound, it really is no contest.

Have you ever heard a Murci sit at idle, in traffic? That's what I call a motor.

If i had to choose one thing to hear before i suddenly went deaf, it'd be that v12

force4rmr · 07-15-2011, 05:31 PM

For me it's the aggressive exterior styling and CF roof.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 07-15-2011, 05:48 PM

I loved my e46 at the time as much as I love my e92 now

immiketoo · 07-15-2011, 06:43 PM

I have one...

gthal · 07-15-2011, 06:57 PM

Seats, exterior styling (all of it), DCT

IbanezGod · 07-15-2011, 07:32 PM

much more comfortable seats and better control layout with better materials.

ADubM3 · 07-15-2011, 07:35 PM

CF roof

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-15-2011, 07:43 PM

Looks

Totti · 07-15-2011, 07:45 PM

Sexy nose, especially from side on.

ThunderMoose · 07-15-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjolnir

DCT. Activating flame suit....

DCT is my vote as well. I got your back.

Denk · 07-15-2011, 08:45 PM

1) DCT is so much better than the SMG
2) Comfort, handling/ride/seats
3) Standard stereo is better than e46's enhanced HK
4) S65
5) Climate control
6) Lighting overall
7) Nav
8) Seatbelt assist
9) CF roof
10) Overall styling

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-15-2011, 09:03 PM

The V8 roar to 8400 RPM.

07-15-2011, 02:01 PM	#1
IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	Your favorite attribute over the e46M Just curious what everyone likes most over the e46M model. (Excluding the motor, of course) I don't own an e9xM, but the thing that really does it for me are the side mirrors. They look awesome, and i think they give the car a very aggressive look because they poke out pretty far while the e46M looks pretty basic. Look at the e46M and e9xM next to each other in a front view, and you'll see what i'm talking about
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checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	The screaming V8 in the E9X revving to 8400rpm which is worthy of supercar status.
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LateBraking Brigadier General 324 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	He said that the motor doesn't count. Too bad, as that'd be my vote as well.
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checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	^^ Well in the case-the Navi is better in the current car. Let's see-strong rear subframe compared to the E46 and the advanced suspension underneath. May this link educate how awesome the E9X is http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...alkaround.html
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smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	The Enhanced Premium Sound is MUCH better than the crap the E46 came with. Also, the nav, bluetooth, EDC, steering ratio. More neutral handling stock. The E46 is still more fun to drive though <flame suit on>. I still have mine.
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