SMG info on '04 or newer M3

brandonlowe · 07-24-2007, 09:43 PM

I am looking into purchasing a 2004 or so M3 and have some questions concerning the SMG. I have owned a 2002 325ci since new (Premium , Sport, 5sp) and installed an ASA Supercharger too boost it up a little. It now has 107k miles on it and I am thinking of buying a slightly newer M3 and perhaps enjoy the higher revs that I long for. I have driven an M5 w/ SMG III, but can anyone tell me if the SMG II is enjoyable and are shifts quick? If not, I will go with another manual transmission. Thanks for your help!

david06M3 · 07-31-2007, 04:38 PM

The shifts are the same speed in the SMG II. Granted, the SMG III has one more gear, 80 millisecond shifts can also be achieved with the e46 M3. I have had two e46 M3s, both with SMG and they were fantastic. Lightning fast response and launch control too, it's the best.

07-24-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
brandonlowe Private Drives: 04 M3 SMG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jackson, TN area Posts: 61 iTrader: (1)	SMG info on '04 or newer M3 I am looking into purchasing a 2004 or so M3 and have some questions concerning the SMG. I have owned a 2002 325ci since new (Premium , Sport, 5sp) and installed an ASA Supercharger too boost it up a little. It now has 107k miles on it and I am thinking of buying a slightly newer M3 and perhaps enjoy the higher revs that I long for. I have driven an M5 w/ SMG III, but can anyone tell me if the SMG II is enjoyable and are shifts quick? If not, I will go with another manual transmission. Thanks for your help!
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07-31-2007, 04:38 PM	#2
david06M3 Drives: M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MD Posts: 409 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2005(sold but not f ... [0.00] 2006 X3 [0.00] 1984 633csi [0.00]	The shifts are the same speed in the SMG II. Granted, the SMG III has one more gear, 80 millisecond shifts can also be achieved with the e46 M3. I have had two e46 M3s, both with SMG and they were fantastic. Lightning fast response and launch control too, it's the best.