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Mr. Furley · 10-15-2007, 01:22 AM

Hello, well the wifey has decided in getting a new 335i sedan after looking around. I had wanted a 335i coupe. But, I'd rather not buy two of the same car. So I was thinking of getting a E46 M3 instead. I've always liked the E46. I guess my question is, what year is Laguna Seca available? Is there any difference between say the 02-04's? I currently have a 05 GTO, 98 Type R, and 06 Evo. How is handling and reliability for a daily?

Thanks.

aequitas330 · 10-21-2007, 10:27 PM

lol @ your screenname and user title... imagine mr. furley saying that...

aequitas330 · 10-23-2007, 08:38 PM

Also - Laguna Seca is a quality color choice.

Mr. Furley · 10-23-2007, 10:55 PM

I heard the 03,5 had the better Nav. And 04 ABS changed?

ase2dais · 10-27-2007, 09:14 PM

LSB is stock color to year 04.
I personally love that color before, but glad I found Steel Grey instead.
IMO LSB is a love it or leave it color, so think of for it for resale.

same with phoenix yellow

ase2dais · 10-27-2007, 09:16 PM

2001 to 2002
SMGII available
In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars)
Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon
Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim
Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9
Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color
Automatic Headlight option
19" Wheels option added (mid year)
Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year)

2002 to 2003
Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50
DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty *******.
Aluminum Trim added as an option
DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation
In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars
Revised HVAC controls
Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors
Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors
LED Tail Lights (mid year)
Trunk Handle extended (mid year)

2003 to 2004
BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar)
Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof

Credit the M3 Russian*

10-15-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
Mr. Furley Don't Trust Anyone Drives: IX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DEPLOYED Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	BMW noob Hello, well the wifey has decided in getting a new 335i sedan after looking around. I had wanted a 335i coupe. But, I'd rather not buy two of the same car. So I was thinking of getting a E46 M3 instead. I've always liked the E46. I guess my question is, what year is Laguna Seca available? Is there any difference between say the 02-04's? I currently have a 05 GTO, 98 Type R, and 06 Evo. How is handling and reliability for a daily? Thanks. __________________ O.I.F. Veteran / ISAF Current MyGallery MyPicasa ROGUE MOTORSPORTS

10-21-2007, 10:27 PM	#2
aequitas330 Montego Blue FTW Drives: Montego Blue e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,101 iTrader: (0)	lol @ your screenname and user title... imagine mr. furley saying that... __________________ Sig designed by Nikki:

10-23-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
aequitas330 Montego Blue FTW Drives: Montego Blue e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,101 iTrader: (0)	Also - Laguna Seca is a quality color choice. __________________ Sig designed by Nikki:

10-23-2007, 10:55 PM	#4
Mr. Furley Don't Trust Anyone Drives: IX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DEPLOYED Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	I heard the 03,5 had the better Nav. And 04 ABS changed? __________________ O.I.F. Veteran / ISAF Current MyGallery MyPicasa ROGUE MOTORSPORTS

10-27-2007, 09:14 PM	#5
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,259 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	LSB is stock color to year 04. I personally love that color before, but glad I found Steel Grey instead. IMO LSB is a love it or leave it color, so think of for it for resale. same with phoenix yellow __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

10-27-2007, 09:16 PM	#6
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,259 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	2001 to 2002 SMGII available In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars) Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9 Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color Automatic Headlight option 19" Wheels option added (mid year) Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year) 2002 to 2003 Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50 DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty ******. Aluminum Trim added as an option DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars Revised HVAC controls Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors LED Tail Lights (mid year) Trunk Handle extended (mid year) 2003 to 2004 BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar) Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof Credit the M3 Russian __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies