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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan
I find it odd that many of you state that the E46 ///M3 didn't have ample competition. Mercedes and Audi still had their performance variants available for which the ///M3 was compared to, and the CTS-V entered the fray in 2004 (..first appearing at the 2003 NY Auto Show). The only difference now is that that Audi has a performance coupe (..and conversely, BMW has a performance sedan..........again), and Lexus has entered the sports car market.
The ///M3 has more similarities to the lower model 3-series than you assert to.
"..built basically from the ground up" is a bit of an exaggeration.
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The M3 shares very little with the 3 series. The M3 is SO far from being a rebadged modified 3 series...so NO, he's NOT exaggerating about the M division building the M from the ground up.
New engine, transmision, upgraded suspension, most body panels etc...