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I've been debating this, also, for a couple years now. Now - let me preface this by saying that I'm only interested in street driving (fast city and canyon runs), but I've test driven about 7 or 8 E9X M3s and I haven't been wow'd. The low/mid power actually feels a little less 'punchy' than a healthy 46M. The S65's top end is killer, yes, but below say 6k rpm, my limited seat time in the E9X has shown me that there is little/no difference and if anything the 46M has more oomph in the 'middle' of the tach.
What am I missing? I really want to love the E9XM but it's not the big step up I thought it was. It's not faster on the street and it's only marginally more comfortable and so spending roughly twice the coin is hard to justify. I guess my question is this for those who've owned both: which car, honestly, is more fun for general spirited street use? Last edited by EricSMG; 09-22-2017 at 07:53 PM.. |
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Forget both...what you need is a s2000. One day I will be back in one...
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They sure are, especially with 19s. A clean, stock 46M with either ZCP wheels (like you've pictured) or the OEM 19s, is one of the best looking cars of all time and even today, in a sea of modern cars, really pops.
You need to drive both as close to back-to-back as possible. They're both razor sharp and ultra responsive but one should speak to you more clearly - that's the one you want. |
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Low end Torque, slower so fun at safe speeds, easy to slide, 5speed is smoother than the E46M 6MT |
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E46 M3 is my favorite in terms of design. To me its the best looking BMW.
E92 M3 is the better car overall, with superior engine, trans, and suspension. Its a much more raw experience than current M cars and the steering feel is amazing. |
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Yea_knee, we took a poll overnight and Its 50/50. We think you should buy it and we think you shouldn't. You obviously like the car or you wouldn't have mentioned it. What do you think/like about the car. What do you not like about it?
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I have both as well, love the handling and feeling of the e46 as you feel so connected to the road and car. I love the body of the e46 as well as it's a classic design, no plan for me to get rid of it. The e92 is a different beast, feels a little less raw than the e46. But steering and acceleration is top of the line, especially on the freeway feels great. I'm 50/50 on it as I haven't had the e92 very long but I know I would have really regretted if I got rid of the e46.
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There are certain aspects of the 36M (the sedans in particular) that are excellent - namely how nimble it is but at the end of the day the 46 was a massive jump forward. The overall package just blows the older model out of the water. I do agree, though, that the 6MT in the 46 isn't very refined. The E9X 6MT for sure is better. |
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Dealership told me I can have a pre inspection at a shop of my liking. I think that?s my next step |
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