Trade in E46 M3 for 1M?

Rupert · May 27, 2011, 07:34:36 PM

Yeah, totally rad.

Cookie Monster · May 27, 2011, 07:56:20 PM

Quote from: 68_427 on May 27, 2011, 07:15:13 PM
Not much of a choice in Mexico.

Only thing I don't like about your car, Mexico, is that damn dealer sticker they put on below the right taillight. That always pisses me off.

Eye of the Tiger · May 27, 2011, 08:00:16 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on May 27, 2011, 07:56:20 PM

Only thing I don't like about your car, Mexico, is that damn dealer sticker they put on below the right taillight. That always pisses me off.

It's easy enough to take off. Some adhesive remover and a plastic scraper... or a razor blade if you're daring like me

MexicoCityM3 · May 27, 2011, 08:17:23 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on May 27, 2011, 07:56:20 PM

Only thing I don't like about your car, Mexico, is that damn dealer sticker they put on below the right taillight. That always pisses me off.

Lol I can't believe I hadn't noticed the sticker until you mentioned it!

It is an eyesore. Coming off ASAP!

MexicoCityM3 · May 27, 2011, 08:19:02 PM

Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 27, 2011, 06:45:35 PM
For the picture-viewing convenience of others:

Thank you. Ill try to do that next time.

sportyaccordy · May 28, 2011, 10:00:45 AM

Nice pick up man good stuff.

So the E46 is out? I'm guessing with this you won't miss it.

the Teuton · May 28, 2011, 11:13:19 AM

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on May 27, 2011, 05:49:37 PM
I think it will stay stock. Maybe steel brake lines, fluid and pads for the track. However my initial impression is that the brakes are phenomenal - but of course the track is a different environment so we?ll see. The first day it is definitely going in stock.

The exhaust has actually a very nice rumble even from low rpms. I?d say that it sounds nicer than the E90 M3 down low. To really get a sporty sound from the E90 you have to make it shriek beyond 5K RPM - then it sounds like a race car. My favourite sound-wise is the crazy metallic sound of the E46.

+1

Cookie Monster · May 28, 2011, 11:22:35 AM

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on May 27, 2011, 08:17:23 PM
Lol I can't believe I hadn't noticed the sticker until you mentioned it!

It is an eyesore. Coming off ASAP!

MexicoCityM3 · May 28, 2011, 06:17:12 PM

Quote from: sportyaccordy on May 28, 2011, 10:00:45 AM
Nice pick up man good stuff.

So the E46 is out? I'm guessing with this you won't miss it.

Most likely. But I will wait at least a month to let the 1M novelty wear off a bit and then I will decide. It also depends on how my personal $$ and emotional situation evolves over the next few months.

I love the E46 because it was my first truly exotic (for Mexico at least) car. I took my first track driving lessons in it and It was the first car I tracked. I trust it enough to push it to the limit with DSC off.

BimmerM3 · May 28, 2011, 11:37:00 PM

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on May 28, 2011, 06:17:12 PM
I love the E46 because it was my first truly exotic (for Mexico at least) car. I took my first track driving lessons in it and It was the first car I tracked. I trust it enough to push it to the limit with DSC off.

It's a shame that the E46 and the 1M have to fight for a spot in your garage. I know that E46s are pretty replaceable, but sentimental value counts for something there, and they really are great cars. It'd probably be my next car if I didn't want a convertible. The E90 certainly seems like a better compliment to the 1M than the E46 though.