An E46 M3???

[BlackCat]

Hi people, If you are fortunate enough to acquire an E46 M3 (sorry not the CSL or the GTR ok!!!) in the next few months as a well deserved gift for yourself but due to the limited funds, this would only either be a used/2nd hand local pre-registered or those unregistered recond units. Question is... which would you go for and why:

• best transmission type for youmanual
• smg1
• smg2

[*]the best vintage for this model

• 2001
• 2002
• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007?

Regards,BlackCat

 

[armi]

manual transmission , nothing like proper manual in an M/// car


2003 model perhaps? not sure if they're still making them after 2005 ?

 

[BlackCat]

Hi Puss,

Heard that you M3 will be out from the grage soon... So what is your thoughts on this.

BTW, any luck on the GB oil that you are looking for. All the best on your new ride.


BlackCat

 

[pussy]

Hi Puss,

Heard that you M3 will be out from the grage soon... So what is your thoughts on this.

BTW, any luck on the GB oil that you are looking for. All the best on your new ride.


BlackCat

hi.. are relating to me ? should be..:rock:

my toughts are, buy the SMG2 version, better in control, faster gear change, smooth in traffic, can drive everyday to pasar malam..and can do very similar sprint times with the manual..get the 2007 model.. it will have the last best technology on the S54, as with the new S65V8..

gearbox oil ? manage to locate it.. by some very helpful person..:burnout:

 

[BlackCat]

To all the E46 M3 drivers out there,

I would also like to ask my fellow forumers who currently drives an E46 M3. What are your specs in regards to the tranny and vintage. What are you thoughts after driving your rides for sometime now. In hindsight, were there choices that you would like to make if you had known better, especially in the transmission department? My thanks.


BlackCat

 

[BlackCat]

hi.. are relating to me ? should be..:rock:

my toughts are, buy the SMG2 version, better in control, faster gear change, smooth in traffic, can drive everyday to pasar malam..and can do very similar sprint times with the manual..get the 2007 model.. it will have the last best technology on the S54, as with the new S65V8..

gearbox oil ? manage to locate it.. by some very helpful person..:burnout:

Hi Puss,

Glad to know that you managed to get the GB oil.

Thanks for the tips bro. An 07 model would still be at a very high 300k :hmpf: and is beyond me at this time. So what specs is your ride? Waiting for your posts & pics of the new baby... Cheers.


BlackCat