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<blockquote data-quote="The Necessary" data-source="post: 89579" data-attributes="member: 302"><p>Hey there Tony, I currently drive an '02 e46 M3 SMG2, and I'll try to answer your questions.</p><p></p><p>1. I think most good condition e46 M3s (SMGs, Manuals will probably be around RM30k cheaper, I think) will come in around that price range. Also you should be looking at low milers, don't think most people will put more than 15k km/year on an M3, as it'll most likely be their second car, like mine.</p><p></p><p>2. It's not "immediate", "immediate", but IT IS pretty darn quick! Much quicker than any human will EVER be able to shift, and that's including M.Schumacher in his F1 Ferrari. There are 5 + 1 shift speeds to choose from, "+1" because the 6th is a "special" mode for when you have traction control "off" and are really feeling the need... the need for neck snapping shift times!</p><p></p><p>As for maintainance, as long as you don't "launch control" (something the manual can't do...) often (what's often? don't know.), it will present no problems. Mine and a friend's ones are fine.</p><p></p><p>3. Harder. Note; SMGs are widely accepeted to be THE choice when it comes to the e46 M3. The e46 M3 does not offer much potential when it comes to modding, unlike the e36 version. Hence, there is not much need for the extra "moddibility" of a manual. Yes, some might say that a manual provides more interaction... but trust me, when you're braking deep into a tight 3rd gear corner, downshifting 2/3 gears at a go with 2/3 taps of the left SMG pedal, hearing the engine being blipped perfectly with each down shift and sensing the car ram home into gear, tensing the attitude of the car, and then turning in smoothly towards the apex... you WILL KNOW you made the right choice.</p><p></p><p>4. Can't really comment here... all the performance cars I've had experience with were Contis. But... I *think* the e46 M3 handles brilliantly! Very well balanced and very adjustable, even on/beyond the limit.</p><p></p><p>5. Can't say, but I guess we could always run a side by side comparison in front of Asian Heritage Row? Hahaha.</p><p></p><p>BTW, I am considering selling my baby. PM me for details.</p><p></p><p>Anyways, hope I helped. Good luck in your hunt, I really don't think you'll be dissapointed trading in the R33 for the M, after all you still have the '34 when have the need for speed...!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Necessary, post: 89579, member: 302"] Hey there Tony, I currently drive an '02 e46 M3 SMG2, and I'll try to answer your questions. 1. I think most good condition e46 M3s (SMGs, Manuals will probably be around RM30k cheaper, I think) will come in around that price range. Also you should be looking at low milers, don't think most people will put more than 15k km/year on an M3, as it'll most likely be their second car, like mine. 2. It's not "immediate", "immediate", but IT IS pretty darn quick! Much quicker than any human will EVER be able to shift, and that's including M.Schumacher in his F1 Ferrari. There are 5 + 1 shift speeds to choose from, "+1" because the 6th is a "special" mode for when you have traction control "off" and are really feeling the need... the need for neck snapping shift times! As for maintainance, as long as you don't "launch control" (something the manual can't do...) often (what's often? don't know.), it will present no problems. Mine and a friend's ones are fine. 3. Harder. Note; SMGs are widely accepeted to be THE choice when it comes to the e46 M3. The e46 M3 does not offer much potential when it comes to modding, unlike the e36 version. Hence, there is not much need for the extra "moddibility" of a manual. Yes, some might say that a manual provides more interaction... but trust me, when you're braking deep into a tight 3rd gear corner, downshifting 2/3 gears at a go with 2/3 taps of the left SMG pedal, hearing the engine being blipped perfectly with each down shift and sensing the car ram home into gear, tensing the attitude of the car, and then turning in smoothly towards the apex... you WILL KNOW you made the right choice. 4. Can't really comment here... all the performance cars I've had experience with were Contis. But... I *think* the e46 M3 handles brilliantly! Very well balanced and very adjustable, even on/beyond the limit. 5. Can't say, but I guess we could always run a side by side comparison in front of Asian Heritage Row? Hahaha. BTW, I am considering selling my baby. PM me for details. Anyways, hope I helped. Good luck in your hunt, I really don't think you'll be dissapointed trading in the R33 for the M, after all you still have the '34 when have the need for speed...! [/QUOTE]
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