e46 m3 soft top/ saloon

[iaiin]

Will be buying car soon, originaly wanted a saloon car but have noticed the soft top are not much more money? is that right? is there as much room in back ? are the hard tops with the cars or can you buy them later?
sorry for all the questions but just read the guys views on smg/manual & all the questions got answered!!

[f13ldy]

Think they didn't make a saloon of the E46 M3.

You can get a hardtop after you purchase a vert, expect to pay circa £800 or more if it the same colour already.

[Schnell]

I assume you are talink about the Coupe rather than the Saloon as there never was an E46 M3 Saloon.

[iaiin]

Schnell said:

I assume you are talink about the Coupe rather than the Saloon as there never was an E46 M3 Saloon.

sorry, yes i mean a tin top coupe doh!!!!

[Chessers]

I've got a convertible, boots space is not too bad when the roof is up but when it's down theres not much space!

[Garrett]

The E46 Convertible does rattle a bit, if you can put up with that and the slightly spongier chasis then its a great choice. Many can't, the compensation is that you get the scream of that V6 with no windows or roof in the way.

[wilfthree]

V6 - err dont you mean straight 6?

[Garrett]

Oh yes, come on give me a break it is Friday

[iaiin]

Garrett said:

The E46 Convertible does rattle a bit, if you can put up with that and the slightly spongier chasis then its a great choice. Many can't, the compensation is that you get the scream of that V6 with no windows or roof in the way.

Cheers for reply
Are they that much softer & why the rattles, is that the mechinism or something?Can you get 3 seat belts in back as i have young kids (small) it would only be for short journeys?

[iaiin]

Chessers said:

I've got a convertible, boots space is not too bad when the roof is up but when it's down theres not much space!

Is it only boot space you lose with it, not rear seat/leg room?

[Mustard]

iaiin said:

Garrett said:

The E46 Convertible does rattle a bit, if you can put up with that and the slightly spongier chasis then its a great choice. Many can't, the compensation is that you get the scream of that V6 with no windows or roof in the way.

Cheers for reply
Are they that much softer & why the rattles, is that the mechinism or something?Can you get 3 seat belts in back as i have young kids (small) it would only be for short journeys?

They rattle more like all 'hack saw' job convertibles, all down the loss of rigidity

They (Convertibles) are only 4 seaters so only 2 rear belts....... NOTE on the coupe not all cars have a 3rd Belt (This was an option) so when looking please check!