My E46 BMW M3 SMG
Discussion
Only a shot with a dirty carpet 
Car is Carbon Black with Black leather, and features SATNAV and Harmon Kardon.
I looked around for a long time before settling on this car. There is a lot of rubbish out there to avoid, and a lot of second rate cars covered in all manner of dealer shiny spray and superficial glitz. I'm more than happy with my car, and have wanted one of these for a long time.
Car is Carbon Black with Black leather, and features SATNAV and Harmon Kardon.
I looked around for a long time before settling on this car. There is a lot of rubbish out there to avoid, and a lot of second rate cars covered in all manner of dealer shiny spray and superficial glitz. I'm more than happy with my car, and have wanted one of these for a long time.
Planning to stay largely factory for now. Will be renewing the discs and pads at the ends of the month, and having the wheels reconditioned and fitted with new rear tyres during the next month .... It'd be rude not to polish of the remaining tread, and cover the "soon to be reconditioned" alloys with hot brake dust on the track beforehand though 
I've no plans to modify the car too much, as the factory package suits me pretty well .... I'd not rule out a slightly more vocal rear silencer in the future if the factory item wore out, and maybe a carbon airbox to match. It's my daily driver ultimately, and must remain suitable for that task.
I've no plans to modify the car too much, as the factory package suits me pretty well .... I'd not rule out a slightly more vocal rear silencer in the future if the factory item wore out, and maybe a carbon airbox to match. It's my daily driver ultimately, and must remain suitable for that task.
I was on the lookout for a Laguna Seca Blue car, as I really like the exterior colour, however nearly all that I found had it on the inside too and that was too much for me.
Since buying the car, I've had nothing but compliments about the choice of wheels
I actually was pretty indifferent about 18s or 19s, but am glad that I got these ones, and can't wait to see them all shiny and reconditioned in a month or so
Since buying the car, I've had nothing but compliments about the choice of wheels
I actually was pretty indifferent about 18s or 19s, but am glad that I got these ones, and can't wait to see them all shiny and reconditioned in a month or so 
Nords said:
Jimbomofo said:
A fruity back box and carbon induction is a essential purchase in my opinion... it would sound incredible!
A bit of a waste, the M3 sounds great std 
I totally agree with the m3 sounding great in standard trim, i'd give my left nut for a standard E46 M3, and if i had to keep it standard (for arguments sake) i'd be a very happy man indeed.
However given the choice and more importantly the money, i would most certainly have one fitted.
They are amazing cars in standard trim, but as the CSL proves, they can be improved. Horses for courses really!
Totally agree regarding the wheels, the 18" wheels are known for their ride quality, but a set off CSL wheels (genuine of course) are a tasty alternative.
At the end of the day you have a fantastic car (standard or modified) and you will enjoy it regardless.
Edited by Jimbomofo on Sunday 19th April 13:18
Edited by Jimbomofo on Sunday 19th April 13:24
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