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They are the model numbers which change according to when the car was made. E36 is the one that was out (roughly) 1994-1999, and E46 is the shape that is out at the moment.
E46
E36
and just for neatness
E30
>> Edited by Chav Girl on Thursday 28th April 09:41
>> Edited by Chav Girl on Thursday 28th April 09:42
E46
E36
and just for neatness
E30
>> Edited by Chav Girl on Thursday 28th April 09:41
>> Edited by Chav Girl on Thursday 28th April 09:42
Thanks for that. I was thinking of the new model but thanks for clearing that up. Only just started researching buying one. I have been searching for a new car for a while and narrowed it down to a MY03 M3 or a MY04 Z4 3 litre. Still not sure what to get. With the summer coming would like the Z4 but really want the M3. May get Z4 for the summer then trade it against an M3 towards the end of the year. Although would probably lose a bit of money. Anyone got any opinions on the above
Seems to me that you'd always wish you'd gone for the M3. Zod said:
and, as to whether the CSL is worth the extra, if you want all the toys in a fast, exciting car, go for the "normal" M3. If you want extra edge and to track the car, but are less concerned about leather, cruise control and armrests, go for the CSL.
What extra....can't be much in it! Forget the toys...who needs them, buy a CSL. They look fantastic, far better than standard IMO. Ok so not the most practical and you might lose your licence real quick...but that noise....and the gearbox is pretty damn good really.
hunttheshunt said:You don't need to convince me!
and, as to whether the CSL is worth the extra, if you want all the toys in a fast, exciting car, go for the "normal" M3. If you want extra edge and to track the car, but are less concerned about leather, cruise control and armrests, go for the CSL.
What extra....can't be much in it! Forget the toys...who needs them, buy a CSL. They look fantastic, far better than standard IMO. Ok so not the most practical and you might lose your licence real quick...but that noise....and the gearbox is pretty damn good really.
Thanks. I obviously have some learning to do here! I've got a Griff 500 at the moment, so I suspect even the CSL will be luxurious in comparison, and yes, I will track it. I was undecided about the gearbox, so if I decide on a CSL, that decision will be made for me, by the sounds of it.
Can someone briefly list the differneces between std and CSL, and where the CSL lacks std kit, say whether it can be added as an option (that way I know what I will definitely be sacrificing and what I could put back in).
Many thanks in advance...
Can someone briefly list the differneces between std and CSL, and where the CSL lacks std kit, say whether it can be added as an option (that way I know what I will definitely be sacrificing and what I could put back in).
Many thanks in advance...
Well, I'll try.
As standard, the CSL has:
no radio or CD (no-cost option, but most have them),
no air-con (again most have it),
no xenons (probably most have them, but a fair number don't)
no leather - the seat are cloth and alcantara
no sunroof (obviously)
no manual gearbox option
no navigation (not offered, even as an option, so if you want it, you need to go aftermarket)
no phone (as per navigation)
no airbags in the doors and no option for rear airbags
no rear blind option
no heated seat option
no cruise control
no toolkit
As standard, the CSL has:
no radio or CD (no-cost option, but most have them),
no air-con (again most have it),
no xenons (probably most have them, but a fair number don't)
no leather - the seat are cloth and alcantara
no sunroof (obviously)
no manual gearbox option
no navigation (not offered, even as an option, so if you want it, you need to go aftermarket)
no phone (as per navigation)
no airbags in the doors and no option for rear airbags
no rear blind option
no heated seat option
no cruise control
no toolkit
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