Actually very much in agreement with you on this, we DO love the e30 and e36 MR3s but these e46s really checked all the boxes. The styling is SO good, the proper amount of aggressive and classy European styling and makes just enough power to be fun but not crazy or scary. Good to see you returning for another Season.
Cars are so subjective. I was driving the Alfa 155 I recently imported and to be honest most people (even enthusiasts) would probably drive and call it slow or cheap trash. 🤣. It’s funny because I can SEE the truth in that and still love it. I had a Daytona Violet E36 and really liked it. I remember the first time I saw the E36 M3 in person, I was star struck. It was a Dakar Yellow 95 and I would still like to have one of those. Dynamically the E46 monsters it and for me , at least right now , is the better car. That being said, I think the E39 is the magic sauce of M cars. The e30 is raw and lovely but that e39 M5 is just so impossibly good. That it looks pretty much like every other 5 series and drives like a ‘Ring King is the most ///M thing ever imho. Thanks so much for watching!
E46 isn’t the fastest by any means but a true drivers car with solid acceleration, great handling and stunning timeless looks! One of the best , if not the best M cars ever produced
Loved this! But as you point out, the step from E36 M3 to E46 was only 20hp outside America, but the body was unique which to many really did it aswell as being more rounded or organic. Budget alternative: Z4M Coupe. Basically a E46 M3 CS under the skin, cheaper, lighter and more rare. And manual only!
Yes, it’s more than the horsepower number, it was a huge move forward of the overall car . Everything is more magical, more honed . Cheers and thanks for watching
Thanks for still being here. I will start putting out videos bi weekly . Some will be this format , the others will be more "a day in the life of the enthusiast" type of thing and focus on the car , news etc. that are relevant that day and see how that goes.
@@michaelbyers955 I would almost prefer an M3 with a dct IF it has had good service . It is light years ahead of the SMG and actually makes serious sense if the occasional track day is in the cards
E46m is too rounded and bloaty in the looks dept for me. I actually prefer the 330i looks if I had to choose. The s54 is nice tho(once you address the reliability issues ).
Actually very much in agreement with you on this, we DO love the e30 and e36 MR3s but these e46s really checked all the boxes. The styling is SO good, the proper amount of aggressive and classy European styling and makes just enough power to be fun but not crazy or scary.
Good to see you returning for another Season.
Thanks so much for watching. Excited to kick things back in . Especially that Lotus project 😎🚗💨
Tim, great to see you making content again. I hope you are doing well. E36 does it for me. Love this one though.
Cars are so subjective. I was driving the Alfa 155 I recently imported and to be honest most people (even enthusiasts) would probably drive and call it slow or cheap trash. 🤣. It’s funny because I can SEE the truth in that and still love it. I had a Daytona Violet E36 and really liked it. I remember the first time I saw the E36 M3 in person, I was star struck. It was a Dakar Yellow 95 and I would still like to have one of those. Dynamically the E46 monsters it and for me , at least right now , is the better car. That being said, I think the E39 is the magic sauce of M cars. The e30 is raw and lovely but that e39 M5 is just so impossibly good. That it looks pretty much like every other 5 series and drives like a ‘Ring King is the most ///M thing ever imho. Thanks so much for watching!
Great review! Your friend is proud!
Cheers!
RIP to your bro...great ride!!
Thanks my man. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching
E46 isn’t the fastest by any means but a true drivers car with solid acceleration, great handling and stunning timeless looks! One of the best , if not the best M cars ever produced
Totally agree, it’s kind of already a classic. It’s the near perfect package and exactly what ///M is / was all about. Thanks for watching !!
Loved this! But as you point out, the step from E36 M3 to E46 was only 20hp outside America, but the body was unique which to many really did it aswell as being more rounded or organic.
Budget alternative: Z4M Coupe. Basically a E46 M3 CS under the skin, cheaper, lighter and more rare. And manual only!
Yes, it’s more than the horsepower number, it was a huge move forward of the overall car . Everything is more magical, more honed . Cheers and thanks for watching
Welcome back.
Thanks for still being here. I will start putting out videos bi weekly . Some will be this format , the others will be more "a day in the life of the enthusiast" type of thing and focus on the car , news etc. that are relevant that day and see how that goes.
Love this!!
Thanks so much for all your hard work
Finally joined the TH-cam world. Nice tribute to your friend. Beautiful car.. “Liked and Subscribed”
Yes🙌 thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
New video Tomorrow 😊
Wonderful video. I'm in process of buying my 4th BMW but first M car. Narrowed it down to e92m3 or e46m3.
Drive them both. Personally I prefer the E46 but e92 are in a sweet spot depreciation wise. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@@TimsEnthusiastGarage thanks for the response. I love a manual but the dct in e90m3 is nice. I've heard the manuals in those aren't as good as e46m3
@@michaelbyers955 I would almost prefer an M3 with a dct IF it has had good service . It is light years ahead of the SMG and actually makes serious sense if the occasional track day is in the cards
best M3 Gen imo. Just pure sex.
I totally agree. Thanks for watching !
E46m is too rounded and bloaty in the looks dept for me. I actually prefer the 330i looks if I had to choose.
The s54 is nice tho(once you address the reliability issues ).
I completely get that aesthetic taste is subjective . Thanks for watching !
Lmao you just can't afford one. E46 m3 are bloody expensive. But they are the most beautiful car ever made.
Man I own one of these not driven it a while heard one drive by a while ago and I just thought wow I own one I heard it before I saw it lol 👍🏻
That’s awesome, in touch with your sonic enthusiast skills