[sp330i]

over at e46fanatics

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11061

 

[JPinTO]

I was trembling as I read it! :eeps: :eeps:

 

[Chris330Ci]

Found this pic over at e46 too...

 

[sp330i]

Found this pic over at e46 too...

That's got to be a PS job. Note the skinny tires and lack of wider fenders. :thumbdwn:

One can only dream. :thumb:

 

[Chris330Ci]

That's got to be a PS job. Note the skinny tires and lack of wider fenders. :thumbdwn:

No 'power dome' on the hood either. Definite PS job.

 

[JPinTO]

The Silver Wagon looks fantastic!

 

[Jeff_DML]

Sign me up for the wagon

 

[Guest]

Yeah. Add my name to the list of guys who would LOVE the wagon. I've said it before and I'll reiterate, an M3 Touring is the only way I'll own another E46. But give me one with a real 6-spd manual, and I'll find the money.

 

[joes325xi]

are those altezza style lights on the blue hatchback?? :thumbdwn:

 

[nate]

Yeah. Add my name to the list of guys who would LOVE the wagon. I've said it before and I'll reiterate, an M3 Touring is the only way I'll own another E46. But give me one with a real 6-spd manual, and I'll find the money.

why not the sedan? Just not worth the cash to trade up to a different sedan? :dunno:

 

[ALEX325i]

why not the sedan? Just not worth the cash to trade up to a different sedan? :dunno:

What amazes me is: WTF would be SO different in wagon form other than cargo room? Wouldn't an E46 M3T inherit all those "issues" common to all E46's?

 

[Guest]

What amazes me is: WTF would be SO different in wagon form other than cargo room? Wouldn't an E46 M3T inherit all those "issues" common to all E46's?

Alex, I've been ignoring you, but I have to respond here...

You yourself have claimed that the M3s have a different programming for the DBW throttle that virtually eliminates the lag. I also understand that the steering feel is better and I think it's a safe assumption that the E46 M3 doesn't ride nearly as soft and floaty-like as the 330i/Ci w/SP does/did.

Throw in the appeal of a wagon, and I'll overlook it's pudgi-ness. But I never said it would replace my E36 M3/4 either.

To me, there's something VERY appealing about a VERY FAST wagon.

 

[nate]

Alex, I've been ignoring you, but I have to respond here...

You yourself have claimed that the M3s have a different programming for the DBW throttle that virtually eliminates the lag. I also understand that the steering feel is better and I think it's a safe assumption that the E46 M3 doesn't ride nearly as soft and floaty-like as the 330i/Ci w/SP does/did.

Throw in the appeal of a wagon, and I'll overlook it's pudgi-ness. But I never said it would replace my E36 M3/4 either.

To me, there's something VERY appealing about a VERY FAST wagon.

Supposedly the ride is VERY stiff, stiffer than your car. I don't find my car floaty :dunno:

You would like an E46 M3/4 :thumb:

 

[Guest]

Supposedly the ride is VERY stiff, stiffer than your car. I don't find my car floaty :dunno:

You would like an E46 M3/4 :thumb:

Well my ex-330i w/SP WAS floaty.

EDIT- And I do not feel I would gain anything by getting an E46 M3/4. The only variant that holds enough appeal to me is the idea of a very fast WAGON.

 

[chazzy]

Test mules are nothing to get excited over. They're cool to see, but they don't mean that they'll ever show up. V8 M3s were seen as test mules. Even E39 M5 Tourings:

http://www.bmwm5.com/articles/germany2/mpowertrip2001-4.htm

Tom Salkowsy, M Brand Manager for BMW NA, stated that there would be NO E46 M3s at all. Ever.

 

[nate]

Well my ex-330i w/SP WAS floaty.

EDIT- And I do not feel I would gain anything by getting an E46 M3/4. The only variant that holds enough appeal to me is the idea of a very fast WAGON.

My car wasn't even floaty on all-seasons. Neither was the 330Cic :dunno:

You would gain a higher level of performance and speed :angel:

 

[nate]

Tom Salkowsy, M Brand Manager for BMW NA, stated that there would be NO E46 M3s at all. Ever.

No E46 M3s ever! :yikes:

Then what have I been seeing on the road :yikes:

 

[in_d_haus]

are those altezza style lights on the blue hatchback?? :thumbdwn:

That's 'cuz they used the 318...

 

[Jeff_DML]

It is kind of sad the BMW jumped on the styling bandwagon with those taillights on the 3 hatchback

Altezza aka IS300 is the only car that they are almost ok because it was the first car with them, at least as far as I know of.

jeff

 

[ALEX325i]

It is kind of sad the BMW jumped on the styling bandwagon with those taillights on the 3 hatchback

Altezza aka IS300 is the only car that they are almost ok because it was the first car with them, at least as far as I know of.

jeff

I think RX300 came first...