BMW M3 E46 Coupe
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Product Overview
BMW M3 E46 Coupe is the high-performance variant of the E46 3 Series compact executive coupe in production from 2000 to 2006. It was powered by two tunes of the S54 inline-6 engine that displaced 3.2 liters. Both manual and SMG automated manual transmissions were offered.
With a rather simple drivetrain, the E46 M3 was perhaps the last M car that is easy to DIY on. It has rather good reliability and has therefore become a favorite of certain BMW communities.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 73%
Pros
- Good overall performance
- Relatively reliable engine
- Good, clean styling
- Manual transmission
Cons
- Bad SMG transmission
- MacPherson front suspension
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Specifications
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