Is a BMW E46 M3 a good investment?
In my opinion, the E46 M3 is ‘best in class’ and there are many car reviews and journalists who agree. Usually, when making an investment, the demand is greatest for the best product with the greatest reputation compared to its competitors. However, when you’re talking about cars this is a slight oversimplification.
How much is a BMW E46 M3 worth?
The median cost of a BMW E46 M3 is $17,411 with the average at $17,921, but that includes all the models like the Convertible, SMG and Manual variants. For a BMW E46 M3 Coupe with a Manual Transmission, owners are asking about $22,500. For a Manual Convertible or SMG Coupe, the BMW E46 M3 will cost you about $17,500.
Can you turbo an E46 M3?
YES. Just like all other Active Autowerke SC kits, they are designed from inception to be modular with the intent of future upgrade levels of power if so desired. Guarantee. Active Autowerke has a guarantee for most BMW performance products that even surpasses the performance industry standard.
Is the E46 M3 one of the best cars?
The E46 M3 is one of the great cars of the modern era and arguably the best M3 since the E30. The convertibles are cheap but the market prefers the tighter fixed-roof version. Coupes have been steadily rising, but examples with some miles are still reasonable.
What engine is in a E46 M3?
S54 straight-six engine
The E46 M3 is powered by the S54 straight-six engine and has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.1 seconds for the coupé, with either the manual or SMG-II transmission.
How much power can a stock S54 handle?
The S54 proves yet again what a beast it is. If you are going to call any BMW engine the German 2JZ it’s the S54. The proof is in the 902 horsepower and 644 lb-ft of torque at the wheels Dynojet pull from a Maximum PSI turbocharged E46 M3 S54.
Why is the E46 M3 so popular?
The E46 M3 is one of the best-driving BMWs of all time. Some people consider the E46-generation BMW M3 the greatest M car ever built. Its stylish, understated looks, combined with a world-class straight-six engine and expertly tuned chassis dynamics, make it a true joy to drive.
Is the BMW E46 M3 a rare car?
Values of the E46 M3 have started rising in recent years, and this upward trend is expected to continue. Despite it not being the rarest M car, it’s still a very sought-after model.
Why was the BMW E46 M3 homologation special?
This homologation special was only meant to help the company win Touring Car races, but it started a whole new genre and added excitement to the BMW range that it couldn’t do without. The E36 M3 of ’93 was accused of being more of a marketing tool – a tad unwieldy and overweight – but the E46 was designed to address that.
What kind of gearbox does the BMW E46 M3 have?
The E46 M3 came with a choice of two; a six-speed manual, and the second generation of their sequential manual gearbox (SMG II). Whilst it is still technically the same gearbox, it only has two pedals and gears are changed by a pump linked up to the car’s steering wheel paddles.
What kind of engine does the BMW E46 have?
Today, despite its design being nearly 16 years old the E46 M3 remains one of, if not the most popular BMW M3 to-date. The S54 power plant has achieved legendary status in the world of BMWs, as it is the last naturally-aspirated inline six-cylinder engine to come in a M3.