# Any E46 3-series owners here? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [August 16, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-e46-3-series-owners-here/127250 "2009-08-16T17:44:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 21
**Author:** ![Hurricane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hurricane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hurricane)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2009, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-e46-3-series-owners-here/127250/21 "2009-08-18T09:33:53Z")
> [@Optima Yellow Top Batteries - best place to buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-yellow-top-batteries-best-place-to-buy/23573/5): > > I personally dislike the look of the G sedans, but honestly, anyone that is arguing against it is a BMW nuthugger. The fuel economy difference is marginal, and the very substantial HP difference more than makes up for it. Both cars have a good aftermarket support, but parts for all German cars are morbidly expensive. The 3 series is also a very small car, if you’re looking for a sedan, interior room is definitely a factor. > As for handling, comparing the M sport pack to a regular G35 sedan is bullshit and unfair, because there was no sport pack ever available for the sedans. Put a set of Tein Comfort Sports on it, and get an alignment and I assure you it will match or beat the Bimmer. > > The biggest advantage though, is that the E46 3 Series, and all Bimmers in general are fragile as shit. Any problems the V35 may have had, are restricted to the Coupes and the 350Z. The sedan never got the revup motor which had the oil burning issues, it never had the tire feathering problems, and if you’re looking at an automatic, it also doesn’t have the 3rd gear synchro issues. An automatic G35 sedan is damn near indestructible. Every component on that car is bulletproof, you really can’t go wrong from a reliability standpoint. Whoa whoa whoa there ant… I like G’s as much as the next guy but take it easy on the BMW bullshit there buddy. Marginal gas milage differance’s, a normally driven 3 series will get 8l/100km… I’ve seen your posts you get nowhere NEAR that. Fragile? ROFL are you kdding me?!?! These things are tanks and over engineered to the Unf degree. Parts for the most part are actaully QUITE cheap if you don’t buy from the dealership. My oem oil filters are $4/ea, compelte brake job under $450 tax in with Hawk Pads and brembo rotors… you can’t touch that 😛 Oh and PS… the “M-Sport” package doesn’t do a damn thing for handling, its all cosmetic modifications. And yes it will still whoops the G on a track. The coupe does get a slightly lower stance then the sedan though. Whats the 1/4 mile time on a G anyways? My 3 series coupe runs about a 14.6? I know they have gobs more power so I would expect a low 14 or so? I was beating on a G sedan last time I was there but maybe he just can’t drive?! Not the mention the PHENOMINAL traction control offered with the 3 series. Interior room I find is good, you can comfortably fit 4 6’ 200LB guys in my car with out any complains or comfort issues, and thats in the 2 door. Sorry Ant, your not gonna win this one on those factors. The G coupe is one sexy sexy beast though. \<3 --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-e46-3-series-owners-here/127250)._