Somewhat better pics of the E46 M3

NYSpeed Automotive
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The car is a little dirty but my friend Pat came down to visit me and we had to snap some photos before he left. Here we go.

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bonus photo of girlfriend humping car:

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:tup: these have come down so far in price. I still like em, i just would want a fully loaded one.

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any way to tell the year of m3’s? since they are all pre face lift?

beautiful car btw.

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so hott… congrats! And the M3’s nice too… j/p don… Guess things are going well for you :tup:

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Yes, headlights, tail lights, exterior color and a few other subtle changes.

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I have everything but nav and the 19s…

thanks, I’m not sure the best way to tell the years exactly since they’re all pretty similar - pre-facelift. The 03.5 has LED tails and a different trunk handle.

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do yourself a favor

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=746293

I got mine from that gb. reduced my throw by about 3/4"

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did you or your g/f go to UNH? I noticed the sweatshirt…my brother is a senior there.

oh and nice car:tup:

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thanks. both of us do actually! your brother into cars?

that shift knob looks fresh, I’m assuming it’s pretty much OEM look?

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still do? my brother isn’t much into cars but maybe you know him?

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yup, it’s factory. from the e46 ZHP cars.

better weighted, shorter throw, etc. huge improvement.

stock

ZHP

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car looks great don. i’m jealous.

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will def. look into the shifter…seems like it’s cheap and easy install. thanks!

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Nice M3

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Looks great Don.

I have driven an e46 ZHP, the shifter is worth doing for sure.

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lol its just a knob. you pull the old one off (straight up, requires a lot of force) and pop the new one on.

kids these days.

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what changed in the headlights other then the way the corners connect?

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Changes by year:

2001 to 2002

* SMGII available
* In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars)
* Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon
* Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim
* Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9
* Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color
* Automatic Headlight option
* 19" Wheels option added (mid year)
* Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year)

2002 to 2003

* Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50
* DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty space).
* Aluminum Trim added as an option
* DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation
* In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars
* Revised HVAC controls
* Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors
* Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors
* LED Tail Lights (mid year)
* Trunk Handle extended (mid year)

2003 to 2004

* BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar)
* Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof

2004 to 2005

* Laguna Seca Blue and Oxford Green Metallic discontinued
* Alcantara available as a standard option
* Eucalyptus Malt Wood Trim available as a standard option
* Competition (try not to laugh) package (ZCP) added including 19" CSL "style wheels", Alcantara steering wheel and hand brake, aluminum interior trim, slightly larger (front) cross drilled rotors, M track mode for DSC, modified suspension and steering ratio, cruise control deleted. Available starting with 12/04 production.
* Interlagos Blue Metallic added for ZCP equipped cars only

http://m3.madrussian.net/modelchanges.shtml

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Nice ride, mind if I ask what year/how many miles/ how much?

Thanks for that link… think I found my car a stocking stuffer for X-mas…

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See Mcell’s post.