# Somewhat better pics of the E46 M3 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 11, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980 "2008-11-11T14:33:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/1 "2008-11-11T14:33:55Z")
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. ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/3023269550_752b103fce_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/3023269550_752b103fce_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/3023271956_8278d3cc4f_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/3023271956_8278d3cc4f_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/3023278546_2ae49dec27_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/3023278546_2ae49dec27_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3023281168_c13e35e4d5_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3023281168_c13e35e4d5_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3023282906_bc697f7cb7_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3023282906_bc697f7cb7_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3022455327_f85e470d39_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3022455327_f85e470d39_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3022461941_7d58aac677_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3022461941_7d58aac677_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3023287918_bf0035f00d_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3023287918_bf0035f00d_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3022431137_cbea6088f1_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3022431137_cbea6088f1_b.jpg) ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/3023293114_c063b7fe2e_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/3023293114_c063b7fe2e_b.jpg) bonus photo of girlfriend humping car: ![http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3023299928_fa816a13b7_b.jpg](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3023299928_fa816a13b7_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/2 "2008-11-11T14:39:31Z")
:tup: these have come down so far in price. I still like em, i just would want a fully loaded one. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/3 "2008-11-11T14:41:18Z")
any way to tell the year of m3’s? since they are all pre face lift? beautiful car btw. ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/4 "2008-11-11T14:42:49Z")
so hott… congrats! And the M3’s nice too… j/p don… Guess things are going well for you :tup: ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/5 "2008-11-11T14:43:43Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > any way to tell the year of m3’s? since they are all pre face lift? > > beautiful car btw. Yes, headlights, tail lights, exterior color and a few other subtle changes. ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/6 "2008-11-11T14:44:41Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/7 "2008-11-11T14:56:23Z")
do yourself a favor [http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=746293](http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=746293) I got mine from that gb. reduced my throw by about 3/4" ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/8 "2008-11-11T15:01:47Z")
did you or your g/f go to UNH? I noticed the sweatshirt…my brother is a senior there. oh and nice car:tup: ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/9 "2008-11-11T15:09:26Z")
thanks. both of us do actually! your brother into cars? that shift knob looks fresh, I’m assuming it’s pretty much OEM look? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/10 "2008-11-11T15:12:57Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > thanks. both of us do actually! your brother into cars? still do? my brother isn’t much into cars but maybe you know him? ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/11 "2008-11-11T15:19:59Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > thanks. both of us do actually! your brother into cars? > > that shift knob looks fresh, I’m assuming it’s pretty much OEM look? yup, it’s factory. from the e46 ZHP cars. better weighted, shorter throw, etc. huge improvement. stock ZHP ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/12 "2008-11-11T15:43:24Z")
car looks great don. i’m jealous. ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/13 "2008-11-11T16:17:26Z")
will def. look into the shifter…seems like it’s cheap and easy install. thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/14 "2008-11-11T16:20:12Z")
Nice M3 ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/15 "2008-11-11T16:28:26Z")
Looks great Don. I have driven an e46 ZHP, the shifter is worth doing for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/16 "2008-11-11T16:47:24Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > will def. look into the shifter…seems like it’s cheap and easy install. thanks! 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. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/17 "2008-11-11T17:19:19Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Yes, headlights, tail lights, exterior color and a few other subtle changes. what changed in the headlights other then the way the corners connect? ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/18 "2008-11-11T17:23:54Z")
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](http://m3.madrussian.net/modelchanges.shtml) ---
**Author:** ![Drexial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@Drexial](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Drexial)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/19 "2008-11-11T18:56:05Z")
Nice ride, mind if I ask what year/how many miles/ how much? > [@Coldaccord](#): > > do yourself a favor > > [Tischer BMW - OEM BMW ZHP Shift Knob w/ Free Shipping!!!](http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=746293) > > I got mine from that gb. reduced my throw by about 3/4" Thanks for that link… think I found my car a stocking stuffer for X-mas… ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2008, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980/20 "2008-11-11T18:57:03Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > what changed in the headlights other then the way the corners connect? See Mcell’s post. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/somewhat-better-pics-of-the-e46-m3/57980.md?page=2)