Does anyone miss their E46? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Precision · 10-19-2012, 12:53 PM

Post a pic of your E46 and if you miss it or not now that you have moved on.

DrivenByE30 · 10-19-2012, 03:53 PM

i like your signature ....

i am 5 mins ahead of you

JamesMA · 10-19-2012, 09:06 PM

Had a '02 325i until Aug 21. Faithful car that served me very well for 10 years.

That said, it is not even close to being missed, sorry. New one blows it out of the water at every level (except gas mileage with aggressive driving, but honestly, if I gave a crap about that, I would not not have bought a bimmer in the first place).

spanner1751 · 10-19-2012, 10:23 PM

I enjoyed my E46 very much. However, my E90 is quicker, more comfortable, has a better sound system and, with the fold-down rear seat, is more practical. Plus, I like the LMB/saddle leather combination much better than the TiAg/black leatherette.

2ndname · 10-19-2012, 10:26 PM

I always wanted an E46 but jumped above it and purchased an E90. Recently purchased an E30 for that classic feel but am now wanting an E36...lol

epbrown · 10-20-2012, 11:13 PM

I had a 2003 325i 5-speed and 2003 Z4 2.5i:

I sold both to buy the M Coupe, and I really wish I'd kept the 325i and financed the Z4MC. I cruise Autotrader looking for one all the time, but nowadays most are trashed...

blue dragon · 10-21-2012, 07:31 AM

I miss my e46 somtimes, just because it was a totally different driving experience compared to the X5. However, life happens, and with 2 kids and other gear to haul, it was impractical.

pochetemix · 10-21-2012, 07:50 AM

I'm not missing my e46 (320i 2.2 L6), just because I still have one, my first car! More than 371.000km (230.520 miles) since 2002 and it's like the first day

Some pictures:

bonaldgonza · 10-21-2012, 07:41 PM

I would not not have bought a bimmer in the first place

Mirko · 10-21-2012, 08:45 PM

On to bigger and better but I did really like the car. It was great, just needed more power.

Lucky1 · 10-21-2012, 08:49 PM

I've driven (but never owned) a few E46's. Always felt they had a very sharp, very classy look that is uniquely BMW. Still love the way they are shaped and designed to this day. Better and more unique looking than the BMW's of today for sure. Also see lots of them on the road; hope they're holding up well.

SlickShift · 10-21-2012, 09:38 PM

I actually miss mine quite a bit. Granted, my 135 is so much quicker, but I think I had more fun in my E46s.

Bright Red/Sand Beige 2000 323i and a Jet Black/Natural Brown 2006 325Ci

bimmerjph · 10-22-2012, 10:21 AM

I have that ugly front license plate off now.

Much better!

I plan on driving this car until it dies.
Then fix it back up and do it again. A manual swap is in this cars long term future. I think it would be cool keeping your first car forever. Personally, I think this was BMW's golden era (E38, E39, E46, Z4). I am not talking just about sizing. The size of the cars were pretty much perfect for their respective class. The balance between luxury and performance was pretty much spot on.

Alan l. · 10-22-2012, 02:00 PM

Loved my E46 but can't say i miss it. My 335 and now 535 are worlds faster than my supercharged E46. Last i checked its still with the new owner out in Cali.

Alan L.

watrob · 10-23-2012, 01:13 AM

Brings back memories!

C4S4SS · 10-23-2012, 05:34 PM

Have 2 of them as daily drivers. Bought the 323ci new in 2000' and it now has 225,000 miles on it.

caseyjohnso · 10-23-2012, 08:02 PM

I cruise Autotrader looking for one all the time, but nowadays most are trashed...

pochetemix · 10-25-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonaldgonza

I would not not have bought a bimmer in the first place

I guess you're answering about my post, don't you?

I haven't bought it, it was my father's bimmer.

Hoa · 10-25-2012, 01:11 PM

I had an E46 M3 Vert. I dont think I miss it much because it had so many problems when I traded it in. 90k miles and it had bad suspension, bad diff, bad power steering, broken glove box and a bunch more. The shop bill was 15K. Luckily, the dealership paid me 13.5K for it two years ago so I traded it in for a M Coupe.

kaiv · 10-25-2012, 05:21 PM

I don't miss either my E36 or my E46.

Both were AMAZING cars and awesome projects with which I learned tremendously and had ridiculous fun. But after a few years I like to try something new. I love my E92 now

curly · 10-26-2012, 05:08 AM

Had some great fun in the M3 will definitly be missed

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and here is a short vid on track

Nang Vann · 10-26-2012, 08:10 AM

Loving these pics, E46 is such a classic shape, cant wait till I own one

10-19-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
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10-19-2012, 03:53 PM	#2
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10-19-2012, 09:06 PM	#3
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	Had a '02 325i until Aug 21. Faithful car that served me very well for 10 years. That said, it is not even close to being missed, sorry. New one blows it out of the water at every level (except gas mileage with aggressive driving, but honestly, if I gave a crap about that, I would not not have bought a bimmer in the first place). __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes Last edited by JamesMA; 10-19-2012 at 09:18 PM.

10-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
spanner1751 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	I enjoyed my E46 very much. However, my E90 is quicker, more comfortable, has a better sound system and, with the fold-down rear seat, is more practical. Plus, I like the LMB/saddle leather combination much better than the TiAg/black leatherette. __________________

10-21-2012, 07:31 AM	#7
blue dragon Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	I miss my e46 somtimes, just because it was a totally different driving experience compared to the X5. However, life happens, and with 2 kids and other gear to haul, it was impractical. __________________

10-19-2012, 10:26 PM	#5
2ndname Autobot Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Bay Posts: 455 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [5.00]	I always wanted an E46 but jumped above it and purchased an E90. Recently purchased an E30 for that classic feel but am now wanting an E36...lol

10-20-2012, 11:13 PM	#6
epbrown Colonel Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,133 iTrader: (0)	I had a 2003 325i 5-speed and 2003 Z4 2.5i: I sold both to buy the M Coupe, and I really wish I'd kept the 325i and financed the Z4MC. I cruise Autotrader looking for one all the time, but nowadays most are trashed...

10-21-2012, 07:50 AM	#8
pochetemix New Member Drives: BMW 320i e46 and Cayenne V6. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spain Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	I'm not missing my e46 (320i 2.2 L6), just because I still have one, my first car! More than 371.000km (230.520 miles) since 2002 and it's like the first day Some pictures:

10-21-2012, 07:41 PM	#9
bonaldgonza New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: see Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I would not not have bought a bimmer in the first place __________________

10-21-2012, 08:45 PM	#10
Mirko Lieutenant Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 467 iTrader: (2)	On to bigger and better but I did really like the car. It was great, just needed more power.

10-21-2012, 08:49 PM	#11
Lucky1 Captain Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 750 iTrader: (0)	I've driven (but never owned) a few E46's. Always felt they had a very sharp, very classy look that is uniquely BMW. Still love the way they are shaped and designed to this day. Better and more unique looking than the BMW's of today for sure. Also see lots of them on the road; hope they're holding up well.

10-21-2012, 09:38 PM	#12
SlickShift Major Drives: '09 135i - 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,286 iTrader: (1)	I actually miss mine quite a bit. Granted, my 135 is so much quicker, but I think I had more fun in my E46s. Bright Red/Sand Beige 2000 323i and a Jet Black/Natural Brown 2006 325Ci Attached Images __________________ -Nick TiAg/Coral/Glacier Breyton Race GTS-R - Eibach Springs - E92 Front Sway - BMW CF Strut Brace - JB4 - DCI - Synapse BOV - MagnaFlow Exhaust - Berk Midpipes - LCI Blackline Tails - CSR Eyelids - BMW Performance Sideskirts

10-22-2012, 10:21 AM	#13
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,333 iTrader: (0)	I have that ugly front license plate off now. Much better! I plan on driving this car until it dies. Then fix it back up and do it again. A manual swap is in this cars long term future. I think it would be cool keeping your first car forever. Personally, I think this was BMW's golden era (E38, E39, E46, Z4). I am not talking just about sizing. The size of the cars were pretty much perfect for their respective class. The balance between luxury and performance was pretty much spot on.

10-22-2012, 02:00 PM	#14
Alan l. Brigadier General Drives: M-Sport 535xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 3,673 iTrader: (8)	Loved my E46 but can't say i miss it. My 335 and now 535 are worlds faster than my supercharged E46. Last i checked its still with the new owner out in Cali. Alan L. __________________ Current - 2013 N55 535xi Msport SAT Retired - 2009 N54 335i Msport 6MT Retired - 2000 M52TU 323i ASA Supercharged 5MT More Photos of my car here

10-23-2012, 01:13 AM	#15
watrob Major Drives: MY2013 X5M 50d - White Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane - Australia Posts: 1,490 iTrader: (0)	Brings back memories! Attached Images __________________ X5 M50d White, 20"rims, Adaptive Drive, HUD, Xenon Adapt Lights, Rear/Side Camera, Sunroof, Auto Tailgate, Comfort Access, Active Perforated Ventilated Comfort Seats, M Paddle Shift, Active Crus, Stop/Go, Proff Nav + TV, DAB, 16 Spk Ind HiFi, USB, Internet, Apps, 4 Zone Air, Towbar 20% Tint, 5mm Castor Bushes, Yellow Calipers, Ceramic Pads

10-23-2012, 05:34 PM	#16
C4S4SS Private First Class Drives: 323ci, 325cic, E92 M3, 993T Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 119 iTrader: (1)	Have 2 of them as daily drivers. Bought the 323ci new in 2000' and it now has 225,000 miles on it.

10-23-2012, 08:02 PM	#17
caseyjohnso New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: look Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I cruise Autotrader looking for one all the time, but nowadays most are trashed... __________________

10-25-2012, 01:11 PM	#19
Hoa First Lieutenant Drives: Z4 35iS & 528iT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta l Vietnam Posts: 398 iTrader: (7)	I had an E46 M3 Vert. I dont think I miss it much because it had so many problems when I traded it in. 90k miles and it had bad suspension, bad diff, bad power steering, broken glove box and a bunch more. The shop bill was 15K. Luckily, the dealership paid me 13.5K for it two years ago so I traded it in for a M Coupe.

10-25-2012, 05:21 PM	#20
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	I don't miss either my E36 or my E46. Both were AMAZING cars and awesome projects with which I learned tremendously and had ridiculous fun. But after a few years I like to try something new. I love my E92 now

10-26-2012, 05:08 AM	#21
curly New Member Drives: M135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Madchester uk Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Had some great fun in the M3 will definitly be missed and here is a short vid on track

10-26-2012, 08:10 AM	#22
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,081 iTrader: (0)	Loving these pics, E46 is such a classic shape, cant wait till I own one __________________ Moving on up!

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