DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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There must be something about this site because everyone seems to end up having an E46 M3,
I've never had one before but I had a hankering for an SMG and then a mate randomly said "Buy mine, I need some cash"...
It was offered to me at a price I could not refuse! Sadly its a manual (even though everyone told me manuals are better) but its done 50k, its one of the very first face-lift models and its straight as a die (strange for me not to buy a bent car).
So far its just sat on the drive looking sorry for its self until I actually find some time to actually drive it.
No doubt I'll be bored after 10 minutes
I'm slightly tempted to take it to combe on Saturday... I'll probably smash it up though
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Nice - still miss mine
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
Location: Leicestershire
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Been looking at these a lot recently! A lot of car for the money now! Hopefully have it as a weekend car!
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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Quite slow aren't they?
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
Location: lancashire, nelson
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Want! Swap!
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DaveyLC
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What you got to swap?
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Quite slow aren't they?
I'll report back once I've had a chance to find out.
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jay26
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Registered: 22nd Feb 08
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Astra Vxr
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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It's pre-facelift...
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by daymoon
It's pre-facelift...
Remember the M3's never got the new headlights (because the wings are different).
They just got the Shark fin, LED rear clusters, DVD for satnav and some slight mods to the climate control.
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
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quote: Originally posted by DaveyLC
What you got to swap?
My 3.0 z4
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Not a bit of me buddy
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Welsh Dan
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quote: Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote: Originally posted by daymoon
It's pre-facelift...
Remember the M3's never got the new headlights (because the wings are different).
They just got the Shark fin, LED rear clusters, DVD for satnav and some slight mods to the climate control.
The sharkfin and DVD came in the pre-facelift. Facelifts also have a slightly different bit above the rear numberplate.
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DaveyLC
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So what's the face-lift then just the button on the AC?
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Is it just me or is that manual?
Been a while since i was in one mind
Edit : should read full posts
[Edited on 25-04-2014 by taylorboosh]
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Welsh Dan
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There might be a few tiny differences with the dashboard as well, meaning you can program M-Track Mode, which is basically an intermediate traction control, halfway between completely on and off.
Mine is a September 2002 build, so whilst its a pre-facelift, its a late enough model to have some of the newer bits.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Mine never had m-track
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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soooo... subframe checked?!
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DaveyLC
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Yep and the vanos isn't rattling like an old bucket of bolts
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
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It is a facelift. Has LED rears and they changed late 2003.
Very nice car, can't beat the look of a black one with black leathers.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Always fancied one of these, still look great.
Would love a phoenix yellow one with lemon leather or imola/grey with red leather
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Welsh Dan
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
Mine never had m-track
Its something that gets programmed in, not something it comes with from the factory. Its close to the CSL traction control settings, more aimed for the track (hence track mode.)
I have it programmed in on mine, it lets you play a little bit, rather than not giving you any leeway whatsoever or chucking you into a hedge.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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I know what it is, mine was too early to get it
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Welsh Dan
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
I know what it is, mine was too early to get it
Misunderstood your post. Mine is a late enough pre-facelift to have the updated braking system, but not the newer dash.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Best mod for any smg imo is the m5 gearknob
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