BMW E46 Drift. Best european car for drifting?

The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, which was produced by the German automaker BMW from 1997 to 2006. The E46 was available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles. The latter has been marketed as the Compact.
In tune with BMW's core values regarding handling dynamics, the E46 was initially available with a rear-wheel drive, front-engine layout and a 50/50 weight distribution. All-wheel drive, which was last available in the E30, was reintroduced for the E46 on some models. Six cylinder engines (M52 & M54) are the best for drifting, with plenty of torque and power to spin those rear tires even in naturally aspirated form.
While the E30 3-Series has become somewhat of a collectible, the E46 has become cheap enough where drifters have begun to adopt the platform as well. It is slightly heavier than the E36, but just as balanced as the previous generation. And it is easy to upgrade thanks to the extensive offer of aftermarket parts. This car would be a good low cost entry into the world of drifting; it is possible to build this car for drift for less than 5,000 dollars. And if you decide to get into professional drifting, the E46 is a very good platform as it has a very competitive chassis. If your budget is higher, a BMW M3 E46 is a good option; it has a powerful naturally aspirated straight-6 engine (S54B32) and a limited-slip differential (LSD) from factory, perfect for drifting. With solid German engineering underpinning every aspect of the car, high performing naturally aspirated engines and great looks it is no big surprise that the E46 became a great drifting platform. #E46 #Drift #Drifting
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[@plugpenguin1660]

the fact that most of these cars are base models makes me relieved that i can have a super sick car without it being a M!

[@MLGxBXRxPRO]

I wouldn't call a 330ci or a 328ci base model but ok.

[@plugpenguin1660]

@@MLGxBXRxPRO its is tho. theres M cars and then theres base models

[@MLGxBXRxPRO]

@@plugpenguin1660 the 325i is a base model or a 323 but not a 328 or 330.

[@plugpenguin1660]

@@MLGxBXRxPRO what model would it be then? base models have M engines and M models have S engines. i bet yu have a 328 or 330 and tell mfs ur car isnt base 🤡🤣

[@MLGxBXRxPRO]

@@plugpenguin1660 I got a 330i zhp manual. I love my car

[@als5995]

Love drifting my 330i. Probably spent about $6-7k total buying and building it before getting to the track but I did a lot more than just coilovers and weld the diff.

[@parker298]

How shitty is the welded diff on the streets? Thinking of either an m3 diff or welding it tell I do the swap

[@mudshotit]

@@parker298 it’s really nothing different besides the chiriping and the tire wear.

[@kirstinnicole1122]

@@parker298 it's not terrible, as the other person commented it's mainly tire wear and can induce some strain on the suspension but i'm assuming that you've upgraded or plan to stiffen up the suspension. It wouldn't be fantastic if you locked your diff and had no power steering, that's a bitch lol....

[@trolleyracingmaster7075]

@@parker298 welded diff is only really noticeable during low speed stuff like traffic or parking

[@alexalexopoulos6012]

Man in Greece we buy 5k an 316 e46 coupe total stock

[@anthonywrenn4085]

I drive a 02 4d 325i. It’s a survivor car. Low miles perfect inside and out. A boy can dream about an m3 though.

[@Bulik-yc9bu]

1st clip from Ultrace Wroclaw Poland/ one of the biggest car show in europe. Crew name is bellyboyz

[@f3lix3]

that bmw sound is addictive

[@SwagimirPutin]

These cars are poppin' like they are no ordinary factory models!

[@loganburdett4287]

Put a exhaust and tune on any bmw and they start popping like super cars

[@joseph_the_human]

@loganburdett4287 What if I only have a 325ci

[@fishyfish7042]

love my e46 handling, got it 20 years ago, love the solid engine and matching transmission, love the look. Hate the fixing....sensors actuators windows stupid things going bad all the time.

[@gsgcarreviews]

That last clip of driving theough the junkyard is what its about

[@Christophe46]

This is my favorite video ever

[@bennetizalien469]

No better sound than that in-line 6 🤤

[@henrik1743]

It's great these are being converted into drift cars, stock or OEM+ ones will get worth more :D

[@SC0RN-g8j]

This IS THE CAR !!!

[@karumosr3219]

0:11 which model of the e46 is that one, i love the body style

[@krystianbrys9068]

i love bmw m3 e46

[@erja1337channel]

you back again

[@An0nAce1]

The euro 240sx e46 e36. The euro s15 e92

[@user-ki4llalm6kr]

This an insult to bmw. E46 has nothing to do with 240sx inside or out. Its literally better and more modern all the way around, and has more types of engines which are balanced and not 4cyl 250hp. And then you compare e92 to the oldass overreved rusted out and 90s looking silvia?

[@Samurai__Jack]

If compared in terms of popularity then we can agree. Silvias are the most popular drift cars in Japan and BMW are the most popular drift cars in Europe. Open your eyes 🤷‍♂️

[@wemandrift7224]

The grey m3 is my car 👍🤘

[@BillyTheSKID]

Hi which front bumper is that?

[@wemandrift7224]

@@BillyTheSKID OEM M3

[@tylerwaddell5216]

Would you recommend e36 or e46? And what drive train is best? Rn I’m looking at the 325i with the m50 engine

[@karumosr3219]

Isnt the e36 a better option for drifting?

[@royjaber571]

Both are good 👍

[@karumosr3219]

Does the e46 come with an LSD? If not is welding the diff a better option for a drift car?

[@maikelnait1051]

As I understand, only M3 had it standard..

[@phukutube5183]

Also the ZHP model, which also came with 6spd, plus more aggressive cams and different tune, compared to regular 330 model, not sure if it also differ in exhaust. But also for the non-m there are aftermarket lsd options for about a $1k, but! you will have a wide variety of options, as far as 1.5 or 2 way, helical or clutch….etc If I’m wrong, someone please correct me. Amazing car .🤙

[@carlosoliveirahobbista8614]

eu ja estsva com saudades barabens shou de bola

[@reimaste6523]

Top

[@sicksuperm]

who is the owner of the car in the thumbnail???!?!?

[@fwxmike8006]

Micah Diaz

[@kobysz]

@kobyszjr

[@valentinocabral8096]

Soy el primeroooo