Driving My Bone Stock BMW E46 M3

[@drews80sgarage34]

I picked up my E46 M3 new in Munich back in 2002, through the BMW European Delivery program. While I did the trip for the experience and the vacation, it really did give me a lot of insight about how the car was designed and set up just by touring with it on German roads. We toured three countries and did a few decent stretches between destinations. This car could eat long stretches of autobahn, and curvy fast sections of the Alpenstrasse, and cobblestone streets in old Salzburg - all with plenty of room, and in comfort. A lot of its goodness was lost (or goes untapped) when the car returned to the USA a few weeks later. The car is designed to get You from point A to point B faster than we can appreciate here. The car was oddly clunky to drive when I first owned it - and that might help explain some of your initial disdain for your “hero.” I’m not sure I even understand what it is about this car that makes it feel that way, but for whatever reason, it improves over time. My M3 has a little over 100k miles and it runs better now than it did with 20k miles. It even sounds better. And it’s decidedly less clunky. My advice - stick with it. It’s the last great BMW as far as I’m concerned (I never liked the E92). I’m looking forward to seeing how your mods work out, too.

[@timjude]

Well said. 100% agree.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I think I can see that happening. The thing that gets me is that every time I walk up to the car, I think it looks amazing. I think it will grow on me.

[@specializedbndt]

youre the man to talk to then. My car was brought in through the same program. Ive been trying to decode my vin, but it nothing shows up. I was told it was because of this reason. Are you able to?

[@thugnificent8819]

You will regret selling it if you do. Jeremy Clarkson regretted selling his CSL but just having a regular E46 M3 now is becoming something rare because everyone is collecting them and they are expensive even at high mileage. I’m definitely not selling mine.

[@windnsea03]

To me, the S54 is all about the intake sound, not the exhaust, put on a CSL airbox and it's glorious!

[@forzanerazzurri2339]

Pretty much. This guy dosent know the difference between intake and exhaust sound.

[@mperformance3502]

What do you drive?

[@manuski14]

The intake is the best option as well as headers. To be honest allot of owners revert back to stock muffler because they don't want the car sounding to loud. I promise if you keep driving it though you'll love it more and more

[@windnsea03]

@@mperformance3502 M2 CS. Had an E46 M3 some years back.

[@jeremyeaton89]

I hear you should get a tune (and maybe some kinda reprogramming?). slapping one on might actually decrease the engine's performance stock.

[@jim9lakers]

I have both an E46 M and a E90 M. I have to say the E90 is better on paper but in reality the E46 just feels oh so much more special.

[@bradhusick1795]

Do everyone a favor. Please leave it stock, sell it back to EAG, and buy something else that gets your juices flowing.

[@Chazlovesburnouts]

Best advice

[@brianaust8897]

$65k for a project car is IDGAF money 😆

[@lollypop9580]

@@brianaust8897 more than a 90k+ us E36 M3 ?

[@brianaust8897]

@@lollypop9580 Haha not sure..

[@mpw621]

I agree, keep it stock. maintain it and keep for the long haul. who cares about the sound, it is how it drives. enjoy it !!

[@hazey888r]

E46 M3 needs to grabbed by the scruff of the neck around some Twisties. If you cannot drive it at 8/10 and get those tyres scrubbing for grip then you are missing out on what is so special about that chassis. The e92 on the other hand you can experience what's special about it at 6 or 7/10 because of it's motor and sense that it's a special modern euro muscle car. Also the straight six metallic rasp of the e46 is what makes it so unique and special, trying to dial that out is simply stupid in my experience. Get euro MDM coded in and drive the thing as hard as you can around bends to 'experience it' while having confidence in the MDM safety net. But there is so much grip in the chassis you can get away with traction completly off, just don't lift off throttle on a closing radius bend.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... You drive "hard" guys crack me up. You are the same guys that have an attic full of trash and walk across carpet with muddy boots.

[@hazey888r]

@@ObsessedGarage Matt, why the dick reply and why the need to take offence? I owned an e46 m3 and the times it was a boring daily I wanted to sell it. But everytime i took it around some country twisties and leaned on it hard I was reminded why its so special. But yes you should sell it back to EAG, you clearly don't get what this car represents especially if you want to mess around with the exhaust.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Am I wrong? Ha, ha... A great car should be good doing all types of driving. That's what makes one better than another for me.

[@hazey888r]

Ok, I will answer your ridiculous assumption and question as you insist. Yes you are so wrong. Who are you to make an assumption like that? I own one of the nicest mint 13' e92 m3 comps in my country, similar mods to you and I'm considering the 718 Spyder and live on a 25 acre property. I'm also very fastidious but have learnt to deal with it in a way that no longer creates stress. Now, Did i shit on you in my comment? Was it a trolling comment? No. I I'm simply someone who is an enthusiast like you and in many ways very similar to you Matt. I think what you have created (OG) is simply amazing and you give many like me inspiration to go down the same road. I would also at some point be looking to be a customer of yours when i build my dream garage but now rethinking that. Perhaps take a couple deep breaths and have a read over this thread. You have created a video where you have expressed how much you dislike the car and you have comments enabled on the video and I simply shared my experience as i too wanted to sell my m3 at times when it was being used sedatly on normal driving conditions. As I said it truly does shine when you lean on that chassis around some twisty bends, if you are able to tap into that then you will 'get it' and perhaps will spark a deeper love and emotion for the sweet car that it is. Now getting back to what we should be able to discuss Matt, I have a question for you that I value your input. If you had to have the one drivers car till the end of time between your e92 m3 and GT4 what would it be?

[@ChrisWalksFast]

@@hazey888r wow, such a great response. If I wasn’t reading the account names I would think you were the content creator and this Matt guy would be some delusional random on the internet.

[@yaseengaffoor]

My dream car. I am currently saving for a house so this has to take a back seat… but a bone stock e46m3 is my dream car

[@mmbatt]

“I’m moving pretty good here” that bird approves that statement.

[@Ben-dv6ud]

bird got smoked

[@timjude]

I have a bone stock 04 E46 M3. This review doesn't do the car justice going straight up and down those flat roads. Of course a V8 will be more exciting if going straight is the test. I'm happy to enjoy the old school thrill of driving my M3 on winding country roads and simply enjoying the handling, the balance, the swinging back end in the curvy sections and the all round aural experience. USA seems to be short on those types of roads which is why these cars get extreme mods just so they can compete with muscle cars on the free way. OK if that's your thing, fine, but you are missing out on what this car was built for. Where I live in Australia there is no shortage of backroads to enjoy this car. Plenty of places in Europe as well.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Nope, it sucks on all roads.

[@Sam-mw5hx]

@@ObsessedGarage haha

[@timjude]

@@ObsessedGarage Well I don't know what your standard of non-suck is but plenty would differ.

[@gregwolfe540]

I have become a fan of you and your company in the past couple of months. We have a decent amount in common whenever it comes to car and I will tell you that I have been e46M fanboi for the past 15-20 years. Like you, it was my dream car whenever I was in my 20's, but I just couldn't afford the car. I have owned 3 of them back to back to back and now have a 2006 Interlagos M3 with 29k miles. It has been my baby and IMO, has all of the greatest mods this car can have. I learned a lot over the almost 20 years of owning these cars. My car is basically a CSL (but MT), but better. CSL intake, cams, fuel rail, tune, working CSL flap, etc. Full Supersprint exhaust blah blah... The engine with the CSL intake it absolutely glorious.... Anyways, I am finally parting ways with it this spring on bAt. I really wish you could drive my car as I feel like many of your gripes, I have already fixed.

[@supernice_auto]

why are you selling

[@gregwolfe540]

@@supernice_auto I haven’t been driving it and I hate to see it sit. I need a practical car because I have a Porsche 964, a BMW e30 with a V8 swap, and the e46M. I just ordered a 2022 Macan GTS and could use the funds so decided to sell. It makes me sick to think about it to be honest…

[@supernice_auto]

@@gregwolfe540 I understand- e46 will always be special- I regret selling my first one. 2003 LSB which I ended up turbocharging- amazing car all around.

[@SteveAFCLondon]

Love my E46 M3. Obviously not as quick as more modern sports cars , but it makes up for that with its looks and character.

[@lollypop9580]

This car IS not about numbers, soul IS nr.1. ❤️

[@brianaust8897]

OK so I’ve not completely finished watching this video till just now. I’d forgotten how Matt was so negative about a few things with the car… Let me just say that in 2002, when I got my convertible SMG car new(coincidentally it was 65k$), the damn thing was a SCREAMER and the engine was glorious to hear. The exhaust had very many mixed reviews from new owners. But even back then I was saying that people needed to check their egos at the door and just listen from the drivers seat. Incidentally the exhaust is marvelous with the top down. And I might add..Once a guy’s had a GT3-Yeah I’m not sure this is the car for you. Why pour all that $ into a car that is just (only barely) fast, now in 2022? There are plenty of others out there. But I also understand the whole point of Obsesses Garage. I personally am into originality and preservation. My M3 is the most plentiful, valueless, boring and basic BMW I have, at this point. But it takes me back 20 years now and those years were awesome. The car was awesome. It was indeed very happy revving. At 7k you’re not even “there” yet..I haven’t touched anything but the exhaust (I got an Eisenman. TI and love it) after all of these years. I’ve got no CSL tune and I still get a kick out of the shifting at the track or mountain road. The rev matching, the various settings, the security from money shifts, the lever and paddles..All of it. I’ll be honest-i wish Matt had more twisty and hilly roads. That would make these videos seem more fun and he’d enjoy the cars stock a heck of a lot more.

[@ben94cobra]

I have an alpine white over black 6MT with Karbonius airbox, 288/280 cams, stepped headers, custom section 2, full suspension, etc. It bears no resemblance to the car you're driving now, it's completely different in all the right ways. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts a year from now.

[@Jeeper1378]

It will be the same… none of that will be done 😂

[@ObsessedGarage]

I aim to find out!

[@hypeNT500]

strong motor insane high rpm aesthetics makes this a classic

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

The thing is that after what kind of cars that we can get now with all the performance and tech sometimes getting into our old dream cars can be such a disappointment. Then again the older cars have such a more raw driving experience versus most new cars and eventually we will all miss that feel in a few years.

[@justinjacobs3810]

The bird cracked me up, you nailed that thing

[@mikebellows754]

As a longtime OG fan and an F80 owner/lover - I am still holding on to hope that you will own another one someday so I get to watch that build…

[@Matador_matty]

Beautiful video , chasing our hero’s is where I’m headed . The ones we loved in our youth the feelings are hard to replicate with these new cars . I’ve had many variations 991 turbos 997 turbos Lambojunk and other forms of bandages 😂 , the e46 , e36 , and oddly enough a Lancer evolution v , are the hero’s for me . Thanks for the honesty in your videos

[@jeremyeaton89]

Looking forward to seeing whatever you end up doing. Before I bought mine, i thought i wouldn't like the rasp, but I dig it now

[@Matty_2000]

Matt, also look into replacing the rubber clutch line near the CDV, they can degrade internally with age and cause shifting issues, even though it appears perfect from the outside. Braided steel lines are available after market. Made a big difference on my M3.

[@amorgan20]

Could you elaborate for me the characteristics of the clutch line needing replacement? Want to know when I'd need to do it/if I'm seeing any of that now in my e46

[@Matty_2000]

Heavy pedal, difficult to shift when cold, minor gear crunching. They are old cars now, its worth replacing.

[@boostedhatch3]

I graduated high school when this car came out and finally bought a very nice example. It’s a dream to drive with it completely stock but I find myself driving the e36M way more. I’m sure they will change overtime

[@cannonsloan2783]

It makes me happy to see Matt is getting better with his driving issues.

[@_kunkle]

EURO or Long tube Headers, Supersprint single non-res section 2, your preference of muffler. Thank me later.

[@_kunkle]

Megan racing muffler is a good start. A bit loud for most but a great starting point. Post videos of the progress👍👍

[@gregwolfe540]

Just to add... Biggest bang for buck in order for this car is headers/tune and then cam and intake. All together you can get to about 360 rwhp which is quite impressive.

[@hypeNT500]

inside the car is the intake sound which will amplify once the csl intake is installed

[@boston16wrx7]

One of the best sounding cars I’ve driven was a e46 m3 ported and polished head, intake, and super sprint full exhaust. And it moved

[@darrend2035]

I understand where your coming from I personally love the way it sounds It’s unique, beautiful and stylish There’s no perfect car Mr Obsessed Garage 😂🤣

[@Dbird613]

i love E46, but please get a an e39 M5

[@weixp386]

For mine I added headers, exhaust, rasp pipe and a tune and it came to life

[@I53-624]

rogue el Diablo, supersprint stepped headers, resonated supersprint section 2 x pipe, sounds incredible and isn’t too loud, if you want LOUD and exotic, supersprint headers, resonated supersprint x pipe and an agency power titanium muffler, or top speed muffler

[@intelligentcarreviews8592]

Mention of a stereo is not a real car enthusiast thing to worry about, are you a real car enthusiast or just a poser like the rest of em, this car won multiple engine of the year awards for a reason! Not sure what you look for in a car!

[@mjack70]

Matt: C’mon lady! Corolla: And I took that personally.

[@TheHoosiers2008]

I was fortunate enough to get a new one at 19 years old. It was a supercar to me…and was fast for its time. Put 80k miles on it in 4 years. 15 years later I driver another and couldn’t get over how slow it felt. Wasn’t the car, was me. We become desensitized unfortunately. The idea of this car is greater than its reality 20 years removed.

[@gordon238]

Have you got the Euro Headers on. Makes a big difference on sound and power.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

Engine sounds that bother you will go away with a nice set of more equal length headers.

[@maxheadroom224]

You should have tried to find an e46 m3 gtr with the p50 v8. There is little to no content on them and it's probably a 200k dollar proposition/not legal.

[@Rekpoint]

Hey Matt, On my E46 m3 I have the CDV deleted and between my car and my buddies car. The CDV delete was night and day and the car is MUCH easier to drive once removed!

[@windnsea03]

Always remove the CDV right away on every BMW I’ve had.

[@Rekpoint]

@@jrose7381 "Clutch Delay Valve"

[@dom7098]

E36 has always had my eye instead of the 46

[@bikefax8177]

Yes. E46 was ugly and clunky. F80 was best looking. E36 Euro dream car

[@Interesting365]

One thing I can say is your video is highly inspiring. I have an E46///M3 and have modified it a little to much. I respect the fact that still drive it with all your other choices. I had a 2008 997 Carrer S with TPC Racing turbo kit and miss that like everyday. I would be interested in buying the entire sunroof when you go slick top.

[@curtisbrown1381]

Do not fret, your eventual CSL intake will light your fire. My unsolicited advice: don’t make the exhaust louder. Install a complete SuperSprint exhaust system with their quietest muffler.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

descent....is not the word I would use. There was an E46 M3 back in the day that was dominating at autocross with some sticky tires. He was first place overall. The only thing faster than him was Go Kart for those days. He also got great lap times at the road course. All stock if i remember correctly and only very stick tires.

[@yamman93]

The audio system can be tough on e46s if you want the system to look factory. If you have a non nav car you can send the head unit to carphonics in the UK and have them mod the business CD with pre amp outputs so you can then send that signal to a DSP system and then an amp and then use something like a technics harness to connect that amp to all 10 speakers. Outside of that you have to deal with aftermarket head units and the few that do fit in the oem location well can be a little iffy. Even the nice ones. I have a Dynavin N7 and it is made for the e46 so it looks great. The only problem is the interface can be a little slow and the head unit doesn’t seem to be too reliable. I’ve been chasing great but affordable sound on my E46 for a while now and I’m close but still not quite there

[@willjam465]

I have always loved the looks of the E46 M3, but hate the sound. Have never bought one as a result. I have heard some cars without the resonator and cat-less headers, which make it sound much better. It still does not sound as good as the S52 in the E36 M3, which I know is inferior in every other way. Don't care...I still have my E36.

[@mpw621]

if you don't like the engine on this wonderful M3 then sell it and get what you want. It is to old to dump a lot mods into it. it is great stock.

[@johnnyrs4450]

Well Matt i always agree with you as we have almost the same cars but not here a stock e46 m3 is a dead boring car, but once you you drive one with the proper upgrades you will be blown away i have had 4 of them and my favroite car is my 2005 dinan stage 2 with headers no cats.

[@intelligentcarreviews8592]

Shows money cant buy common sense and driving skill, you're totally using that car wrong, it literally was designed for high revs and tossing it into corners, these cars beat porsches in the era for handling and balance, the noise is ya blah but the rest of it is pretty damn good!

[@whitexeno]

11:16 holy hell thats a tall block retaining wall.

[@Stelf101]

AP headers and El Diablo exhaust is the best combo I’ve seen

[@Alig5436]

Matt, look into the American Racing Headers for the E46 M3. I think you will be very pleased on how the sound is.

[@coreyscott5655]

E46 m3 is a European classic! The sound is what makes it special as a package. I guess in America when you are used to big v8s all the time it must sound bad but this is euro at its best 👌

[@PeshkovFilm]

This was my dream car too. I just now purchased one with 50k miles, one owner and looking to drive her sparingly. This will hopefully pay for my daughters wedding in the future 👍👍👍

[@irobot4761]

Supersprint race section 3 is nice, add a resonator to help the rasp bmw only put one in on one side for whatever reason

[@randyb4403]

At the end… your security woman… “That’s a nice car” Almost 20 years later and the E46 is still a beautiful car. I can’t wait for you to install the intake & exhaust and watch your drive and talk. (BTW… DO NOT go Eisenmann Race exhaust, WAY too loud) Looking forward to future episodes. 👍

[@pynacl6798]

I think only driving in sport mode might make the car a bit less enjoyable. The way it's mapped from factory 30% pedal travel = 50% throttle. Having such an aggressive non-linear throttle mapping can leave a lot to be desired up top. 65% of pedal travel = 88% throttle, which makes the last 35% of the pedal feel like no one is home. Doesn't really make sense on a car that belongs in the high rev range. I suggest taking a look at a little program called ECUWorx, where you can customize your throttle mapping. I changed mine so normal mode is just 100% linear and I think it's really improved the driving feel and predictability. Recommend taking a look into it if you get the time, there's some nice write ups on nam3forum on how to do it.

[@supernice_auto]

e46 m3 is peak bmw

[@NerdonWheels]

It sounds amazing! Exhaust noise is often obnoxious imo

[@emadallie3721]

the garage looks awesome Matt

[@EdmanUR]

Hello good morning I have a question I have bought a 1322 ts pressure washer I have seen that they use 3/8 hoses but I would like to know if I can use a 1/4 hose and it does not affect its performance of 214 bar I would greatly appreciate it an answer

[@ObsessedGarage]

1/4 house should be fine.

[@Bj0rn248]

If I payed 65k for an E46 M3 today I'd be upset too, you can get way more car for way less money in 2022. I'm sorry you hate the car so much, I've been enjoying mine endlessly for the last 4 years (but then again I only paid 15k), and I hope you can get some enjoyment out of yours. If a car brings you pain, why own it/drive it? For the look? I'm not entirely following your reasoning there. Also wild to me that 330hp isn't a lot, all about perspective I guess haha. To me it's a lot =p. Agree on the exhaust note, stock sounds awful, that's why I put a superprint exhaust on mine. The engine is amazing, but the stock exhaust is quite bad.

[@Bj0rn248]

Also, at the limit the car can get pretty tail happy, which is another reason people like it so much. I didn't realize what it could do until a friend of mine who had been autocrossing for 10+ years slid it around an autocross course, it blew my mind haha.

[@somestreetphotos]

That bird got destroyed 😂

[@samcas707]

Matt proving the bulk of the allure of these old cars is mostly misplaced nostalgia….and yes I owned a 46 m3 back when they were new. It’s no different to the 90/00s jdm car bubble we’re seeing atm, just because you grew up with a Supra poster on your wall or modding skylines on gran turismo doesn’t mean they’re a 6 figure driving experience today

[@svm3jt]

Well said.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Bingo

[@Dandadd25]

Nah man, e46 M3 needs to be revved out...7k rpms or nothing. One of best driving m3s. If not the best.

[@bikefax8177]

Euro e36 is hands down best. Driving and looks.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's terrible at any RPM.

[@user-ne1jj6ke8c]

This build is going to be great.

[@ChevyGuy70]

I love how clean the interior is on all his vehicles👍

[@BuddyBoud]

Bayoptics headlights, maybe add that to the list Matt. Love how they changed the look of the E92, I’m sure modern headlights could tie together the front end

[@RedBarron009]

BBS LM-R’s will be legit!!!!

[@josephnessschmoe2864]

Would love a reaction video of you in a AMG GT 63 S 4 Door Coupe Total transparency my man would be fun.

[@Euphorica]

The dbw sucks so bad all e46 stock. Steering is dead too. Shifting leaves a lot to be desired on that getrag. And the raspy suckssss. It needs a massaged breathing set up(especially an airbox). But i agree overall. The e46m3 is massively overhyped. And i personally have never liked the rounded looks. For me the best part of the car is the ability to fit some big rubber on them without body work. Id be careful with exhaust mods as it can make it sound even worse.

[@HankNinja]

I would strongly suggest selling. Better to correct the mistake by undoing the mistake than try to fix the car to be something it’s not. I feel like I’m hearing the sunk cost fallacy here. Also, no shade intended at all, but aren’t these going for around 40k clams for a 40k mile car? What was your logic for dropping 65 on this?

[@ObsessedGarage]

The advantage I have is that I get to "try" and like it. If I don't, I generally don't lose much due to the ability to make videos about what I'm doing. There are returns I get just from sharing. There are different levels of 40,000 mile cars. It's an EAG car, so I'm probably paying at $10,000 premium for their work.

[@HankNinja]

@@ObsessedGarage they do clean them up super well, that’s for sure. Good luck tweaking it! I had an AAW supercharger on mine that brought it to 480 at the wheels. Made the car much more eager and increased gas mileage (not that that mattered a lot to me) to boot. It was a fun car. I think I was reacting to how “not into it” you sound. Seemed like you might have more fun wrenching on something you like to begin with. You’ve got your reasons. I respect that. Here’s hoping it becomes more enjoyable for ya.

[@hypeNT500]

you can easily take that rasp noise from getting an x pipe also a non european exhaust company like american or japan exhaust

[@ConsistentWalkthroughs]

Maybe supercharge it?

[@DaBestBear]

This. You already have the E92 for that induction noise.

[@sickjohnson]

Does anyone make some equal length long tube headers for the E46 M3...to get the pitch up and improve flow? I have to power lift every second day to keep up the T levels so I can drive without feeling anxious then road rage...the difference is shocking! Note I am slightly older and slightly heavier...also taking E blocker as well.

[@BoogieVilles]

I just witnessed a birds final moments lmao!! Great video man i picked 1 up myself out of nostalgia!

[@mikehester7819]

Well...Turner Motorsports just did a very nice almost OEM quality S65 swap into an E46 M3.

[@DesertGn0me]

That's a lot of stress and investment for a V6 Accord... Just Joshing, hope the mods breath some life and excitement into it!

[@dresousaa]

"is that a bird?" hahah oh shit

[@911marcus]

Funny Fact, my Alpinewhite e46 M3 Trackcar was Interlagos before ;-)

[@MrMihaiD]

Give it to Steve Dinan for some suspension tuning, he has cool solutions for that model.

[@leekenyon4099]

Man I'd think you were reviewing a 2000 kia optima hahw

[@mperformance3502]

Do an e92 and e46 comparison video soon!

[@natespec]

VF supercharger 👌🏾 brembos, bbs and recaros

[@SIat]

You know Matt doesn’t care about a car when he hits a bird at 80 mph and doesn’t bat an eye to it😂

[@ObsessedGarage]

You aren't wrong. Ha, ha...

[@youssefelharizi5519]

These car you got to replace the headers. I have Status Gruppe headers and the full exhaust X-pipe and scza backbox. If I had a LHD I'd have the ap racing or American racing headers . That's the secret sauce. It will never sound like the V8 but can sound damn good. Ohlins R&T are fantastic suspensions on this platform, the set on mine is hands down the best setup I've had it being a fast road cars. Turner motorsport anti roll bar, purple tag rack, solid coupler, the car will be completely transformed with the right alignment. It's a great platform, the CS and of course CSL are quite a bit better out the box. It can easily be sorted Sound check here : kzbin.infoe1dcOms8FpU?feature=share

[@floridaheat305]

I don't know why everyone says this car sounds bad? With catless headers it's one of the best sounding cars around

[@hypeNT500]

the e46 is like a ae86 to japan. nice platform for racing. definitely not a luxury sport type vehicle. e46 shines on the race track for what bmw manufactured from factory is why it has the reputation it has. street driving does not do the e46 justice. it was meant to be on the race track to show the true potential of what bmw built. hard to explain without driving the e46 to the very highest edge.

[@jtthebrick3]

Holy hell! How much money does this guy have? GT3, GTRS?!? A $65k E46 and thinking about dropping “$20k on a stereo on a car he doesn’t hate! Is this guy Marty from Ozarks!?!???

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

BBS E88s on Cup2s

[@Karim2clean]

Everyone I know that has went e46 -> e92 always comes to the same conclusion. E46s just aren’t that good. It feels like the Honda Civic of m3s which is kinda of disrespectful bcuz the new civic si is actually a great car to drive (minus the wind noise lol). These e46s just don’t drive great, they’re slow, and need way too much work to make it fun to drive. Idk about you, but I don’t want to be at 7k Rpms everyday every minute to enjoy driving my car. I would say for most people it’s nostalgia, not the fact that it’s a good car. In 01 I’m sure this car was years ahead of its competition I mean Benz had a naturally aspirated c55 or c32 idk, and Audis rs4 was just flat out junk. But in todays standards with the aftermarket we have, there is just so many better cars. I’d rather get an e36 m3 and modify it to 2022 standards or just build my e92.

[@ManV10]

New car ?

[@abr5819]

Your gonna have to drive this one harder / on a track to feel it properly , it doesn’t have a big v8 to make ya feel special , it’s more about the handling feel and chassis feel , engine sits weight going towards mid of car . Your gonna need the carbon airbox inspired from the csl version for your e92 though this e46 isn’t your type of car it’s too slow for those big roads and your driving style and the power your used to. it’s ok not to like it just don’t bash it too much it did have a following on the Nurburgring for a reason llol

[@bleckndecker]

Had one in my late 20’s (41 now) and I unfortunately felt the exact same way about this car. Tried different exhausts, intakes, wheels, suspension and the car never really lived up to what I thought it should. The day I sold it was the best day I owned it….

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Truth is, neither the manual (that everyone raves about) nor the Smg are actually that good. Especially not compared to a Honda box etc. I love my Smg but not my daily.

[@frankfraga295]

One day a sound engineer will fix the rasp of these motors making a sound tuned exhaust manifold or at least show a company what to do to cancel out that noise. Till then my exhaust is staying stock

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

didnt they exactly that years ago?

[@floridaheat305]

Just do headers, mine sounds great

[@oversteer6771]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJu1qaejnptkl6s

[@integrafreak1]

e90 FTW always

[@hypeNT500]

an american exhaust system give the e46 a more fuller solid deeper exhaust tone eliminating the tin can empty European rasp

[@nomad509]

Courtesy Rev!

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

I have never ever heard an E46 M3 with a nice sounding aftermarket exhaust, never. They all sound too raspy and tinny. At least we'll get several exhaust videos from you

[@brianaust8897]

Eisenman TI 👍

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

Bro just store it or dump it. With all due respect the way you were your not loving it from the start. Yes it fun having project cars :) Try Alpina B8 or AMG GT 63S

[@Stephen-re4oy]

What helped me the most when learning how to heel toe was slowing down. You don't have to do the entire motion at the same time if that makes sense. You're on the street, not a race track. Practice the footwork with the clutch depressed and worry about the shifting after. Practicing without shoes helps a ton too.

[@verdict1163]

Matt driving and complaining is my favorite type of content.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... All the150,000 miles E46 dorks love it.

[@oversteer6771]

Idk why people say this car is slow 😂 I’ve dusted modern cars with it bone stock, buddy’s q60s sport, sti’s, mustangs. And now it’s in shop for vanos, catless headers + tune and it should even pull stronger. Btw this is the best sounding one I have found online kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJu1qaejnptkl6s

[@hyper8545]

Csl box or bust 🤔