Here’s why the BMW E46 M3 is a legend!!

Pushing the BMW E46 M3 to the max and talking some blabla you might don't know about this car.
- BMW E46 M3 from 2001
- Manual
- Legend
- 60.000 km
- 100% original
- The PureDrive M3
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[@simonhartl460]

For me, the E46 is the most beautiful chassis they ever made. Coupled with a good motor und suspension like in the M3, this car is just perfect. And nerver forgetti the most awesome race car of all time: E46 M3 GTR

[@realisrealite5554]

Hsjs Ndjs Just perfect?Rod bearing failures,subframe failures,shock mounts made of chalk add up to a terribly designed car.The design flaws were carried over to the e90,e92 m3s and the m5 and m6s.Makes me think that Bmw purposely sells flawed vehicles to flawed customers.

[@PureDriveTV]

True, it has issues, quite anoying. But why do most real drivers love this car so much? There is more to a car then only some issue and design blabla. Some cars just have certain emotion and feeling to it which isn’t explainable. In that way, Yes..the E46 M3 is perfect. But not for everybody, which is fine of course.😌👌

[@jtzhang6984]

YES！！！ Forever!!!

[@vipbeef2174]

Need for speed most wanted

[@divadjm]

real isrealite ...and still we owners love them. That should tell you something.

[@bb57365]

I had a E46 m3 manual. Great drivers car. Stepped up to an Audi R8 v10 manual. Nothing like the feeling and involvement of these cars. Pure joy.

[@PureDriveTV]

Great choices!👌 In that case, have you seen my R8 V10 review yet?😃

[@alenkalender4884]

I have 2003 M3 with SMG and love it as well. If you finde a clean E46 M3 then buy it, no matter SMG or manual stick shift...

[@frontspring1]

SMGS SUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKK(KKKK

[@fiatlux4265]

Here we go! Being an owner of a 2004 M3 myself... bought at approx 100k miles, approaching 120k very soon!! You can buy one used for pretty cheap, given alot of miles. With some TLC, she's totally worth all the money, blood, sweat, and tears! I still love this car to death compared to the newest M3... I'd rather take an M2 or 1SM over the new M3, seriously! Most major mistake of the S54/S65... BMW did not design enough clearance between the rod bearings and journals. Long story short - if you own an E46 M3, replace your OEM bearings (when the time comes) with BE high performance bearings, which have specifically been designed with greater clearance between the journal and bearing. Then use Liquimoly's MoS2 or CeraTec to protect those new bearings thereafter!! Used to want to go the WPC treated OEM bearings, but what good will that do if the bearing clearance is still that of OEM? Perhaps might be okay if you use the MoS2 or CeraTec, but I would still go with BE for the extra clearance! Another HUGE failure of the E46 chassis itself, particularly on E46 M3... don't forget to address the RACP mounting points, along with the various defective spot welds, hairline cracks, etc throughout the underside (needs completely degreased to see the full damage!)... doesn't stop there! Interior back seats and trunk must be stripped to check the various panel spot welds, and to cut inside the back seat paneling where the MIG welds are for the front mounts. Once these are all properly repaired, then comes the time to reinforce the rear subframe mounting points with plates (I recommend Redish V2 plates kit). Alot of bushings throughout the car should be replaced with poly (or OEM rubber if you want more cushiony, stocky feel) to extend life of the suspension setup. I recommend a total front and rear suspension refresh with aftermarket, performance-oriented parts. I have H&R springs, sway bars, Bilstein B6 shocks (coilovers to come later if needed), adjustable front and rear end links, control arms, RTAB renewal kit, etc. The rear toe (primarily via the RTAB) needs to be fine-tuned properly with new parts so you don't achieve too much instability under heavy acceleration. Rebuild your Dual VANOS unit ASAP (this should be done first & foremost on any affected BMW engine) - including the splined shafts for excessive play/rattling, and the timing chain plastic rail guide (mine was snapped, broken for who knows how long!!), all the seals, gaskets, etc. that use Viton instead of the defective Buna material that cannot handle the extreme temperature fluctuations over time. Get that modified oil pump disk so you don't have to worry about the exhaust hub driver tabs breaking!! Hardest part is restoring the timing if you didn't mark your original timing setup.. if you need help on finding the sweet tooth, PM me!! If you own SMG, you must install the newer hydraulic pump electric motor, which can handle the stress of high heat due to the location, and extreme temperature changes, or relocate the entire pump assembly altogether. If you're really ballsy, convert the damn thing over to 6SM and make it very simple (although not the best track setup if you're trying to make personal bests, etc). Finally, visit your dealership ONLY to get the defective Takata airbag inflators replaced ASAP!! This car is an absolute money pit. Be absolutely prepared. But, goddamnit, is it worth it!!!! :D ///M FTW

[@realisrealite5554]

Fiat Lux I have an 04 too.Everything you mentioned happened to mine and will happen to every e46 m3 and most of the e90 92 m3s,m5 m6s.I should have purchased a c5 Z06.Much faster more reliable at about the same price.I have buddies that have 120,000 hard mls on their Z06s and they still run strong without rebuilding the whole car.My m3 needed a engine rebuild at 107,000 mls.The germans make things so complicated that they're just not reliable.

[@realisrealite5554]

Fiat Lux Needless to say it gets about 3000 mls a year now and the rear diff seals leak.Theres just no end to the problems these cars have.It's like loving a wife that you know is pregnant by your best friend.When I find a Pontiac g8gxp that suits me this german junk is gone.The worst car I've ever had.

[@TheMaldenc]

I have an 06, I had the vanos replaced at 64k miles under warranty, did the rod bearings 2 years ago (which was actually cheap, only like $1800, whereas new tires ran over $2000), but everything else I've fixed in my 8 years of ownership has been minor. I bought the car in mint condition and I've kept up with all maintenance, and I'd say it's a good $2000 a year once the car gets older. But the engine is solid, it can last forever.

[@fiatlux4265]

@@realisrealite5554 It will definitely feel like no end to the problems.. but if we think about it, it's eventual with all cars with high mileage. Think if we picked these E46 M3s up with 5k miles or less on them.. it would be a much different story.. I bought mine at 110k already put on the entire car, knowing I'd be in for an adventure. Never did I realize how crazy that was going to be, but.. those that are willing to put in the TLC to replace all worn, old with new aftermarket/high performance, shall be very rewarded. Totally understand if you wish to rid of the nightmare though, it's definitely not for everyone, you've got to have the bravery/ambition, time, and pocket if you pick one of these up, typically at high miles. Alas, there's just something about the way this particular car drives, ESPEC. after all the upgrades/mods done on her so far, won't be able to get the same feeling & experience even from new BMW's lineup of M2, M3, M4... they are powered by the N55/S55/etc lineup.. super fun, I'm sure! But still not the same feeling as the S54, its really such a unique engine! Which is why I continue to invest and will keep her! Btw - loved ECS Tuning's sale on the Conforti shark injector chip tune for the S54 over the holiday season.. picked it up for ~$100 when typically goes for over $300? Torque curve definitely smoothened out & power delivery even sharper now w/ the intake & exhaust mods!

[@fiatlux4265]

@Gennady Fortuna If you get all of this done at dealer, yes, it can total tens of thousands. If you can perform some of the work on your own, like suspension refresh, VANOS unit rebuild (Beisan systems), I highly recommend to. It shaves off $1k here, $1k there. Eventually, you'll end up paying a few thou on the much larger, most advanced repairs, but will be worth every penny especially if you get it done right by a reputable indie shop that specializes working on BMW, specifically Motorsport-class or spec engines like the S54 (head gasket replacement; get it torque blocked & go with cut ring/copper gasket from maximumpsi.com, MLS can & will tear if u don't get ur head machined properly & torque plated, rod bearings, rear & even front subframe reinforcement). My total $ spent on externalized labor for all work done on my M3 has been approx $3k; approx $2.5k of that was on total front & rear suspension refresh & camber/toe custom tune w/ steering alignment. New Bilstein B6 F&R shocks w/ reinforcement plates, H&R F&R springs and sway bars, poly F&R adj control arms, adj end links, tie rods, RTABs w/ limiters, poly subframe mount bushings, poly diff front mount pos bushing, new rear diff case cover w/ OE bushings & Castrol full synth fluid flush, poly engine & trans mounts, solid alum. steering coupler & redline power steering fluid flush; all supension parts combined approx $3-4k. You would not believe the difference in feeling of the overall drive.. it's absolutely DAY & NIGHT, even if the car was brand new OEM!! Considering I bought the car used at 110k miles already on entire vehicle for ~$9k, and have spent approx $6-7k in parts + labor combined to bring the car up to how it stands now, having saved approx $1k+ on doing complete VANOS rebuild on my own, and approx ~$500+ labor savings in other misc smaller repairs, and another $500+ labor savings in performance upgrades (intake/exhaust mods, shark injector tuning, etc), I'd say ~$15k total spent or so for an in-progress restoring 2004 M3 that can now do 0-60mph in approx 4.6-4.7s, ~80-100lbs in weight savings, makes ~360bhp with NO turbo, insane throttle response, raw power delivery, and soon over the next year or so with additional $3-5k in parts/labor combined, will have such better head gasket, rod bearing, and cooling solutions set in place, she's ready to be supercharged easily in range of 400-500bhp (reaching 4s 0-60) on OEM pistons/rings, no additional machining performed on the engine, if wanted. That's not bad at all! Otherwise, leave as stock NA, get entire exhaust setup custom rebuilt, more aggressive cams + custom tune, redo fuel system, perhaps eliminate VANOS unit, maybe stroker kit if you're really crazy.. I think keeping it right under 400bhp N/A is pretty Fing impressive for a 3.2L... one of the best I6 motors ever built, seriously!

[@bulmnstr3116]

finally a good review with details about the car... clear spoken and no useless talk gj

[@darylmorse]

Great video, really captures the essence of the E46 M3. I own and it's an amazing car.

[@ukyo2010]

Just watching this video for 20 seconds makes me miss my E46 M3 that I sold a couple years ago.

[@DoctaM3]

awesome review.... I agree!

[@PureDriveTV]

DoctaM3 Thanks!👍

[@derronius]

That's the best car video I've ever seen. You've got something really good going on here.

[@PureDriveTV]

Wow, thank you so much! This is quite motivating man👊

[@themotorsportarchives]

Really great review of a great piece of machinery! Congrats you earned a sub!

[@damianjagoebanks]

Love the passion!

[@dubvalver]

i drove one for the first time a few weeks ago. im now on the hunt for a nice original one. not many cars make me want to get back in soon as i finish my journey. what a car.

[@kingbatom4848]

thank u bro the e46 its now in my favorite car collection thnks to u keep up the good work

[@PureDriveTV]

lassouani mohamed Cool to hear! Thanks!!

[@jasontietnan5447]

One of the best M3 reviews going,well done,I bought an BMW 130i and have the same emotions you have,much faster cars around but the noise and goosebumps I get driving her are priceless,and the bonus of roundabouts when it's wet :-)

[@marks9420]

There are lot of cars in the world, but then is here one extraordinary icon. My Respect in front this icon !

[@jon3de]

I love this video. You can literally see the joy you have :) Thats cool.

[@PureDriveTV]

Haha, cool! Thanks!

[@nmuratdemir16]

Amazing video! As a lover of more modern cars with dual clutch automatics etc. I am glad I watched this video. Hope to view more videos from you.

[@PureDriveTV]

Niyazi Murat Demir Cool to hear!😃👍 Yes, for sure there are coming more. The next one will be a manual 997 GT3 RS. Hopefully I’ll upload it next week.

[@mattd6264]

Fantastic. I'm very discerning but subscribed after this video alone. Looking forward to more stuff! Shared to my Facebook.

[@PureDriveTV]

Matt D Cool, great to hear. Thanks for the support!! More video’s are coming for sure!

[@alexdb77]

Great stuff!! Agree with all! Engine note, power delivery, chassis balance! Great great Drive

[@PureDriveTV]

Dário Barreiro Thanks, appreciate it! Did you also drive the e46 m3?

[@fiatlux4265]

Totally agree about your comment with the fake M3s... I actually used to own a 1999 323iS that came with a mix of E36 M3 parts from previous owner; the steering wheel, the rear diffuser, the M3 badge on the trunk, on the dash, etc. I eventually took off all these things (except the steering wheel hehe) and restored it back to near OEM as a 323iS coupe, because I knew it wasn't the real deal, and should remain as its original, intended design. Then finally came the day I drove the E46 M3 off the lot back to my home... that was the most exciting time of my life, next to meeting the most wonderful woman of my life! There isn't a single day that goes by where I'm not continually reminded of how awesome it is to own and drive the real thing. Finally! A true M3... perhaps the last real one. Come on, BMW, you can do SO MUCH BETTER than the B.S. new M3 right now. Do it right this time, PLEASE! ;) Or let's just go for M2 or 1SM? LOL

[@mohammednaz9537]

Just came across this channel! Great video, keep up the good work!

[@PureDriveTV]

Mohammed Naz Hi Mo! Thanks man, cool to hear. Yes, more video’s will come!!👊😃

[@in54ne82]

I like this guy keep it up! Had one of these, sold it, bought a 135i, I'm pushing over 400hp and still miss the e46 m3! Now looking for another one and it's not easy to find!

[@agmos01]

Agreed! I've owned some M3s over the years and and the E46 is the one I miss the most...

[@PureDriveTV]

///// AMG Cool to hear that! Which ones did you have?

[@miloszivanov7423]

Beautiful video!

[@ZX7ROB]

I had one of these. The side vents fed from behind the front hub carriers, and provided a release for hot air around the brake discs.... not totally useless

[@PureDriveTV]

rob Kelly I believe you, but I’ve got my info from this BMW video...from BMW them selfs. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHvZf2uwq8ZnoMk

[@inikkor520]

My new fav car channel.

[@luskphotos7773]

It's not just a car, it's a time machine, it's precious...I I have a 2005 Drop Top 6 Speed Manual ABSOLUTELY love this car fantastic review sir!

[@PureDriveTV]

Cool!😃👌 Never sell it!😉 Thanks!!

[@arifabdullah7142]

We can tell he's having good fun with E46 M3 Manual

[@siwon66]

That is why I own one and drive it everyday to work, I take longer routes so I drive a little bit more. What a car!

[@PureDriveTV]

LemonOne Haha, great!💪😁

[@jaysnyder7367]

I love this video. Especially because I own a 2003 BMW E46 M3. This video just makes me want to drive it hard - like it’s meant to be driven.

[@PureDriveTV]

Jay Snyder Haha, great!! Exactly! Enjoy the ride!👊😁

[@alfilo]

A legend... and a dream. Great video.

[@PureDriveTV]

alfilo For sure! Thanks!

[@enforcementofficer4802]

As soon as people talk about 0-60 you have missed the point of what makes a special car. Special cars are not about the 0-60, it’s about the feel, noise, the steering feedback, the chassis balance - when they all hit perfection that’s when you feel that emotion / love and think wow, what a pleasure and privilege to drive this beast. the e46 m3 is a wild stallion. I’ve had many, many performance cars and I always keep the e46 m3 in my collection. My first ever performance car, so perhaps rose tinted but for me it was my best car ever.

[@fiatlux4265]

Couldn't have said it better, thank you! :)

[@gzhang2543]

sounds so good

[@BimmerDude]

Great review man. Subbed. I just picked up one of these for my self. LOVE IT!

[@PureDriveTV]

Bimmer Dude Great, thanks!😃👍 Cool, tell me some info about the car. Or is there a vid coming soon? I just subbed to you aswell. Ciao!

[@BimmerDude]

Thanks man ! Its 2001 (US Spec) with about 140k miles . Its a one owner car that I got for an absolute steal LOL. You can see it on my Instagram @bimerdude. Yes there will be a video some time this month introducing it to the channel as my child hood dream car. Take care man later!

[@PureDriveTV]

Bimmer Dude Cool! Curious about the video coming up.👍

[@R13AAD]

Great video! I’ve got myself a E46 M3 too (manual coupe) great car!

[@PureDriveTV]

R13AAD Cool! Good choice!😉👍 Thanks!!

[@NINJATurtleMan53]

Bro these edits were crisp lol not like any other car review channel🤙🏽

[@PureDriveTV]

NINJATurtleMan53 Haha thanks, cool to hear!👍

[@MrChandu9999]

I love how all the 525 subs passed by to say hi by honking. Legendary bro

[@PureDriveTV]

chaitanya Varma That was the first and probably the last time😂

[@shawkinguk]

Love this channel - I see a great future Please do e36 m3 review And some track videos on how to set up your M car for the track would be great

[@PureDriveTV]

Oliver Jones That’s so kind and motivating! Thanks!! About the track video and how to setup...will keep it in mind, but won’t make that soon. I do have a pov video on track with an E36 M3 GTR racecar. Not much info, but just a full lap of pov driving. I’ll upload it within a few days.

[@shwmimi3486]

Man ur review is honest (almost perfect) i don't care about fans or subscribers, for me it's a great review

[@PureDriveTV]

Shw Mimi Thank you!👍

[@HexlGaming]

I love how the first scene of him taking it for a spin is blowing by a 60kph sign with like 120kph... xd

[@johnkp7113]

I test drove three different E92 M3s here in Sydney assuming that was the car for me but it just did not feel right - bit too big, bit too soft etc. I ended up test driving an E46 M3 for something different and loved it. I dropped the clutch and it roared into life and went sideways in a great controllable drift. I was sold on going for the older generation M3 there and then and bought it (back in 2016). I'd agree with your view of it being a great all round package - looks, performance, fun etc and its definitely raw. I would recommend a short shift kit for these as it will improve the gearbox feel dramatically. All hail the E46 M3!

[@PureDriveTV]

John P Cool to hear!😃👍 True, a short shifter would be better. Do you also have it on yours?

[@johnkp7113]

yes - I installed the UUC SSK pretty much as soon as I bought the car as it was clearly too sloppy and rubbery for a fast, accurate shift. I wanted something more "bolt action". The UUC is pretty good but I've just ordered a custom built unit from a small company called AutoSolutions - check them out at www.autosolutions.net/ My car's full mod list is at - wheelwell.com/john-solo/1muf/2003-bmw-m3 keep the videos coming!

[@dimitristsoudis7487]

Long live the E46 M3 John!I will keep mine to the day i die and then my wife can pass it on to our daughter!!I only hope that she'll be able to drive it cause it happens to be the Smg version!Cars like that come out once in a 100 years!It has presence and turns more heads than a Lambo or a Ferrari!Today i took it out for a spin and i parked it in front of cafe!Needless to say that everyone was staring at it with envy and wondering who was the lucky bastard who had that beauty!!I felt like a 1000000$$$!!Women were jealous too cause you see my baby was topless!!Greedings from Thessaloniki Macedonia Greece!!

[@shannon4968]

I love that car❤

[@ale1976usa]

After watching this video a year ago I bought a m3 04 Love it love love this real best bmw ever v6 sound amazing...

[@PureDriveTV]

Cool to hear that, amigo! I think you made a little mistake here.. It's a 6 in line ;) I'm glad you're enjoying it so much!!

[@Zenoeffex]

Awesome review, I love this car!

[@PureDriveTV]

Brandon Dorado Thanks! Soon more video’s are coming. Next in line is the 997.1 GT3 RS. Hopefully uploading it next week. Ciao!

[@christos1698]

Best car ever❤

[@777Loaded]

Your channel should have more views, interesting to watch :) keep doing it !

[@PureDriveTV]

Thanks man, appreciate it! I’m hoping to do some more video’s this year👌

[@MarcoSola343]

Really compliments for the review from a M3 E46 owner!

[@PureDriveTV]

Marco Sola Thanks!😁

[@Sam_AMG]

Enjoyed the review. I love e46 m3. I had 3 e46 M3's at one point ( 2 coupes and one convertible) but last year I decided to sell one of them. Now I own one coupe and one convertible. I guess I'm a bit obsessed with them 😄. All of them are SMG's though. I personally love the gearbox with the CSL software. I guess as a daily and stuck in traffic it's not the best gearbox out there but I use my M3s as a fun/weekend car, I love the gear changes when you give it some. They have their problems but the again what car doesn't! Definitely an iconic car and a future classic for sure!

[@PureDriveTV]

Sam Haha, 3 M3’s at one point. I like you already, my friend!!💪😁 Yeah, the SMG gets a hard time from a lot of people, including me. But I have to say that in the end it is a personal preference and I do understand why people like the SMG. Thanks amigo!👊

[@exodus454]

The stiff shifting is definitely attributed to this specific Getrag gearbox. I've driven 330's with the ZF 6-speed and it's buttery smooth. I think I remember reading that the driver's side air vent is used for DME cooling, so they're not totally fake.

[@PureDriveTV]

Dan Stearns True, the non m3 e46 gearboxes are way smoother. And I guess you’re also right about the air vent. Somebody commented about this in these comments below. But I got this info from one of the technicians of BMW who helped develop this M3...So not sure what to believe now, haha. I guess I’d have to remove the fender one day to check it out.

[@rabmc]

Awesome car wanted one from new and now I’ve had mine for a number of years, silver grey, manual, pity about the subframe issue, rusty arches but will never sell mine. Puts a smile on my face every time I am in it.

[@PureDriveTV]

OMG! Crazy enough, I always want to reply to everyone, but somehow I’m just seeing your comment now...😅 Anyhow, do you still have it?

[@rabmc]

PureDriveTV Yes 😀

[@PureDriveTV]

SORRY, MISTAKE AT 1:12! The Honda B16 engine was the first one! You can support massivly by subscribing if you enjoyed this video!🤙 Many more video’s in this style to come, so stay tuned. Take care, ciao!✌️😃

[@MrRedlineracer]

PureDriveTV actually it was the Honda Civic Type R EK9. 185hp from a 1.6l in 1997

[@PureDriveTV]

MrRedlineracer Thanks for the heads up👍, but now I see that the Honda B16 engine was the first one with just over 100hp/liter.

[@1D0N]

And for BMW the S50B32 also made 100+bhp/litre.

[@PureDriveTV]

1D0N Yes, totally true.👍

[@marcelhahn4257]

And the air vent is for the electronics, not only for design

[@elcasho]

Great review! You truely love it. I had an e36 M3 and when it worked (smg) it was amazing!

[@PureDriveTV]

Thanks!! There aren’t many e36 m3 smg’s, right?

[@elcasho]

Not that rare

[@PureDriveTV]

Ah ok, I have to say that I never see them. Maybe that’s (only) the case in the Netherlands..

[@albertmiao3533]

Great review! I’ve got a manual 6 speed M3 in an Individual color and I’ve loved the owning the car. I understand the value of the car might be affected if you add mods, but I think they enhance the car in slight ways to make it an even more enjoyable driving experience.

[@PureDriveTV]

Albert Miao Yes, I do agree that some mods can improve the driving.👍

[@MrAcc45]

interior is beautiful

[@PureDriveTV]

Nizar Ahmad Thanks!👍 I try to keep it like that.😁👌

[@kunum5775]

Good video! I would love to have a manual e46. I have a lot of fun with my e60 m5.

[@PureDriveTV]

Thanks! I love the E60 M5! That V10 is sooo sweet! A few years ago I’ve made a video with such a M5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al62mHicqJZ5sJI

[@ronaldtayie5373]

I'm with you on the manual transmition part. manual just feels good and it brings the fun in driving.

[@PureDriveTV]

Exactly! Thanks!!

[@stig2607]

Completely agree with you when you say « why no Manual gearbox in a supercar!? » it’s so good to shift with lever/clutch! We can clap for Porsche who let us to choose between PDK or manual for the brand new 991.2 GT3. Today if I could afford a daily sport car, it should be an M2 competition with manual for sure... congrats for your channel guy!!! We feel your passion in your videos. Great job and hope to see lot of news again.

[@PureDriveTV]

JO-supercars-26 Exactly! I’m also very glad Porsche still does it. But for how long...?😕 M2 competition with manual is a great choice!!👌 The next upcoming video’s will be: M2 (sorry...dct🙈), M4 (also dct😝), Ferrari F430 (also no manual!😩) and the Ferrari F12. I hope the M2 will be online today or otherwise tomorrow. Thanks amigo!!👍👊

[@aleksandr2245]

Great video! Im the owner of e46 330d, but e46 M3 is a dream...thank you! Greetings from Belarus:)

[@PureDriveTV]

Мирон Years ago I had an e46 328 and the e46 m3 was also a dream. So work hard at it and you’ll be able to buy one! Goodluck! Ciao✌️

[@aleksandr2245]

PureDriveTV Thank you! :о)

[@lKingRichardl]

You said it perfectly...the total package is what makes this car the best. A true legend and certainly one of the best cars of all time, if not THE best. And better in every way than any modern version.

[@PureDriveTV]

KingRichard 🙏

[@dimitristsoudis7487]

A true modern classic my friend!!It's in the same league with supercars at a fraction of their cost!A true investment for a selected group of drivers who know about cars!!

[@nawazwaseem2219]

E46 330d M Sport owner and I love it so much :)

[@PureDriveTV]

Nawaz Waseem 330d M sport, also very nice! Also coupe, or the sedan?

[@RobsToys813]

Love, love the E46 body style. I had a 330i years back and enjoyed it. No M3, but a good car.

[@PureDriveTV]

+Jumpman23 I agree! Years ago I had a 328. Really good and nice car to drive, still today. And I wanted the 330 so bad!😅

[@interlagos46]

I have one of these and I agree 100% about the gearbox and the seat too high!

[@harrympower]

i am small, no problems for me ;-)

[@krustysfunbodegas]

Nice video, now I just wanna buy an E46 M3!!!

[@PureDriveTV]

Krusty's fun Bodegas CM Thanks! Cool. I hope you’ll find a nice one!👌

[@LiviuDirdala]

Man I hope one day I will have an M TREE myself haha! :)

[@gertholtzhausen6926]

I got a smile at 6:30 .i experienced the same with my e36 m3

[@obone7409]

The way you talk about the car you make me want to marry the car 🤗🤗🤗

[@PureDriveTV]

OBrian Ramgeet Haha great!😄 Not a bad car to get married with😌👌

[@albertoj.mollinedo4116]

I'll take an M3/M2 as my wife any day over any woman I know.

[@albertoj.mollinedo4116]

LOL women are for affairs my M2 is my lovely wife.

[@Fallzr]

If I'm not mistaken, the driver's side vent actually allows air to pass through a channel in order to cool the ECU.

[@PureDriveTV]

Fall I’ve heard about this before..quite interesting. I would need to find out. The info I gave in the video came from BMW. So I hope they know what they did with this car years ago..😅🙈

[@investmenttudor1659]

The reason for the air vents on the front fenders is a tribute to the E9 2800/3.0 CS of 1970's which in many ways was the beginnings of all M cars to follow from BMW motorsport division

[@PureDriveTV]

investment tudor Thanks for this info, cool to hear!

[@adamg3938]

Good review man

[@PureDriveTV]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@xnevertrytocorner293]

Best BMW Ever Made😍😍

[@deeperpurposelive]

Hehe nice video. It shows that you are happy with it. And I agree with you it just might be the perfect car. I haven't driven the M3 yet... but I have the 330i, which I completely love and enjoy just as much. =)

[@smilepermile888]

Great video. Owners in forums say that whilst the V8 (S65B40) from the E9x M3s is lighter than the S54B32s in the E46 M3s, the transmission still weighs more than its predecessor equivalent so in the end, it doesn't make much difference.

[@jamescarson6681]

Agreed

[@PureDriveTV]

smilepermile You’re right. I thought it was just a funny fact that the V8 weighs less than the six in-line.😁 And overall the E9x M3 models are about 200kg’s heavier. Thanks!

[@smilepermile888]

No worries! I'm really geeky when it comes to that V8 engine because even if it doesn't have much torque, it sounds sensational. I watched your 997.1 GT3RS video and saw how passionate you are about the car - would you take that over a 991.2 GT3 with a manual?

[@PureDriveTV]

smilepermile Haha, no wonder! That engine is great👌 Good question! No. Not an easy choice, but I would take the 991.2 GT3 manual over the 997.1 GT3 RS. That car is just perfection, even though in my opinion it misses a bit of the old school rawness. I haven’t driven that manual though, only the 991.1 GT3, so PDK. I can only imagine how sweet the manual is.

[@realisrealite5554]

The s62 v8 has the same bearing failures as the e46m3

[@youtubejunkie8053]

In 1988 the B16 was the first to produce over 100hp/liter and fully reliable. Not to mention the gas milage.

[@PureDriveTV]

CowBoys Buds JUST over 100hp/liter. Haha, you’re right!😅👌

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

I would have not said that the "sport" mode transforms the car. As far as I know it just changes the throttle response and the weight of the steering. I found the throttle too sensitive in sport mode by the way.

[@PureDriveTV]

Smells Like GASOLINE Yes, it only changes the throttle response (not the weight of the steering...that I know of..?!😯). But what I meant with “transforms” was just to tell the viewer what a big difference it makes to drive. Yes, normal traffic driving it’s to sensitive, but driving on the limit and/or on track I find it perfect.👌

[@MarbleheadNL]

The sportsbutton also makes the revlimiter cut in a little later !

[@PureDriveTV]

No way?! I didn’t know that. Cool fact to know. Thanks!

[@sidi412]

The legend cars 😎

[@classiccarssp]

Love the E46 M3 & Nederlands :)

[@mobyislam]

nice video man! I have an estoril blue m3 coupe manual... agreed, really great drivers car!

[@PureDriveTV]

Moby Islam oehh, very nice color!👌

[@mfadzlijamaluddin]

There are air channels on the both sides. You have to remove the fender then you can see a whole in rectangle shape channelling the engine bay towards the fender. And there is rubber as its flapper or cover.

[@PureDriveTV]

fadzli jamaluddin Oh really? Thanks for the info, didn’t know that. What I told was from a bmw technician who was involved in the development of this M3. Cool to know that there are actually air channels.

[@ClintonRyanThompson]

I was just working on my fenders and found that mine were also functional vents (something I had wondered for a while)

[@PureDriveTV]

Ryan Thompson Hmm, quite interesting. Checkout this video, here they talk about the airvents: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHvZf2uwq8ZnoMk

[@musclechefkull7021]

Great video , i have a z4M and I hear you , and know exactly what you mean by the overall package 😊

[@nickdurward7906]

Couldn’t agree more . Wish I had never got rid of mine !

[@PureDriveTV]

Nick Durward Thanks! It’s not too late to buy again!😉

[@nickdurward7906]

PureDriveTV very true my friend

[@bohemis09]

I agree in your point about manual transmission in every car with power, like a Ferrari you mentioned. Certainly, more fun to drive, more challenging, total control of your car. More challenge means that you will get more experience on your driving and in the end you will be better at driving. In the end you will be more careful and have respect over your car. Now days you will see more and more inexperience rich kids (aka Monaco kids) driving powered cars like Ferrari, Lambo etc and they don't even know what is heel and toe, throttle blipping etc

[@PureDriveTV]

bohemis09 Exactly! You nailed it👌👊

[@TFTLEE1]

I owned an SMG version and the gearbox started to fail at 100k so had to sell. Cost a lot to maintain but an incredible car.

[@zehi4u]

DSC off on public road when it's raining? I wouldn't do, but you have handled over-steer very well.

[@weedshoes5089]

Never understood this logic... 1995 m3 is basically the same car but never had traction control. Plenty of those still running around just fine.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I'm sold!

[@PureDriveTV]

💪😁

[@ftlaud911]

Couldn't agree more. The e46 m3 is a car that does everything great. Best all around, but certainly not the fastest. I drove the e92 and loved the engine, but not the total car. Felt heavy and too big. Your example looks stellar. I am in the process of replacing worn items on mine. I lowered it and updated old suspension parts due to age. Still need to get the subframe done. I have had many cars come and go and the M3 stays each time. It is a pleasure to drive slow or fast. I plan to own it for a long time and its already been 12yrs. May pickup another one with the competition package. They are 100% a classic and will no doubt go up in value or not lose any. Basically buy and maintain and drive for free.

[@PureDriveTV]

FTLAUD 911 True, I have a bit of the same feeling with the E92. Even though it is also great to drive.👌 Haha, cool to hear! Yes, in my opinion the competition package M3 is the one to have. For SURE it will go up in value!👍 I hope you find a nice one soon!

[@EDjeBMW]

Ik begrijp jou emotie en liefde voor de E46 M3 wel 😉 het is zeker een beest van een auto, en zeker in de conditie van die van jou, is het echt een topper 🏆🏆🏆 hoop nog een keer een rondje met je mee te mogen in dit pracht beest over het circuit, want met jou skills, is dat zeker een geweldige ervaring 💪🏼😈💪🏼 hou de glimmende kant boven, en vergeet je meissie ook niet af en zo’n complimentje te geven he 🙈😋🙈 Hoop je gauw weer ergens te zien/spreken topper, en de groetjes aan je meissie 👍🏼

[@PureDriveTV]

EDje BMW Haha, komt goed! Thnx, groetjes terug👌

[@Fee.1]

I’d be interested in hearing you go into more depth about the e46 vs e92

[@PureDriveTV]

Fee Nicks Good one. I have some other cars in the planning, but for sure I’ll consider doing a e46 vs e92 video one day. Thnx👌

[@Fee.1]

PureDriveTV don’t necessarily even need to feature both cars in a video, but you started to go into the topic of e92 vs e46 but didn’t get to really share your thoughts on it, but being the only two “Peak BMW” modern m3’s to choose from it’s a topic many can’t get enough of, so even if you’re just explaining your thoughts on the topic it would be a decent video

[@PureDriveTV]

Fee Nicks Yesterday I spoke to somebody I know who has an E92 M3 and will do a video with it within a couple of weeks. So I’ll share my thoughts there 😃👍

[@Fee.1]

PureDriveTV can’t wait

[@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C]

I have them both and a couple of air cooled Porsches. 2011 e92 sounds better/highway car 2002 e46 trans is notchy in cold but drives better and the correct car size-both are 6speed

[@stubbk3]

I love my E46 i have the 330ci msport . Maybe in the next few years ill be lucky to add an M3 to sit next to it.

[@PureDriveTV]

stubbk3 Nothing is impossible! Work hard at it and you will buy one for sure!💪👊

[@AC-wl7ve]

i opted for an smg simply because of the money i saved over a manual and it was the best condition low km car i could find. the smg is actually a lot of fun, to me its the next best thing to a manual because you do need to put in some effort in to make it work good. dont get me wrong ill take a manual all day long over it, but for the money you save you really cant go wrong. i also understand the hate for it. if you drive it once you are going to hate it. when i first got it i had some buyers remorse because i just couldnt get it to do what i wanted, took me about a month or 2 to get really good with it. i have had it 6 years now and the car has been amazing, still puts a big grin on my face every time i drive it.

[@PureDriveTV]

+m9 345 You’re right. It is different than automatics and the paddle shifts nowadays. Indeed you do need to work for it to work properly, I felt the same. And I respect and understand everyone’s choice of going for the smg. For that money you won’t find a car that’s more fun!👌

[@AC-wl7ve]

great videos btw. love this channel. i have a feeling this one will be blowing up.

[@PureDriveTV]

Thanks man! I love doing this and doing my best. Who knows.😄

[@mrlong6267]

I have a 2002 silver e46m3 and I can testify that everything you are saying is true!

[@PureDriveTV]

Patrick Pham Haha great! You know and feel the car! Love to hear that!👌 How long do you have it already?

[@mrlong6267]

I’ve had it since November 2017 but looked for the one I actually purchased for over 2 years. When I had found a cherry one with no accidents, clean history, perfect paint, interior, and never been modded...I knew I had to pull the trigger. So many abused ones out there and the SMGs are plentiful. But the manual...there’s a reason why those are skyrocketing in the future. Congrats on yours and keep her stock!

[@PureDriveTV]

Patrick Pham Ok cool! Haha, no doubt she’ll stay 100% original.👌

[@mstyles2667]

My favorite car ever. I have 2, my daily driver is a 2002 and in my garage there is a 2006 zcp stage 4 :) LOVE THE E46 M3!!!

[@PureDriveTV]

M Styles 2 even?! Wow, great job!👊❤️

[@mstyles2667]

I'm supposed to be selling the '02 but it is so mechanically sound and still looks so damn good, I can't part ways. Does it also count that I had an '01 that was totaled by a garbage truck? 2 weeks later I drove from NJ to Ohio to get the '02. Obsessed much?....YES ;)

[@PureDriveTV]

+M Styles Haha, now that’s love!!😄❤️

[@collinruth4756]

this is some brave drifting haha

[@mariodee9518]

U mnie po witaminie Bagora (robionej jeszcze na fabrycznej turbinie) oraz turbinie podmienionej na tą z e60 525d 177km czas do setki jest na poziomie 6,8 - 6,9 sek. Mocy nie mierzyłem jeszcze na rolkach ale pewnie także w okolicy 210 km. Jest jeszcze możliwość pogrzebania w programie pod nową, wydajniejszą turbinę ale póki co nie było to jeszcze ruszane. Moje e39 także 525d manual z 2003 r.

[@Stumpy77]

Kenny Van Vlaminck right there!! 😆😂👍👍

[@joshbriggsDayZBeast]

Subed within 20 seconds! We have a very similar passion with cars

[@PureDriveTV]

Josh Briggs Haha cool, great to hear! Thanks!!

[@Nick-vs6kl]

Hele gave review! Serieus verstand van zaken en de driving skills die je nodig hebt om de M3 te rijden

[@PureDriveTV]

Yo Nick! Thanks man, cool om te horen!😃👍

[@MihaiLatYoutube]

most old cars drive emotionally the same way you describe. Even a simple mazda miata/mx5.

[@PureDriveTV]

Grigoryev Mihail Dude! I love the MX5!👌 You’re absolutely right.

[@adamh8735]

Mate i totally agree with this guy

[@doomlord82]

Yup, I have a stock E46 M3 here (had rear subframe reinforced & the beisan vanos replacement done, among a bunch of other work including a complete suspension overhaul). I'm about to get the rod bearings replaced as well as preventative maintenance. I came real close to getting an M2 competition, but something made me stop and just keep it. It's too perfect of a car for me. I would like to make the car more modern with something like Apple Play (currently have the clunky NAV unit which I don't use). It has been my daily driver for ~11 years now. She has 102k miles on her right now.

[@PureDriveTV]

doomlord82 No way?! You daily’d your M3 for 11 years?! Wow, respect!!😃👌

[@Fee.1]

Some fans? They literally said “who are you” LOL

[@PureDriveTV]

Fee Nicks Really...you serious?😐

[@Fee.1]

PureDriveTV “serious” as in am I legitimately concerned/irritated in some way? No “Serious” as in an I being literal or is there some hidden meaning behind my question, then yes, I’m being serious, I’m seriously asking a question. Was it a joke, we’re you being serious and you just didn’t notice?

[@PureDriveTV]

Fee Nicks Ah ok, I like your extended reply.👍 In that case: Yes, it was a joke/sarcasm. First of all because I don’t have any fans and second of all those girls indeed said: “who are you?”. So I thought it would be funny if I just edit it in a way that you see/hear me say: “those are my fans” just before they come up to me and ask: “who are you?”. I hope it’s atleast A BIT funny to you now..😅🙈

[@Fee.1]

PureDriveTV yea it’s hilarious actually, unfortunately it’s hilarious precisely because that’s exactly how so many KZbinr’s talk/behave, and since you’d made the comment “some fans” a few times in the video that weren’t as obvious I just wasn’t sure. We live in a works where Donald Trump is POTUS, I’ve learned anything is possible. But yes, now that I know you’re not a raging narcissist like about 50% of the people uploading videos, and you’re actually mocking them, it’s hilarious 😆

[@PureDriveTV]

Fee Nicks Haha, we understand eachother!😅 I do like to mock those kind of people a bit, yes. But I also like to mock myself sometimes.😂👎 And good comment about Donald. He showed us everything is possible indeed.😝

[@CsabiBp]

It would be great to hear your thoughts, why you went for the E46 vs the E92. I have an E46 M3 vert, SMG and I love it :D

[@PureDriveTV]

Csaba S Nice! Especially with the summer coming up.👌 Which color do you have? I’ll do a video on the E92 soon, so I’ll go more into that in the video.

[@CsabiBp]

It's carbon black! The E93 is still in my mind, but I'm not sure it would worth to buy the V8 and sell the E46. If you do the review, please try to make a dragrace too, as there aren't many videos on youtube, showing the difference. Thanks for the good content :)

[@PureDriveTV]

Csaba S Hard for me to say if you should or shouldn’t buy the E93. Of course they’re great cars, but it’s a personal (and not an easy) choice to swap it with your E46, nobody can make that decision for you.😉 Can’t promise the drag race since it won’t be a “E46 vs E92” video so I don’t think the E46 will be in there, only the E92. Of course I will mention and compare the E46 a bit in my talk.

[@juliancastro884]

I have a e46 m3 vert smg and a dct e93 m3 , if I had to do it all over id get rid of both and get the f80 m3 or f82 m4 because of tuning options and you'll still be king of the road, vs having the beautiful sounds of the N/A engine but feeling inferior against the new developments of all the new car manufactors