How Much Was My E46 M3 Build?

[@deplorabledave1048]

I do all my own work. I buy parts at deep discounts. My aging 2005 takes a LOT of my money to keep it on the road as a daily driver. But, it runs GREATTTTT!!!!!! Better than when it was showroom new.

[@lachlanbrown409]

Ron is the man:)

[@DCPEvo]

I like the approach. Find a car that needs work and get the key trouble spots taken care of yourself. Nicely done. Super impressed with the trunk respray in your garage. That’s one thing I could never have the confidence to do.

[@HazardGarage]

Thanks!

[@aaaaachew]

Sounds like a pretty fair deal for a very good car given where their prices are going. It will be harder to find ones in good shape and in a few years; these cars will be considered historic.

[@HazardGarage]

These might already be historic!

[@Ayixlia]

I have a 323i sedan that has a M3 GTR front bumper (non widebody) AC Scnnitzer spoiler with a M3 GTR (Non widebody) vented rear bumper, LED tail lights and headlights and all other lights on and in side of the car. A M3 hood, AFE red air scoop and cold air intake. Rohana RC10 Rim size is 19x8.5, Lug pattern is 5x120 and hub bore is 72.5 with a flush fitment of 35+ offset for that aggressive look all in gun metal with chrome lip all on Megan racing coil overs. It looks a bit just like the M3 GTR, but without the widebody and big wing on it. It looks more like the road version of the M3 GTR which is the goal I wanted it to resemble and it was expensive doing so.

[@HazardGarage]

sounds like you really thought your build through! you must be very proud! 😄

[@Ayixlia]

@@HazardGarage I'm happy, but not proud...Until I get it to 450HP which is very soon. Going to upload videos on my build and what all I've done to it.

[@HazardGarage]

@@Ayixlia 😱😱😱 keep me updated!

[@MotivateSnaps]

Sheers to your M3 Build, I just bought a 03 for 15k with 142,000 Miles. Still needs work done though. Leaking minor oil and some cosmetic fixtures.

[@HazardGarage]

Congrats! I forget these cars are 20 years OLD! But if taken care of, they definitely have potential for crazy longevity. Good luck on your build and thanks for checking mine out!

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

Cool car and I want one, I found one with 33,000 miles for $50,000 super clean and I guess can just get this car and avoid any problems.

[@HazardGarage]

wow super low miles! These cars definitely can be reliable if they were well taken care of. A friend of mine has one as a race car and its got 180k+ miles! But also working on them can get expensive fast. Low miles or high, always do your due diligence and a pre-purchase inspection can be worth its weight!

[@stoss-11]

Cant wait to get mine

[@HazardGarage]

truly a timeless car!

[@sc2youtube744]

Awesome video! Much appreciated and love to hear about other folks with SMG! Quick questions: 1. Is your SMG pump and clutch original? 180k is super long so Awesome to hear they can last that long! I love my SMG but assume I'm have to convert at some point. I've heard people can get insane milage on smg clutches too (like 130k on original clutch) 2. We're you on original rod bearings at that milage? Mine is 2005 with 95k and original rod bearings. Getting it blackstone tested and everyone freaks out about the rod bearings but curious how long yours actually lasted. 3. Does the CSL SMG tune prevent you from engine breaking if you are in a low gear going down hill? My understanding is it prevents the annoying stock engine brake that happens when it auto downshifts but I also love going into the Santa monica mountains and definitely still want that ability to engine brake when I'm on prolonged down hill treks coming out of the mountain. 4. Ever have any issues with clutch shudder / slip when going from a stop in 1st gear? I had those issues but basically cured it by using a DIS/GT1 emulator which was amazing.

[@HazardGarage]

1. Pump might be original, the service history shows a used transmission and bimmerworld lightweight flywheel/clutch went in at like 140K. 2. Service history didnt show rod bearing work, but I assume it had it done under recall which would put the timeline in at maybe around 60K maybe 100k? Regardless, they could have been reused. This car spent 140K just on the highway. 3. Engine braking is still there, you just get auto blips when you press the paddle to downshift vs when you get back on the gas and the car revs before completing the gear change. 4. Car definitely can shudder especially when trying to creep. The car has a lightweight flywheel too so this is even more apparent. CSL trans tune reduced this by a lot though. Again, you drive it right, you can make it not shudder.

[@bentremy]

Excellent video and price breakdown.

[@HazardGarage]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it!

[@breakmywalletmotorsport]

Looking good! But…don’t use Royal Purple. Doesn’t have enough friction modifier in it so the diff is going to start making noises. No big deal. OE SAF-XJ fluid is the best, an synthetic GL5 75w-140 with friction modifier works (Redline, Motul, Lucas).

[@HazardGarage]

haven't heard anything bad about the purple stuff but I do normally use Redline and Motul products. Cant go wrong with those!

[@deplorabledave1048]

@@HazardGarage I use Red Line or Liqui Moly GL5 75W-140 or even THIS: Valvoline FlexFill Full Synthetic Gear Oil 75W140 1 Quart. Its got FM's!!

[@breakmywalletmotorsport]

@@HazardGarage nothing bad about RP just not designed for the M-Lock diff. Friction modifier helps with smooth engagement of the clutch pack when a wheel slips. Using a regular GL5 lube (with no or very little FM) causes more abrupt engagement and lock up and may causing groaning noises while turning at low speeds. Also increased wear on the clutches. Regular GL5 lubes are sometimes used in manual transmissions. Friction modifier will dissolve the brass synchros which is why most off the shelf gear oils won’t have FM.

[@mars7357]

Solid vid

[@HazardGarage]

thanks!

[@Gushalol]

lol i got an 02 325i for 1500 bc the AC was out, gonna spend another 1600 fixing body and ac . still worth

[@HazardGarage]

good luck on your build!

[@zeer6425]

That’s a steal lol I’ll be spending almost double by the time I finish rebuilding mine😭

[@HazardGarage]

Why are we like this?! 🥹

[@zeer6425]

@@HazardGarage because M3😂

[@sixtx]

In no way shape or form is an E46 M3 going to ever cost 12,500 bucks in the EU. I wish I could take on a project like this at such a low entry.

[@tpiski]

There are cars out there for this price. You just have to dicover alternative markets.

[@HazardGarage]

Yeah it definitely was a lucky find. But sometimes they do come around if you are patient enough and look many places!

[@lokomono89]

I wish I can find one for 12.5 k, they go for 20 near me

[@HazardGarage]

Yup 20K+ is a normal find. I was definitely lucky!

[@aubreyhinkson7683]

Are there plans for a manual swap?

[@HazardGarage]

Car's been sold but I actually liked the SMG on the track lol. I think most SMG owners end up manual swapping if/when the SMG decides to poop the bed. SMG is not cheap so it makes sense fiscally and for fun.

[@craznicci]

how much can this 2002 guy cost now new 00km?

[@tylertakahashi7665]

M3 goes vvvvvvrrrrmmmmmm

[@image-lg8yl]

well you got ripped my bro 23 year car really! spending that much money on it. But thats your choice