20-03-2015, 08:27 AM
Well, I waved goodbye to the GTi-6 a week ago today, which was very sad - but I had lost the love and it was time to move on.
I've been keeping an eye on BMW E46 M3 prices for a while now, as I've owned 2 x E36 m3's (one an EVO), an E46 330d, and an E46 330i Club sport.
All of them had their strengths and there weaknesses and were used for different things, at different times in my life.
Any which way, I went to view a few of these, looked at a few dogs and a few cheaper ones and came to the conclusion I needed to spend proper money to find a nice one as prices are on the up.
I settled on a very very late model, 2006 (the last year they made them) with a full BMW service history and comprehensive paperwork showing it has literally wanted for nothing.
To be fair, it drives like a new car and has polished up a treat. Sadly, it doesn't have SatNav in it, but hey... That's just extra weight!
I've given it a quick detail, had it on the corner weighting machine and had it fully 4 wheel aligned.
First mods are get the stone chipped front bumper repainted, along with the mirror caps and clear vinyl the front end to protect it.
I'm in two minds which way to go with the car, CSL intake, Supersprint exhaust and cats along with a ChipWizards custom mapping session for 400hp, or ESS supercharger for 575hp.
My worry is, even with the standard 343hp, its very lively... What will it be like with near 600....
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https://vimeo.com/122725745
I've been keeping an eye on BMW E46 M3 prices for a while now, as I've owned 2 x E36 m3's (one an EVO), an E46 330d, and an E46 330i Club sport.
All of them had their strengths and there weaknesses and were used for different things, at different times in my life.
Any which way, I went to view a few of these, looked at a few dogs and a few cheaper ones and came to the conclusion I needed to spend proper money to find a nice one as prices are on the up.
I settled on a very very late model, 2006 (the last year they made them) with a full BMW service history and comprehensive paperwork showing it has literally wanted for nothing.
To be fair, it drives like a new car and has polished up a treat. Sadly, it doesn't have SatNav in it, but hey... That's just extra weight!
I've given it a quick detail, had it on the corner weighting machine and had it fully 4 wheel aligned.
First mods are get the stone chipped front bumper repainted, along with the mirror caps and clear vinyl the front end to protect it.
I'm in two minds which way to go with the car, CSL intake, Supersprint exhaust and cats along with a ChipWizards custom mapping session for 400hp, or ESS supercharger for 575hp.
My worry is, even with the standard 343hp, its very lively... What will it be like with near 600....
https://vimeo.com/122725745
JP