BMW M3 e46

12 August 2015 Redazione Budget Cars

Every car guy has a dream car well printed in his mind. But how many of us can really afford one? Do not be sad, however, because at the very moment in which we are about to post the “deal on wheels” of the month, you can find a more than 340-hp M3 at the same price of a boring Fiat 500. What do you take home instead of the frame of the Panda? A powerful 6-cylinder naturally aspirated and nicknamed “screamer”, that delivers on the rear wheels the beauty of 365nm of torque, one of the best chassis, despite 15 years since the birth of this model have passed and then, a lot of fun. Driving an M3, whatever it is, is always an experience that will remain indelible in the memory, but the E46, available with a sequential SMG gearbox with paddles on the steering wheel, and a 6-speed manual, establishes an unhealthy relationship with you that, despite being also suitable for everyday’s life, will keep you away from urban centers, always looking for an isolated road or a racing track, where you’ll be finally free to unleash one of the most aggressive coupe that man has ever given birth. Noisy, fast, engaging and especially dynamic like few others, can be confused in the midst of many other models, but only until its four tailpipes will pop out, remembering how tremendously attractive its 3.2 is. Drive it and you’ll agree. Try it and you’ll want one.

BMW M3 E46 (2000-2006)

Layout   – front-engined, rear wheel drive
Engine – V6 cylinder 3.2cc
Transmission – 6-speed manual gearbox
Power – 343 hp / 365 Nm
Weight – 1470 kg
Acceleration – 5,2 sec.
Top Speed – 250 kph
Price – from 12.500 €