BMW /// M3 (E46)
OK, so it's not mine yet, but it will be in Summer (June~July) of '05.
    I've always liked this car.  I just never thought I'd own one until well after College.  However due to events that have taken place, and a bit of extra income, it looks like I'll be able to afford this by next Summer.  Sadly, I will have to part with my Type-R for it, but I suppose it's worth the trade.
     I was at the dealer yesterday, and it's almost set in stone that I will be picking this up in June~July of '05.  I'm so psyched, and that's 9 months from now!
Base MSRP:                                        $47,100

Exterior: Jet Black
Interior: Black Cloth/Leather
            Titan Shadow Trim

Options:

19" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheels           $ 1,750
Power Front Seats with Driver Memory   $    995
Width-adjustable power front seats          $    500
Power Glass Moonroof                          $  1,050
Xenon low-beam and high-beam (HID)    $    700

Sub-Total:                                            $ 52,095
CA Tax 8.25%                                     $   4,298
Grand Total:                                       $ 56,393
    So, of course I don't have any pictures of my own M3 yet, but the picture above is basically how it'll look.  Expect to see lots of pictures of it in the year to come, unless I'm too busy driving it to work on this web-site any longer (though the harsh reality will be I'll probably be too busy working to pay it off!).
     The 3.0 liter N/A engine puts out 333 HP.  That's more than 100 HP per liter!  Even at 2000 RPM, it still retains 80% of maximum torque!
     This will be my first NEW car, though when I bought my CBR, that was brand new also.  NEW car smell!  This car will be so sick!
     Will I be modifying it?  I don't know.  Obviously, not while my financial situation is a bit low.  BMW does offer a Harman-Kardon
premium sound system, with speed-sensitive equalization that I'm considering including in the Options.  I'm not getting the Automatic SMG, I figured out a long time ago, that I don't like driving Automatic Transmission vehicles.  It already has a sporty short shifter, so I dont' think I'll be messing around with that too much.  I think it'll basically stay in stock trim.
     For more information on the M3 coupe visit BMW's website:
BMW M3*
*Clicking this link will take you to BMWUSA.com and you will need to use the BACK button on your browser to return here.
REVERSE
Home