Sean drives a BMW M3 SMG [as told to delirium-on-helium.co.uk] The 2002 BMW M3 has an all-new optional SMG II (Sequential M Gearbox) transmission with F1-style shift paddles on the steering wheel. Now you can feel like Ralf Schumacher!

In Formula One, changing gears is no longer done with a shift lever, but by operating rocker switches on the steering wheel. The BMW M3 was the first production car in the world to feature the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) like the F1 racers.

Like Formula One racers, many M3 drivers will undoubtedly prefer the steering wheel paddle controls for SMG II. You get a "Formula 1 feel" when shifting on the steering wheel.

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Features of the M3 include:

• In-dash CD player.
• Fog lights.
• Xenon headlights.
• Nappa leather interior.
• Glass sunroof.
• 6 airbags; front, side and head.
• Air conditioning with separate controls.
• Heated front seats are standard in some countries.

Optional Equipment includes:

Sequential M Gearbox, Rear side airbags, ski bag, rain sensor and a BMW Navigation System including a country-specific CD-ROM.

Info from bmwworld.com and commondriver.com