We’ve watched the BMW E46 coupe evolve from an instant icon to a driving-enthusiast benchmark to what it is today: A modern classic, and still a great value for people who love driving and don’t mind ...
The E46 BMW 3 Series might look like an evolution of the E36, but its journey from sketch to reality is worth a look. Which BMW 3 Series is the best 3 Series? You’ll probably hear the ...
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The E46 M3 pushed to the limit

The BMW E46 M3 is often hailed as one of the greatest M cars ever made — but how does it really hold up under extreme driving ...
The 2004 BMW M3 CSL is arguably the best M3 the Bavarian company has made so far. A limited edition of just 1,383 cars, the E46 CSL was lightened and upgraded to stiffer springs, a quicker steering ...
Of course, upkeep costs more than the average Toyota, though with this mill, shop visits happen less than one might expect ...
This is the zenith for many, the tippy top of M3 mountain. Because the third-gen M3 (code name: E46) is one of the last BMWs that feels old-school Bimmer where it matters. A naturally aspirated inline ...
Davies Elabha is a dedicated automotive journalist who blends technical expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. With over 200+ articles published across multiple media outlets, Davies specializes ...
E46 is the internal codename for the M3 that BMW offered between 2000 and 2006, a modern classic that embodies the virtues of its acclaimed predecessors while also pushing the proverbial envelope into ...
The E46-generation BMW 3-Series might have been the peak of the BMW Golden Era. Even base models have the right look, the right size, stellar driving dynamics, and an interior that’s still handsome ...
You probably know that BMW considered putting an M3 Touring into production in the early 2000s, but that the suits decided to spend the money elsewhere, probably on some rattly old diesel. But while ...
Ordinarily, we would recommend petrolheads steer away from BMW M3 Convertible models and instead opt for the lighter and more rigid Sedan and Coupe variants produced over the years. This ...