Power is upped from 343hp to 360hp at a heady 7,900rpm, with a modest 273lb ft of torque at 4,900rpm. Yes, this engine needs – no, demands – to be worked hard. Find an autobahn and the uber-M3 will hit 62mph in 4.7 seconds (0.4 seconds quicker than standard) and a top speed of 161mph.
2000-2006 BMW M3 ($20,000) - BMW ’s earlier M cars have been blazing hot over the past three years and newer offerings are still much more expensive, which makes the E46 M3 coupe particularly attractive. 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette ($15,000) - The oldest C5 Corvettes are now 20-years-old and fully depreciated.
The E46 M3 is thoroughly worthy of the name, and enthusiasts have wasted little time in pushing prices into the collector zone – especially for the rare CSL (and the half-way-house CS is beginning to follow). If you possibly can, buy a car with good, full service history and evidence of having been garaged and cherished.
There are two BMWs most often considered to be the best driving cars the brand ever made—the E30 M3 and E46 M3 CSL. Some fans are in camp E30 M3, while others are in the CSL’s camp.
Even statistics show it’s slower compared to the M3. But at the same time the ride and overall quality is a lot better than the M3, not to mention the possibility to make a good investment. E46
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