To Sell or Mod?

[Tbonem3]

Sell the E46. Doesn't sound like you were ever that in love with it. It speaks to many of us. But the ugly, big, heavy, numb e92 with v8 & dct speaks to a lot of other types of car enthusiasts too.

[Norocehcap]

I do drove both of these cars to work. The weekend is usually reserved for family things and it’s difficult to get out alone. Maybe once a weekend. I want to drive these cars more than once a week.

To me it sounds like you have 3 daily drivers and the E46 is the worst out of them as a daily driver so sell the E46. I wouldn't mod the E46 to make it more exciting to drive because that's not what you're after, the E46 is already the most exciting to drive as it's a stick and the most analog feeling. You're most concerned with the noise and the E46 is never going to sound like the v8 in your e92.

[ftapache]

LukesM If you decide to sell the RE Diablo, let me know. Thanks.

[Obioban]

You're most concerned with the noise and the E46 is never going to sound like the v8 in your e92.

No, but with a csl airbox it will sound better 😜

[Gooz]

IMO there aren't many cars that are as fun as a well sorted e46. Airbox/ Eventuri intake, headers, tune, suspension etc. transform the car. I've driven a 0 option (comp pack) manual e92 with catless exhaust, tune and eventuri plenum, it just feels sloppier and not as fun. But in your case, it's going to take a big chunk of money to get there with the e46 especially with the maintenance in mind. If your situation can justify it then it's worth the reward. I don't blame people who aren't surprised by a stock e46.

[M3Gallo]

nice car cant lose

[LukesM]

Sell the E46. Doesn't sound like you were ever that in love with it. It speaks to many of us. But the ugly, big, heavy, numb e92 with v8 & dct speaks to a lot of other types of car enthusiasts too.

no need to hate on the e92 lol.

I like both cars but I have automobile attention deficit disorder and I know others who also suffer from this. I would love a GT350 but don’t want to spend 40K for one.

[LukesM]

IMO there aren't many cars that are as fun as a well sorted e46. Airbox/ Eventuri intake, headers, tune, suspension etc. transform the car. I've driven a 0 option (comp pack) manual e92 with catless exhaust, tune and eventuri plenum, it just feels sloppier and not as fun. But in your case, it's going to take a big chunk of money to get there with the e46 especially with the maintenance in mind. If your situation can justify it then it's worth the reward. I don't blame people who aren't surprised by a stock e46.

This is what encourages me to do some mods and see what happens. I’m thinking about Valve adjustment, Beisan vanos treatment and headers for a start. That would be a decent mix of mods and maintenance for the car without breaking the bank.

[TexaZ3]

I just gonna say this: you don't have to buy again what you already own.
Too many times I have sold a car just to realize it was a dumb move and then pay more to get same (as in same model) car back. If its a good car - keep it.

[Tbonem3]

I'd trust Ericsmg in SD saying gt350 was a mistake. You can do a lot worse than modded e46/e9x Ms.

[wsybert]

Similar situation... have a 2009 E93 M3 and 2003 E46 M3 coupe. Was going to keep both, but ended up recently selling the E93. I've had it for 6 years and it was a blast. The noise it makes it absolutely intoxicating (Corsa axle back). Only mod. The E46 has 55k, is in mint condition and I just love that car. Always have. (just picked it up a month ago). To each their own. Do what feels right. I miss the E93, but the E46, for me is the most fun to drive and look at. Space was my issue as well. I also have a 2006 E90 330i 6 sp. I daily and a truck. Yes, very understanding wife, but only to a point.

[terra]

I'd trust Ericsmg in SD saying gt350 was a mistake. You can do a lot worse than modded e46/e9x Ms.

He didn’t have a gt350. He had the regular gt.

[Tbonem3]

and?

[terra]

and?

They’re different cars. It’s like judging an M3 based on how a ZHP drove.

[heinzboehmer]

and?

Haven't driven a 350, but they're pretty different. 5.2L flat plane v8, upgraded suspension, brakes, gearbox, wheels, etc.