E46 for F80 M3?

[335dye]

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I have a 2005 E46 M3 with about 48000 miles. I'm really considering selling my e46 and getting a F80 M3. What do you think?

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by 335dye

I have a 2005 E46 M3 with about 48000 miles. I'm really considering selling my e46 and getting a F80 M3. What do you think?

go for it! you will love the new interior, technology, and modern look. I recommend you get the MY18 with the LCI looks personally but that is subjective if you like the new lights like I do. They're all great anyway.

[e90-4aj]

keep the e46 and get an f80 - best two generations to date IMO

[neilum]

I think it's a huge upgrade in just about every way except steering feel and cost

[Brindle101]

Originally Posted by 335dye

I have a 2005 E46 M3 with about 48000 miles. I'm really considering selling my e46 and getting a F80 M3. What do you think?

If you can swing it, do what I did. Keep the e46 as well. Otherwise, they are very diff cars. You have to drive the new car to see if it's really what you want compared to the e46

[335dye]

Originally Posted by Brindle101

If you can swing it, do what I did. Keep the e46 as well. Otherwise, they are very diff cars. You have to drive the new car to see if it's really what you want compared to the e46

I had a 335i and almost preferred the turbo feel over the NA engine of the e46. I would love to keep it and get an f80 but I am getting stationed in WA and looking at consolidating cars. I have my DD 328xdrive and my wife has an x5. Would like to get back to two cars.

[paliknight]

An E46 with low mileage like that is precious

[Sassicaia]

I'd upgrade in a heart beat especially if it's your daily.

[KevinM]

Can't go wrong with the F80 and you will love the power. But if your E46 is MT, definitely keep it. Low mileage MT E46s are getting very rare...

[335dye]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Can't go wrong with the F80 and you will love the power. But if your E46 is MT, definitely keep it. Low mileage MT E46s are getting very rare...

It's SMG but in great condition. Always wanted one but feels like it is missing something. I almost preferred my 335i over it. Plus having a warranty would be nice for a little while

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by 335dye

It's SMG but in great condition.

I was just about to PM you to ask about the gearbox. If it was 6MT and no sunroof I would have had cash in hand

At this point you probably should just keep it. It seems like SMG E46 get lowballed a lot more more the 6MT versions, but I imagine that will change in the future when the overall condition of the car will matter now

[fusionchicken]

Go drive one and report back

The S54 is just a sweetheart of an engine. It revs till forever and a half and it's smoother than a baby's ass

The S55 is a torque monster and feels more synthetic in comparison to the S54. The F8x chassis will also feel significantly larger than the E46, though that may not necessarily be a bad thing

Look up your local Carmax they almost always have a few F8x cars and they offer test drives no questions asked

[Ian1973]

I've had both. I do love the look and feel of an E46 M, but I did not like all the things that could go wrong with them. Outside of isolated crank hub issues, the F8x is much more reliable.

Obviously performance is simply in another league.

If you can swing both do it, but I'd be more inclined to want F8x

[335dye]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

I was just about to PM you to ask about the gearbox. If it was 6MT and no sunroof I would have had cash in hand

At this point you probably should just keep it. It seems like SMG E46 get lowballed a lot more more the 6MT versions, but I imagine that will change in the future when the overall condition of the car will matter now

If you were interested we could probably work on the price a little. Want it to go to someone that will take care of it. Seen too many in rough shape

[Mantii]

Keep both. I bought an F80 first and then got an e46 right after. Two very different cars for different purposes, that will make you smile for different reasons.

[Kankles]

Originally Posted by paliknight

An E46 with low mileage like that is precious

This. I have both in 6mt flavor and the E46 still does it for me. I'd sell the F80 if I were forced to get rid of one (still love it). Keep them both if u can. That low mileage of an E46 is getting rare.

[mmmmQuattro]

I drove a friend's e46 SMG back to back with my F83.
The e46 is more refined - the F8x is raw and you feel every bump and there's a lot of road noise.
If I had to choose, it's F8x all the way; it feels like an e46 on steroids.
More power, better brakes, better tech, better seats, more adjustable.

[Ian1973]

That's strange you say that, as I thought the E46 was more "raw" feeling. Every generation since has lost more and more of that feeling.

[495evo]

Originally Posted by fusionchicken

Go drive one and report back

The S54 is just a sweetheart of an engine. It revs till forever and a half and it's smoother than a baby's ass

The S55 is a torque monster and feels more synthetic in comparison to the S54. The F8x chassis will also feel significantly larger than the E46, though that may not necessarily be a bad thing

Look up your local Carmax they almost always have a few F8x cars and they offer test drives no questions asked

Smoother than a baby's ass? Unless you were ever or currently father to a baby. You sound like a ped. Getting back to op. Lose the smg. Get an F with a stick.

[mrduder]

Get the 2018 and just swap the headlights for the older ones. New ones are terrible. New lci tails are great though

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by 335dye

If you were interested we could probably work on the price a little. Want it to go to someone that will take care of it. Seen too many in rough shape

Thanks for the offer OP.

I'm pretty set on 6MT for any E46 M3 I get, and I doubt you'll want to go low enough for me to do the 6MT swap

[335dye]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Thanks for the offer OP.

I'm pretty set on 6MT for any E46 M3 I get, and I doubt you'll want to go low enough for me to do the 6MT swap

It was worth a shot!