Dyl

So Phil and I went for a hoon in the M3s yesterday and came back with some photos (thanks Phil - the master on the camera).

So here goes.... introducing my new E46 m3 (which no doubt you recognise)! I have had it for a few weeks now and it has seen some intensive grooming including clay bar, 3M teflon polish and hand glaze. I'm having a great time with it, intend to do a few things to it to bring it back to 'fresh of the assembly line' standard and look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Welcome to M ownership Dave. You'll never go back. Mint car too

What does 1200HP look like in an E30 M3?

This.... Awesomeness.

http://youtu.be/UTYlJolezYE

Get a manual mate definitely. There's a nice little e36 M3 on trade me that would be a fun cheap fast car. Otherwise hold out for a manual e46!

Hey team. Does anyone have a pair of genuine OEM e46 coupe tail lights?

I'd like to buy them please 021924942

What are you using to clean the leather mate? Good job.

I agree, it's great to see a near concourse 8 serried full stop. Love it!

Wow mate looks awesome! ^^i dunno I think I prefer that thumping S54... But I might be biased.

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Looks great Tristan. I'm now looking for another e46 M3. I miss being in the e46 m3 club haha.

Very nice mate.

The faster I drive it the more it stretches. Haha it'll fit. Perhaps.

Thanks for that interesting intel on the car. It looks like it has had a pretty good life and I'm sure you all know I am a sucker for a mint classic 80s Bimmer. Is the owner a member here? I might make some time to see it is week.

I'm thinking about this stunning piece of kit.

Kiwi new, proper M635csi with the 286bhp motor

But what's it worth? 35k seems allot. Has anyone seen another for sale recently?

Interested in your thoughts...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/601924869

Any euro spec m3 at this price is good value. Just so long as its not riddled with rust. Somebody buy it and restore it! Quick before they're too expensive.

Does anyone here have an E46 325i? (M54B25) Whats the fuel consumption like? Anything worth knowing about these cars???

I wonder how long it will take before they offer the track for less. We'll wait till the track surfaces wear out.

It looks siiiiiick though!

Nice work Steve! That was fast!

Cudos for originality mate! Nice work

What a lovely car. Next step, M3

This morning I ventured up to Hell BM to buy a special dashboard light bulb for my M3.

Upon arrival I was greeted with Ray's smile and an offer... an offer to drive this aformentioned beast.

Ill give you a run down. What a fantastic car. This M3 has the crisp throttle respone I have grown to expect from an E46 M3 but with the unexpected thunder from that awesome S62 V8. Phenominal acceleration, tremendous grip but what struck me the most was how well put together it felt.

Its not easy to mate a highly technical motor to an already highly technical chassis. All of the factory systems work as intended and the car felt totally driveable.

Hats off Mr Reid. When the time comes to spend the cash on an exciting project - your team will have the job. If anyone is looking to do this kind of thing, race car or otherwise, heres your man.

nice to se wayne using his car

HAHA Such a nice car

New photos uploaded as suggested

http://www.trademe.co.nz/553284831

A z3m coupe in black, hooning around town. Filthy dirty, didn't get a good look so can't comment on the condition.

I have met that owner. Its quite uniqe that car, it's a 2002 model with the S54. UK import. Done about a million (hard) kms. But he has had it for a long time. Cool car.

Bienvenue a Bimmersport!

This will be like losing a leg - I was so close to making an offer on your E46 but was too slow - where to from here dylan?

Where too indeed... I dont know. I'll assess what my budget is after the dust has settled and figure it out.

Phil, you're untouchable mate - best photographer in the world pretty much.

Thanks Tom - it would look good next to the CSL...