Tristan

Or if you are so inclined, the gorgeous 5GT. Everything expressed in the post is purely opinion and should not be taken seriously.

More seed than can fit in one post

fixed it for ya mate

Whether or not it has more or less technology doesn't define a car's "soul". How does one measure soul? The soul of a car is purely opinion, based on everybody's individual experiences and preferences. Having driven both, I'd pick the "soulless" (by your definition being newer) 458 over the E46 M3

If he has kids I think you'd change your mind pretty quickly.. especially if he holds onto cars for awhile.

E90 M3 is the Sedan, and I agree. My E92 is a pain sometimes and its just me and my partner. E46 I couldn't imagine with kids (not that I have any) but just picking up my brother from school when I have a passenger in the front is enough of a bloody pain! #firstworldproblems

Had E46 M3, now in E92 M3. Love both. As wonderful as the E46 is, it's more of a "raw" car. The E92 is far more refined, comfortable, and much nicer to daily drive (I daily drove both). The fuel economy isn't much worse if that's a concern however if you're worried about petrol I'd go for the mighty Corolla. The sound of the E46 is quite nice, some people love the rasp. It was alright but you just can't top the V8 at 8300 RPM. Especially with some of the exhausts on the market (or modding OEM). The E92 has a much nicer, more modern, and spacious interior. The E46 is definitely the purists car (IMO) though. A lot of people have E92 M3s, even "non-car" people. Whereas the E46 M3 is typically bought because the owner "knows what it is". All statements above are opinions. Any specific questions feel free to ask

Heard a great analogy on the radio the other day. People saying "Oh, was that it?" *Disappointed* is like being clipped by a moving train and saying the same thing!

They aren't wrapped, they get retrimmed. You could do it yourself (like Tom did) if you had the skills/time/material. He said it wasn't too hard IIRC. Basically, you'd go through and unstitch the leather cover on your current wheel, cut out a new trim using the one you cut off as a template, and restitch it. Here's Tom's thread: http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/42840-little-retrim-project-m-steering-wheel/

Sometimes I wish we had people like Royal Steering wheels in the UK. The work they do is damn good and highly reputed by all the UK boards. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1074989

Nice! Look forward to seeing it posted up here!

Leebske's

Agreed, Hotwire. Might be $30-40k now but still has the servicing costs of a super-sedan!

Damn that sound at 0:33!

Looks great, let me know when I can come round and see it!

I feel like I'm posting this a lot but... Cool but $35k ? Not for me.

And speedo in miles... that's a lot of money for the car! E46 M3 $ you're talkin!

I have no doubt it's a great car... but like you say.. not the best looker.

Yeah it's cool... But not sure I could ever drop 250k on a BMW

INB4 Location: New Zealand

Sounds like a great buy. GLWS

Only ever seen one of these and think it was that one. The slide down doors are pretty unique!

Anyone driving an M car is on a mission!

Hm. My old M3, BBS436 - on an 06 530i now. Wonder who owns this now ... ?

Nice... but not $20K nice.