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E46 M3 hire Wellington?

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Hi guys,

Does anybody know of an E46 M3 available for hire in the Wellington area?

Devine rentals have one, but it is located in Auckland.

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Just go to a car yard that has one for sale and take it for a "test drive" :ph34r:

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Just go to a car yard that has one for sale and take it for a "test drive" :ph34r:

now thats gotta be an interesting first date

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Pretty old car. Surprised anyone would have one for rent.

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Ohhh don't say that! It was released only yesterday, right? :D

Timeless, but yes getting old.

Cheers guys, I'll go harass some car yards...

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May I ask why...noting that I am also in Kapiti.

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I'm sure we can arrange something...I'm in Paekakariki.

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The only obvious difference on city streets will be cosmetic as there is not an awful lot between them in a straight line (not that I've driven a M36 M3).

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Probably can do one better as I drive a lot of m3s all the time of all types.

E46 is more planted on the road in the twisties ... its very forgiving but still has the fun factor.

The e36 will feel slightly more nimble up to about 80%, but beyond this is where the e46 shines.

The throttle response takes a bit to get use too with drive by wire, however it has a lot of hidden benefits over the s50b3x engines.

The s50 is more of a raw engine which I personally prefer however the e46 chassis and interior sh*ts all over the e36.

Having a tuned (not just mapped) s54 makes a lot of difference also. It brings back a lot of the 'softening' BMW programmed into the MSS54 DME.

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A better question might then have been:

Somebody in Wellington willing to let me try their e46 M3?

You might be surprised.

You're right! Pleasantly surprised. Lot's of good people around here.

I'm sure we can arrange something...I'm in Paekakariki.

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Thanks mate, a kind offer. I'm in no great rush, but I'll certainly bare it in mind.

The only obvious difference on city streets will be cosmetic as there is not an awful lot between them in a straight line (not that I've driven a M36 M3).

Probably can do one better as I drive a lot of m3s all the time of all types.

E46 is more planted on the road in the twisties ... its very forgiving but still has the fun factor.

The e36 will feel slightly more nimble up to about 80%, but beyond this is where the e46 shines.

The throttle response takes a bit to get use too with drive by wire, however it has a lot of hidden benefits over the s50b3x engines.

The s50 is more of a raw engine which I personally prefer however the e46 chassis and interior sh*ts all over the e36.

Having a tuned (not just mapped) s54 makes a lot of difference also. It brings back a lot of the 'softening' BMW programmed into the MSS54 DME.

Cheers guys. I expected the two to be quite comparable. But looking ahead - the only way I can see to replace an M3, is with an M3 - indoctrination I say.

Although an S50 in an E30 would be bloody awesome.

It would be a tricky pick...

Overall appearance: E46

Ease of maintenance: E36

Performance: E46

Cost value factor: E36

Fun factor: E46 = E36?

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