MLee 35 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited January 6, 2015 by MLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2920 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Just go to a car yard that has one for sale and take it for a "test drive" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Just go to a car yard that has one for sale and take it for a "test drive" now thats gotta be an interesting first date Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1966 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Pretty old car. Surprised anyone would have one for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Ohhh don't say that! It was released only yesterday, right? Timeless, but yes getting old. Cheers guys, I'll go harass some car yards... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 May I ask why...noting that I am also in Kapiti. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Absolutely. I own an E36 M3 and was interested to compare the two. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 I'm sure we can arrange something...I'm in Paekakariki. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 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). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 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. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 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? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
