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2006 E46 M3 or 2005 645ci?

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Old 07-05-2009, 10:47 AM
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Which one would you pick? I like the E46 because it still retains some of that boxy classic BMW styling and there still is a little boy racer in me
Also, ease of modding and amazing looks from the factory.

I think the 645ci needs some minor work in order to make it look great. I think it looks great from the back but looks too rounded and droopy in the front IMO and the flower power wheels are definitely not ''good looking'' . I would get one if it had the M-Tech front.

The interior of the 6 beats the hell out of the E46 interior but the E46 interior is more driver oriented IMO with the driver facing console.

M3 also has a LSD.
Which one would you pick?


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Definitely M3. And this is coming from a guy who drives a 6er as a DD.
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M3, especially if you can get the competition pack and Interlagos blue. That car is one of the best 4-seat coupes ever made. Great car.

Also, the 645 is over 190 inches long. It's a GT car, not a true sports car. It's a great car as well, but not in the same ways.
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Hard choice Krozi, I love the M3, but the 6r is clean too. GL.
Old 07-05-2009, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='933199' date='Jul 5 2009, 03:51 PM
Hard choice Krozi, I love the M3, but the 6r is clean too. GL.
I think I am leaning more towards the E46. Have always loved the E46 body styling.
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='933167' date='Jul 5 2009, 03:09 PM
Definitely M3. And this is coming from a guy who drives a 6er as a DD.
I think M3 is more for me too

How's that Z3 M? Looks like a stunning car!
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voted M3!

When I went to Mfest 3 back in April, I've seen some of the sickest e46 M3's! It makes me want to get one, one day!
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='933235' date='Jul 5 2009, 04:36 PM
voted M3!

When I went to Mfest 3 back in April, I've seen some of the sickest e46 M3's! It makes me want to get one, one day!
The M3's are also SOOOO much cheaper to mod! If I where to get one, I would get the upcoming RPi Exhaust, a little carbon fiber here and there, splitters, and I'd be all set.
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I would chose an 645Ci, ur young , i would want something big and classy + sporty at the same time (i'm almost as old as you)
the body style of the E46 is getting old beauty over power(not saying that the 645 is slow )
but if it comes to the price, its up to you
I think you dont need the 'drivers' feeling if ur that young..
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Originally Posted by KCHNG' post='933297' date='Jul 5 2009, 06:05 PM
I would chose an 645Ci, ur young , i would want something big and classy + sporty at the same time (i'm almost as old as you)
the body style of the E46 is getting old beauty over power(not saying that the 645 is slow )
but if it comes to the price, its up to you
I think you dont need the 'drivers' feeling if ur that young..
+1. voted for 645. too many m3's around these days and mostly teenagers driving. styling getting old (i still love the look but time goes by). if you have 645 with m-tech kit and m6 wheels it will look sick, and it's fast enough too


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