2 new M3s, 22 years apart

skyline408 · 04-19-2023, 05:04 PM

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My very first M3 was my E46 I purchased new in 2001 - It was Titanium Silver with Imola red interior - 6MT of course. My favorite roads to drive is Highway 9 near me, and I often come to this overlook.

My current M3 is a 2023 G80 - 6MT as well. Both cars are amazing to drive on the same roads,

Both pics taken at the same location, just 22 years apart!

psuibmw · 04-19-2023, 06:14 PM

The E46 still looking fresh 22 years later would you believe it

wazzza · 04-19-2023, 06:20 PM

Nice! E46 is one of the cars in my dream garage.

Reddevils7 · 04-19-2023, 06:21 PM

Timeless classic. Props to you it looks like you took really good care of it

Bart@AUTOcouture · 04-19-2023, 06:25 PM

E46 🖤

elkid23 · 04-19-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddevils7

Timeless classic. Props to you it looks like you took really good care of it

I think the pics are when they were both new

EL Jeffe 5 · 04-19-2023, 06:34 PM

Very cool that E46 looks stunning 🤩

10" · 04-19-2023, 06:37 PM

even the trees look worse!!

Commanderwiggin · 04-19-2023, 06:42 PM

Top pic is the way

skyline408 · 04-19-2023, 06:43 PM

Yes to clarify that pic of my e46 was taken 22 years ago, when the car was new. I no longer have that car unfortunately!

Reddevils7 · 04-19-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by elkid23

I think the pics are when they were both new

Oh haha you never know. Some people only drive 1k miles a year in their cars lol. Wonder what camera that was pretty good quality for back in 2001

skyline408 · 04-19-2023, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddevils7

Oh haha you never know. Some people only drive 1k miles a year in their cars lol. Wonder what camera that was pretty good quality for back in 2001

I'm pretty sure it was a Nikon Coolpix 990 😀

Sedan_Clan · 04-19-2023, 07:16 PM

Nice. I, too, bought my first E46 ///M3 around that time; a Phoenix Yellow/Imola Red leather combo. Those were the days. I wouldn't go back though.

M3ZCPNYC · 04-19-2023, 07:18 PM

E46 any day of the week

///M TOWN · 04-19-2023, 07:24 PM

Congratulations

Is that Highway 9 in Washington ❔

calbears · 04-19-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Congratulations

Is that Highway 9 in Washington ❔

California Highway 9

fanofbmwe46 · 04-19-2023, 08:24 PM

My username says it all.

///M TOWN · 04-19-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

My username says it all.

Start your own thread…

JEM3 · 04-19-2023, 09:28 PM

I miss my e46. Sold it a few months after I got the G80. Owned it for 16 years.

hufington · 04-19-2023, 09:36 PM

E46 still looks fresh and still love those wheels. Enjoy your new ride!

skyline408 · 04-19-2023, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

My username says it all.

Sweet! Were you on e46fanatics forum as well? I was one of the early members there!

bholler · 04-19-2023, 10:41 PM

Both gorgeous! I’ll be on the look out for you on 280 as well.

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