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BMW E46 M3 Forum Archive, 2000 week 01
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E46 M engine - KC318 19:26 1/09/2000 (0)
M3 vs. M5 - Makalu 16:25 1/09/2000 (0)
Deposits in Boston area - chazzy 16:14 1/09/2000 (1)
- Re: Deposits in Boston area - rca 17:31 1/09/2000 (0)
Pricing, group purchase, wait list - Makalu 16:06 1/09/2000 (6)
- BMW is that desperate to sell M Roadsters? - I'll take the Grand Prix instead 21:15 1/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: BMW is that desperate to sell M Roadsters? - Makalu 12:32 1/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Pricing, group purchase, wait list - Bruce 17:59 1/09/2000 (3)
  - Re: Pricing, group purchase, wait list - Makalu 20:33 1/09/2000 (2)
    - Re: Pricing, group purchase, wait list - Bruce 22:51 1/09/2000 (1)
      - Re: Pricing, engine specs - Makalu 12:22 1/10/2000 (0)
Any ideas on when? - Animboy 14:15 1/09/2000 (4)
- German Dealer Reckons May For Europe. - R.S. 15:35 1/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Any ideas on when? - Bruce 15:18 1/09/2000 (2)
  - How about Geneva Auto Show???? - EOM 15:31 1/09/2000 (1)
    - Re: How about Geneva Auto Show???? - Bruce 18:04 1/09/2000 (0)
E46 M3 pricing - Phil 08:29 1/09/2000 (3)
- Re: E46 328i (more) - rca 10:18 1/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: E46 328i (more) - Phil 10:21 1/09/2000 (0)
- Re: E46 M3 pricing - ChasM3 09:01 1/09/2000 (0)
European Delivery of E46 ///M3? - cjg 00:04 1/09/2000 (6)
- Weather conditions for initial Euro pickup? - occam 12:18 1/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: Weather conditions for initial Euro pickup? - Duane K. 12:55 1/09/2000 (0)
- Any problems with Euro weather on initial release? - occam 12:14 1/09/2000 (1)
  - No weather problems, but August is vacation month - eric 12:33 1/09/2000 (0)
- Re: European Delivery of E46 ///M3? - eric 00:47 1/09/2000 (1)
  - Euro Delivery Question? - faris 14:12 1/10/2000 (0)
FREE DSL CONNECTION!!! - dan 22:04 1/08/2000 (1)
- You said it. (more) - freak 16:56 1/14/2000 (0)
I'm going to the LA auto show (more)... - Chris Moore 15:20 1/08/2000 (5)
- I will ditto at San Diego show Feb 5 - Makalu 16:09 1/09/2000 (0)
- Chris, Thank you in advance :-) (eom) - Bennett 19:42 1/08/2000 (0)
- interesting... - Bruce 17:29 1/08/2000 (1)
  - BMW people at the show... - Chris Moore 17:42 1/08/2000 (0)
- Great stuff Chris look forward to your report!!e. - R.S. 15:48 1/08/2000 (0)
M3 Info and X5 delivery issue... - Bennett 11:28 1/08/2000 (5)
- more bad rumors... - Bruce 15:05 1/08/2000 (1)
  - Re: more bad rumors... - Bennettb 19:40 1/08/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 Info and X5 delivery issue... - rca 12:23 1/08/2000 (2)
  - Re: M3 Info and X5 ; ps - rca 13:03 1/08/2000 (1)
    - Re: M3 Info and X5 ; ps - SnoW 14:44 1/08/2000 (0)
I must say that .... - Concerned 3rd Party 21:59 1/07/2000 (9)
- Re: I must say that .... - cjg 00:08 1/09/2000 (1)
  - I always watch out > - Concerned 3rd Party 14:35 1/09/2000 (0)
- Speculation Is Fun!!..Dont Be So Grouchy!!(e) - R.S. 15:51 1/08/2000 (1)
  - P.S. Your Wrong About The Nitrous Injection Every - One Knows Its Going To Be A V12!!! 15:56 1/08/2000 (0)
- Re: I must say that .... - Torch 10:24 1/08/2000 (1)
  - "go and build something" - hhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 20:06 1/08/2000 (0)
- fantasyland (more) - rca 06:50 1/08/2000 (0)
- Look, there are (at least) two kinds of people... - Billy 00:56 1/08/2000 (0)
- What would the fun be in that? - PeteS 00:47 1/08/2000 (0)
2002, Hooster, Rover and E46 - Makalu 17:28 1/07/2000 (4)
- Re: 2002, Hooster, Rover and E46 - Makalu 15:51 1/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Mini Cooper - Bruce 19:43 1/07/2000 (2)
  - Re: Mini Cooper - Makalu 16:18 1/10/2000 (0)
  - I saw pics of a red and white one from BMW N.A. - Sales manager.Evan...(more) 13:14 1/08/2000 (0)
E46 M3 - randy 14:21 1/07/2000 (2)
- Re: E46 M3 - rca 15:59 1/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: E46 M3 - randy 23:47 1/07/2000 (0)
How about a E46 M3 group purchase ...(more) ;-) - Cool-M3 12:58 1/07/2000 (6)
- He's got no incentive to do it (more) - Paul E 11:13 1/10/2000 (0)
- Who would supply the cars? I asked my dealer ten - Makalu 17:39 1/07/2000 (0)
- Re: How about a E46 M3 group purchase ...(more) ;- - Brett 15:59 1/07/2000 (0)
- Let's do it and it vouch for Cutter (nt). - Henry 14:55 1/07/2000 (0)
- Re: How about a E46 M3 group purchase ...(more) ;- - james 13:39 1/07/2000 (0)
- Let's do it!!!!!!! - EOM 13:38 1/07/2000 (0)
Keeping your E36 M3? - Ray Koch 11:36 1/07/2000 (3)
- Re: Keeping your E36 M3? - SnoW 17:16 1/07/2000 (0)
- Why do you have 2 identical cars? - EOM 12:32 1/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: Why do you have 2 identical cars? - Ray Koch 13:30 1/07/2000 (0)
New 2002 - Hooster 06:42 1/07/2000 (6)
- Re: New 2002 - WAM 07:12 1/07/2000 (5)
  - Re: New 2002 - Bruce 09:44 1/07/2000 (2)
    - Re: Wow 1 Billion ... that is a BIG truckload! (e - Rick Key 12:01 1/07/2000 (1)
      - and that is just the first HALF of 1999 (eom) - Bruce 13:16 1/07/2000 (0)
  - Re: New 2002 - Hooster 08:08 1/07/2000 (0)
  - Re: New 2002 - WAM 07:19 1/07/2000 (0)
///M ti vs Integra Type R - Rick Key 15:54 1/06/2000 (11)
- This may suit my needs also but can the hatch. - Makalu 17:34 1/07/2000 (0)
- ///M ti? Explain (more...) - Terry 14:24 1/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: ///M ti? Explain (more...) - Bruce 19:47 1/07/2000 (0)
- Re: ///M ti vs Integra Type R - Gilbert 08:41 1/07/2000 (1)
  - Re: ///M ti vs Integra Type R - Bruce 09:44 1/07/2000 (0)
- Maybe... - Hooster 06:36 1/07/2000 (1)
  - The Type-R is awesome... - Siper2 06:52 1/07/2000 (0)
- your face vs. my fist - rocky II 04:40 1/07/2000 (2)
  - Now here is a valuable contribution to the topic. - Dave P. 06:34 1/07/2000 (1)
    - Yes Thanks For Sharing Rocky, Stay For Detention. - Mr Garrison and Mr Hat. 21:54 1/08/2000 (0)
- i like that thought - alot 21:29 1/06/2000 (0)
free food (not for BMWs) - Food Man 10:27 1/06/2000 (0)
ultimate driv exper. w/ s.tires? (m) - rca 08:11 1/06/2000 (5)
- Re: ultimate driv exper. w/ s.tires? (m) - norm 19:43 1/06/2000 (0)
- Re: ultimate driv exper. w/ s.tires? (m) - Chris 15:46 1/06/2000 (0)
- Re: ultimate driv exper. w/ s.tires? (m) - Ray Koch 14:43 1/06/2000 (0)
- Re: ultimate driv exper. w/ s.tires? (m) - KP 13:57 1/06/2000 (0)
- Sorry, no ultimate with snow tyres - Hooster 08:42 1/06/2000 (0)
manual shifter - tom 23:20 1/05/2000 (1)
- Re: manual shifter - Hooster 08:47 1/06/2000 (0)
Detroit AutoShow - Bennett 18:19 1/05/2000 (1)
- Will DO just bought digcam for SHOW!!! - Jason L 19:02 1/06/2000 (0)
M3 recall over side air bags see link - BimmerPhil 14:54 1/05/2000 (1)
- Sedans only! Only Coupes & Conv. in '99 Model Year - Bob ///M3 20:41 1/08/2000 (0)
Why not buy a 330i ?? - mill 04:00 1/05/2000 (27)
- Re: Why not buy a S4 - Fried Brain 02:28 1/08/2000 (0)
- 330i. - Makalu 11:46 1/06/2000 (1)
  - Yes, correct , but soon (2001) the 2.8 Gas I-6 wil - l replaced with GAS 3.0L I-6Jason L 19:00 1/06/2000 (0)
- All crossed up !!! - Henry 18:16 1/05/2000 (0)
- I think you need a brain douche. - Ron Jeremy 13:19 1/05/2000 (1)
  - Rotundo Strikes Again!! - Dirk Diggler 15:28 1/07/2000 (0)
- Because.... - ChasM3 06:05 1/05/2000 (17)
  - Well... - Siper2 11:15 1/06/2000 (6)
    - But not everyone can/will drop 6 figures.... - ChasM3 13:13 1/06/2000 (5)
      - I know, not what I meant... - Siper2 17:21 1/06/2000 (4)
        
        Agree (m) - ChasM3 22:13 1/06/2000 (3)
        
        330 v E46M3 - E46er 06:20 1/07/2000 (2)
        
        Re: 330 v E46M3 - ChasM3 13:12 1/07/2000 (1)
        
        It's not just price--M production is very limited - Makalu 17:48 1/07/2000 (0)
  - Oooo Chas you're so "ultimate" - SammyWong 16:51 1/05/2000 (1)
    - Sammy Wong If Youve Nothing Positive To Contibute - Then Dont Post...Dear!! 15:39 1/07/2000 (0)
  - Agree.... (more) - JT///M3 07:10 1/05/2000 (7)
    - Trouble with "needing/wanting the best" is... - Billy 08:29 1/05/2000 (6)
      - Re: Trouble with "needing/wanting the best" is... - ChasM3 09:51 1/05/2000 (5)
        
        Re: Trouble with "needing/wanting the best" is... - KGY 19:08 1/06/2000 (0)
        
        Re: Trouble with "needing/wanting the best" is... - rca 19:11 1/05/2000 (1)
        
        Chalk me up for the I6 at 345HP as well (nt) - ChasM3 09:10 1/07/2000 (0)
        
        Chas dear, have you considered an S4? - SammyWong 16:53 1/05/2000 (1)
        
        Sammy Wong If Youve Nothing Positive To Contribute - Then Dont Post..Dear!!! 15:37 1/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Why not buy a 330i ?? - Todd Butaby 05:51 1/05/2000 (2)
  - Man this is a tough crowd. - MJ 17:16 1/05/2000 (1)
    - It's funny, people think they need a license to be - an asshole to have a bimmer 08:31 1/06/2000 (0)
Steering wheel options...?. - Larry 02:01 1/05/2000 (1)
- your ford explorer sucks - Larry Explorer 04:42 1/07/2000 (0)
e46 m3 list length update (more) - rca 20:45 1/04/2000 (9)
- Re: e46 m3 list length update (more) - Phil 08:36 1/09/2000 (0)
- #1 in Jacksonville - Boost Junkie 10:23 1/06/2000 (0)
- #20 @ Moritz in Arlington, Tx. (eom) - Chris B 16:34 1/05/2000 (0)
- Re: e46 m3 list length update (more) - Gary 23:08 1/04/2000 (5)
  - Re: e46 m3 list length update (more) - norm 20:41 1/05/2000 (1)
    - No minimum limit. However, no Euro-delivery on M3 - initially (e) - Billy 23:54 1/05/2000 (0)
  - Re: e46 m3 list length update (more) - PeteS 00:30 1/05/2000 (2)
    - Re: e46 m3 list length update (more) - Gary 15:36 1/05/2000 (1)
      - HUH?????? - Bruce 15:56 1/05/2000 (0)
Anyone certain on 2001 m3 base price? - rob 14:33 1/04/2000 (3)
- Ask BMW CEO - Edgar 15:54 1/04/2000 (2)
  - you think he knows? - SMcD 14:55 1/05/2000 (1)
    - i think he'd kick you in the nuts - BMW CEO 04:43 1/07/2000 (0)
* E46Fanatics.com * FREE web space ... (more) - Jim Carr 06:54 1/04/2000 (0)
Forget the V8 M3 - FaKe 17:52 1/03/2000 (40)
- Do you understand physics-you can't get that power - to the ground w/out AWD 21:37 1/06/2000 (3)
  - Go explain that to drag racers who do it every day - Boost Junkie 08:18 1/07/2000 (2)
    - In drag racers, not a gussied up front engine - rear drive sport sedan 18:03 1/07/2000 (1)
      - Re: Go to your local drag races ... more - Rick Key 19:13 1/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Forget the V8 M3 - Brad Franklin 17:00 1/05/2000 (0)
- A matter of opinion - Animboy 18:30 1/04/2000 (2)
  - Problem with Eclipse is too-small an engine to --> - Boost Junkie 10:35 1/06/2000 (0)
  - OT: Eclipse- I would have e-mailed, but no addy... - Justin 09:44 1/06/2000 (0)
- Re: turbos/never/BMW - collyer 10:35 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Forget the V8 M3 - Love low pressure turbo - Rick Key 10:08 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Turbos=good in Colorado! HP loss ~ 20%@5k ft e - Rick Key 10:03 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Forget the V8 M3 - Hooster 02:22 1/04/2000 (6)
  - M5 aluminum V8 is lighter than M3 I6 afaik - SMcD 12:50 1/04/2000 (5)
    - Yea right... - Hooster 12:32 1/05/2000 (4)
      - Re: Yea right...He may be (more) - Rick Key 17:56 1/05/2000 (3)
        
        I don't get it - Hooster 02:10 1/06/2000 (2)
        
        Re: I don't get it - Gilbert 13:11 1/06/2000 (1)
        
        Re: I don't get it - Ray Koch 15:03 1/06/2000 (0)
- Just say no to forced induction - PeteS 00:55 1/04/2000 (6)
  - forced induction is excellent engineering - Prazin 04:46 1/07/2000 (1)
    - M3 engine is better than a Camaro V8.... - PeteS 00:56 1/08/2000 (0)
  - Re: Just say no to forced induction - KGY 19:20 1/06/2000 (0)
  - Re: Just say no to forced induction - ChasM3 06:10 1/04/2000 (2)
    - Give up. Resisting the dark side is futile. ;-) - Boost Junkie 10:43 1/06/2000 (1)
      - If the perf #s on the E46M3 aren't right.... - ChasM3 13:00 1/06/2000 (0)
- ?twin turbo? - cjg 20:10 1/03/2000 (9)
  - Supra and Skyline use TT on I-6 engines.n/m - Boost Junkie 10:40 1/06/2000 (1)
    - A LOT more on true twin vs. sequential vs. --> - Boost Junkie 16:28 1/06/2000 (0)
  - Re: ?twin turbo? - Gary H 20:33 1/03/2000 (6)
    - Re: ?twin turbo? - cjg 22:59 1/03/2000 (4)
      - Re: ?twin turbo? - ChasM3 11:26 1/04/2000 (3)
        
        Re: ?twin turbo? - cjg 19:32 1/04/2000 (2)
        
        Re: ?twin turbo? - StevenL 13:18 1/05/2000 (0)
        
        Re: ?twin turbo? - ChasM3 22:16 1/04/2000 (0)
    - Re: ?twin turbo? - Ron 21:36 1/03/2000 (0)
- never say never- mid 70s 2002 turbo ;-) (eom) - Bruce 19:54 1/03/2000 (4)
  - Re:...mid 70s 2002 turbo ;-)& 745i ;-)) (eom) - Rick Key 10:54 1/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: never say never- mid 70s 2002 turbo ;-) (eom) - FaKe 23:50 1/03/2000 (2)
    - Re: never say never- mid 70s 2002 turbo ;-) (eom) - ChasM3 06:04 1/04/2000 (0)
    - Re: never say never- mid 70s 2002 turbo ;-) - PeteS 00:51 1/04/2000 (0)
E46M3 info? - dadbeh 17:10 1/03/2000 (3)
- Re: E46M3 info? - Tardis 19:22 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: E46M3 info? - Bennett 17:56 1/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: E46M3 info? - dadbeh 08:28 1/04/2000 (0)
Quick V8 poll - Rick Key 16:02 1/03/2000 (7)
- You got questions I got answers. - Evan... 14:25 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - Thanx for the responses! more - Rick Key 10:20 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - Hooster 02:29 1/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - rca 22:25 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - ChasM3 19:10 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - Bruce 17:38 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick V8 poll - JT///M3 17:03 1/03/2000 (0)
German M3 avail. date.... - Duane K. 13:28 1/03/2000 (1)
- 340 PS (542.5 ft-lb/sec) = 335 HP (550 ft-lb/sec). - (e) - Billy 14:46 1/03/2000 (0)
Any one orders E46M3 in SF? - fong 08:00 1/03/2000 (10)
- Re: Any one orders E46M3 in SF? - anthony le 15:56 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Any one orders E46M3 in SF? - Animboy 12:13 1/03/2000 (8)
  - Just Friendly Tip Kevin - Valerie 11:50 1/06/2000 (0)
  - Oximoron: trustworthy dealership (n/t) - Congrats on your upcoming M3 13:31 1/03/2000 (6)
    - They're #46 on the endangered species list. No, re - lly...check for yourself. (e) - Animboy 15:58 1/03/2000 (5)
      - Re: They're #46 on the endangered species list. No - Otheranimboy 01:03 1/04/2000 (4)
        
        Dead on... - Animboy 11:54 1/04/2000 (3)
        
        Re: Dead on... - otheranimboy 11:59 1/04/2000 (2)
        
        Re: Dead on... - Animboy 13:33 1/04/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Dead on... - otherAnimboy 16:20 1/04/2000 (0)
BMW official horsepower figures. - Hooster 02:23 1/03/2000 (9)
- Re: BMW official horsepower figures. - Bruce 08:19 1/03/2000 (6)
  - sorry brain fart...(more) - Bruce 14:27 1/03/2000 (0)
  - Re: BMW official horsepower figures. - Car Enthusiast 13:51 1/03/2000 (0)
  - Wheel or crank hp? - Hooster 08:28 1/03/2000 (3)
    - Re: Wheel or crank hp? - Jason L2 09:46 1/03/2000 (2)
      - Car & Driver dynoed 210hp for the 3.2L M3 (eom) - Major Havoc 10:42 1/03/2000 (1)
        
        U mean the M-Coupe chip test? Ur right, i remem - ber 12:20 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW official horsepower figures. - Jason L2 07:43 1/03/2000 (0)
- US M3 has completely different engine (more) - mill 06:10 1/03/2000 (0)
M3 LTW - Hooster 02:16 1/03/2000 (12)
- Here's the kicker.. - rTk 11:00 1/05/2000 (2)
  - None were automatics, you flamming faggot! - Grow a brain 02:54 1/09/2000 (0)
  - wrong, there were NO automatic LTWs (eom) - Bruce 15:57 1/05/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 LTW - Ray Koch 11:41 1/03/2000 (7)
  - Re: M3 LTW - Bruce 17:45 1/03/2000 (2)
    - Re: M3 LTW - Seth Thomas 22:39 1/05/2000 (0)
    - Re: M3 LTW - Ray Koch 09:03 1/04/2000 (0)
  - Some additional info... - JT///M3 14:42 1/03/2000 (2)
    - Re: Some additional info... - Bruce 17:42 1/03/2000 (1)
      - VOIDED WARRANTY?!! There's an interesting tidbit. - -eom JT///M3 08:20 1/04/2000 (0)
  - Sounds good to me. - Hooster 12:46 1/03/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 LTW (some info ) - Ran 10:50 1/03/2000 (0)

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