My Re-Introduction...I finally have an E46 M3!

Tonk · 12-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Hey everyone. I've been on here since 2007 but up until now have not had an E46. I've loved M3's since I was 13 years old and sat in a new E36 M3 at the Baltimore Auto Show, and that was back in 1998. I've wanted an E46 M3 for quite some time now but haven't been able to make it work financially. In 2009 I bought a Honda Fit which was a very practical and economical car, just to get me by until I could get an E46 M3.

A couple weeks ago I drove my friend's E46 M3 and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. I decided that now was the time to buy the car of my dreams, and in less than a week I had found a used 2004 M3 SMG with 57,000 miles and it was at a dealership about five miles away from where I work.

I have some minor plans for it (black kidneys and side grilles are already ordered) but I won't do any major mods for a while because honestly I absolutely love the car as it is. I love the curves of the car, the wheels, the sound of the exhaust, the power is amazing, etc. And since it's such an upgrade from the Honda, I really want to fully understand the dynamics of the car from the factory before I start modding it.

I also plan on taking it to Summit Point this summer so I can get some track time

Thanks for reading my story. Unfortunately I haven't had time (or weather) to be able to take some better quality pictures so for now all I have is a cell phone pic. And don't worry, I've already removed the dealership license plates and frames.

Gheybe · 12-18-2011, 10:59 PM

congrats man.

LA Prince · 12-19-2011, 07:01 PM

Sweet M3!

GRATZ!

InterlagosBlau · 12-20-2011, 12:14 AM

Sweet ride, I'll have me a M3 one day...

330i ZHP · 12-20-2011, 01:11 AM

Congrats Chris

michaelc3 · 12-20-2011, 08:10 PM

Congrats. I just picked up my 04 M3 the other day. I live in SE VA but my girl lives in Bmore area. Maybe I'll see around there sometime.

phrozen06 · 12-20-2011, 08:21 PM

Congrats.

kermitthefloer · 12-21-2011, 01:17 PM

nice M, glad you were able to get your dream car. I think my wants for an M are slowly dieing, but when I see clean ones like yours brings them all back again.

Fractal Seb · 12-29-2011, 01:05 PM

congrats bro!!!! would love to check it out sometime if youre still around town

MarylandBroski · 12-29-2011, 03:08 PM

Congrats from western Maryland. I'll be at summit point a lot this year. You ever been to hyper-fest

ECSTuning · 12-29-2011, 03:19 PM

Congrats on the M!!!

ECS Tuning

Vic328CSi · 12-29-2011, 04:18 PM

chrome grills look better on black cars imo...

Tonk · 12-30-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fractal Seb

congrats bro!!!! would love to check it out sometime if youre still around town

Yeah bro, still around. I live off Padonia Rd now. I haven't seen your car in forever!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarylandBroski

Congrats from western Maryland. I'll be at summit point a lot this year. You ever been to hyper-fest

I hope to hit some Fridays at the Track. Yes I've been to Hyper-Fest. Actually took my Mustang GT on a hyper drive a few years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic328CSi

chrome grills look better on black cars imo...

We'll find out this weekend!

Janno · 12-30-2011, 03:25 PM

Black on black on black on black on black on black!!!

I love it.

Tonk · 01-01-2012, 07:27 PM

Got my black grilles on yesterday

Stock vs. black:

Chickenpotpie · 01-01-2012, 09:48 PM

Good to see a person get what they wanted for so long and its gorgoues happy new year zoom zoom bro ....

12-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
Tonk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,080 My Ride: 1997 Accord View My Garage	My Re-Introduction...I finally have an E46 M3! Hey everyone. I've been on here since 2007 but up until now have not had an E46. I've loved M3's since I was 13 years old and sat in a new E36 M3 at the Baltimore Auto Show, and that was back in 1998. I've wanted an E46 M3 for quite some time now but haven't been able to make it work financially. In 2009 I bought a Honda Fit which was a very practical and economical car, just to get me by until I could get an E46 M3. A couple weeks ago I drove my friend's E46 M3 and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. I decided that now was the time to buy the car of my dreams, and in less than a week I had found a used 2004 M3 SMG with 57,000 miles and it was at a dealership about five miles away from where I work. I have some minor plans for it (black kidneys and side grilles are already ordered) but I won't do any major mods for a while because honestly I absolutely love the car as it is. I love the curves of the car, the wheels, the sound of the exhaust, the power is amazing, etc. And since it's such an upgrade from the Honda, I really want to fully understand the dynamics of the car from the factory before I start modding it. I also plan on taking it to Summit Point this summer so I can get some track time Thanks for reading my story. Unfortunately I haven't had time (or weather) to be able to take some better quality pictures so for now all I have is a cell phone pic. And don't worry, I've already removed the dealership license plates and frames. __________________ Chris Walsh Photography on flickr 1997 Honda Accord (beater) \| 2004 BMW M3 (sold)

12-18-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,051 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	congrats man. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

12-20-2011, 12:14 AM	#4
InterlagosBlau Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 41 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	Sweet ride, I'll have me a M3 one day... __________________ If you can't be good, be good at it!

12-20-2011, 01:11 AM	#5
330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,538 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI View My Garage	Congrats Chris __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO

12-20-2011, 08:21 PM	#7
phrozen06 NA V8 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Virginia, Kansas Posts: 7,160 My Ride: E46, E92 View My Garage	Congrats. __________________ M3 DCT/Swift Spec R Springs/Macht Schnell Spacers/Megan Exhaust/Coming Soon: Test Pipes and BPM Stg 2 Tune

12-19-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
LA Prince Banned User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Not Your Business Posts: 971 My Ride: Not Your Business View My Garage	Sweet M3! GRATZ!

12-20-2011, 08:10 PM	#6
michaelc3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 24 My Ride: 04 M3 Vert View My Garage	Congrats. I just picked up my 04 M3 the other day. I live in SE VA but my girl lives in Bmore area. Maybe I'll see around there sometime.

12-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#8
kermitthefloer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,096 My Ride: 04 330ci/ 99 S70 View My Garage	nice M, glad you were able to get your dream car. I think my wants for an M are slowly dieing, but when I see clean ones like yours brings them all back again. __________________

12-29-2011, 01:05 PM	#9
Fractal Seb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 752 My Ride: spoon AP2 View My Garage	congrats bro!!!! would love to check it out sometime if youre still around town

12-29-2011, 03:08 PM	#10
MarylandBroski Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 33 My Ride: 2002 BMW 325i Sports View My Garage	Congrats from western Maryland. I'll be at summit point a lot this year. You ever been to hyper-fest

12-29-2011, 03:19 PM	#11
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,377 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	Congrats on the M!!! ECS Tuning __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

12-29-2011, 04:18 PM	#12
Vic328CSi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 861 My Ride: depends on the mood View My Garage	chrome grills look better on black cars imo... __________________ e46 328Ci 9psi SC

12-30-2011, 03:25 PM	#14
Janno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 Steel Blue 330i View My Garage	Black on black on black on black on black on black!!! I love it.

01-01-2012, 07:27 PM	#15
Tonk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,080 My Ride: 1997 Accord View My Garage	Got my black grilles on yesterday Stock vs. black: __________________ Chris Walsh Photography on flickr 1997 Honda Accord (beater) \| 2004 BMW M3 (sold)

01-01-2012, 09:48 PM	#16
Chickenpotpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 30 My Ride: B.M.W 325 ci View My Garage	Good to see a person get what they wanted for so long and its gorgoues happy new year zoom zoom bro ....

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