We’ve watched the BMW E46 coupe evolve from an instant icon to a driving-enthusiast benchmark to what it is today: A modern classic, and still a great value for people who love driving and don’t mind ...

The E46 BMW 3 Series might look like an evolution of the E36, but its journey from sketch to reality is worth a look. Which BMW 3 Series is the best 3 Series? You’ll probably hear the ...

The 2004 BMW M3 CSL is arguably the best M3 the Bavarian company has made so far. A limited edition of just 1,383 cars, the E46 CSL was lightened and upgraded to stiffer springs, a quicker steering ...

The first M3 in 1986—the square boxy one—was loosely based on the E30 3-Series and had a four-cylinder engine. That M3 really was a homologation special, spun off a car created for racing. Back then, ...

This is the zenith for many, the tippy top of M3 mountain. Because the third-gen M3 (code name: E46) is one of the last BMWs that feels old-school Bimmer where it matters. A naturally aspirated inline ...

E46 is the internal codename for the M3 that BMW offered between 2000 and 2006, a modern classic that embodies the virtues of its acclaimed predecessors while also pushing the proverbial envelope into ...

Davies Elabha is a dedicated automotive journalist who blends technical expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. With over 200+ articles published across multiple media outlets, Davies specializes ...

Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards ...

The E46-generation BMW 3-Series might have been the peak of the BMW Golden Era. Even base models have the right look, the right size, stellar driving dynamics, and an interior that’s still handsome ...

You probably know that BMW considered putting an M3 Touring into production in the early 2000s, but that the suits decided to spend the money elsewhere, probably on some rattly old diesel. But while ...

The fourth generation BMW 3 Series, known as the E46 platform and sold in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006, was not only the best-selling 3 Series of all time, but the best-selling BMW of all time. The ...

Ordinarily, we would recommend petrolheads steer away from BMW M3 Convertible models and instead opt for the lighter and more rigid Sedan and Coupe variants produced over the years. This ...