Save. bmwti · #15 · Nov 7, 2004 (Edited) the engine found in the e36 (US) M3 and the engine found in the e46 M3's are two different engines entirely. the US e36 m3 engine- known as the M50 B30 was single vanos, while the later e46 330 engine (m54) was double vanos, and had a fully electronic butterfly. 2005 M3 & 2004 330i. Only major difference really is the number of doors. Sedans have a little more space. Coupes come with sport suspension and fold-down seats standard, but sedans can get them via cold weather package and sports package (sport suspension was standard on all 2002+ 330 sedans too) though. 2429 posts · Joined 2017. #13 · Oct 25, 2020. also, coupe has 2.93 diff, convertible has 3.07 diff, to accelerate faster to compensate for the heavier curb weight. E46 320Ci FL swapped to 330Ci. Bilstein B12 - H&R sways - M3 RTAB + limiters - poly subframe bushings - Z4M FCAB. Overview. Released in August 2000, the BMW E46 Mk.I (E46.I) 3-Series convertible was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated, soft-top roof. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 330Ci. The range underwent a minor update in October 2003 with the introduction of six-speed The 330ci is going to have all of our e46 niggles and older interior design. As for the 135 issue, the 128 has the same motor just without the twin-turbo's. The turbos do have issues, so just think less truble in the future. It your choice man but the 128 is your better option almost all ways, except for size lol. drchuck72 · #9 · Apr 6, 2010. M3 is more expensive to insure. In Canada, stealer charges about 220 for Oil Service on 330Ci, $330 for M3 (just for sake of argument). Most of that is due to use of 10W60 Castol Race Oil vs 5W30 Syntec that is used in non Ms. Parts are definitely more expensive and inspection 2 is almost twice as much at stealer BMW M3 E46 V10 DCT | REVIEW on AUTOBAHN [NO SPEED LIMIT] by AutoTopNLSubscribe to be the first to see new content! http://bit.ly/2aWQXw9Check out our 100-200 Same part of autobahn. Very similar conditions. Just to imagine how much faster the 330Ci in higher speed is. Vay Tiền Cấp Tốc Online Cmnd.

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