E36 vs E46

[Tom Donnelly]

I bought a black / black used 323i sport suspension 5 speed.
I was surprised at how "rare" a manual transmission is on these cars.
Why anyone would want an automatic is beyond me.

Thanks for all the feedback. I've been enjoying the new ride.
No tears in the trunk or sub-frame problems. The car is in really good shape.

Maybe it'll be in ITS in a few years if it holds up on the street!


Oh, and right now there's no RR shocks on it, and the washer bottle is still there.

[JeffYoung]

Congrats man! Those are sweet rides, the E46 is a cool looking car and that is sweet motor in it.

Irish Mike races one in ITS by the way and it is fast.

[mlytle]

I bought a black / black used 323i sport suspension 5 speed.
I was surprised at how "rare" a manual transmission is on these cars.
Why anyone would want an automatic is beyond me.

Thanks for all the feedback. I've been enjoying the new ride.
No tears in the trunk or sub-frame problems. The car is in really good shape.

Maybe it'll be in ITS in a few years if it holds up on the street!


Oh, and right now there's no RR shocks on it, and the washer bottle is still there.

lol! congrats!

yeah, the dealers seem to order most all of the 323's and tourings with slushboxes. the target market liked them. the higher powered 3's like the 330/328 are easier to find with manual boxes.

[lateapex911]

Congrats! I'm digging my E46 M3. Those cars just have great proportions...and they sit well on the wheels...great stance. (A german thing it seems)