BMW E46 M3 Features Are......?

Question

Hey i recently asked which m3 is better and all. I've decided to settle with E46 M3 SMG or SMG II.

Now my question is what are the features of this car. Other then the main known ones like no clutch - Man/Auto etc.

The features i would like to know is stuff about the interior like seats have heating.. nav/dvd... sound system. everything you know of. Also exterior like spotlights etc..

One main question i need answered is as the m3 is a two door does the quarter windows go down. like a convertible but with a roof.

Waiting for your reply.. thanks.

Answer 1

The rear windows do not go down, they open up about 2 or 3 inches at the very back, kind of like how a sunroof pops open at the back.

The M3 has fog lights standard, the other headlights can either be halogen or HID, depends on how it was ordered. If HID, then it would be "bi-xenon" after 2001 meaning the low beam and high beam are xenon, but they are the same light. The inside lights then just become flash to pass lights, and are halogen.

Sound system is 10 speakers unless it has Harmon Kardon, then it's 12.

Navigation is an option, CD changer is standard except for 2001. Cruise control is standard except in CSL and competition models, which don't offer it. CSL only available in Europe. Don't know where you are.

Seats are heated if car has cold weather package, or if seat heaters were ordered separately. I rarely use mine anyway, heater works really good and is automatic past 2001.

SMG2 cars have silver/shadow trim on bottom of steering wheel half. Rest of wheel is the same as other cars, black with M color stitching.

Sport button is standard on all cars, and has nothing to do with transmission. It does not increase power either. It changes how the gas pedal works. Basically your normal input gets increased as if you were always pressing harder.

One touch sunroof open, and window open on all windows, and close on all except rear windows. Rear view mirror is auto-dimming. Interior lights (which there are plenty) dim down instead of just shutting off. Two small amber lights illuminate the gear shift area so you can see the buttons.

Flashlight in glove box is standard and charges when car is on, just like the key.

Anything else you want to know about?