[Deaner]

Hey guys, I am wondering what current BMW model you guys feel imitates the iconic E46 the most in terms of size, looks, feel, weight, etc. Title says it all basically!

Cheers

[dauble2k5]

I owned an E46 previous to my E92. I've driven an E82, E90, E91 and E92, F30, F22 and feel of all of them, the F22 is the closest to the E46 in terms of size, styling and driving feel. When the M2 comes out, it'll be hard for me to pick between the E92 M3 and the M2.

[Jyadz]

M2

[Dark_Knight_335]

An E36.

[M.Power]

Probably not the E92.. But I had an E46 before my current car and the E92 is miles better..

[Miller335]

Just curious, what makes an E46 iconic but a E92 not?

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[Ubersmooth]

Originally Posted by Miller335

Just curious, what makes an E46 iconic but a E92 not?

Drive one and you'll feel it haha.

[zoppp]

Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

Drive one and you'll feel it haha.

I drove one for a year. I like the e90 a lot more. I feel like its just the fanboying that inflates people's view of it.

[Miller335]

Originally Posted by zoppp

I drove one for a year. I like the e90 a lot more. I feel like its just the fanboying that inflates people's view of it.

I think it's people are nostalgic in general.
I'm sure the E30 guys felt that way about the E36, the E36 guys feel that way about the E46 so on and so forth.

Just look at all the hate we have on this forum towards the F30.

This goes on with other make/models also.

[Kevinl]

I think the E46 sucks so hopefully none of them the f30 may end up the same way worse than its predeccessor except for the interior

[M.Power]

Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

Drive one and you'll feel it haha.

Not true. My 335 shits on my old 330ci in every single aspect.

[Cory S]

My E90 feels almost IDENTICAL to my 2002 E46, except it rides quieter and just a tad softer. Plus the coupes are just ugly.

[Alen E90]

F22

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by Miller335

Just curious, what makes an E46 iconic but a E92 not?

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228i is virtually identical to E46 in size, and even performs a bit better.

Question is kind of a troll or setup, btw.

[dauble2k5]

Originally Posted by Gevojanyan

Not true. My 335 shits on my old 330ci in every single aspect.

Just curious, but how do you figure? In terms of speed and power, sure. Seats are more plush, stock radio has been upgraded. E92 is quite a bit heavier and larger in size. In terms of driving though, I felt a lot more connected to the road in my E46 than in my E92. When pushing it, I felt I had a better feel when the E46 was at it's limit than the E92.

Don't get me wrong, I like my E92 a lot, but definitely miss my E46.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by Miller335

Just curious, what makes an E46 iconic but a E92 not?

The two things they have in common: When they first hit the streets, they were back-ordered, folks ordered them and waited 8-10 weeks to have one in the driveway.

With the E92, I can tell you from personal experience--ZERO dealerships had an E92 for sale in October 2006. They all had two cars in their possession--a manual, and an auto, for test drives only.

Both these cars turned heads.

When the F coupe came out, it was like which of the 5 that we have on the lot are you interested in? Sad, but it won't be the case with the M2....

[Ubersmooth]

Originally Posted by Gevojanyan

Not true. My 335 shits on my old 330ci in every single aspect.

Drive an E46 M3, I still think that's a much better car than my 335i.

[zoppp]

Originally Posted by John 070

The two things they have in common: When they first hit the streets, they were back-ordered, folks ordered them and waited 8-10 weeks to have one in the driveway.

With the E92, I can tell you from personal experience--ZERO dealerships had an E92 for sale in October 2006. They all had two cars in their possession--a manual, and an auto, for test drives only.

Both these cars turned heads.

When the F coupe came out, it was like which of the 5 that we have on the lot are you interested in? Sad, but it won't be the case with the M2....

So your arguement is that BMW didn't have enough stock to keep with demand which makes a car iconic?
Nothing is wrong with a company efficiently producing cars to give their consumers a good choice of cars at the dealerships.

[B.M.W.]

The 1M is what comes to mind instantly, but a M235i with an LSD & manual is a good second choice.

If you're on a budget then a E82 135i with an aftermarket LSD is pretty close.

[dauble2k5]

Originally Posted by B.M.W.

The 1M is what comes to mind instantly, but a M235i with an LSD & manual is a good second choice.

If you're on a budget then a E82 135i with an aftermarket LSD is pretty close.

The E82 is much more cramped inside than the E46. I haven't driven a 1M, but based on size alone, the F22 is much more comparable to the E46.

[BSM n54iS]

I had my old e36 323is mt for about a week crossover after I bought my e92 335is mt, my e92 is better . This was 3+ years ago so not a true back to back (memory) but having said that the suspension feel and steering of the e36 was still very tight and fun to drive...very predictable feeling. Clutch feel was close to the same, until I removed the stupid helper spring on my 335is..NOW the clutch feels great! (Even the bmw tech thought I had an upgraded clutch) SO glad the e92 doesn't have electric steering which can't be said for the f30, the e92 is a bit softer feeling than my e36 and I'm sure from the e46, but still...the e92 imo is a more 'sophisticated' handling feeling if that makes sense, but still not scared of taking a 90* turn at 40mph+. I did the same speeds in corners on my e36, and went through 2 sets of rear wheel bearings .

Originally Posted by Deaner

Hey guys, I am wondering what current BMW model you guys feel imitates the iconic E46 the most in terms of size, looks, feel, weight, etc. Title says it all basically!

Cheers

But OP, are you now considering getting a used e46 instead of that 335i??