Former Donut Media host James Pumphrey whipped up this slick BMW E30 in just five days with the help of Castro Motorsports.

The engine has another ace up its sleeve. This generation M3 was the first to use dual-clutch technology. Unlike SMG, you could actually live with a DCT gearbox. And the car is faster with this ...

See All 4 Photos The toughest aspect of driving our SMG-equipped M3 was getting a good launch at the track. Senior Road Test Editor Walton's notes were as follows: "Mash pedal to floor ...

The M3 goes from being a racer-focused track machine ... that the car’s dynamics aren’t vintage. Sure, the six-speed SMG might be prime for issues, but just skip it for the six-speed manual.

Which M3 suits you best will depend heavily on how much you want to spend, and how you plan to use it. Running, driving, E46s can range from around $7000 for clapped out, SMG-equipped convertibles ...

While it’s possible to convert the SMG to be a manual, you’re better off starting with the manual version. The E46 M3 also has a harsher ride than any M3 before or after it. It’s borderline ...

Hexagon Classics in UK got hold of these three examples, a 2005 330Ci M Sport with 1,300 miles, a 2002 330Ci Clubsport with 3,200 miles and a 2005 M3 SMG with 2,300 miles. All cars are offered in ...

We bought our '04 M3 convertible with SMG transmission in 2013 when it was 9 yrs old. One owner beauty at the BMW dealership. It had 45,000 miles. We've put 30,000 additional miles on it since then.

Bottom line? The Competition Package is probably the best four grand you could spend on an M3. I'd also spring the extra 2400 bucks for the SMG sequential tranny, not just because you can go soooo ...

Demand for cars with this transmission is much higher than the troublesome SMG which the car was also available with from the factory. In addition, this M3 sold with just over 16,000 miles (25,749 ...

As much as I love the M3 it's not without fault ... Add in the $3,100 navigation system, the $4,900 SMG transmission and $2,400 19-inch alloy rims, plus a few trim options, and the price soars ...

BMW M3 3.2 M3 SMG 2d-Here We Have a very rare Individual, Silverstone Edition E46 M3-1 of 50 Cars Produced.All were finished in Silverstone II Blue metallic with Dark Estoril Blue extended Nappa ...