Monday, April 2, 2012

E46 M3, available from 2001 to 2006 model year in US, went through BMW's usual model year changes. E46 Model Year Changes Summary after the jump


2001 to 2002
  • SMGII available
  • In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars)
  • Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon
  • Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim
  • Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9
  • Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color
  • Automatic Headlight option
  • 19" Wheels option added (mid year)
  • Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year)



2002 to 2003
  • Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50
  • DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty space).
  • Aluminum Trim added as an option
  • DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation
  • In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars
  • Revised HVAC controls
  • Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors
  • Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors
  • LED Tail Lights (mid year)
  • Trunk Handle extended (mid year)



2003 to 2004
  • BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar)
  • Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof



2004 to 2005
  • Laguna Seca Blue and Oxford Green Metallic discontinued
  • Alcantara available as a standard option
  • Eucalyptus Malt Wood Trim available as a standard option
  • Competition (try not to laugh) package (ZCP) added including 19" CSL "style wheels", Alcantara steering wheel and hand brake, aluminum interior trim, slightly larger (front) cross drilled rotors, M track mode for DSC, modified suspension and steering ratio, cruise control deleted. Available starting with 12/04 production.
  • Interlagos Blue Metallic added for ZCP equipped cars onl
[ Source :: m3madrussian.net ]

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