In March 2003, the facelift versions of the coupe and convertible models (except M3) were released for the 2004 model year. Navigation system upgraded to Mark IV version, which is DVD-based. Auxiliary input for sound system became available.

Aug 26, 2012 · You can tell a pre-facelift ///M from a facelift ///M by looking at the trunk handle. On pre-facelift ///M's the trunk handle has a better finish IMHO... like this: and looking at the tail lights they do not come with LED tails.

M3 enthusiasts associate three characteristics with the E46 factory code: pure driving pleasure, beguiling sound and a legendary special model. AN M3 FOR THE MILLENNIUM. The BMW M3 E46 Coupé took the hearts of real sports car fans by storm when it launched in 2000.

Aug 15, 2004 · Pre-facelift, the kidney grills are rounder, and the hoodlines don't actually touch the kidney grills. With the facelifted models, the kidney grills have sharp corners in the top left and right corners, and the hoodline sweeps down to meet these corners. Look at Cowmoo32's sig to see what a facelift kidney grill looks like.

Jul 21, 2009 · I've been checking out modifications for my '02 M3 Coupe and was wondering what an item description is referring to when it says "pre-facelift" or "facelifted"? If anyone could help me out I'd really appreciate it!

Aug 8, 2016 · E46 3-series BMWs were given a facelift for the 2004 model year, most noticeably with a restyled front end. The giveaway is the shape of the indicators: the pointed end moved from the bottom to the top, and the front wings were reshaped to suit.

Mar 5, 2017 · What are the key differences between facelift and non facelift E46 M3s? I'm particularly interested in a vert with SMG. Is it worth holding out for a newer one?

Aug 22, 2022 · Why are people so passionate about the e46 facelift issue? Are the cars really that different? Anybody have a breakdown of what changed? How about side-by-side photos?

Aug 6, 2021 · M3 is the best looking E46 and it’s pre-facelift, however non-M I prefer facelift. Saloon facelift. Coupe pre facelift. Both preferably with M tech 2 package. I own a facelift and always liked them better, but then I worked on and test drove a pre lift at the shop I work at and it really grew on me.

Apr 18, 2022 · It comes in coupe or convertible flavors, and utilizes the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter S54 inline-six cylinder good for 333 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. That S54 revs to 8,000 rpm,...