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Is the BMW M3 a good investment?
E46 Coupe Manual (2001–2006)
The thesis
The E46 M3 is the everyday-usable analogue hero: 343 hp S54 straight-six, hydraulic steering, manual gearbox, four seats, and a boot. Clean, well-maintained six-speed manuals with full history are holding value well as the market pivots toward modern classics. Not as rare or special as the CSL, but far more attainable and much easier to live with daily. Strong BMW M community and excellent parts availability.
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