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Is the BMW M3 a good investment?
E46 manual coupe (2001–2006)
The thesis
The E46 M3 manual coupe sits at £15k–£30k depending on mileage, history, and 'big three' jobs (rod bearings, VANOS, subframe). The 338hp S54 straight-six is iconic, naturally aspirated, and highly usable. Market appears stable; good examples with maintenance documentation between £20k–£25k represent value. Enthusiast forums indicate strong ongoing demand.
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