BMW E36 vs. E46 - Battle of the Bavarians

Sent: Apr 21, 2024

BMW E36 vs. E46 - Battle of the Bavarians

The E36 and E46 M3s are some of the most accessible sports cars available on the second-hand market. BMW got it right around the new millennium, offering sport sedans with qualities that enthusiasts could get behind. Specially designed engines provided impressive power and an otherworldy noise that, when mixed with a large trunk and leather-clad seats, was an unbeatable combo that buyers couldn’t get enough of. Now, over a decade after the last E46 rolled off the assembly line, both generations present themselves as future collector cars and the perfect platform for a track toy.

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Everything You Ever Need To Know About Your Suspension - FCP Euro's Steering & Suspension Hub

With hundreds of people working under the FCP Euro banner, we all strive to support you in every way we can. For the most part, that means supplying you with the latest in high-quality European auto parts, but it also includes pooling our expert knowledge into informative and educational articles and videos dedicated to helping you with your next DIY. With no shortage of suspension components available to you, take a long look at the content we have to support your suspension understanding, diagnostic, and repair needs; one or more of these articles might be just what you need.

The Dark Side Of Volvo's Excellent B8444S V8

Not many people know that at one point, Volvo offered a V8 in a select few of their vehicles. It's a wonderfully powerful and smooth engine that has ample torque, spins fast with a high redline, and has an amazing exhaust note once uncorked with an aftermarket exhaust.

Volkswagen Golf R Generations Explained

The Volkswagen Golf has been the small hatchback and hot-hatch benchmark since its earliest days in the seventies. Challengers have come and gone, taking shots at the King for decades, but the staple from Wolfsburg is still the one to beat. The GTI was the peak of the Golf’s range for the first three generations, offering solid performance in a useable and reliable package. After that, though, VW knew there was something special to be made with their VR6 engine and Haldex Traction-based all-wheel-drive system, so they shoved it into the Mk4 Golf, molded on some big flares, and birthed the first of the Golf R family. It was called the R32 then but has since dropped the narrow-angle V6 to become the all-conquering Golf R.

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BMW E36 vs. E46 - Battle of the Bavarians The E36 and E46 M3s are some of the most accessible sports cars available on the second-hand market. BMW got it right around the new millennium, offering sport sedans with qualities that enthusiasts could get behind. Specially designed engines provided impressive power and an otherworldy noise that, when mixed with a large trunk and leather-clad seats, was an unbeatable combo that buyers couldn’t get enough of. Now, over a decade after the last E46 rolled off the assembly line, both generations present themselves as future collector cars and the perfect platform for a track toy. Read more » Everything You Ever Need To Know About Your Suspension - FCP Euro's Steering & Suspension Hub With hundreds of people working under the FCP Euro banner, we all strive to support you in every way we can. For the most part, that means supplying you with the latest in high-quality European auto parts, but it also includes pooling our expert knowledge into informative and educational articles and videos dedicated to helping you with your next DIY. With no shortage of suspension components available to you, take a long look at the content we have to support your suspension understanding, diagnostic, and repair needs; one or more of these articles might be just what you need. Read more » The Dark Side Of Volvo's Excellent B8444S V8 Not many people know that at one point, Volvo offered a V8 in a select few of their vehicles. It's a wonderfully powerful and smooth engine that has ample torque, spins fast with a high redline, and has an amazing exhaust note once uncorked with an aftermarket exhaust. Read more » Volkswagen Golf R Generations Explained The Volkswagen Golf has been the small hatchback and hot-hatch benchmark since its earliest days in the seventies. Challengers have come and gone, taking shots at the King for decades, but the staple from Wolfsburg is still the one to beat. The GTI was the peak of the Golf’s range for the first three generations, offering solid performance in a useable and reliable package. After that, though, VW knew there was something special to be made with their VR6 engine and Haldex Traction-based all-wheel-drive system, so they shoved it into the Mk4 Golf, molded on some big flares, and birthed the first of the Golf R family. It was called the R32 then but has since dropped the narrow-angle V6 to become the all-conquering Golf R. Read more » No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. FCP Euro 155 Hill Street Milford, Connecticut 06460