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      02-19-2018, 06:33 AM   #72
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Originally Posted by Stage IV View Post
Many say that the E46 M is a timeless design, never looking outdated. I think this is because it's not polarizing, rather it's a safe and clean design with few bulges and/or flares. It does look good from all angles but not great. The M2 looks great from most angles, the weak point being the rear. But that angle is saved by the flared hips, something the 235/240 doesn't have. Who knows, in 20 years the M2 may end up looking ridiculous depending on current trends.
The e46 M3 looks (and is) a form follows function design. This is pretty true of all cars BMW made from 70s to the bangle cars. From bangle on, they became much more stylized. Which is "better" comes down to preference.

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Originally Posted by dmboone25 View Post
PS - the Z4MC was also lighter than the E82 or E46.
It is lighter, but not as much as you might expect looking at them. Per BMW, a 6mt e46 M3 is 145 lbs heavier than a 6mt Z4MC.
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