Also, BMW's double-VANOS system in M52 engines is prone to failure, resulting in rough idles and a sudden drop in performance. Although it had a short production run, the E46 328i is an extremely ...

The engine had its VANOS variable valvetrain rebuilt in 2017, which is one less headache to deal with. BMW M3 Review, Pricing, and Specs First Drive of a Future Icon: The E46 BMW M3 2001 BMW M3 ...

Brag all you want about the last BMW ... of compact sport coupes/sedans. But the fact is that the previous E36-platform M3 gets flat-out trounced in just about every way by the new E46-based ...

The E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series while W203 is the second generation of the Mercedes C class in the compact executive ... valve timing (‘dual VANOS’ continuous control ...

Before the E46 Compact was launched, an older brother was dealing with the hardships of being called ugly. That was the E36 Compact, a car that was doomed to be replaced from day one due to its ...

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The fourth generation BMW 3 ... engine’s VANOS variable valve control system, and the chassis’ rear subframe connectors. All three of these items will not be an issue on every E46 M3, but ...

A modified BMW 3-Series E46 Compact was recently spotted in Ukraine as a DIY reverse restomod project with a questionable outcome. The unknown builder appears to have drawn inspiration from the ...

Before the BMW 1 Series arrived, one could still go for premium compact hatchback styling in a Bavarian creation thanks to the E36/E46 3 Series Compacts (1993–2004). These models were sleek ...

BMW completes the rollout of its E46 3-series lineup with this hatchback version, powered by a choice of a 114-hp 1.6-liter four or a 189-hp 2.5-liter six. The 1.6 introduces Valvetronic ...

It was about the time the new, even less appealing M135 was shown; while the E46 was a nice reminder of when weird looking BMW hatches were ... from holiday and the Compact was still around ...