Good-bye
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: North of Seattle, WA
2004 Mercedes Benz C32 AMG - Pewter Metallic
Good-bye
2004 BMW M3
Well it's been fun for the past 9 months. I just traded my 2004 C32 in for a 2004 BMW M3. I really missed having a 6-speed, and the "flash" of a fast car. My Pewter C32 was very nice, and very fast, but the quality was very questionable, and I was getting very weary of taking it in for service. 13 visits in the last 9 months, including a complete replacement of the heater box because of major mildew build-up. With all this considered, I cancelled my 2005 C55 order.
Anyway, my new M3 has all options including 19" wheels. Talk about flash!
Take care all.
Well it's been fun for the past 9 months. I just traded my 2004 C32 in for a 2004 BMW M3. I really missed having a 6-speed, and the "flash" of a fast car. My Pewter C32 was very nice, and very fast, but the quality was very questionable, and I was getting very weary of taking it in for service. 13 visits in the last 9 months, including a complete replacement of the heater box because of major mildew build-up. With all this considered, I cancelled my 2005 C55 order.
Anyway, my new M3 has all options including 19" wheels. Talk about flash!
Take care all.
MBworld Guru
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by PewterC32AMG
2004 BMW M3
Well it's been fun for the past 9 months. I just traded my 2004 C32 in for a 2004 BMW M3. I really missed having a 6-speed, and the "flash" of a fast car. My Pewter C32 was very nice, and very fast, but the quality was very questionable, and I was getting very weary of taking it in for service. 13 visits in the last 9 months, including a complete replacement of the heater box because of major mildew build-up. With all this considered, I cancelled my 2005 C55 order.
Anyway, my new M3 has all options including 19" wheels. Talk about flash!
Take care all.
Well it's been fun for the past 9 months. I just traded my 2004 C32 in for a 2004 BMW M3. I really missed having a 6-speed, and the "flash" of a fast car. My Pewter C32 was very nice, and very fast, but the quality was very questionable, and I was getting very weary of taking it in for service. 13 visits in the last 9 months, including a complete replacement of the heater box because of major mildew build-up. With all this considered, I cancelled my 2005 C55 order.
Anyway, my new M3 has all options including 19" wheels. Talk about flash!
Take care all.
love IMOLA RED.but quality issue you won't get any better w/ the BMW. TRUST me I know. I had a 00 328Ci before. Hope luck is on your side now w/ the Bimmer
I had better luck w/ the C32 than my old 328Ci.anywayz, get some GruppM titanium exhaust!! that'll make killer sounds!!!
My friend just put it on his ride and it's amazing.btw, I trust you already have an account on E46fanatics.com
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 815
Likes: 2
Congratulations on a great purchase. You won't regret your trade since it was probably what you wanted in the first place and thought you would try an auto four door to see what it is like outside Bavaria. As a C32 owner, your future information is of great importance in representing an accurate and honest accounting of the differences between both cars in all of their aspects, and a follow up/stay in touch with this forum request would be greatly appreciated.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 5
From: MILFORD,CT
E36M3 race car/Ferrari F355 GTS/1973 Mini 1275GT/Fiat Abarth/ML63/SLK55
....happy motoring...
I'm in kinda the same boat....miss my manual tranny.
next few weeks i'll finally be able to drive an m3. the salesguy will let me run his personal m3 6 spd and i guess he'll reciprocate with my c32.
depending on the outcome i may go for the new clubsport version and pick up in munich for some euro touring.(and mucho track days at lime rock).
my c32, purchased 2 yrs old, now with 17,000 miles has been totally trouble free. build date was 9/01.
....i always liked the phoenix yellow for the m3. we'll see, no rush....
vrooom....7900 rpm....snick....vrooom..7900rpm......snick...
ahhhh. enjoy.
next few weeks i'll finally be able to drive an m3. the salesguy will let me run his personal m3 6 spd and i guess he'll reciprocate with my c32.
depending on the outcome i may go for the new clubsport version and pick up in munich for some euro touring.(and mucho track days at lime rock).
my c32, purchased 2 yrs old, now with 17,000 miles has been totally trouble free. build date was 9/01.
....i always liked the phoenix yellow for the m3. we'll see, no rush....
vrooom....7900 rpm....snick....vrooom..7900rpm......snick...
ahhhh. enjoy.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
SLK32
Congrats, it is a gorgeous car in Imola Red. The M3 is much sexier then the C32 and has a great interior. However, owning both, I can tell you that each car has it's advantages. I would have a hard time picking just one to own. Of course, the power in the C32 is addictive and will eat the M alive. But wait, the chassis is so well balanced on the M and the control feedback is near perfect.
I could go on for hours! :p Every garage needs an M and an AMG...yeehaa!
I could go on for hours! :p Every garage needs an M and an AMG...yeehaa!
Senior Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
From: Richmond VA
C32
Originally Posted by FrankW
congrats love IMOLA RED.
but quality issue you won't get any better w/ the BMW. TRUST me I know. I had a 00 328Ci before. Hope luck is on your side now w/ the Bimmer I had better luck w/ the C32 than my old 328Ci.
love IMOLA RED.but quality issue you won't get any better w/ the BMW. TRUST me I know. I had a 00 328Ci before. Hope luck is on your side now w/ the Bimmer
I had better luck w/ the C32 than my old 328Ci.
My 330Ci was in the shop all the time, and it is supposed to be more reliable then the M3.Anyways, Congrats on the new car!
Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 129
Likes: 6
From: Concordville, Pa
1985 190e 2.3l
I have a 97 Dinan Supercharged M3 and I love it!! Good luck with the E46, I am sure you will have alot of fun. Check out www.bimmerforums.com it has alot of info and abunch of good guys.
I want a C32 in the worst way, but I am keeping my M3.
I want a C32 in the worst way, but I am keeping my M3.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 323
Likes: 2
AW '05 C55
If I had the cash, I wouldn't mind having both an E46-M3 and the C55(on order). I'm not liking the new 7 & 5 series from Bangle-Motor-Werks, so I don't expect much for the next-gen 3 series. The E46-M3 is probably the best looking BMW of all time.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco CA
2002 M3 Cab, 2005 C55 AMG, 2007 B7 RS4
Thanks for the post, I finally decide what to put into my garage.
I currently driving the E46 M3 Convertaible and I've ordered a C55 and SLK55 for my wife. my plan is to sell the M3 later and get the SLK55 when it arrive.
But I always love my M3, I been drive it over 2 years and never have problem.
And the look and style is unmatch, the SLK is nice but I think it just like
CarlJ said is better to have both M and AMG in the garage.....but now I'm worry to have both black to take care of ( Carbon black & Diamond Black )
I currently driving the E46 M3 Convertaible and I've ordered a C55 and SLK55 for my wife. my plan is to sell the M3 later and get the SLK55 when it arrive.
But I always love my M3, I been drive it over 2 years and never have problem.
And the look and style is unmatch, the SLK is nice but I think it just like
CarlJ said is better to have both M and AMG in the garage.....but now I'm worry to have both black to take care of ( Carbon black & Diamond Black )
