BMW E46 M3 CSL So much want!
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Hope you enjoy the video guys, thanks for all your support as always! Whats your favourite M car of all time?
Joe Achilles my favourite has got to be a e60 m5.
Smiling right here with you! The E46! The best looking coupe / cabriolet BMW ever designed
Mazda
That blokes M3 touring you had on...
Defo the m3 csl, the 3246cc straight six is actually amazing😮
The E46 has to be the best looking coupe/saloon this is ever been released… It seems to be ageless
I loved my E46 325 ci Sport
@@chrisosborn8397 I got a 330ci love it
love the e46 (have 3), but for some reson love the look of the E92 more
Chris Osborn brilliant engine. I had a e39 touring m sport with same engine , used to sing its heart out when high up in the Rev range
E46 330ci m sport convertible owner, and love it 👊🏻 with some subtle mods....
After seeing the new M4, I came here just to wash my eyes
Bro 😂😂
The m8 is even worse. It is absolutely boring and forgettable.
@@ciaranc7460 I dont know, I think the new M8 is pretty sexy.
And your hears!
At least it hasn't got a 4 cylinder like the C63 🤭😂
My opinion is
This is the most handsome M3 ever built.
Chris Bangle was a co-designer.
Its not opinion, its a fact
The e36 is handsome. This is way more feminine
I have to agree, sometimes I feel like I prefer the E92 M3, but than I realize if I could get E46 with S65, I would take it over the other one.
This and 190 EVO (II) are most handsome sedans ever made, my opinion
E46 M3 and E39 M5 are the high point for BMW I’m afraid! ohh and the E38 for being the best looking 7 series!
I still want an E46 M3.. let alone a CSL 😂😂
Kal Heer
I got one about 7 months ago. After so many years of wanting one.
@@gloglo1275 Was it worth it? I'm considering purchasing one early next year. Anything in particular to look out for when buying?
Miah
Yeah it was well worth it. I’ve owned many cars, and this is the only one that always puts a smile on my face. I only drive it once per week. I get lots of compliments, and people looking. I have the spacers, and it gives a wide stance. Looks amazing. I also have the borla exhaust. Sounds amazing. I will say when looking for one try to stay low miles, and inspect the subframe. Maintenance records.
Glo Glo post videos on it if it’s true!
Absolutely go for it 😎👍
The standard M3 E46s sounded raspy, the CSL is on another level. Loved hearing them being revved back in the 2000's when they were new, the only car to sound like that.
Good job you can get carbon airboxes (or even the eventuri) fitted to the standard car now. Gives you some of that roar!
@@lordgibbness have a miltek exhaust on mine with race cats the sound is unbelievable! Less raspy more metallic roar!
@@daveputtock1329 yeah I've got supersprint non res midpipe, and sport muffler on mine. Deeper tone than stock.
You could get them up to 370 plus by DMS.
The only car that still sounds like that. All modern M3/M4/M2 sound muffled or farty no thanks to the turbos and the exhaust. Shame really as the mechanical rasp is forever gone.
The ultimate BMW Ever made!
"That's more than me at Christmas time" 😂👌👌.
BMW E46! M Sports, M3’s, CLS’s the best looking. Beemers period🔥
I was 16 when this came out and still is a dream car. Even just the normal m3 e46 or any era is a dream car for me. 👍🏼
Finally a review by someone who actually gets SMG! Thank you Joe enjoyed that one!
Agreeing with that I drive e46 m3 smg in gold (no pheonix yellow really just everyone says love your gold car lol. Smg gearbox Automatic or paddle shift or change manually. What more do you want .fabulous car every man should drive one of these car before you leave this earth . Amazing
E46 M3 was the best car BMW have ever made: simply superb in all respects. The CSL just gave it another edge. I am very jealous of a neighbour who has an almost identical one to the one you drove, sitting on Pilot Cup 2's
Great video mate! I dont think i've ever clicked on one of your videos so quickly - as like you, this car is one of my absolute dream cars!
Thanks brother, hope you're well man 👊❤️
This is my hero too--too bad we never got the CSL in the United States. There are only 2 here under questionable circumstances. I want one!
As far as I know 2 here in Brazil too.
It's so nice to see reviews of legendary cars by a dude who is not rich af, wearing a stupid cap and sunglasses all time and living in california
You are so humble man and the titles are not "OMG it finally happened" with red arrows on the thumb nail
I stumbled across your channel watching the Ford Focus RS review
Really enjoy your vids, keep it up
Haha well said mate 😂 Thank you, I try to be as "normal" as possible, I appreciate what RUclips has allowed me to get access to and genuinely love sharing my experiences with everyone else. Have a nice weekend! Joe
What a great video well done Joe... Every time I get in my E46 M3 it makes me smile, the look the sound and the rawness of the E46 makes it such a intoxicating experience, and something I never become tired of, I even go the long way home to get a longer drive in it.. I would love have a drive of the CSL to compare how much better it is... if anyone is even considering buying a E46 M3/CS/CSL Then go and drive one and I promise you will not be disappointed, they are going up In value all the time.. don’t miss out on a already modern classic.. They don’t make cars like this anymore... and never will make them again..
Thats what BMW should build in their M cars. NA engines, light, raw. If they want to have something for everyone they could make the "normal" Ms with the twin turbo stuff and the CS/GTS with NA engines. Just like porsche do. Carreras with turbos but GT cars with NA engines.
That's what everyone always says but these didn't actually sell that fast despite the limited run. They were 58k new and the base m3 was 39k. In the used market they were going for as little as 25k in 2008 because the reality of this car is that the gear box is woeful at anything other than 90% attack plus..They went a step further with the e92 gts and they were slated for that car. There is a lot of hero worship but I remember these cars when they were new and everyone said it wasn't worth 911 money. Similarly with the nsx , people foam at the mouth talking about them but they were considered way over priced. Short run light weight cars with bespoke parts are really expensive, the standard cars without mod cons and practicality wont sell, what should BMW do?
Sadly not something worth of consideration from a sales perspective from BMW
@@dagnut They are certainly worth a lot more than 25k now!
I totally agree.
@@joebloggs4191 Dont I know it, I was very close to buying one.
Sport button gives you unbelievable throttle respons. I was blown away back in the day. The E46
M3 was my first M car at age 26. 14 years ago now, time flies...Still miss it so much. I now have M2 and the throttle respons is miles off compared to this beast! Bloody turbo’s. 😩
Similar story for me. Purchased mine 12yrs ago, at age 23, and never looked back, not once. Love the response with sport mode, won't roll more than an inch without it. Mine is manual in carbon black on imola red. CSL wheels, CSL front bumper, Brembo GT bbk, Eisenmann exhaust, and a few AC Schnitzer bits. Will without a doubt be fitting a CSL airbox to it at some point ($$$). Joe said it best, "intoxicating"
I can listen to that sound on repeat all day. What a sought after machine and cheer's Joe for making this video, it's not everyday in present times that we come across a newly recorded CSL review.
You just made my Day. Absolutely Amazing Sound... Goosebumps from the moment you started the Engine. Brilliant!!!
My first car crush too (E46). Took Euro-delivery (I'm from Maryland) of M240x in May 2017 after ordering in January of that year. Your BMW Welt video, and the others tortured and soothed me for months before going. Traveled through Salzburg, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Lyon, and finally Paris. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, you will be forever part of one of the most marvelous experiences of my life.
Ahh man this is lovely to hear thank you ❤️ Means a lot reading things like this 🙏
Great video Joe. I haven’t driven my E46 M3 for over 18 months it’s sat on the drive looking very sorry for itself! This has motivated me to get it fixed and drive it again!
Dom: whats the retail on one of these?
Joe: more than you can afford pal m3 csl
😂😂😂😂
Brings back memories of my dads e46 m3 in gun metal grey. Such a great car. Have only ever seen a handful of csl’s on the road
Possibly 1 of the best videos you have made, a lot of history about the car as well , fantastic job and the fact you had the car for only a few hours is more impressive.
This car still looks EPIC
The looks, the sound! Just watching this review made me grin, you lucky bastard! You are at your best behind the wheel of a BM’.
Top job!
A really outstanding review & amazing capturing of that engine sound. Stops me in my tracks & I just swoon every time I see an E46 M3 in any guise, especially as CSL.
Had a drive of my Dads CSL before he sold it. Think I had only had my licence a few months. You can imagine the smile on my face! Would love one in the garage as a Sunday - Funday car!
Awesome video. Amazing car. As you pulled away that inline 6 sound brought back childhood memories. This is BMW.
OMG! If I could I would give 10 thumbs up.
Thanks to Joe's talent, the passion and the excitement is on both sides of the screen.
The M3 CSL is a great car, maybe one of the greatest, and many videos were made about it. But this one is the best I've ever seen, period.
Listen to that soundtrack! How could you ever like an electrical car knowing a petrol engine can sound like that?
If I understood correctly, more video on the CSL to come. Please, please, please. The extended version, the Director's cut, the unedited... are welcome.
Favorite M car: M635 csi. It sounds as good as the CSL, maybe even better.
Great audio, Clear Explanation, and such wonderful car and sound. Amazing video mate
Loved my 330ci so can only imagine what the M3 is like to drive
actually the 330i has a tighter steering rack, first thing i noticed when switching to M3, it drives good, but just a notch worse than 330i thats the only downside, everything else is a step up
@@Dofazi atleast it's faster to 330ci. But is 5,3 to 60 still considered fast these days...
Urosb82 4.5 seconds
@@renderyours510 They are probs talking about the 330
Great video Joe and so glad you love the CSL. I've got a CSL video in my channel (mine is black) alas with no engine sounds but I'll put another one up. You've got to get one.
Love the video. This generation was fantastic. I'm on the hunt for a 330i. Used to take my dad's out for a blast when I was about 18 and it was a beautiful thing to drive. Engine was superb and a real beauty to look at. M3 isn't close up my budget but what a thing!
dream car! the golden age of motoring. what a great video mate! absolutely loved it and I know I'll watch it over and over and over again
Yes joe!! What a sound that thing makes 😍😍 one of these alongside my M4CS could really be garage perfection!
Amazing car and video Joe! I was fortunate enough to grow up with a CSL as a kid as my dad ran one as his daily for quite a number of years. Bought it new in 2004. I only wish he still had it now. Would love to know where his has ended up. Reg shows as SORN since 2013 so thankfully it seems it is still alive 😊
I’m checking for one now.....! I’ve had a new 2002 M5 and let it go with regrets to follow so CSL is now in my sights! Great video!
The greatest, most visceral and exciting car I’ve ever owned 😍 and the happiest 7 years of my motoring life so far 🤩 and mine sat on the original CSL specific Cup 1s 😎 Watching your video brings back some epic memories and makes me want another. Great to see BMW GB press office CSL still put through its paces 👍🏼🤘🏼💪🏼
The Joe Achilles drinking game - every time Joe says what a machine/what a car you have to take a shot!
Serious note, awesome vid and it’s amazing how well these have aged given others of its era haven’t done nearly as well
Brings back memories of when I owned one of these in 2005-6, complete with xenons, AC and radio! Used it as my daily driver. SMG was fine once you got used to it. Steering wheel replaced for a new alacantara one under warranty. Car in the video sounds like the air box isn’t actually opening fully; there used to be an issue where the switch controlling the intake flap would fail. Had mine replaced a few months in to ownership and it’s a whole different noise! Great car!
I love the M3 E46 so much and I want one so bad. You don't need more than this. Love Love Love! Great video Joe!
When a video gets you in the right mood from the first few seconds... Good job Joe! How about doing the forgotten fun old BMW's (like E36's) or a 5 series (non-M)?
First time i saw a film, where everything is said about the CSL. The description of the gearbox and the fascination while driving is spot on.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. Also thoroughly surreal to see you driving round Liphook and Milland, we used to live there and those are the roads I learnt to drive on
Best video yet, best real world csl review I’ve seen, didn’t realise they made it in black ! 100k subs coming soon and well deserved, 1M subs before the end of the decade and then maybe you can own all the M-legends
Again proper review of a really nice car. Thank you for your effort Joe!
Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬
My buddy has a Imola Red E46 M3 with the manual gearbox here in LA. It’s like driving a time machine😎
Great review Joe. I’m a recent subscriber, and much enjoy your style of reviews. No nonsense, and very honest insight. Thanks for your efforts
Joe went old(ish) skool 👍
Exhaust note is perfect. No popping nonsense.
Wow what a car! Another great video mate, I was laughing and smiling whilst watching you enjoy that car! It's epic... Glad you enjoyed it
Great vid Joe! Absolutely love this car. 7:50 at the ring you say? Hard to believe hatchbacks and SUV’s can now lap the ring quicker, albeit less nice to drive.
Almost at 100k subscribers! You deserve it!
First time I heard one was at Mallory park and that sound was intoxicating. Came close to buying one once. Wish I had
Bravo Joe! This car is simply mouth watering and appreciate you sharing the joy of driving a masterpiece! Spectacular review mate!
Fantastic video Joe, and massive congratulations on a huge 100k milestone! You deserve it all.
That six cyclinder engine the sound never gets old.
Awesome video and a wonderful tribute to the one and only. Great job. Greetings from Germany.
Absolutely brilliant. Still our favourite M car produced. That sound! That rawness! Unmatched.
Superb videos Joe. I bought a g30 530d as a family car and your review was very insightful.
The E46 Csl is my dream car even just for that induction sound. Thankfully I never encountered one while driving my standard e46 M3!
I remember this coming out and loved it at the time. Given where cars have headed in the 18 years since, I wish I’d realised just how special this was...and is....
I’ve got work tomorrow . I’m supposed to be in bed but I had to watch this video . THUMBS UP !
Great review Joe! I was looking at these second hand in 2006, I went for a new Lotus Exige S instead. This video makes me want to wind back time, not that the Exige wasn’t a lot of fun!
You lucky bastard getting a chance to drive a csl. I'm stuck with with my base E46M3 here in the US, so this is car porn to me. Great audio and video.
Such a wicked looking car, I love the older beamers! especially the e30 an e46
Amazing video Joe, this car is just on another level. Such a icon of BMW M in my opinion. Great to hear your thoughts on it
I had an e46 m3, blue with black csl wheels and grilles etc, carbon intake and full stainless exhaust from front to back, one word... glorious
Yes! Been looking forward to this all day.
ITBs just sounds so much better when it isn't muted by a plastic intake, carbon intake just lets the sound out through so well
I love my CSL to bits. Thanks for making the video.
Jo I am loving this, the experience is truly felt watching this video. What a car this M3 CSL fantastic presentation Jo, many thanks for doing this video.
Cheers Steve, I won't forget this day in a hurry, what a car!!!
Great to see you grinning like a kid once again Joe! Awesome soundtrack from that CSL, I was never a fan of the higher pitch metallic zinging from the standard E46 M3. Favourite M model? Well I’ve not driven everything, but the most memorable was test-driving a breadvan Z3 about 10yrs ago on a wet day. I’ve not been so scared since borrowing a friends TVR Tuscan about 25 yrs ago. It was up for £30k but I bottled it and bought a Boxster S instead!
A good way to get a deeper tone out of the s54 engine is a supersprint mid section and muffler (not the lightweight loud one). It's a lot less raspy then.
Only ever seen one of these and it was black, absolute beauty. The owner was shocked I even knew what it was, he opened his door and that’s how I noticed, dream car.
I always dreamed of owning the CSL - I was in love with that car.
Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear did a bit on it at the Isle of Man and I was hooked. The sound is soooo good!
Now I am hunting for an M2 like your Competition or a 2018. There is no BMW that checks off all the marks for me now... the M2 is the closest. Just need an exhaust and the unpopular sunroof (must have for me). I caught the vid where you replaced your exhaust 👍
Just watched this for the second time what a car love the sound 🤩👍 great episode 👍
Great video! It’s nice to see you reviewing a classic, personally I really prefer this type of thing rather than the latest, m8/RS4/6 etc.... this is much better
omg that sound !. I have this review on whist making breakie lifts my spirits
Good Pal of mine has had one from Brand New.
I’d say it’s been garaged, only coming out to play the odd Sunday - for the last 15 years.
He’s a good driver, raced fiesta challenge & the Clio Cup series following the Touring Cars around the country. He’s a cracking lad as well I’m pleased for him, it’s a little nest egg, the best ones are touching £100k
The induction noise is magnificent. I don't think I've heard induction noise like that on a six before. Reminds me of an old carbureted high performance inline-4 or E30 M3 DTM.
Some CSL UK owners already have converted to a 6 speed manual and mated to a custom diff. its amazing.
This was BMW's pinnacle, no question.
I have e46 with SMG since 2004 and I still like the SMG transmission and it takes some skills to drive it right, just as mentioned on the video treat that as a manual and you will enjoy it.
Cracking video Joe, it was clear the passion and enthusiasm you had for the car, and I'm surprised. I think this car has aged brilliantly and I bet it drives as good as it looks.
Go on Joe! What a car and happy to see your content again mate
Great vid Joe as always that induction noise makes is so intoxicating love the M cars but the N/A engines have to be the best
Came here from shmee, not disappointed when I clicked the link great video 👍
A fantastic review of the car ive had over ten years now everything you said is spot on this is the reason ive kept her so long just fantastic Every time i take her out puts a smile on my face thats how a car should be👍
Superb video. Would love one of them as well and was recently looking online, around the 100k mark for a really decent example. You should defo have one in your collection one day Joe.
driving face is back....what an iconic car...great vid, Joe!
Love the CSL it’s nice to see something older on the Chanel
I had CSL seats in my E36, they were the best seats ever! Worth a pretty penny now!
There's a black M3 CSL for sale here in New Zealand. Look up southern specialist cars in Christchurch, NZ. Hefty price tag @ 130,000 nzd. This is another fantastic vid Joe. 👍👍👍
I own a manual carbon black E46 M3,owned for 12 years,thought about selling often,glad i have kept.My other car is a DCT M2C!
Great video on a brilliant car . When BMW made cars with nice grills!!
What a car. It has an almost timeless look to it.
Epic review of the E46 CSL Joe, keep up the good work😆👍🏽
What a car the sound is intoxicating, trouble is you want to drive full on just for the soundtrack.
Great car. My favorite M car of all time.
You’ve got me looking at air boxes!! Great content Joe!
Same, that and front bumpers and alpha N tunes....