The E46 was introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model, in saloon version only. In 1999, the station wagon ("touring") and coupé models were added. The convertible and M3 were released in 2000. The E46 was available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines. All-wheel drive was introduced as an option in 2001 (for left hand drive markets only).In 2000, the M54 six-cylinder engine replaced the M52 and maximum displacement increased from 2.8 litres to 3.0 litres.
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in six different generations and in five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the BMW brand's annual total sales (excluding motorbikes). The BMW 3 Series has won numerous awards throughout its history.Also in 2000, the E46 M3 coupé was released. It uses the S54 six-cylinder engine and the option of an automated clutch SMG gearbox. In 2002, the convertible M3 became available.The highest selling year for the E46 was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide. For every year of its production, the E46 was named in Car and Driver Magazine's "10 Best Cars" list.
What’s more, his favorite kid--- BMW E46 DVD Player, which has a quick development. At the beginning, it has some basic function, such listen to music, watch, record. Now, it has a new level, it adds some new functions:
It has a GPS Navigation and is supports 3D map and dual zone.
It has a full HD touch screen with 800X480 resolutions
It supports Bluetooth and free calling, which contains call history, phone book, and FM/AM radio.
Importantly, it has a function of supporting IPOD. Besides, you can control it by pressing button of steering wheel.
It contains 14 OSD languages--- English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian, Greek, etc.
A good car must get a good partner, The BMW E46 and his kids are not only partners, they are also families. They are growing on the road of time.
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