Hey everyone, I was hoping someone might have some insight they might be able to share with me regarding a choice I’m trying to make. So I have always wanted an e46 m3, it was my “dream car” in high school and I have never stopped thinking about owning one since. I have seen their values skyrocket in the last few years, and it has made me feel like if I ever want one, the sooner the better.

That being said, it’s now a 15 year old vehicle, and as such is a little out dated compared to today’s sports cars. So I’ve been thinking of buying a newer m2 in order to get the new amenities and upgraded performance of the last 15 years. However, I feel like I might miss out on the nostalgia factor of the e46. This would be my secondary/weekend vehicle, and I wouldn’t be putting much mileage on either choice(although I’d probably end up driving the e46 less to preserve its value better). I know the older car will have more maintenance issues, and I don’t mind that. My question is, for people who have driven or owned Both, is the newer bmw a better choice for a fun weekend car? Is the e46 still a fun car on the road compared to today’s standards? Thank you!