r/e46 is a subreddit with 66k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses e46, noise, body, door, and interior, and they frequently recommend/review suspension, shift knob, and head unit.
For those wanting to see more of BMW's 4th generation 3 series, the beautiful and timeless E46!
Popular Themes in r/e46
#1
Solution Requests
: "Can anyone help me ID this part/number"
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "how reliable e46 as a daily ride?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Weekly Troubleshooting Thread"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/e46
#1
E46
: "E46 wireless charging cup holders, back in stock, now fits larger phones"
6 posts
#2
Noise
5 posts
#3
Body
3 posts
#4
Door
3 posts
#5
Interior
3 posts
#6
This
2 posts
#7
Hate
2 posts
#8
Brake
2 posts
#9
Part Number
2 posts
#10
Vibration
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/e46
Suspension
29 reviews
#1
Bilstein
4.0★ from 7 reviews
#2
Eibach
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Sachs
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Shift Knob
9 reviews
#1
BMW
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Amazon
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
CoolShiftKnobs
4.0★ from 1 review
Head Unit
8 reviews
#1
Eonon
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
AliExpress
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Sony
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/e46
#1
Troubleshooting
: "E46 Help Offered"
49 posts
#2
General Questions
: "18" Styling 32 worth saving?"
44 posts
#3
My Ride
: "Wash day🫡"
26 posts
#4
Damage/Broken… 😥
: "Those who glue the shifter knob deserve hell"
16 posts
#5
Check this out!
: "To the German guy I just saw on the Dutch A2"
8 posts
#6
Community Guide
: "What E46 should i get?"
4 posts
#7
Meme/Funny
: "You always try"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/e46
Yearly
+14k members(26.5%)
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Last updated: September 20, 2026