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GuideBMW E46 M3 SMG II vs manual: faults and conversionBMW E46 M3 SMG II and six-speed manual compared using BMW technical evidence, with practical checks for faults, repairs and conversions. Published 14/09/2026TMJC Editorial M3 Convertible
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