Best place to buy a cared for E46?

[Leicesterdave]

Smuler said:

The 05 mentioned, I believe, was a coupe. I had a 55 coupe, as the new coupe didn't come in until Autumn 2006. So definitely 06 coupes.

Assuming tourings were replaced at the same time as saloon, then you're probably right although late registrations could see some 05's I suppose.


When I sold my old coupe, I was nosy about where it would end up so did some searching. I remember this company (they didn't get mine) always had a fair few E46s. whether they are any good, I don't know, but it might give you an idea of prices. They have a touring

http://www.odaviscars.com/stockdetails.asp?StockID...

Nice cars but a bit rich price-wise no?

[duff]

Leicesterdave said:

Nice cars but a bit rich price-wise no?

Agreed, those prices are nuts. I'd be looking at eBay and Autotrader - something will turn up but might take a while. It's worth noting that if the car has rust, 04 (I think) onwards had a 12 year anti corrosion warranty. I've just had my 55 plate done at 127k miles, so long as the history is spot on, you should be able to get it done.

I paid £4600 nearly 3 years ago for a 55 plate 330ci, 2 owner, FBMWSH and decent spec. Only needed general servicing and consumables except for having the CCV done due to high oil consumption (1 litre every 600 miles!) although it made no difference. Very good cars, might take a while to find a good one though.

[duff]

This looks good : http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=132...

[Smuler]

Leicesterdave said:

Nice cars but a bit rich price-wise no?

I'm not too sharp on prices But the touring I linked to, for the other fella, was around the price someone here paid recently and was chuffed, because they are rare as hen's dentures.

Oil consumption though, is definitely something to watch out for. But great cars overall

[lewis328]

http://www.jamesglen.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-3-series-...

This will be prepped to an very good standard, And pretty good to deal with.

[lewis328]

http://www.jamesglen.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-3-series-...

This will be prepped to an very good standard, And pretty good to deal with.

[adbett]

This one caught my eye today http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

I was looking over the photos to see if the equip was consistent with Sport spec, is there a build sticker visible on these cars so you can check the original options and engine fitted?

[Smuler]

Not sure what you mean by build sticker, but here is the spec. It says M Sport Package II, sports seats. It says sports suspension settings; so it should have the full package.


Data for vehicle identification number: WBAEX52090PP90561
Model description: 318i
Market: Europa
Type: EX52
E-Code: E46 (3FL)
Chassis: touring
Steering: rechts
Doors: 5
Engine: N46 - 2,00l (105kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Imolarot 2 (405)
Upholstery: Stoff Laser/anthrazit (G7AT)
Production date: 28.07.2004
Assembled in: Regensburg



Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S210A
Dynamische-Stabilitäts-Control Dynamic stability control
S832A
Batterie im Kofferraum Battery in luggage compartment
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English

Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S226A
Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung Sports suspension settings
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
S338A
M Sportpaket II M Sports package II
S386A
Dachreling Roof railing
S411A
Fensterheber elektrisch vorne/hinten Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A
Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S473A
Armlehne vorne Armrest front
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S508A
Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S550A
Bordcomputer On-board computer
S644A
Vorbereitung Handy m. Bluetooth Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S650A
CD-Laufwerk CD player
S661A
Radio BMW Business (C43) Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A
CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710A
M Lederlenkrad M leather steering wheel
S716A
Aerodynamikpaket Aerodynamics package
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S772A
Interieurleisten Alu Black Cube Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
S785A
Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights
S788A
BMW LM Rad Individual BMW LA wheel, Individual
L812A
Länderausführung England / Irland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S863A
Händlerverzeichnis Europa Retailer Directory Europe
S877A
Entfall Überkreuzbedienung Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP


http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/pp90561.pdf

[adbett]

That's a useful site! I tried some VINs from other ads and it worked but for the red one the site returned no matches, how did you get that much detail?

Build sticker I meant something like this http://plugin.org.uk/misc/D3A_2035.jpg often stuck on the boot floor under the carpet or inside the bonnet

[Smuler]

adbett said:

That's a useful site! I tried some VINs from other ads and it worked but for the red one the site returned no matches, how did you get that much detail?

Build sticker I meant something like this http://plugin.org.uk/misc/D3A_2035.jpg often stuck on the boot floor under the carpet or inside the bonnet

Can't remember having something exactly like that on my E46, but there was something similar under bonnet; it certainly said colour.

Just by putting in the last 7 digits of the VIN. Presumably you didn't have the correct VIN?

You probably know this, but I got the VIN by putting the reg in the BMW Warranty Get Quote site; works unless car has been on a private plate [and it's that plate which they have records for] or there is currently a warranty on car.

[adbett]

Smuler said:

You probably know this...

I do now

[wjb]

Smuler said:

You probably know this, but I got the VIN by putting the reg in the BMW Warranty Get Quote site

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