E46 2.2i Msport........ what to look for now & in future
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Hi guys ive finally managed to secure a 3 series that im happy with.....
I didnt go for an E90 as planned. As soon as I saw a mint looking E46 with only 84,000 miles I just had to have it. And at a decent price of only £2650! I just prefer the look of a mint E46 compared to the E90!
E46 Msport 2.2i, 4 doors with auto gearbox.
Ive had a mechanic mate come with me & he test drove the car. He says its a very very good example and sound. Not one spec of rust is visable!
Im not a mechanic or know alot about cars...Especially BMWs... So what should I be looking out for leading upto 100,000 miles with this engine? Is there anything that should be replaced now that may not have been done so? I heard something about coilpacks & plugs?
Prevention is cheaper than the cure etc!
Any advise is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I didnt go for an E90 as planned. As soon as I saw a mint looking E46 with only 84,000 miles I just had to have it. And at a decent price of only £2650! I just prefer the look of a mint E46 compared to the E90!
E46 Msport 2.2i, 4 doors with auto gearbox.
Ive had a mechanic mate come with me & he test drove the car. He says its a very very good example and sound. Not one spec of rust is visable!
Im not a mechanic or know alot about cars...Especially BMWs... So what should I be looking out for leading upto 100,000 miles with this engine? Is there anything that should be replaced now that may not have been done so? I heard something about coilpacks & plugs?
Prevention is cheaper than the cure etc!
Any advise is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
thanks for the info guys.
Yes like I said im not mega clued up on BMWs, or mechanically minded.
Your right though its classed as a sport, not M-Sport!
I was originally looking for a 325i or 330i however for around the 3K mark I couldnt find anything in my area that didnt either look abit tatty, had high milage (around 125k in most cases) or rust around the arches. I also needed 4 doors which also cut down my options.
So, for the outlay I think this was the better option even though its only a 2.2.
The lad who came with me also said its a good option because its also an auto. Apparently the engine doesn't get as much wear as a manual. Would this be right? I must say though that having never driven an auto before its very strange having no clutch or gear change!
Im picking it upto tomorrow all being well so will post pics then.
Yes like I said im not mega clued up on BMWs, or mechanically minded.
Your right though its classed as a sport, not M-Sport!
I was originally looking for a 325i or 330i however for around the 3K mark I couldnt find anything in my area that didnt either look abit tatty, had high milage (around 125k in most cases) or rust around the arches. I also needed 4 doors which also cut down my options.
So, for the outlay I think this was the better option even though its only a 2.2.
The lad who came with me also said its a good option because its also an auto. Apparently the engine doesn't get as much wear as a manual. Would this be right? I must say though that having never driven an auto before its very strange having no clutch or gear change!
Im picking it upto tomorrow all being well so will post pics then.
Edited by Kev Gee on Tuesday 24th November 09:01
Sohlman said:
I had a manual one of these for a couple of years. It's not a torque high engine, but is probable the sweetest of all the 6 cylinders. Really revvy little thing. If you want to make brisk progress it will need to be revved, but they do like it and they sound great.
I would budget for a new radiator and water pump as if they have not been changed they will most certainly be on their last legs.
If the car train tracks it will need new front ball joints. Other than that they are really sweet cars. We'll done
yeah ive noticed on the auto it also likes to give it some revs!I would budget for a new radiator and water pump as if they have not been changed they will most certainly be on their last legs.
If the car train tracks it will need new front ball joints. Other than that they are really sweet cars. We'll done
Ok so now a couple of people have now mentioned the radiator so that's the first thing I will have to look at!!
Cheers for the info!!
Ok so ive picked the car up & its pretty sweet.
As mentioned its lacking torque (no biggy as i knew this at purchase)
The last car I had was turboed so I reckon this could be why Im feeling less pull as im used to turbos! It still shifts when needed...
After doing a VIN check the power is coming out at 120... Is that correct? Seems alittle low for a 2.2 petrol?
Its a really nice drive.. feels really solid. The engine loves to rev loads and when i plant my foot it whacks up the revs... Maybe this is due to my inexperience with auto gearboxes. (this is my first auto) I do get the impression that sometimes the auto gearbox is trying to make up its mind what it wants to do when i floor it....
Im pretty pleased with it and for 84k miles I feel ive got a great car at great value and its a BMW!!!
As mentioned its lacking torque (no biggy as i knew this at purchase)
The last car I had was turboed so I reckon this could be why Im feeling less pull as im used to turbos! It still shifts when needed...
After doing a VIN check the power is coming out at 120... Is that correct? Seems alittle low for a 2.2 petrol?
Its a really nice drive.. feels really solid. The engine loves to rev loads and when i plant my foot it whacks up the revs... Maybe this is due to my inexperience with auto gearboxes. (this is my first auto) I do get the impression that sometimes the auto gearbox is trying to make up its mind what it wants to do when i floor it....
Im pretty pleased with it and for 84k miles I feel ive got a great car at great value and its a BMW!!!
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