320d Touring E46 buying considerations....
Discussion
Hi All
Wonder if you would be so good as to pour forth your pearls of wisdom:
I am thinking about buying a 320d Touring E46. Budget £4-5K. Targetting cars with around 100K miles on the clock.
I like the economy of this car as I commute 100 miles per day and its general compact nature with a big(ish) car feel. 1600Kg tow capaacity is also important to me.
But I have some questions....
At what year did the 6 speed gearbox come in, was it standard or optional?
Do they have Cruise Control? Standard or optional? Is it only cars with Multifunction steering wheel?
What technical problems/costs am I likely to encounter as I grind out the big miles from 100,000 to 200,000 (about 3 years driving) before waving it cheerio?
Many thanks in anticipation!
Peter
Wonder if you would be so good as to pour forth your pearls of wisdom:
I am thinking about buying a 320d Touring E46. Budget £4-5K. Targetting cars with around 100K miles on the clock.
I like the economy of this car as I commute 100 miles per day and its general compact nature with a big(ish) car feel. 1600Kg tow capaacity is also important to me.
But I have some questions....
At what year did the 6 speed gearbox come in, was it standard or optional?
Do they have Cruise Control? Standard or optional? Is it only cars with Multifunction steering wheel?
What technical problems/costs am I likely to encounter as I grind out the big miles from 100,000 to 200,000 (about 3 years driving) before waving it cheerio?
Many thanks in anticipation!
Peter
6sp box is standard on the facelift models from 03 onwards (upswept headlights and slightly more powerful than the older version - 150 vs 136 bhp)
Cruise and multifunction wheel I think is standard on SE or sport models, not present on ES.
Usual checks apply for E46 diesel, regular servicing, crankcase breather and swirl flaps.
At 100k I'd be thinking the suspension could do with a refresh, particularly if you are going to be towing. E46 are prone to eating bushes and recent bills for dampers and wishbones etc would be a bonus.
Cruise and multifunction wheel I think is standard on SE or sport models, not present on ES.
Usual checks apply for E46 diesel, regular servicing, crankcase breather and swirl flaps.
At 100k I'd be thinking the suspension could do with a refresh, particularly if you are going to be towing. E46 are prone to eating bushes and recent bills for dampers and wishbones etc would be a bonus.
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