The E46 325ti Appreciation Thread
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Hi All
Need help again, as I’m no mechanic. Mine has been going through oil at a ridiculous rate. I’ve read the info here and understand the Pilot mod but couldn’t do it myself.
I’ve found a mechanic thats come highly recommended. As soon as I mentioned it he said it needs the following.
Price to replace crankcase ventilation valve and pipes £140+vat.
The question I ask is this, is this what’s needed or will the Pilot Mod be better? Or cheaper? I’m clueless and don’t want to spend this money to find out it needs the pilot Mod.
If anyone can help it will be much apprieciated.
Need help again, as I’m no mechanic. Mine has been going through oil at a ridiculous rate. I’ve read the info here and understand the Pilot mod but couldn’t do it myself.
I’ve found a mechanic thats come highly recommended. As soon as I mentioned it he said it needs the following.
Price to replace crankcase ventilation valve and pipes £140+vat.
The question I ask is this, is this what’s needed or will the Pilot Mod be better? Or cheaper? I’m clueless and don’t want to spend this money to find out it needs the pilot Mod.
If anyone can help it will be much apprieciated.
Mr Tidy said:
The driver's side front wing is very crusty, but the front wings aren't structural so shouldn't cause MOT problems. And I'm pretty sure they are bolted on, so not too big a problem to change them. Unlike the rear wings!
Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
The car listed looks quite good value IMO. Front wings do bolt straight on/off & there's normally a few listed on EBay. A detachable tow bar is useful, though I'm not sure it'd see much use if this particular car becomes an occasional track car! At the BMW Car Club track days, I'm one of a number who've now acquired 325Tis.Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
MrC986 said:
Mr Tidy said:
The driver's side front wing is very crusty, but the front wings aren't structural so shouldn't cause MOT problems. And I'm pretty sure they are bolted on, so not too big a problem to change them. Unlike the rear wings!
Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
The car listed looks quite good value IMO. Front wings do bolt straight on/off & there's normally a few listed on EBay. A detachable tow bar is useful, though I'm not sure it'd see much use if this particular car becomes an occasional track car! At the BMW Car Club track days, I'm one of a number who've now acquired 325Tis.Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
eezeh said:
MrC986 said:
Mr Tidy said:
The driver's side front wing is very crusty, but the front wings aren't structural so shouldn't cause MOT problems. And I'm pretty sure they are bolted on, so not too big a problem to change them. Unlike the rear wings!
Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
The car listed looks quite good value IMO. Front wings do bolt straight on/off & there's normally a few listed on EBay. A detachable tow bar is useful, though I'm not sure it'd see much use if this particular car becomes an occasional track car! At the BMW Car Club track days, I'm one of a number who've now acquired 325Tis.Bonus is it's a facelift (mine wasn't, and I did miss not having a 6 speed box).
If you can get a set of winter tyres on rims thrown in I wouldn't say it was dear. I sold my 52 plate Sport in Imola Red on 103K miles last February for a few quid more. I sold my winter wheels separately as the buyer didn't want them.
Wood trim in a Sport model looks a bit weird though.
eezeh said:
Whats the bmw car club like? I thought of joining but read horror stories online
I only joined because of the Track day discount...I was introduced to their track days by a couple of friends & they really well run & have very few stoppages & a distinct lack of "muppets" driving. Unfortunately they've paired back the calendar slightly in the last year, & though more expensive than some of the more traditional organised days, they have less stoppages etc. so I justify the extra cost by the fact you're not being stopped by incidents anywhere near as much as other days I've been on.
MrC986 said:
The car listed looks quite good value IMO. Front wings do bolt straight on/off & there's normally a few listed on EBay. A detachable tow bar is useful, though I'm not sure it'd see much use if this particular car becomes an occasional track car! At the BMW Car Club track days, I'm one of a number who've now acquired 325Tis.
Yeah, I think that's a nice car in a good spec.The silver facelift is lovely too.
I do miss mine.
ben-yftje said:
picked this little beauty up earlier 63k miles feels very tight and handles lovley.
Looks great, similar to my one but yours has the sunroof. I’m biased but IMHO they look best in silver (or white) as it accentuates the chunky bumpers and aero sills etcMine's got just under 50k too, so another low miler - I need to get out in it more!
danp said:
Looks great, similar to my one but yours has the sunroof. I’m biased but IMHO they look best in silver (or white) as it accentuates the chunky bumpers and aero sills etc
Mine's got just under 50k too, so another low miler - I need to get out in it more!
Theres a reason its known as 'resale silver' Mine's got just under 50k too, so another low miler - I need to get out in it more!
ti325 said:
I am going to be looking at improving the handling/responses of mine once it comes off it's winter tyres in the spring. My car is bone stock at the moment, on about 60,000 miles. Interested to know what you guys would recommend/prioritise? Cheers!
Probably replace all bushings and put a strut bar in. Thats about it I think?
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