E46 330i - how to check boot floor for cracks?
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helix402 said:
I'd recommend the 328 too, they are quite rare and live in the shadow of the 330. They are fast enough and a 330 manifold will give you 329 power, if such a thing existed.
That's my old 328, replaced with a 330d. I do like the welding on your M3.
I will be honest, his 328i is not a bad machine at all.That's my old 328, replaced with a 330d. I do like the welding on your M3.
Cheers about the welding. ETA's welding is one big reason for why I went there ; I'm not sure if even Redish weld as tidily as them! I cannot weld anywhere near as tidy as them underneath the car. On top maybe, but not underneath ; I hate upside down welding. The fact that they stitch the RACP to the inner wing and their reputation helped to seal the deal . As well as the cost.
SebringMan said:
Without being funny if someone wanted to jack my car up I'd be a little funny about them doing it too. I'd happily take it to get it onto a ramp for them, but not for them to poke about etc. But maybe I am just weird. I'm still surprised I let someone drive a car I am selling for my parents when he had no concept of clutch control. Parking a car while slipping the clutch at 3k (no, I am not joking!) anyone? I was very nearly ready to tell him to sod off! If I can park a car without using the accelerator once 3k to park a car is absurd in the same spot unless he's trying to create a bargaining chip.
That's fair enough, but all I did was ask. His last reply arrived about half an hour after mine, and given that he told me not to come immediately after I asked about looking under the car (like a minute later) and that the ad is still live, I assume it hadn't actually sold at that point. Whatever, there are other cars, no big deal.
Edited by MajorMantra on Wednesday 26th April 20:27
Possibly a bit ambitiously price but looks clean of a 325i will suffice?
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=174...
Had to wait 4 months a looked after 330i 6speed Touring to come on sale, mileage was a bit higher then I would of liked at 133k. However it's been faultless.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=174...
Had to wait 4 months a looked after 330i 6speed Touring to come on sale, mileage was a bit higher then I would of liked at 133k. However it's been faultless.
Cheapstraitsix said:
Possibly a bit ambitiously price but looks clean of a 325i will suffice?
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=174...
Had to wait 4 months a looked after 330i 6speed Touring to come on sale, mileage was a bit higher then I would of liked at 133k. However it's been faultless.
Quite liking that. Am awaiting account activation to message the seller...http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=174...
Had to wait 4 months a looked after 330i 6speed Touring to come on sale, mileage was a bit higher then I would of liked at 133k. However it's been faultless.
I had a very brief test drive in a 2007 Mondeo 2.5t today. Impressive car, but I was disappointed by the interior - nice seats, but some really cheap and nasty looking plastic too.
MajorMantra said:
Quite liking that. Am awaiting account activation to message the seller...
I had a very brief test drive in a 2007 Mondeo 2.5t today. Impressive car, but I was disappointed by the interior - nice seats, but some really cheap and nasty looking plastic too.
Which spec were you looking at and which? I didn't find the plastics *that* bad even compared to my E46 and newer BMWs (well, the 3 series). The interior certainly wear better ;both of our 2.5Ts have more miles than both the E46s I know (my M3 and a mate's 328i) and I know what looks less tired inside.I had a very brief test drive in a 2007 Mondeo 2.5t today. Impressive car, but I was disappointed by the interior - nice seats, but some really cheap and nasty looking plastic too.
The new Astras inside however, now they are dreadful inside!
SebringMan said:
Which spec were you looking at and which? I didn't find the plastics *that* bad even compared to my E46 and newer BMWs (well, the 3 series). The interior certainly wear better ;both of our 2.5Ts have more miles than both the E46s I know (my M3 and a mate's 328i) and I know what looks less tired inside.
The new Astras inside however, now they are dreadful inside!
2007 2.5 Titanium X (so a Mk4). Maybe my expectations were too high, but the silver plastic buttons everywhere looked like something off a cheap hi-fi. I'm still wondering if I should go for it because it's an awful lot of car (rapid, loads of kit...) but it didn't feel very special at all to me inside. The new Astras inside however, now they are dreadful inside!
MajorMantra said:
2007 2.5 Titanium X (so a Mk4). Maybe my expectations were too high, but the silver plastic buttons everywhere looked like something off a cheap hi-fi. I'm still wondering if I should go for it because it's an awful lot of car (rapid, loads of kit...) but it didn't feel very special at all to me inside.
Herein lies the problem with a Mondeo. Lacklustre but value for money. HugoFastmann said:
Herein lies the problem with a Mondeo. Lacklustre but value for money.
In fairness to it, the controls were pretty good and the seats seemed really nice (on a short test drive at least). It was a quantum leap ahead of my old Mk1 Focus, but it didn't give me the fizz. bmwmike said:
HugoFastmann said:
Herein lies the problem with a Mondeo. Lacklustre but value for money.
And not RWD..I'm just going to quote a review of the Mondeo here:
The Mondeo’s handling, which is close to neutral in the tight-and-twisties, combines with high levels of roadholding and excellent steering turn-in to provide an overall character that is what rear-wheel drive cars are supposed to be like, but frequently aren’t.
With power-off, handling is closer to neutral than you might expect from a front-wheel drive and, even with power applied, the car does understeer more, but not in an unpredictable way.
MajorMantra said:
2007 2.5 Titanium X (so a Mk4). Maybe my expectations were too high, but the silver plastic buttons everywhere looked like something off a cheap hi-fi. I'm still wondering if I should go for it because it's an awful lot of car (rapid, loads of kit...) but it didn't feel very special at all to me inside.
I'll give you that. The main silver buttens I don't think are *too* bad but the ones on the Denso Sat nav models aren't all that.The seats are lovely. Put it this may. Some call me mad but I am semi debating selling the M3 for the old Man's Mondeo (it's on the PH classifieds).
Sure, the M3 is a lovely car, but Jesus it's a high maintenance (and pricey; you can see my Garage thread!) thing and from what I have seen no E46 is safe from subframe cracks despite what BMW tell you. For me these days, it's not the case of if an E46 has cracked, it is if it is viably repairable ; i.e has the RACP cracked beyond the point of repair. As said, mine was deemed crack free by BMW but was found otherwise when it was reinforced.
Fastdruid said:
Every car needs to be taken on merit rather than just because it's RWD or FWD. Otherwise everyone would buy a SsangYong Rodius.
I'm just going to quote a review of the Mondeo here:
The Mondeo’s handling, which is close to neutral in the tight-and-twisties, combines with high levels of roadholding and excellent steering turn-in to provide an overall character that is what rear-wheel drive cars are supposed to be like, but frequently aren’t.
With power-off, handling is closer to neutral than you might expect from a front-wheel drive and, even with power applied, the car does understeer more, but not in an unpredictable way.
I can agree alot with that . You can even get a little lift-off oversteer as well but you do have to be silly.I'm just going to quote a review of the Mondeo here:
The Mondeo’s handling, which is close to neutral in the tight-and-twisties, combines with high levels of roadholding and excellent steering turn-in to provide an overall character that is what rear-wheel drive cars are supposed to be like, but frequently aren’t.
With power-off, handling is closer to neutral than you might expect from a front-wheel drive and, even with power applied, the car does understeer more, but not in an unpredictable way.
bmwmike said:
Agree I should probably be more open minded but I prefer RWD especially when reversing and parking etc oh and driving.
Driving I beg to differ as we all like different things and differing cars can bring different elements/fun factors to the table (i.e my 205 GTi and Clio 172 were arguably more fun than my Ex6s seriously speaking). But that may change in a couple of days. Mind you, I did enjoy the Evo Triangle .Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff