E46 325 sport 01, 80k. Potential problems?

[Ruskie]

Going to look at 2001 E46 325 sport.80k on clock FSH.

Any known issue with this model?
What is due around this time, cambelt etc?

At 80k is next service a inspection 1 or 2?

[Mr Ben]

Hello,

I have the same model albeit a 2002. Just gone over the 70K mark so pretty similar.

In the 2½ years I've owned the car nothing has gone wrong, however I've replaced several maintenance items (brakes, tyres etc) and also a few precautionary items which would have required attention in the future regardless.

The front wishbone rear bushes for example, a known problem, were done probably ahead of time but made a real + difference to the handling.

I replaced both belts (serpentine and A/C), again just to be safe.

Will have a cooling system overhaul (water pump, thermostat, tensioner) done along with the next service in a couple of months.

At that age it really depends on what services the car has had previously.

Enjoy.. Mine still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!!

[Ruskie]

Very useful info thank you.

What are the service intervals?

[Ruskie]

Car was a dog anyway

[doctordr]

I will answer your question anyway.

You are told when to service by the car, something around 15,000 miles.

[mbrain]

If it's a steptronic auto, get the oil and filter changed.

[bolide]

It seems to be broken rear springs, cracked drive belts and worn bushes round that mileage. I have an 02 330i Sport at the moment and it's great to drive

Nick Froome

[Neil_Sc]

2004 330i here with 95k on the clock, runs very well, problems so far include cracked rear springs, bowed radiator, broken thermostat, I've done a complete cooling system overhaul as a precaution including water pump, thermostat, radiator, expansion tank, hoses, temperature sender, not that difficult a job, took me about 4 hours, cost around £450 in genuine parts.