E46 330i Sport Auto - What to look for/consider?

[Pulse]

I've seen a 330i Sport I quite like, so I'm wondering what I should be looking for.

It's an 03 with 60k on the clock, and it's an automatic.

Are there any common problems?
Does the car rust in any particular places?
Is the autobox any good?
Is it due any big bills?

[paprika]

Bushes, cooling system, rust on front arches, rear springs, power steering failures etc.

Edited by paprika on Sunday 17th October 00:35

[Luca Brasi]

Make sure there are no clunks coming from the box. Switch from D to R a few times to check.

Under proper care they are fabulous cars.

[BlueProp]

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

[bluetone]

You should pop over to E46Zone Pulse.

HTH.

Are you a Moonraker by any chance?

[Pulse]

Yep, I'm a Moonie! I wanted your car!

At the moment I have no idea what I want next but a cheap 5 wouldve been ideal!

[paprika]

BlueProp said:

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

Call me crazy but I am sure the OP knows to check PRND and surely dodgy PRND applies to any automatic car :P

[BlueProp]

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

Call me crazy but I am sure the OP knows to check PRND and surely dodgy PRND applies to any automatic car :P

Ok...You are crazy.

This is how to check on the E46 steptronic. The OP may not have had an auto before, so thanks for your extremely useful comment.

[Pulse]

Actually I found the info useful, so thank you. You're right. I've never had an auto.

[BlueProp]

Pulse said:

Actually I found the info useful, so thank you. You're right. I've never had an auto.

Good stuff. Hope you find a good one.

[paprika]

BlueProp said:

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

Call me crazy but I am sure the OP knows to check PRND and surely dodgy PRND applies to any automatic car :P

Ok...You are crazy.

This is how to check on the E46 steptronic. The OP may not have had an auto before, so thanks for your extremely useful comment.

LOL, yeah and not by driving it checking the gear changes, torque converter locking, holding gear etc.

Yeah real good advice.

[BlueProp]

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

Call me crazy but I am sure the OP knows to check PRND and surely dodgy PRND applies to any automatic car :P

Ok...You are crazy.

This is how to check on the E46 steptronic. The OP may not have had an auto before, so thanks for your extremely useful comment.

LOL, yeah and not by driving it checking the gear changes, torque converter locking, holding gear etc.

Yeah real good advice.

Thanks for another really useful comment.

[paprika]

BlueProp said:

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

paprika said:

BlueProp said:

Ensure Reverse works correctly, if it doesn't drive in reverse this could be the start of expensive fix.

Call me crazy but I am sure the OP knows to check PRND and surely dodgy PRND applies to any automatic car :P

Ok...You are crazy.

This is how to check on the E46 steptronic. The OP may not have had an auto before, so thanks for your extremely useful comment.

LOL, yeah and not by driving it checking the gear changes, torque converter locking, holding gear etc.

Yeah real good advice.

Thanks for another really useful comment.

Kapowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Irony overload !

[BlueProp]

Throw him a biscuit, he's made another.

[bluetone]

Please don't feed the Troll for they are wearisome beasts.