bmw e46 facelift model
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hi there about to buy a bmw e46 330ci m sport convertible, theres a few im looking at, just wanted to know what was the difference between the face lift models and the older ones, i beleive the facelifts are 03 plate and after and they have sharper lights at the front and l.e.d's at the back, are there any other differences??????????
soda said:
Not always, there is a fair bit of overlap between the cosmetic and mechanical changes. Standard 6sp was in production from March/April 03 but plenty of facelift cars about before that.
There are no facelift Coupe or Cabriolet before March 03. You are confusing the Saloon facelift - in late 2001 - with the Coupe facelift.The Saloon was facelifted on a 51 plate but retained the lower power version of the 330d's engine and retained the 5 speed manual box.
The Coupe and Cab were facelifted on an 03 plate, and at this time the entire model range moved over to 6 speed boxes and 204bhp variant of the 330d.
huh?????
so you dont get m-sports before 04 plate????, im seeing lots for sale on 01/02/03 plates? whats that mean they're fakes? correct me if im wrong but dont the m sports just consist of the body styling, wheels, suspension, and a few m sport badges in the car??? is there any mechanical difference in terms of the engine it self?
so you dont get m-sports before 04 plate????, im seeing lots for sale on 01/02/03 plates? whats that mean they're fakes? correct me if im wrong but dont the m sports just consist of the body styling, wheels, suspension, and a few m sport badges in the car??? is there any mechanical difference in terms of the engine it self?
Chan6192 said:
huh?????
so you dont get m-sports before 04 plate????, im seeing lots for sale on 01/02/03 plates? whats that mean they're fakes? correct me if im wrong but dont the m sports just consist of the body styling, wheels, suspension, and a few m sport badges in the car??? is there any mechanical difference in terms of the engine it self?
In mid 2001, BMW introduced the Sport trim level on the E46 Coupe. It included Anthricate Headlining, M-Tech bodystyling, 18 inch wheels, M-Tech suspension, Sports Seats, Sports steering wheel, a lip spoiler, sports exhuast and M branded door entry sills.so you dont get m-sports before 04 plate????, im seeing lots for sale on 01/02/03 plates? whats that mean they're fakes? correct me if im wrong but dont the m sports just consist of the body styling, wheels, suspension, and a few m sport badges in the car??? is there any mechanical difference in terms of the engine it self?
In late 2004, BMW renamed this trim level to M Sport.
Any pre 04 E46 advertised as 'M Sport' is actually a 'Sport' being advertised by somebody really thick - as it quite clearly states 'Sport' and not 'M Sport' on the V5.
There are no differences other than the name. People with the older cars just think 'yo wiked M Sport innit' or something.
Stupid question but I bought a 2001 330ci (non-sport)last year as a stop gap.
I always found the steering way too light and lacking feedback. I know the coupe's had the sport suspension setup, and mine was fitted with 18" sport wheels and seats.
Did they alter the steering at all in the facelift sport versions? Is the steering on the early ci's the same as on the early sports?
I always found the steering way too light and lacking feedback. I know the coupe's had the sport suspension setup, and mine was fitted with 18" sport wheels and seats.
Did they alter the steering at all in the facelift sport versions? Is the steering on the early ci's the same as on the early sports?
Fox- said:
In mid 2001, BMW introduced the Sport trim level on the E46 Coupe. It included Anthricate Headlining, M-Tech bodystyling, 18 inch wheels, M-Tech suspension, Sports Seats, Sports steering wheel, a lip spoiler, sports exhuast and M branded door entry sills.
In late 2004, BMW renamed this trim level to M Sport.
Any pre 04 E46 advertised as 'M Sport' is actually a 'Sport' being advertised by somebody really thick - as it quite clearly states 'Sport' and not 'M Sport' on the V5.
There are no differences other than the name. People with the older cars just think 'yo wiked M Sport innit' or something.
My 53 plate 325 Ci was listed on the V5 as M Sport In late 2004, BMW renamed this trim level to M Sport.
Any pre 04 E46 advertised as 'M Sport' is actually a 'Sport' being advertised by somebody really thick - as it quite clearly states 'Sport' and not 'M Sport' on the V5.
There are no differences other than the name. People with the older cars just think 'yo wiked M Sport innit' or something.
andy-xr said:
My 53 plate 325 Ci was listed on the V5 as M Sport
No it wasn't, it was 'Sport'.2003 was definately before they renamed it.
Further checking reveals it was actually late 2005 when the E46 Coupe became M Sport.
There is no way your 53 was an M Sport, you've obviously recalled it wrong
Fox- said:
No it wasn't, it was 'Sport'.
2003 was definately before they renamed it.
Further checking reveals it was actually late 2005 when the E46 Coupe became M Sport.
There is no way your 53 was an M Sport, you've obviously recalled it wrong
Oh! Who's car was it then, mine or yours?! 2003 was definately before they renamed it.
Further checking reveals it was actually late 2005 when the E46 Coupe became M Sport.
There is no way your 53 was an M Sport, you've obviously recalled it wrong
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