High milage 330i's - any comments?

[mikey-r]

Are the E46 330 petrol engines/auto boxes good for high miles?

I hope to look at one this weekend... 330i Auto Sport Touring 2003. FBMSH 130k - should be able to get it for £5k. I've had some high milers in the past but they've all been diesels.

It'll be a 'keeper' so resales not a concern - should it be good for 200k?

Cheers

[mikey-r]

Thanks for the feedback lads. It sound very promising and they certainly don't sound fragile at all. At that mileage I'd expect some suspension replacements etc but at least the gearbox/engine seem to be up to the miles.

I'm waiting to hear if the car in my 'profile' has been written off thanks to a young lady who forgot what side of the road to drive on. I'm now nursing a sore neck and an empty driveway!

Vee, I'd be on the phone straight away but I need an estate - thanks anyway.

Cheers.