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chrisgt

chrisgt

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£3500 budget...(is this achievable?)

Worth trying to find an E46 328Ci?

Going on from my thread of posh/comfy car for <£5k. Thought about a X-Type and S-Type but I loved my old E36 328 so was wondering what peoples thoughts were on an E46 328Ci?
 
DiamondMark said:
Stick to the X Type plan :)
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Bah, I'm so conflicted! lol

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...u/quicksearch/true/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p

2001 though :( Wahh!

Joshy said:
The "Is buying a cheap, relatively modern BMW a good idea?" subject has been covered in great depth lately:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18192397&highlight=330i

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18191626&highlight=530i

Just in case you can't be bothered to read those threads, the answer is "No" :).
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Kind of looking 99/00 - so not very 'modern', still over 10 years old.
 
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[TW]Fox;17515311 said:
This is slightly different to other old BMW threads in that you don't appear to be trying to buy one from the bottom of its respective market - that is to say that £3.5k should offer you the pick of the more decent E46 328Ci's and you are right to think this is 328Ci money not 330Ci money.

However the rest still applies - it'll break, and cost money. But if you are one of those who would rather pay to fix a good car than drive a reliable crap one, you can do worse.

The E46 328Ci is affected by the subframe tearing issue, so check for this.
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Thanks! Yes, I am aware of this subframe issue and have subsequently found this one: http://pistonheads.com/sales/2120210.htm

I understand that it may break and may cost money; saying that my E36 328 was reliable for the year aside from just the passenger side window motor breaking.

I would also consider an E46 325 if I'm being honest. Is there a huge difference performance wise? I remember my E36 328 being pretty nippy for a heavy car.

EDIT: Scratch that! A 325 is £150 more to insure than a 328! Wow, really is evidence of how insurance works right there! 323 then? lol
 
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Going to view this tomorrow. Anyone got any E46 specific things to check or any tips/thoughts on this car in particular?

Cheers lads, much appreciated!
 
chrism said:
did you buy it? :p
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Yes. :)

Got it for a freakin' steal as well. Awesome condition, had the rear subframe replaced by BMW in 2008 with 5 year warranty. New water pump not long ago, BMW FSH, all previous MOTs with advisories (nothing major).

Well chuffed! :D
 
R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Pic's & price or it did not happen! ;):p:D
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Pick it up Saturday, deposit paid. :D
 
Haha cheers mate! I think the selling point was the fact that the whole subframe tearing issue has been rectified, with receipts to prove and warranty to cover it. And the guy has taken good care of it, lots of receipts and he was truly gutted to let it go...which means he obviously enjoyed it!
 
Fern green! :p

Yeah, I would imagine people think its an expensive car when in reality you are getting a lot of car for the money!

6CD changer in the boot as well, woop!
 
Will get pics ASAP! Was going to give it a good wash/polish/hoover/leather treatment etc today but was hanging so hard, so didn't even leave the house! lol Will get some pics during the week. Very nice car to drive, the only issue is the drivers side door handle is stiff; seen a trick for adjusting this (alan key in the door) but that hasn't worked! So will need to get this sorted as it annoys me! lol
 
Yes, also a manual. Never owned an automatic car lol

Yeah, so far I think the E36 was 'quicker' but this E46 feels so much smoother and isn't exactly a slouch either. No idea what stock 0-60 times for either actually were, is there a big difference? E46 must weigh a tonne more! lol
 
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