328ci

[chrisgt]

No, his 328i was an M52B28 whereas his 328Ci has an M52TUB28 with Dual VANOS.

This.

E46 has Twin VANOS and I believe has a couple more HP and lb/ft. Anybody know stock 0-60 times?

Also, the engine in the E46 is ultra quiet. Sat in the cabin I wasn't even sure if it was running! lol So, so quiet its crazy!

 

[chrisgt]

Sat on the drive....

 

[chrisgt]

Haha I'll admit clear indicators would look rather nice. I'll see how it goes!

Also, at least these wheels have some dish!

My list of things to do:
1) Sort out drivers side exterior handle - very stiff, have to give it a little tug to get the door open.
2) Replace throttle cable - throttle pedal is quite stiff, its as if the first initial 'push' is hard but then its fine. Maybe just needs some lubing *wahay!*
3) Refurb the wheels - slightly curbed with the front passenger side quite badly curbed.
4) MAYBE - clear indicators

And that's all I can think of for now! You were right as well, 2 people at work were like "Corr that's well nice! How much are they (the company) paying you! etc" Hehe

 

[chrisgt]

Just looked these up, smidge under 200bhp. 6.8 to 60. Cool

*wonders what running costs are like*

6.8 for the E46? Not bad, feels nippy!

1) I've had 2 E46 Coupes and 1 Cab of my own and they were all stiff.

2) I was gonna say it's prob because you're not used to a floor hinged accelerator then it entered my mind that you had a E36, so ignore this one!

3) Get some dish......

4) Get some clears! - Front ones came as standard on cars with xenons, rear ones will be tinted ones.

This is beyond stiff, have to give it a quick pull to get the door open. I read that its a common problem and you can adjust the handle, but tried this with no luck!

Ha yeah I'm used to a floor hinged pedal; this is definitely stiff for some reason or other. Its not an issue for day to day use, just a little niggle I'd like sorted out.

You get some dish!

I will have a look! lol

 

[chrisgt]

Well there we go then, simply ask for an E92 335i?

This.

If your dad actually buys you one, I will not be best pleased...

Its 11 years old on January 4th. I'll bake a cake!

Also Fox (you may find this interesting) guess how much repairing the rear subframe tearing cost? I have the receipt in front of me.

 

[chrisgt]

£4000?

£2993.08

 

[chrisgt]

Do not buy from the first autotrader link, that garage in Wallington is run by complete criminals and won't honour any warranties given. My story short, bought car, they changed the cam belt as agreement of the sale, 2 months later cam belt snap, engine bang. Lots of grief followed.

Stay well clear.

Already bought a car buddy. Thanks anyway though!