BMW and M Power Owners

[Bradmax57]

What is the sharpie mod?

Using a red sharpie to colour the speed, rev counter needles etc

 

[.:SAmSuNG:.]

I would have prioritised headlight bulbs over bling on this occasion

Lol I had the headlight out at the time trying to figure out the size of the bulbs that light the angel eyes. Funny thing is I thought of you when I took the photo with the bulb error showing. The fuel light is also on but kept it out of shot to avoid extra **** taking!

 

[rodenal]

Bit random but your rev counter is also slightly different to mine. I know it's a 4 cylinder but I thought they'd be the same for all of the petrols

 

[86JR]

Don't forget autotrader distances are ridiculously inaccurate, its usually 20% further than they state

It is at Crawley. I really hate that part of the country for travelling.

I did that before earlier in 2013... drove up through Hampshire and swore never again...came home down the M4 and M5 and it took me 4 hours to get there and 7 hours to get back!

Why do I always find suitable cars in the worst places?

 

[Maccapacca]

It's not that bad it's not Crawley it's bucks green.

All the way down the 272 don't touch the m25. If it were closer I'd look for you. I'd question why he's using the same pics for the 'sold' 325 he has.

 

[86JR]

I don't know if it is just me or just the angle of the picture, but the exhaust looks out of place?

The pictures don't look the same, the 325ci has a rear spoiler, just same angle?

 

[mrk]

Out of place? It looks normal...

 

[rodenal]

Exhaust looks fine, the fact the owner seems to have known how to clean it is a good start. The spoiler looks fine too.

 

[Voxination]

Looks like this one.


Whilst it is undoubtedly a fantastic example in one of the best colours, and with a decent mileage, I'd struggle to spend £8.5k on an E46.

 

[rodenal]

Bloody hell

 

[rare]

8.5 is crazy. I have decided to get another E46 after much deliberation.

Obviously looking for a 330ci, but I am willing to look at 325i's (Auto preferably), if anyone spots one in sussex/surrey area, let me know! (up to 5k).

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...oupe/onesearchad/used,nearlynew,new?logcode=p

Doesn't look to bad but really dislike the aftermarket mirrors and the rear top spoiler.

 

[rodenal]

Too much money for an auto with questionable mods IMO

 

[rare]

I agree its strong. I do want an auto though.

 

[mjt]

I agree its strong. I do want an auto though.

I don't often look at 330Cis in the UK, but when I do, they seem to be automatics more often than not. Can't be that few around, surely?

 

[rare]

Doesn't seem to be that many around me.

Hopefully have someone coming to look at my car weds so can take it from there. So far, these are the looking good (I would, oddly enough, prefer a pre-facelift car) :

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-to/5500/page/1/body-type/coupe?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ed,nearlynew,new/make/bmw/radius/40?logcode=p

I've already been to see this car, and though its described as being immaculate, both side skirts had huge scratches in them requiring repainting, and the idea of a FSH to the seller means no service history book, having been lost by the previous owner. Rightoooo....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-to/5500/page/1/body-type/coupe?logcode=p

This was looking good until I spotted the rear bumper needs painting:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-to/5500/page/1/body-type/coupe?logcode=p

Other than that, they are all stupid miles or horrible condition. Finding it surprisingly tricky to find a decent one to go see.

 

[rodenal]

The grey car has been painted. Not really a big deal as every e46 will be at some point but it seems too dollar for a pre facelift 325 and it's odd that you're put off the silver car ( which is way too expensive) because of it needing the bumper touched up

Not really struck on any of those tbh, but most that come around are autos anyway so just keep looking

 

[rare]

Which panel has been painted?

 

[rodenal]

Front end by the looks of it ( could be the ns door etc I guess). Probably had rusty wings replaced and you'd likely only notice it at that angle

 

[Voxination]

I've already been to see this car, and though its described as being immaculate, both side skirts had huge scratches in them requiring repainting, and the idea of a FSH to the seller means no service history book, having been lost by the previous owner. Rightoooo....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-to/5500/page/1/body-type/coupe?logcode=p

Seller of that one is certainly being ambitious!

All these odd examples being advertised for decent prices keep me hopeful for when I come to sell mine lol.

 

[rare]

Indeed. I went to see it because of its description and mileage. It needs to have at least a grand taken off it though. There's no history with the car. None what so ever, and both side skirts needing paint does not make a car immaculate. Oh well.