Can I do my own servicing on a 320d E46?

mattyprice4004

mattyprice4004

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Snooping around used cars as usual, and was after picking up an older 320d or 330d, so long as I can still fiddle/fix/service the car myself.

Anyone do their own servicing?
 
[TW]Fox;13281873 said:
Looking at your previous posts, car tastes, modifcation tastes and the fact you've now decided you need a 'cheap' diesel BMW, I think its safe to conclude you are budget concious. Which is cool, but old E46's are not cars for the budget concious because they represent absolutely crap bargain motoring and far from bulletproof in terms of reliability.
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You seem to know me too well :p

I am after a reliable, bulletproof motor, and thought a derv E46 would be one. I shall continue on my search, worth a try :)
 
triggerthat said:
I don't see there being an issue if you do the basic stuff like oil, filters and bits and bobs. :) Just take your time when it comes to viewing cars as the condition of the car will influence your maint. budget.
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Give me step by step instructions or a Haynes and I can do pretty much anything on a car. I'd have to invest in a fault code reader of course :p

I think I'll wait till I'm a bit older and I don't trash my cars before I get something nice. :o
 
I do about 30k a year, I tend to go travelling around the UK to explore and go walking, and so need a nice cruiser. Also like something thats a bit fun on the twisties :)

Basically, as I commute 10 miles and sit in traffic for that, I figured something nice and comfy like a relatively high-spec 320d would be a move forward, especially with my UK-wide driving and high miles.

Just need to know that basic servicing and bits and bobs can be un-broken by me if needs be, and that it'd be reliable enough for my commute as public transport here is totally appaling :(

Edit: Cupholders are what's missing from my life. :(
 
InvaderGIR said:
You'll want an old diesel then, new ones have many little parts that will cost a lot if you break them. Problem is, commuting, it'll be horrible, rattly and noisy, and not all that fun on the twisties.

Can't say I'd want any diesel for commuting and twisty fun though to be honest, I'd rather buy a small petrol for commuting if it's that short a distance, and then have a fun and comfy car for twisties and long journeys.
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OK well in comparative terms, I'm sure it'd be better in most repects than my 420 :p

I do have the money to maintain, so if I did get one it wouldn't be a problem getting it sorted out when needsbe, just don't want it blowing a turbo or fuel pump every week or whatever. :)
 
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