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jpark · 05-19-2013, 11:24 AM

no problem with our e46 325i so far. Previous owner who is also a member here also maintained it religiously well which is an added bonus.

i say e46 is the ultimate bang for the buck.. the interior quality is amazing for a car that's over 10 years old (mine is a 01). Materials on every single panel are soft, high quality and the overall cabin and driving feel is a lot more modern and refined than cars that are 10 years newer.

i get around 420kms from $80 full tank and that's highway and city mix.. its not the best but I'm okay with it.. just wish it had a bit more power to even out that gas mileage..and oil changes are really easy, just like any other regular cars

These are all the parts that have been replaced from the previous owner. Something to look out for or ask your friend about if you decide to buy the car
-expansion tank replaced
-camshaft position sensor replaced
-O2 sensors replaced
-secondary air pump replaced
-fan clutch replaced
-rear trailing arm replaced
-water pump replaced
-spark plugs replaced
-brand new front upper strut mounts
-brand new rear upper strut mounts
(im pretty sure the strut mounts are because he had coilovers... not too sure)

what year is your friends e46?

05-19-2013, 11:24 AM	#15
jpark no Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: home Posts: 5,383 Thanked 6,111 Times in 1,231 Posts Failed 221 Times in 85 Posts	no problem with our e46 325i so far. Previous owner who is also a member here also maintained it religiously well which is an added bonus. i say e46 is the ultimate bang for the buck.. the interior quality is amazing for a car that's over 10 years old (mine is a 01). Materials on every single panel are soft, high quality and the overall cabin and driving feel is a lot more modern and refined than cars that are 10 years newer. i get around 420kms from $80 full tank and that's highway and city mix.. its not the best but I'm okay with it.. just wish it had a bit more power to even out that gas mileage..and oil changes are really easy, just like any other regular cars These are all the parts that have been replaced from the previous owner. Something to look out for or ask your friend about if you decide to buy the car -expansion tank replaced -camshaft position sensor replaced -O2 sensors replaced -secondary air pump replaced -fan clutch replaced -rear trailing arm replaced -water pump replaced -spark plugs replaced -brand new front upper strut mounts -brand new rear upper strut mounts (im pretty sure the strut mounts are because he had coilovers... not too sure) what year is your friends e46? Last edited by jpark; 05-19-2013 at 11:30 AM.