2003 BMW 318i Auto - your thoughts?

[waaib]

I'm looking at buying this car. 2003 BMW 318i Automatic Touring. 96000kms. White in color.

I know the owner. She's had it since new. I'm not phased about the price but I'm sure you'l ask: R100k. Seems a fair deal based on similar cars for sale online and she's willing to negotiate a bit.

I'm looking for advice or opinion on what to look out for on this car/model sepicifically? I specifically want a station wagon. It will be an everyday run around car. Are there specific things that break or should be checked?

I know there are other cars in the R100k price range but i'm specifically interested in this one. As said I've known the car since the owner bought it new. It's interior and bodywork are immaculate for it's age.

Thanks in advance.

 

[As-Eez]

my opinion not for that price - unless it comes with a complete full service history -

 

[andrewbuch]

Great cars, Fuel consumption is great on the open road & a bit heavy in town..

Normal things on a E46 are suspension bushes (tie rod ends, control arms, rear trailing arms, diff & gearbox mounts) & expansion tank. Just make sure its been properly serviced, & give it a good service when you get it & it will be good.


And obviously:


:ttiuwp:

 

[andrewbuch]

Great cars, Fuel consumption is great on the open road & a bit heavy in town..

Normal things on a E46 are suspension bushes (tie rod ends, control arms, rear trailing arms, diff & gearbox mounts) & expansion tank. Just make sure its been properly serviced, & give it a good service when you get it & it will be good.


And obviously:


:ttiuwp:

 

[e46 guy]

What Andrew Said

 

[Spy007]

PM Me I have one. C pic below......

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318 A/T 2005. R100 k a bit much as that is what I paid for mine and it is a 2005 and had 99k on the clock. that was in Feb.

Consumption in town 10-10.5 per 100. ope road I get it sown to 8.4 with cc on.

 

[P1000]

I would not buy an auto with so little power, you will never be satisfied

 

[Spy007]

Did my own expansion tank, R750 from Goldwagen but that was afer a skiddpan day. There is also a couple of threads I did some diy and pics on Gopher