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Advice on 330D Purchase
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Clownshoe
Active member
One word: swirl flaps
I think the X5 has the same engine. Apart from swirl flaps on the e46, vibration dampener (service item with 150,000km life it seems) there is not much to go wrong. Turbos can go, fact of life with a Td. If someone had it from new and did the warm up and cool down and proper service it should last forever. If Nigel Mansel used it to do express parcel delivery and firmly believed that the red service light was not a worry for 6 months then the turbo may not last. If it is an automatic then the turbo would have had an easier life. Some people seem to think that high revs = power. Auto box shifts down low like its supposed to.
Other issues: MAF. Sticky injectors.
Other e46 issues with suspension.
Very good car and would be my pick of the e46s.
I think the X5 has the same engine. Apart from swirl flaps on the e46, vibration dampener (service item with 150,000km life it seems) there is not much to go wrong. Turbos can go, fact of life with a Td. If someone had it from new and did the warm up and cool down and proper service it should last forever. If Nigel Mansel used it to do express parcel delivery and firmly believed that the red service light was not a worry for 6 months then the turbo may not last. If it is an automatic then the turbo would have had an easier life. Some people seem to think that high revs = power. Auto box shifts down low like its supposed to.
Other issues: MAF. Sticky injectors.
Other e46 issues with suspension.
Very good car and would be my pick of the e46s.
JodyD
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Clownshoe said:
Kish2604 said:
Thank you Kish, The only problem the car looks very well looked after but the truth is not many sellers will tell the truth they all will say the car is well looked after. So my plan is to read all the replys and check if there are faults.
I have been burnt once, Trying to play it safe this time
Nuts4wheels
New member
These are lucky packet buys. Best to buy from a fanatic like I did. Service history! Watch for injectors, control arms, turbo. If the car has been decatted, your chances of having a better turbo are good. Cats stuff up the turbo and manifolds. 75k for 2002 in my opinion is abit high, but I suppose you can judge the price on the condition of the car. Private buy for that year should go for about 65-70k. Mine is 2004 and I paid 92k. However mine has all the bells and whistles and is a msport and in pristine cond. My 2c worth
Nikhil
Honorary ///Member
Exactly and to add on what's being said, get the car on a ramp and insepct the mountings for damage aswell, look for boost leaks the common places are the intercooler and the charge pipe from the turbo to the intercooler.but if everything checks out you will love the car! Everytime I jump into mine it makes me smile
RAArmstrong
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Swirl Flaps are a pretty big issue, if you get the car, get rid of them ASAP!!
The Auto Gearboxes are known to be prone to failure, however this can be a bit hit and miss, from what I've read some fail at pretty low mileage, some seem to last alot longer!
The engine itself is a very good engine!
The Auto Gearboxes are known to be prone to failure, however this can be a bit hit and miss, from what I've read some fail at pretty low mileage, some seem to last alot longer!
The engine itself is a very good engine!
JodyD
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thank you guys so much This all really helps me a lot and makes the choice
so much easier, now just one last thing is I was told everyone here uses
a really good mac at the corner on William Nicole and republic but I must be
bling I could not seem to see the shop anyone has a number to call them up maybe he could have a look at the car and pick up the small faults if there are,
so much easier, now just one last thing is I was told everyone here uses
a really good mac at the corner on William Nicole and republic but I must be
bling I could not seem to see the shop anyone has a number to call them up maybe he could have a look at the car and pick up the small faults if there are,
Nuts4wheels
New member
Apparently gizmo is the guy to send your car to. I have heard some good things
RAArmstrong
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Nuts4wheels said:
:+1: After reading the thread on Osiris' (your?) car when he did the gearbox swap, I'm hugely impressed with his workmanship
P1000
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If it is an auto, think long and hard about it, and keep at least 30k in the bank for the repair bill.
What is the mileage on her?
That engine is a rock as long as you get the swirl flaps out. Mine (530d with the same engine) sits on 300kkm...
If it is an auto, I would rather save 30k more and wait for a very clean 6 speed manual (only 2004/2005 models are 6 speed) to come along.
What is the mileage on her?
That engine is a rock as long as you get the swirl flaps out. Mine (530d with the same engine) sits on 300kkm...
If it is an auto, I would rather save 30k more and wait for a very clean 6 speed manual (only 2004/2005 models are 6 speed) to come along.
JodyD
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P1000 said:
Thank you guys after reading all this deff going to put a hold on this 330D.
For a word if I am going to pay 75k for the car another 5k to remove the swirl flap and service then keep an extra of +- R30k
for emergency I might as well just start looking our for a good E90
which I do love
what's your take on this?
I am sure a good deal will come for an E90
Nuts4wheels said:
That's what I have heard would you have his contact details?
Clownshoe said:
Now that is some interesting I have to agree with you we learn new things every day
P1000
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Clownshoe said:
Here is the fixed link http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DL82&mospid=47545&btnr=24_0938&hg=24&fg=15
That is an old wives tale (number 4), in VERY few cases that solves the problem, even if you have the only problem it can cure - loss of reverse at low pressure. I replaced mine when I changed my oil ~25kkm back, and my TCC went a couple of thousand k's ago. The solenoid I took out was pristine. The real issue is not the valve itself, but rather the bore in the valve body that wears out. In america, you can have the Sonnax kits installed - new hardened sleeves and pistons. It costs around $700 for all the parts, IIRC, and then it is better than new, but you have to couple that with the cost of a gearbox rebuild (35k), then you come up to a figure that does not make sense. So just search for a six speed manual.
http://www.sonnax.com/publications/...-isolating-concerns-re-loss-of-reverse-or-tcc
