FanaticNoob
New member
HI Guys,
I've recently been checking out the e46 M3. wanted one of these beauties for years now.
Im a real noob ... However I've done a huge amount of research on what too look out for when going to view a car like this. I'm willing to take on the risk associated with this car.
Right now I need the fanatics opinion's / feedback / advise / criticism (Is Welcome) / recommendations to know if i should consider viewing the car from the information given. As the seller is quiet far out from where I stay.
I've been in contact with a guy that has a 2002 E46 M3 SMG 165 000km. The unique thing about this car is its been resprayed to a Pearl white color (exactly the same as the v8 M3) The original color of the car was black.
This guy seems pretty genuine as he sent me a list of what has been done and things that needs attention.
Lets start with the bad:
What Needs to be done:
Valve clearances.
Fuel pump.
The inside wheel arches are missing in the front and the fog light cover.
On toooo - What has been done recently:
New fluids and filters for the engine and gearbox
New clutch
New front control arms
New cam sensor
New windscreen
New anti-roll bar links and bushes
New tires on 19” CSL style wheels with the wheel alignment done
New belts and pulleys on motor
New battery
Refurbed Vanos solenoid pack
Engine flush done
Brake fluid flush done at BMW
Vanos refurbished
MAF cleaned
Intake cleaned
AC regassed
Any help is appreciated cause i have little knowledge of the minor issues i'm only aware of the major issues. Asking Price is around 120k
i know people prefer the 6 speed manual instead of SMG cause of reseller value,
I was actually interest in the 2004 - 2006 models with the Xenon kits, but those models are extremely hard to come by. I have only found 2 that i did not like just by the pictures.
If you guys know anyone selling they beauties please send they details. :rollsmile::hammerhead::smashScreen::YesNo:
I've recently been checking out the e46 M3. wanted one of these beauties for years now.
Im a real noob ... However I've done a huge amount of research on what too look out for when going to view a car like this. I'm willing to take on the risk associated with this car.
Right now I need the fanatics opinion's / feedback / advise / criticism (Is Welcome) / recommendations to know if i should consider viewing the car from the information given. As the seller is quiet far out from where I stay.
I've been in contact with a guy that has a 2002 E46 M3 SMG 165 000km. The unique thing about this car is its been resprayed to a Pearl white color (exactly the same as the v8 M3) The original color of the car was black.
This guy seems pretty genuine as he sent me a list of what has been done and things that needs attention.
Lets start with the bad:
What Needs to be done:
Valve clearances.
Fuel pump.
The inside wheel arches are missing in the front and the fog light cover.
On toooo - What has been done recently:
New fluids and filters for the engine and gearbox
New clutch
New front control arms
New cam sensor
New windscreen
New anti-roll bar links and bushes
New tires on 19” CSL style wheels with the wheel alignment done
New belts and pulleys on motor
New battery
Refurbed Vanos solenoid pack
Engine flush done
Brake fluid flush done at BMW
Vanos refurbished
MAF cleaned
Intake cleaned
AC regassed
Any help is appreciated cause i have little knowledge of the minor issues i'm only aware of the major issues. Asking Price is around 120k
i know people prefer the 6 speed manual instead of SMG cause of reseller value,
I was actually interest in the 2004 - 2006 models with the Xenon kits, but those models are extremely hard to come by. I have only found 2 that i did not like just by the pictures.
If you guys know anyone selling they beauties please send they details. :rollsmile::hammerhead::smashScreen::YesNo:
