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[Preshen14]

Good morning fellow forum members :=):

I have been thinking of selling my E46 330i for some time now, But looking at the high demand in these cars honestly makes me feel like wrapping it in bubble wrap and keeping it in a safe location for a good few years.

What do you guys think about these cars? I know I love it, but then again some may say its because I own one.

Look at the E30's, clean OEM condition E30's are gold and I honestly feel the E46 330i will go that route. I love the car... And old beamers in today's times are no more a buyers market, because it is selling for the price people are asking for. Even the E39 M5, E36 M3, and some much more...

I would like to hear the members thoughts on this? Not only based on the E46 330i, but soon to be classic BMW's, it is amazing watching these cars become more rare and hard to find. I appreciate and love "old" BMW's... :blowheart:

 

[MOE 000 GP]

Keep it bro! You never know it can possibly become a collector's car in a few years to come maybe:thumbs:

 

[Tinuva]

Agree, definitely keep it.

Every time I drive mine, it puts a huge smile on my face, even with all the things I still think needs fixing. Doubt I will sell it, it will take a huge event or reason which I hope never happens.

 

[Riaad]

Let me acquire my 330i... then we can all say keep it:hammerhead:

 

[MikeR]

:tiptoe: its supply and demand issue here.... I dont believe the e36 will ever be in as much demand as the e30 is now, there where just too many made to be desirable as the e30 sorry My opinion. the only one would be the M3 due to the limited numbers.

But keeping it for you kids would make perfect sense or as a toy in the future for yourself.

 

[Gizmo]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

 

[moranor@axis]

keep it because you want it... as an investment cars are not normally good returns as much as we would like to justify it :smilebounce:

 

[BeemerFanatic]

Just keep the BMW and enjoy it, power, tone, comfort, looks,
All BMW's are HOT!

:cartel:

 

[r0ckf1re]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Lol at Boring and soulless

The way an NA accelerates is boring and soulless, but not in all cases... ///M



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[that_guy_Ettiene]

Pure acceleration does not give a car soul!
That would make a Tesla the most soulful car around...


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[tman]

As far as bubblewraping it and keeping it safe, I would rather say enjoy it!

Its no CSL hey, if you hoping to make a killing by keeping it in storage for a few years, you going to be disappointed.

With that said I agree with the members above, keep the car, but drive it, and enjoy it!

 

[akash]

BMW's 3.0l NA inline 6 cars will become hens teeth as BMW no longer makes them.

 

[S1NGH 911]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Lol at Boring and soulless

The way an NA accelerates is boring and soulless, but not in all cases... ///M



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Don't waste your time arguing with Gizmo.... He knows it all...

Small Turbo charged cars blowing up left right and center, care to elaborate @Gizmo?

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[Jeremy.d]

I had a similar thought, these cars are going to become more valuable.
Hopefully I can keep mine well maintained and in good condition and maybe if i decide to sell at some point I'll get a good deal.
Fully intend to enjoy it though.:thumbs:

 

[r0ckf1re]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Lol at Boring and soulless

The way an NA accelerates is boring and soulless, but not in all cases... ///M



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Don't waste your time arguing with Gizmo.... He knows it all...

Small Turbo charged cars blowing up left right and center, care to elaborate @Gizmo?

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And since we talking about BMW, it must be relevant.

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[Gizmo]

:blab:

Been into any dealer workshops these days?

 

[Cornel]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Lol at Boring and soulless

The way an NA accelerates is boring and soulless, but not in all cases... ///M



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Don't waste your time arguing with Gizmo.... He knows it all...

Small Turbo charged cars blowing up left right and center, care to elaborate @Gizmo?

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And since we talking about BMW, it must be relevant.

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I think it's useless to argue.
He's an old school guy.

 

[SylisM]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Great to have you back Gizmo.
Do you reckon the same will happen with the E60 ///M5 and E63 ///M6?

 

[r0ckf1re]

E46 330i is a modern classic already, clean ones already selling for way above book value. Large displacement naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in a world that is being dominated by small turbocharged econoboxes. True enthusiasts don't want what is currently being offered because they are boring and soulless and will pay a premium on older bigger engine cars simply for the feeling of motoring nirvana. Reliability plays a big part here too as big engines keep running well whereas the small turbocharged engines blow up left right and centre because they too highly stressed. There still is no replacement for displacement.

Lol at Boring and soulless

The way an NA accelerates is boring and soulless, but not in all cases... ///M



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Don't waste your time arguing with Gizmo.... He knows it all...

Small Turbo charged cars blowing up left right and center, care to elaborate @Gizmo?

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And since we talking about BMW, it must be relevant.

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Why you edited your original post. Changed ur opinion

To answer your question, No, when my car goes in I usually have coffee in the waiting area. That's once a year for a service.



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[ChefDJ]

There are discussions around how the E46 M and the E39 M will both, in supporting condition, be worth over $100k within the next 4 years. Looking at E30 prices across the range, I'm going to say some E46's may just be worth holding onto for a bit - 6 pot manuals in Individual trim kept as stock as possible and with low mileage would perhaps fetch a fine premium to the right buyer in 5 years time. Maybe not as fine a premium as an E30 325is, but more than they're going for now. Some E39 models are already being traded for more than they did 3 years ago.

That's not to say that modern cars are terrible, though, and what the market might do with them in the future. What defines a "true enthusiast" as mentioned above? Someone who hates turbos or someone who enjoys a car for what it is? Do those who buy turbo/modern cars for the sake of performance not deserve the title of enthusiast for the modern car? Maybe not for a F30 318i poverty spec, but perhaps the buyer of a F30 340i or F80 M? And the models produced to celebrate 40 years of 3-series production... They may be worth more than your house plus your collection of E46's and E39's. We never know. Markets change.

Today's cars are what will become the classics of tomorrow, sought out by enthusiasts in the future. At some point the E46 was also new and unappealing to those who preferred a Pontiac, Buick or Oldsmobile from the 1950's.