Drive train vibration on 2005 E46 325ci

[GoCart]

I recently purchased a 05 325ci, the car is in amazing condition, still under motor plan....

I have a slight vibration from the drive train, can feel it coming through the seat.... had the wheels balanced but it is still there... I would say from 80km/h... any ideas? Could it be the Drive Shaft or output shafts?
I don’t want to listen to some “know it all” at BMW so I want the fanatic’s opinion before taking it in.

There is also a slight hesitation when I pull away hard in first gear, this does not happen when I pull away evenly, if you know what I mean... could this be the traction control? (No flashing lights when this happens)

My M Coupe does not have TC so I cannot make a direct comparison.

 

[moranor@axis]

could be the clutch/flywheel, but its hard to say...

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

If still on motorplan, let BMW sort it out.

 

[AdiS]

I recently purchased a 05 325ci, the car is in amazing condition, still under motor plan....

I have a slight vibration from the drive train, can feel it coming through the seat.... had the wheels balanced but it is still there... I would say from 80km/h... any ideas? Could it be the Drive Shaft or output shafts?
I don’t want to listen to some “know it all” at BMW so I want the fanatic’s opinion before taking it in.

There is also a slight hesitation when I pull away hard in first gear, this does not happen when I pull away evenly, if you know what I mean... could this be the traction control? (No flashing lights when this happens)

My M Coupe does not have TC so I cannot make a direct comparison.

I was wondering who eventually bought this car. I watched the price come slowly down. What did you end up paying?

BTW - I agree - if its on motorplan, use it while you can since you only have it until july. Get them to replace as much as you can. I would def get the clutch and flywheel done.

 

[Gizmo]

Clutch/flywheel or propshaft centre bearing or rubber flex disc. One of them will be the culprit. Motorplan will sort it out.

 

[GoCart]

I recently purchased a 05 325ci, the car is in amazing condition, still under motor plan....

I have a slight vibration from the drive train, can feel it coming through the seat.... had the wheels balanced but it is still there... I would say from 80km/h... any ideas? Could it be the Drive Shaft or output shafts?
I don’t want to listen to some “know it all” at BMW so I want the fanatic’s opinion before taking it in.

There is also a slight hesitation when I pull away hard in first gear, this does not happen when I pull away evenly, if you know what I mean... could this be the traction control? (No flashing lights when this happens)

My M Coupe does not have TC so I cannot make a direct comparison.

I was wondering who eventually bought this car. I watched the price come slowly down. What did you end up paying?

BTW - I agree - if its on motorplan, use it while you can since you only have it until july. Get them to replace as much as you can. I would def get the clutch and flywheel done.

Hi, paid R155,000... I was happy paying a little more as it is in great condition, plus new rims and tyres.... owner lost a whack on this one..

 

[Ram3on]

She's a great looking car !!! raise:

Wack that motorplan buddy...... :flyfun: