Hello to all good folks in this group... So im in the market looking to get an e46. Is this a good idea reliability wise? I'm prepared to do some repairs on the car but not to the point where I have to pop like 4k every so often to fix something..... i'll be driving the car about 180KM in total daily to and from work..... so what milage should I look at? what will be the common parts i will have to replace more often and how much do they cost? Your response would really help.
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Straight six
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Buy the 6 cylinder petrol model
If you budget allows but a 330i once and for all
Honestly speaking if they oiled & cooled correctly they can go on forerver
Gizmo on this forum has one for sale if i'm not mistaken (be it a Wagon)..and it so happens that he is one of the most knowledgeable guys about those motors
Check the cooling system (expansion tank, pipes etc...)..known to be a weak point....
Other than that....that is a shweeeeeet motor:thumbs:
If you budget allows but a 330i once and for all
Honestly speaking if they oiled & cooled correctly they can go on forerver
Gizmo on this forum has one for sale if i'm not mistaken (be it a Wagon)..and it so happens that he is one of the most knowledgeable guys about those motors
Check the cooling system (expansion tank, pipes etc...)..known to be a weak point....
Other than that....that is a shweeeeeet motor:thumbs:
husaindindar
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" i'll be driving the car about 180KM in total daily"
In this case you going to 'over-age' an already old car.
I do agree with straight six, that the 330i is a good option, but finding one with reasonable mileage is impossible. Hence you might end up with a car that needs minor repairs monthly on wear and tear items (bushes, cooling system plastics, shocks etc.)
I would in your case chase an e90 320d/330d Lci if possible. The commitment to forking out the extra cash will be well worth it. The cruising ability and super low consumption will pay you back greatly!
In this case you going to 'over-age' an already old car.
I do agree with straight six, that the 330i is a good option, but finding one with reasonable mileage is impossible. Hence you might end up with a car that needs minor repairs monthly on wear and tear items (bushes, cooling system plastics, shocks etc.)
I would in your case chase an e90 320d/330d Lci if possible. The commitment to forking out the extra cash will be well worth it. The cruising ability and super low consumption will pay you back greatly!
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