My Alpine White E46 330i Sport

KPM3_30

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Hi Guys,

I've been on the forum for some time now but never really started my own thread with my ride... Just thought I should document this momentous occasion in my life with this being the first car that I have purchased. The fact that this is a BMW only adds to the feeling and is something I still smile about whenever I get into my car.

I've always had a deep appreciation for the brand ever since my older brother started his love affair with BMW's, I was still in high school at this time and had no hope of owning one... I lusted after the many ones he owned over the years, something that now stands like 14 different BMW's, showing immense passion for the brand. I attended 2 different fanatics meet ups in that time and this only contributed to the brand's appeal for me. I knew that I had to get a BMW... :blowheart:

Throughout campus I used the Audi and I have to say it is a brilliant car, I will definitely own one again in the future. After driving a BMW I have to say the old tag line "Sheer Driving Pleasure" holds true and don't think I could step away from the brand.

I started my search for a BMW e46 330i in January this year after my brother bought his in December. I searched for quite some time and finally found one, all the way in Cape Town, this was SpeedDemon's ex car... Having just started a new job, I couldn't afford to go and see the vehicle in Cape Town and I sent my brother on my behalf to check the car out and let me know if it was what I was looking for. He saw the potential in the car, purchased it and drove it all the way to Durban. I used the car for a short while, but quickly realized that the car needed a fair bit of TLC to get to a condition I would be happy with and I didn't have that time available...

Having gone with him to view the Mtech I in December, it was certainly love at first sight for me and it so happens that fate had to hand to play, as this is now my pride and joy! This is basically a one owner car and is in remarkable condition for a 11 year old vehicle. I have attended a few meets this year and have made some good friends in the process. I now display my BMWFanatics stickers with pride having been a part of this crazy community for some time. A big thanks to those that helped me with the little issues and invaluable advice over the year :thumbs:

I will use this thread to update my journey with this truly epic car 🎬 Now on to some pictures :=):

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Thanks all for reading! :ty:
 

RAArmstrong

///Member
Awesome stuff bud! I know how you feel, that first BMW really is a special one, one I don't think we'll ever forget. I was able to get my dream BMW in January this year.

The car looks fantastic! Enjoy her in good health!
 

Straight six

Well-known member
:praise::praise::praise:

Must be a nice feeling

well done on the car.....

You have one the best engines in the world...enjoy it safely
 

Kish2604

Administrator
Staff member
Thank you being apart of the Durban guys and supporting our events, the e46 330i is still a sleeper of note! Well done on getting your hands on an icon in the making...
 

Yuben

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M54B30, deceptively quick and often under estimated. Will bring a smile to your face, every damn day.
 

Doomsdaya

///Member
Hi and welcome, is LPM320 your brother :)

Awesome car btw, love the Mtech 1 kit in Alpine white, is it a 5 or 6 speed manual ?
 

KPM3_30

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Doomsdaya said:
Hi and welcome, is LPM320 your brother :)

Awesome car btw, love the Mtech 1 kit in Alpine white, is it a 5 or 6 speed manual ?

He is... Ah I neglected to mention it in my opening post... 5 speed manual :coolShake:
 

KPM3_30

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Staff member
Upon taking ownership of the car, the first 2 mods I did was add a lip spoiler and tint the windows with 35% Smash and Grab.. Have to say I absolutely LOVE this car! :blowheart:

Mods to come:
Mono Black & White Emblems.
Full Set of Clears.
Retrofit Xenons & Angel Eyes.
Business/Professional Front Loader.
Full branch & Free Flow Exhaust System.
A Software Remap/Chip - Haven't decided yet....

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