My "new" addition - E46 330i.

[Charlie Brown]

Hi all

Just a little history, I joined the forum earlier this year as I was looking for E90 325i or 330i. Didn't really find anything that I really wanted (read afford) so continued hunting for a while longer. As it turns out, maybe this was a blessing as there were a few changes at work recently and I wasn't about to commit to a R200+ car with the uncertainty etc. Decided to keep the 318i and spend a little (read a lot more than I expected) getting her 100% perfect. I had just got her back and was enjoying the 318i when my mate calls me up, saying he's selling his wife's 330 E46 - I bought it over the phone.

She's a 2003, 92 500Kms, 6 speed - not mint but in good condition, just needs some TLC and typical E46, 9 year / 100 000Kms maintenance.

Here are the first pics - sorry they are crappy !

 

[KSINGH]

That spare wheel well is awesome

:biglol:
:thumbs:

 

[abmi0000]

:thumbs:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Mileage is very low! Lots of TLC and she'll be 100%!! What happened to the bonnet's clear coat? Has it been standing in the sun a lot? Other bits that are worn are minor!

Awesome cars!!! :thumbs:

 

[Charlie Brown]

LOL

The wheel well was in a shocking state, it's amazing what a bucket, soap and a little elbow grease can do. It look 100% now after this.

The bonet was resprayed after a little brat threw an avo pip at it, it hit just beside the rondal and was resprayed - very poorly !!

 

[msm]

Nice choice :thumbs:

 

[Charlie Brown]

Thanks MSM

I just need a few weeks to get her up to scratch and I think she'll be a winner. I've know the car since new, whilst not been lovingly cared for, never had a prang had all the services, always garaged so a good buy I think.

Oh ja, very good price too !

 

[ntuthuko]

aaah the famous NUR(umhlanga rocks) numberplate or as some would say "NOW URE RICH" ,when you stay in umhlanga

 

[Charlie Brown]

aaah the famous NUR(umhlanga rocks) numberplate or as some would say "NOW URE RICH" ,when you stay in umhlanga

Perhaps - I assume that you are aware that NUR includes Mt Edgecombe, Inanda, Phoenix, Dbn North etc.

PS - Those were the previous onwers plates and I do not live in Umhlanga, just for the record.

 

[Sith]

Congrats, sounds like a great car for a great price! Must say, I love the E46 330i, it's such a good car. :thumbs:

 

[Charlie Brown]

Congrats, sounds like a great car for a great price! Must say, I love the E46 330i, it's such a good car. :thumbs:

Thanks Sith - I'll start a DIY thread on the progress that I make with her.

 

[Twinz]

Congrats :thumbs:

Some TLC and you can put many more years on her. Great cars. :thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Congrats bro, she is a winner, a little tlc and shes good to go.:thumbs:

 

[Prev]

aaah the famous NUR(umhlanga rocks) numberplate or as some would say "NOW URE RICH" ,when you stay in umhlanga

Perhaps - I assume that you are aware that NUR includes Mt Edgecombe, Inanda, Phoenix, Dbn North etc.

PS - Those were the previous onwers plates and I do not live in Umhlanga, just for the record.

NUR is more likely Near Umhlanga Rocks :biglol:

Congrats man, look forward to your DIY thread :bravo:

 

[520ebi]

congrats .. Lovely cars.. had a few myself :thumbs:

Nice mileage:thumbs:

 

[gizmowp]

WOW. you don't find 330's with that mileage often. fix the small stuff but the motors alone are bullet proof and will last you a good few hundred k's:=):

 

[junaid]

you were found by a very nice car, well done:bravo:

 

[Doomsdaya]

Congrats on your purchase Charlie :thumbsup:

e46 330i's are awesome cars, I might consider one when the time is right....

 

[///MALCOLM325]

Congrats on the cab, E46 330's are getting rare these days. You found a classic! :thumbs:

 

[DES7]

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