New Buyer

[Bradon]

Hi Guys

Im still new to the forum and to beemers but i have always liked them and drove a few.

Im looking to buy E46 318i but want some advice first. What should i look out for ? or how will i know if the car is worth the money. and how are they on fuel cosumption if im driving like Miss daisy

Mileage, price range, engine, model.


Kind Regards
:fencelook:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

rather get a 323i or 325i, fuel consumption will be the same, if not better.

 

[Rayzor]

rather get a 323i or 325i, fuel consumption will be the same, if not better.

+1 much better option and motor is more solid :thumbs:

 

[Dippies]

+1000 :thumbs:

 

[Bradon]

ok awesome . Thank you guys.

What sort of mileage should the car have done when im looking ?

 

[Bugger]

Or get an E46 320i,which are probably a bit more common. My understanding is the 318i was quite under powered,and the 320i would be the next one up. Otherwise the 325i had a fantastic straight 6 under the bonnet that sounds wonderful,even at low revs. And that engine is pretty bullet proof as well.
Faults wise, you won't find too much wrong with them, the leather on the driver's seat may fade a bit,and the laminate that gets put over the interior linings on the dash and around the gear shift may crack,but that is exception rather than the norm. Mileage, as long as it's been well looked after and has full service history,shouldn't really matter. Also check with BMW (if it's got FSH from them) if there are any comments on the car.

 

[Nick]

I have a feeling you live next door to me !!

Sup dude welcome to the forum!

+1000 325ci!

 

[Bugger]

I live next door to you?
:fencelook:

 

[Nick]

maybe :fencelook:

na sylvia3 live next door to me

 

[Bugger]

Oh!Bwahahahahaha! That got me! :roflol:

 

[Nick]

Oh!Bwahahahahaha! That got me! :roflol:

He has a really clean 1.6 civic he is selling, so im trying to convert him to the one ring to rule them all!

 

[Bugger]

Once he goes BMW he will NEVER look back...they become addictive...especially the sound of a throaty straight 6.... oh yeah!

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Oh!Bwahahahahaha! That got me! :roflol:

He has a really clean 1.6 civic he is selling, so im trying to convert him to the one ring to rule them all!

details of this civic?

 

[OppositeLockMT]

What about an E46 328i? A good one will probably be hard to find though - just throwing it in there.

 

[Bugger]

What about an E46 328i? A good one will probably be hard to find though - just throwing it in there.

Like hen's teeth those. I had one of them and it was a fantastic car. But completely agree, a good one (if any) will be hard to find.

 

[Bradon]

lol, Sup Nic.. i was gana ask about the 320i aswel lol.. ok cool..

98' civic. No modifications, service done regularly, no after market parts. bought straight from dealer. orignal tool kit, spare wheel, tow bar, service book,. Interior is the same. nothing changed. Orginal gear lock, immobiliser.

No cracks or fading on the dash or steering wheel. beading on outside is lil bit faded but i try to restore as much as i can.. 180 000 km on the clock

i am looking but i cant seem too a 320i

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lol, i did look at the 328i , but i think im gana
try and keep it around the 320 or 323 if i can find 1 thats been
looked after

 

[Bugger]

Quite a few 320i's on Autotrader. There is a nice Sports Pack one here:

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...nnesburg-fpa-8abb17653c236610013c3982bdc369ac

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And I think I have a cd front loader head unit from my E46 M3 that I could sell you if you'd be interested.

 

[Nick]

Quite a few 320i's on Autotrader. There is a nice Sports Pack one here:

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...nnesburg-fpa-8abb17653c236610013c3982bdc369ac

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And I think I have a cd front loader head unit from my E46 M3 that I could sell you if you'd be interested.

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I also NEED a 6 pot :argh:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

price of that civic? and maybe some pics? sorry for the hi=jack

 

[Bradon]

lol no worries, sorry i havent taken a pic of the engine as yet. my phone battery died...