h4rris
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Yes definitely! I don't like manual cars at the best of times, will put up a post when I get it!
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Ah, that's exactly what I bought the other day, the dealership delayed it until tomorrow as there is still cars to be put through their workshop before mine, so I'll be collecting it tomorrow. I used to have a 2001 E46 320D and loved it. Then went and bought a mini (crazy I know) but I was doing 2,000 miles a month and needed something a bit more fuel efficient, but now my mileage is around 6,000 a year I'm jumping at the opportunity to get another Beamer, to say I'm excited is an understatement. The manual gearbox in the mini is absolute pish, so hard and stiff. So I'll be glad to jump into an auto!
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This is what I thought, if aught to go out and buy a decent wax then. Any recommendations? I don't pick up the car until Sunday anyway.
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Hi everyone Yesterday I bought an E92, 57 plate 320 diesel automatic. (177bhp pre-LCI) in RED The paintwork on it currently is fantastic, it has been really well looked after and the red paint shows no signs of fading. However, and I know it sounds silly, I didn't think about the paint fading until after I signed the documents. The age of the car and it's current condition lead me to believe that I'll probably have answered my own question. Can anybody tell me if BMW red paint is liable to fading? I know that recent cars don't tend to. But I just wanted to know, as I'm not too clued up on this kind of thing. I assume BMW use good enough paint and protection to stop this kind of thing happening. See attached photo for the paintwork on the car. Thanks in advance
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To be fair that gives me a fairly good idea there's a good 30MPH difference in there too haha, thanks
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Apparently nobody has the answer!
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Thank you!
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No real reason really just curious. I'm currently driving a manual diesel with a 6 speed manual gear box. I'm not fussed over fuel consumption but I don't want to buy a car that's going to rev it's nuts off on the motorway as I do a lot of motorway miles that's all! I'm aware these cars only have a 5 speed auto gear box.
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Hi Looking to buy an E46 M Sport Cabriolet 320i automatic. 2004 year. Can someone please inform me of the RPM at 70MPH in cruising gear. Thanks!
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What do you mean has closed off? Do you mean it went I to limp mode?
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Possible To Change From Manual Transmission To Auto? E46 320D 2001
h4rris replied to h4rris's topic in BMW 3 Series Forum
Damn! I don't really want to change my car as I've got the perfect model I like just without an auto gear box.. no idea why I bought a manual! Is it really that much of an operation? I can see it being a pain and quite costly as there is no way I could do it myself....... LOL :rolleyes: -
What To Look For When Buying A E46
h4rris replied to chris_maclachlane46's topic in BMW 3 Series Forum
Rusty break pipes, working key fobs, rear wheel arch rust, turbo performance (diesel) airbag lights, cabin blower performance (check for erratic blowing) and headlight adjustment motors! -
Had this on mine.. Easy fix! Once the rust is cleared up, make sure that just behind the wheel arch, all the mud and road crap is cleared from the little ridge. If you run your fingers up the inside of the wheel arch you'll discover there is a fold in the steel and this is where crap likes to build up, and when it gets wet it can start corroding your paintwork. Mines 2001 and is only just starting to rust. When you clean your car put your hosepipe on full jet and spray this inconvenient part of the wheel arch and use your hands to pull out the crap (very messy the first time!) a quick spray after this each time you clean your car should keep it clear there after! Not sure on how long paintwork warranty is though.. Hope it helps!
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Due to medical problems I am thinking of changing to an automatic car. Same model and car but with an step auto gear box. Rather than shell out more for another car I was wondering how feasible it is to do a gearbox change on my car. I realised with modern cars it is much more complex but I was wondering how do-able it is? If so how much, what is required etc... Thanks!
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E46 320D Saloon SE Silver So far only had to replace two break pipes on the back but I have encountered a few problems I've not had a chance to sort out yet! Sticky headlight adjustment motor - right hand side. Left hand side works fine when I move the switch but right one only moves sometimes. Motor works but won't move! Rusted rear break pipes Erratic cabin fan speed sounds like it tries to power up and then goes back down and runs like this at different speeds Exhaust pipe is vibrating very loudly .. This problem occurred yesterday and appears to be a clip that has eroded near the gear box Passenger seat occupancy sensor Turbo decides to kick in at around 2,500 revs then powers down again very quickly but this has been sorted simply by putting engine cleaner in the fuel tank
