Super4 E46 320ci VERT summer project
Hi folks,
Decided I needed a summer project so after looking at this a couple of weeks ago I picked it up today. Here is a very quick run down on spec :
2001 E46 320ci convertible
Engine : M54
Mileage : 92,000
Trans : Auto/tiptronic
Color : Cosmos Schwarz Met
Production : Jan 2001
Full electric leather interior & memory seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Cruise control
Electric windows, mirrors & hood
NCT : No, but won't need a lot
Tax : Jan 2015
I shall have the vin deciphered and post up full list when time permits.
The rear quarter has taken a bang off a gate pillar and there are some other minor scratches to be addressed but nothing serious. Engine runs very sweetly and auto box is working away very well.
Here's some pics :
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Thanks for looking :).
Super4 BMW summer project
Good man Cab, can't beat another Super4 project to keep us entertained.
Regards,
Andy
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Looking good Cab well wear!
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Super4 BMW summer project
Thanks guys, nothing lairy for this one. Plan is to sort the rear quarter, do a machine polish and full interior scrub and get it nct'd. Then up for sale she shall go.
A big plus also is it was a non smoker car too so no need to worry about remove smoke odour and staining etc.
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Looks like a good project, time is the challenge, u don't want to miss the Irish summer (September)
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Best of luck with the project
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Interested to see how this develops and I am loving it already !
Looking forward to the end result which I am sure will be amazing :wink:
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Originally Posted by Owen E46
Looks like a good project, time is the challenge, u don't want to miss the Irish summer (September)
Being honest Owen I am not to pushed if I miss this summer deadline as I would like to have it 100% right for the new owner or maybe even enjoy it myself for the summer :).
Plus other cars need to come first so time spent on this will only happen when time permits.
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Originally Posted by Fogey
Best of luck with the project
Thanks Fogey ;).
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Originally Posted by Harry-E36
Interested to see how this develops and I am loving it already !
Looking forward to the end result which I am sure will be amazing :wink:
Would be a lovely car for Mrs Harry :D :D :D
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Here is what she looked like when new according to vin decoder :
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VIN DECODED :
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Thanks for looking :).
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Looks like a nice project!!! Looking forward to the updates!!!
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Best of luck with the project, Cab! :)
Looking forward to updates & pics!
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Thanks guys, shall get a couple bits done this week hopefully. Nothing serious, rocker cover gasket and plug oil seals, oil change and book her in for the NCT. Hope to get the rear left quarter done next week.
Once the paint work is done I shall be going to town on cleaning it in and out and then up for sale she shall go :).
QUICK WASH GIVEN :
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SCUFF REMOVING ON FRONT BUMPER :
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Thanks for looking :)
Super4 BMW summer project FOR SALE
Hi Folks,
So my indecisive brother has decided he wants me to get his AE111 Levin back up and running instead of selling it and driving the E36 or E46! (Thought we had gotten passed this), so under his instruction this is now up FOR SALE. This was originally for a summer project and for him, then he saw the E36 vert and decided he wanted that instead. Now he wants his Levin back running. I need the space in the workshop so these are the options :
OPTION 1 : Take as is, NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Everything is working as it should with no problems, It needs the back quarter panel repaired painted and also a dent/scratches in passenger door to be repaired. A body shop would be blowing into the door anyway and its not a serious repair. There is also a small dent on driver side wheel arch but very minor. Rear handbrake needs looking at (very BMW) and rocker cover gasket weeping very slightly.
Plenty of life let in the discs and rear pads, front pads are just past half worn so still good. Autobox working as it should with no issues as is the hood. The car needs a good machining and interior scrub up, some nice wheels and a small amount of low and it could be a very nice summer driver.
Full spec at start of thread.
OPTION 2 : All work done
Car would be NCT'd - BOOKED
Oil and filter changed - DONE
Passenger side quarter panel and door repainted - DONE
Fully machined
Full interior clean
PRICE : €3,500
SOME ADDITIONAL PICTURES :
Driver rear arch dent :
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Hood needs a good clean but very good condition :
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Interior :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psbc8jhufx.jpg
Paint, one section of the bonnet hand polished, whole car would looking amazing with a full machining :
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The first option is more preferable to be honest as I do need space however if someone wants the second option and leaves a deposit then this can be done no problem.
Thanks for looking :)
Super4 BMW summer project FOR SALE
Summer project now has any previous damage repaired. Here is a list of what's been painted, all done due to cosmetic damage I may add.
Passenger side full repaint
Rear bumper repaint
Driver side front wing repaint
More pictures to come :)
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Good luck with the project Cab. At this rate we will have to create a Convertible section in the forum for all the projects :smiling:
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Or a "convertible of the month" competition!:tounge:
Super4 BMW summer project FOR SALE
Got a couple of bits done to this today, NCT booked earlier in the week. Today I gave it a damn good Hoover and wash after having the rear quarter repaired properly since the previous people who tackled it were clearly not capable to do it right. It also got an oil change and a couple of bulbs here and there.
New oil filter and BMW Spec MPM oil :
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Hoovered but needs shampoo and leather treated :
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Damaged rear passenger quarter back in proper order :
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Given a good wash to include roof, body all door jams and fall off on the wheels :
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More to come :).
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So the E46 received a new battery today after leaving what looks to be the original BMW battery on trickle charge over night with no joy. No more booster pack needed :). Next steps with this shall be as follows :
Rocker cover gasket & spark plug oil seals
Fix slow puncture
Replace worn boot handle micro switch
NCT
Full exterior machining and detail
Full interior clean to include carpet shampoo and leather cleaned treated and sealed
Once the above is all completed then it shall be back up for sale with a proper detailed add. I have to say the few times I have driven this car have been very pleasurable indeed, it really does drive very well and is also surprisingly quiet from a wind/road noise point of view being a soft top.
Thanks for looking :)
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NCT Passed this evening with flying colors, tested till Feb 15. Didn't get long but then it's a long time since it was tested. Next step get scrubbing and then up for grabs.
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Car went for its NCT today, failed on the usual wishbone ball joints as I suspected due. So 2x new Meyle HD complete wishbones with lollipop bushes shall be going into it along with a number plate bulb and headlight alignment. Everything else was spot on, and emissions are very healthy indeed.
I have also recently removed the hood and unblocked the roof drains which is a bit of a pig of a job to do to say the least but nice peace of mind for a potential new owner.
The important thing with this job is to mark everything before undoing anything, all bolts need to go back exactly as they came out and the rood brackets also need to be marked so as it re-closes perfectly with no stress.
GETTING TO THE DRAINS (Fun times)
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ONCE REMOVED BLOCKAGE WAS CLEARED :
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WATERS BROKEN :) :
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Thanks for looking :)
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All ready for a For Sale ad to be done this week. Got the following done on the E46 with pictures to follow :
2x Front complete Meyle HD wishbones with lollipop bushes
1x Wheel alignment
1x Wheel balance
1x Number plate bulb
1x Headlight alignment
1x NCT pass cert
Next to do is give her a proper clean up and she shall be ready to go. :) Anyone for a nice low mileage E46 Vert for some summer fun :D. Mileage to date is 97,500 miles.
Thanks for looking :)
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Did I mention car will be sold with 3 months tax, just enough for hassle free summer driving :D :D :D
Super4 E46 320ci VERT summer project
SOLD
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