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2003 e46 320d
Hi,
Well ive finally decided to replace my reliable auld e46 with a ticking timebomb e90 320d n47 but whats life without a few risks eh..
I bought this car from my mechanic in 2013 with 108k miles on the clock. He had previous imported it from the UK @ 89k miles, for his wife, with a blown turbo. While sorting the turbo, engine etc. he also deflapped it.
Ive maintained it very well and its never let me down.
Here's whats been done during my ownership.
Feb 2013 108k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter. Cleaned EGR Valve. OEM OSF door weatherstrip.
April 2012 109k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter (always do 2 quick oil changes on new to me cars/bikes). 2 rear Falken tyres. Replace no1 injector
Sept 2013 113k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter
June 2014 117k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter, air/pollen/fuel filters. Front brake discs & Pads. Rear steel brake pipes & Front flexi hoses. New Bosch Mass airflow sensor. Inner boot light clusters replaced as originals and gone very cloudy/dull.
Feb 2015 121.5k - 2 Front Nokian Line Tyres.
Mar 2015 122k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter
Jan 2016 127k - fuchs 5/30 fully synth oil/filter
May 2016 129.6k - New Sachs front shocks. F/R ARB bushes, F/R Front Drop links & inner/outer tie rods all Febi. Rear Quinten Hazell shocks & KYB Rear Springs. Rear brake discs & Pads. New front wings, paint isnt a perfect match but its 100 times better than rust..
I wasnt going to sell this car, was actually getting jobs done to keep it for a few more years, but when i went to collect it from my mechanic i had a chat with another customer who was selling his E90 so i took a quick test drive and the rest is history (e90 already emptying my pockets).
The not so good stuff is a couple of small scabs appearing on the rear arches but still very treatable. Small bit of blue smoke when started from cold (especially in cold weather) which its done for the 4 years ive owned it but its never lost any oil. There is no smoke when used regularly, i only use it at weekends, or when the ignition is left on for 20+ seconds before starting.
Its definitely not perfect but is a very reliable car and i wouldnt hestiate to take this anywhere. Also returning 50+ mpg especially when using cruise control.
Will add more pics later and ask away if any questions. Cheers.
Price: 1850 ono.
Mileage: 131.5k miles
Phone: 08 seven 7 for ate65oh8
Particulars from VIN Decoder
Prod. Date 2003-04-16
Mileage Check mileage and service history
Type code AS72
Type 320D (EUR)
Series E46 (3 Series)
Body Type LIM
Steering RL
Engine M47DO1
Displacement 2.00
Power 110kw / 150hp
Drive HECK
Transmission Manual
Colour JAPANROT (438)
Upholstery STOFF JACQUARDANTHRAZIT (H9AT)
options
S235A Towing hitch, detachable
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A Sports leather steering wheel
S279A BMW light-alloy wheel star spokes 45
S302A Alarm system
S411A Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S473A Armrest front
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A Fog lights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S550A On-board computer
S661A Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S785A White direction indicator lights
L812A National version England / Ireland
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
Standard equipment
S210A Dynamic stability control
S832A Battery in luggage compartment
S853A Language version English
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Also the mechanic who done all the work and who originally imported the car is Joe mcShane in kildare motorworks.
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