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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


    Last edited by Portbmw; 04-11-16 at 14:17. Reason: adding images

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