What To Look For When BUYING A BMW | BMW e46

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[rollydoucet]

Years ago, I bought a 2005 320i with the small 2.2 litre 6 cylinder engine. I bought it as a second car to use during the winter. It had over 150, 000 miles and required a new power steering pump, cooling system expansion tank, and a brake job. I paid $2200 for the car, and $1240 for repairs. Since then, it's been nothing but pure driving enjoyment and I've put over 100, 000 miles on it. Don't expect to buy a ten year old 3 series bimmer, and not have to fix a few things, but once you've done that, you'll have a great car to drive.

[seanb]

I have 2002 bmw 325 xi, i brought 3 years ago for 4000 dollars. Perfect condition 107000 miles. Just changed fuel pump. Best car i ever drove hands down

[ARAR]

I just bought a 264, 000 mile 2003 325i black for only $600 runs and drives quite well, cold a/c, working cruise control, interior is a little beat up but overall good shape, all windows work, only light on dash is brake pad wear, driven 1500 miles already

[ifadebarbersupply]

I got my 330ci 3 months ago
I’ve changed
Transmission pan gasket, trans oil, trans filter, oil pan gasket, oil filter housing gasket, oil filter, oil filter o ring, thermostat, upper coolant hose and the skinny hose that connects to the coolant tank, coolant tank, coolant tank bracket, automatic trans thermostat, mass airflow sensor, air filter, VALVE cover gasket, intake boots upper n lower, i think that’s it, I’m repairing my driver door handle rn, i got the car for cheap as i knew it had problems. I did it all myself except the oil pan gasket, i had help wit that. Don’t buy an e46 unless u can work on it ur self .... now I’m waiting for a disa valve gasket, then i can pass smog, 2 1/2 - 3 months later ... 😂🤙🏽 e46 life

[jorgeconj]

Good video. Just wanted to add that is really important to ask the last owner if the water pump was replaced at least once. This pumps are prone to fail after 30k miles and if the car has ever overheated is a real problem. The cylinder head will actually bend or twist pulling the head bolts and damaging the bolts threads on the block leaving you with no other choice but to re-thread them with a kit. And yes is beter to do them all !!!

[kimdotnet]

Note: Power steering reservoir leak is common and can leak on the alternator causing that to fail as well.

[Mrpint]

The subframe with manual transmission is a serious problem with this model. Also don't ever overheat the engine which can happen easily, if you do the engine is usually toast due to head bolts being destroyed

[Miks_Petersons]

I bought myself a 2000 330D for 1000 euros. Invested another 800 to get it running perfectly. Really great car that handled many days of -20 celcius winter drifting without any major issues...apart from ABS, but you can disconnect that hehe. Recommending everyone to buy brand new ABS sensors to prevent brake pad and disc wear from faulty sensors causing braking.

[JFKKARZ]

Great cars... I have owned over 10 E46s so carried out some of the most common jobs, with videos. ;)

[Questioneverythingg]

You can smell oil leaks from inside the car with the engine running. The most common faults normally drip onto hot parts and can be smelt. Most e46 leaks tbh lol

[gk_filer]

Thanks The a pillar can leak water into the computer that controls the door locks etc near or under the glove box

[isrealperez]

You forgot to mention two other places of an oil leak as some people would not see or catch you got a front main seal and even a rear main seal and most of all there's a tiny little corner if you own a sedan the corner side and the passenger side in the front near the housing I was a passenger Axle

[aleksandaraca]

My bmw e46 was leaking oil, coolant and fluid brakes.. everything that could leak was leaking xD

[QUiNTiNBANKS]

Welp to late for me now, I just got a 5 series and looking into videos about it after I purchase

[anthonymartinez]

My car just got totaled w few weeks ago. Insurance money just hit and im about to go look at one this weekend. Wish me luck!

[BurzzyJ]

This is a fantastic video! Great job Evan! Car looks great!

[connorjames]

Thanks for making these videos bro. You make good content. You're a legend.

[rolac]

Ecv valve there is always a trouble code related to that .. high end plastic disposable car let say

[MiddleEasternGuy]

Nice steering wheel. I can see you added the BMW i Series emblem. 👍🏼

[lilmacfarlan]

The rear vent windows on the coupe is a pain in the ass to close if it’s stuck out.