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Post by Blarno on Jul 20, 2019 18:51:20 GMT
    
2003 320d M Sport automatic. 144k, FSH up to 139k. Cruise, parking sensors, moo, Business stereo with tape deck and 8 disc changer (sweeeeeeeet).
Needs some cosmetic work, but nothing I can't handle and take my time with. Crucially, it doesn't rattle or knock, drives brilliantly and I don't have to change gears myself any more. And, the best bit - no DPF. Swirl flaps are getting binned off as soon as I get back off holiday next weekend.
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Post by Martin on Jul 20, 2019 19:26:19 GMT
Welcome to the dark side! Looks in decent condition, hope it turns out to be a good buy.
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Post by Big Blue on Jul 20, 2019 19:41:27 GMT
E46.
Best 3-er.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2019 19:58:30 GMT
Really? My mate's one nearly always has something wrong with it. Mostly little things like sensors but he had to have all the shocks replaced the other day after it flunked its MOT again. |
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Post by michael on Jul 20, 2019 20:38:31 GMT
Brilliant cars, a high water mark for the 3 series. I still miss the 325 compact.
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Post by ChrisM on Jul 20, 2019 21:04:06 GMT
What's going to happen to the SAAB? How much to tax and what's it worth?
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Post by Blarno on Jul 20, 2019 21:50:49 GMT
Saab is getting sold once I get back off holiday, probably worth about £1000. Tax was £18 per month.
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Post by Andy C on Jul 20, 2019 23:21:54 GMT
Very nice but those tints are way to gangsta
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Post by chocy on Jul 21, 2019 8:00:33 GMT
Slightly surprised that you have gone for a BMW?
I do think it's an excellent choice, my friend had a lovely version.
Iirc, he had the front wings replaced and a bit of corrosion on the sills repaired. Is that the issues you have?
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Post by Blarno on Jul 21, 2019 8:38:54 GMT
Corrosion on one rear arch and a few scrapes. Luckily, my neighbour is a time served Bentley paint shop bod and he's going to sort me out.
I went for a BMW as I wanted something with a renowned auto box.
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Post by Alex on Jul 21, 2019 8:52:29 GMT
Corrosion on one rear arch and a few scrapes. Luckily, my neighbour is a time served Bentley paint shop bod and he's going to sort me out. I went for a BMW as I wanted something with a renowned auto box. Fair enough, I’m going auto when I get my Ioniq in a couple of weeks and I’m not going to miss a manual with the sort of driving I do these days. |
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Post by Boxer6 on Jul 21, 2019 11:02:56 GMT
Corrosion on one rear arch and a few scrapes. Luckily, my neighbour is a time served Bentley paint shop bod and he's going to sort me out. I went for a BMW as I wanted something with a renowned auto box. Fair enough, I’m going auto when I get my Ioniq in a couple of weeks and I’m not going to miss a manual with the sort of driving I do these days. When did this happen? I thought you were getting a Niro? confused.com, Scotland. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 21, 2019 11:46:40 GMT
Looks great. Enjoy!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2019 12:43:58 GMT
It does look good. Ditto.
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Post by Alex on Jul 21, 2019 14:43:09 GMT
Niro was a test drive and the missis didn’t like it. She wanted something more car like not an suv. She also doesn’t like the idea of an auto but there’s little I can do about that given that my choices were mostly hybrids this time round.
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Post by Stuntman on Jul 21, 2019 16:33:56 GMT
Nice one Blarno. Enjoy the 3er. Agree with Andy about those tints though...
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Post by Boxer6 on Jul 21, 2019 18:22:16 GMT
Niro was a test drive and the missis didn’t like it. She wanted something more car like not an suv. She also doesn’t like the idea of an auto but there’s little I can do about that given that my choices were mostly hybrids this time round. Just noticed that on your other thread - oops! Blarno - loving your choice mate. E46 is my favourite 3-series. and only marginally beaten by the E39 in 'want one' factor. |
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Post by Alex on Jul 21, 2019 20:21:33 GMT
Niro was a test drive and the missis didn’t like it. She wanted something more car like not an suv. She also doesn’t like the idea of an auto but there’s little I can do about that given that my choices were mostly hybrids this time round. Just noticed that on your other thread - oops! Blarno - loving your choice mate. E46 is my favourite 3-series. and only marginally beaten by the E39 in 'want one' factor. The trouble with both is that there are now quite a lot of grotty ones about that haven’t been loved. The E36 went the same way and you’re now mostly left with just the good ones. But when theyre good they really are good cars and Blarno’s looks quite a tidy example from the pictures, albeit with a few minor corrosion issues but with the planned maintenance jobs in hand it should be able to get up to a good standard and do justice to the E46 reputation. Sounds like there’s some tinkering required but I don’t imagine Blarno would have it any other way! |
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Post by Blarno on Jul 21, 2019 20:25:33 GMT
Just did a VIN check and the spec list is pretty huge. Someone went all out when it was new. It has Bluetooth, albeit a 15 year old system that doesn't seem to like my modern smartphone. Shame.
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Post by Alex on Jul 21, 2019 20:38:49 GMT
Just did a VIN check and the spec list is pretty huge. Someone went all out when it was new. It has Bluetooth, albeit a 15 year old system that doesn't seem to like my modern smartphone. Shame. But at least it’ll play all your old tapes! |
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Post by Blarno on Jul 21, 2019 20:41:10 GMT
I sadly lost all my tapes when I bought my first house nearly 12 years ago! They were buried somewhere behind the fireplace.
It has a 6cd changer in the boot so all is not lost.
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Post by Martin on Jul 21, 2019 21:05:49 GMT
Just did a VIN check and the spec list is pretty huge. Someone went all out when it was new. It has Bluetooth, albeit a 15 year old system that doesn't seem to like my modern smartphone. Shame. Soft close doors?  How how easy are the wind deflectors (if that’s what they’re called?) to remove, They’re up there with mudflats as a blight upon a car. |
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Post by Blarno on Jul 21, 2019 21:17:45 GMT
I've not even looked at how the wind deflectors are fitted yet, they don't cause me any bother, although things may change.
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Post by Boxer6 on Jul 21, 2019 23:57:08 GMT
Just did a VIN check and the spec list is pretty huge. Someone went all out when it was new. It has Bluetooth, albeit a 15 year old system that doesn't seem to like my modern smartphone. Shame. Soft close doors? How how easy are the wind deflectors (if that’s what they’re called?) to remove, They’re up there with mudflats as a blight upon a car. Hmm . . . factory-fitted mudflaps (if that's what they are!) on mine, and I fitted the wind deflectors of my own volition! I've not even looked at how the wind deflectors are fitted yet, they don't cause me any bother, although things may change. Mine are Heko, but I imagine most are the same; couple of tape strips and 2 or 3 square-u shaped metal clips inside the window channel. Not difficult to remove, should one so wish. |
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Post by ChrisM on Jul 22, 2019 7:08:44 GMT
Soft close doors? How how easy are the wind deflectors (if that’s what they’re called?) to remove, They’re up there with mudflats as a blight upon a car. Mudflats definitely blight a car, mudflaps not quite so ;-) Maybe the bluetooth can be fixed by a software update? |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 22, 2019 7:33:32 GMT
A 6 CD changer in the boot? That brings back happy memories of my TT (if only I still had that hair salon). Car looks good, especially the wheels, and once you've gone auto it's difficult to go back. I don't mind tints, especially factory ones, on the back of Tourings as it keeps that area much cooler for the dogs. The roof rails come in hand too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2019 8:22:45 GMT
Hang on - isn't this a German car? How come the styling is understated?
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Post by franki68 on Jul 22, 2019 8:30:22 GMT
Tape deck ? You can dig out all those old cassettes put them in and realise why you stopped listening to that artist .
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Post by Blarno on Jul 22, 2019 9:01:45 GMT
A 6 CD changer in the boot? That brings back happy memories of my TT (if only I still had that hair salon). Car looks good, especially the wheels, and once you've gone auto it's difficult to go back. I don't mind tints, especially factory ones, on the back of Tourings as it keeps that area much cooler for the dogs. The roof rails come in hand too. I've just been loading the back of the car for our holiday, it's baking hot outside and the inside of the car is nice and cool. Tints are a win in this situation. |
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Post by michael on Jul 22, 2019 9:09:33 GMT
I'd be removing this wind deflectors, too. I don't really see the point if you've got air-con? I've always assumed they were for smokers.
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