A rather clean E46!!!

rogerxp · 06-10-2010, 09:22 AM

Yeah, I know we all know what an E46 looks like, but just had mine cleaned and thought the results were pretty good. It's not had a proper 'detail' or anything like that but a thorough clean and polish/wax.

I think more to the point is that even though you may be forced into downgrading your motor it doesn't necessarily mean you need to completely slum it (too much) as long as you're patient and purchase wisely (that said I just dropped lucky with this one).

I honestly think this car is brilliant and ticks so many boxes; practical, economical, sounds great, comfortable, fairly rapid, still looks good (IMO). It's an 03 plate car which just past 74k on the clock yesterday. Don't really see myself changing it anytime soon (though am always on the look out; the Z4M really has challenged me though

).

The results...
...and yes that GT is pretty gastly.

MEGA · 06-10-2010, 09:28 AM

Heh. I first read your post and at a glance thought you said "And yes, that GT is pretty..."

Then I read the last word.

Agreed 100%. And I was scared for a sec there

hahaha

Your car looks clean dude

IF your going to keep her for any length of time then you do need to get modding though

E902717 · 06-10-2010, 09:28 AM

Looks great Rog, i must admit i loved my E46

chrisbin · 06-10-2010, 10:45 AM

Always good to get a decent valet done prior to trading in - helps maximise the offer.

What's the price to change to the Z4M?

rogerxp · 06-10-2010, 10:53 AM

How would I know

...

...about £14k

peterg1965 · 06-10-2010, 11:35 AM

Looking great Rog, all ready to put up for sale! I agree that the E46 still cuts the mustard with todays more modern offerings.

ZuerstBMW · 06-10-2010, 11:40 AM

NICE looking car

dxb335d · 06-10-2010, 01:11 PM

Man, I can't fooking believe it. Went to look at a 325ci last week for the Miswah and she ''didn't like it''.

She looks at these pics and think yours is lovely. I said

''its exactly the same as the Grey 325ci we looked at for you''....

''It looked dirty in Grey''
IT WAS FACKIN' dirty bitch thats why

peterg1965 · 06-10-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Man, I can't fooking believe it. Went to look at a 325ci last week for the Miswah and she ''didn't like it''.

She looks at these pics and think yours is lovely. I said

''its exactly the same as the Grey 325ci we looked at for you''....

''It looked dirty in Grey''
IT WAS FACKIN' dirty bitch thats why

Language Timothy........

themetz · 06-10-2010, 02:37 PM

lovely roger!

M3-FAST · 06-10-2010, 02:39 PM

Lookin' nice Rog

beemerbird · 06-10-2010, 03:13 PM

Yep, primed to sell I'd say Roger

Looks smart.

themetz · 06-10-2010, 03:20 PM

i wonder if a Z4M would come up as clean as that with some TLC

chrisbin · 06-10-2010, 05:21 PM

So Carlos, your misswah doesn't like it dirty.....???

Rog - looks like we even have a buyer lined up....

hmi1750 · 06-10-2010, 05:31 PM

lovely car.. definitely amazing value.. i would be tempted to change mine for similar.

rogerxp · 06-10-2010, 06:03 PM

Thanks for your comments chaps (and Helen

).

Yes, I seem to have dropped a little lucky with this car, it's not flawless, but at the price I paid (and it's age & mileage) I'd be foolish to expect anything else.

A few very minor paint chips which could easily be recified. Leather showing it's age but really isn't too bad (a client who supplies leather warranty/repair packs for sofas has got a packet of stuff for me that should help). The carbon trim on the door handles is pretty worn but really not worth £300ish to replace.

Had to put a new battery in a few weeks ago (replaced the original so just bad timing on my part), shoved some oil in the other day and the fuel filler cap broke yesterday which will be easy to replace once I find the part (will post a piccy up tomorrow as I'm struggling to find one - when you push the cap it flips out or push it again and it stays in - it's the clicker thing the cap leans against that's broke; if that makes sense).

I've even taken to turning the stereo off as I'm enjoying listening to the engine (must be missing my 350Z) and smoothness of the engine/chassis.

So, E46 330i or Z4M, no contest is it, the Z4M all day just think I'll have to be patient a little while longer.

MEGA · 06-11-2010, 08:36 AM

Sounds like carlos wants to buy your E46 Rog, so hurry up, sort it -and get the Z4

Jay_Jay · 06-11-2010, 08:47 AM

Looks mint.
How many numbers & letters are on your plate?! It looks tiny!

rogerxp · 06-11-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay_Jay

Looks mint.
How many numbers & letters are on your plate?! It looks tiny!

Not many

Year of birth (2 digits) and initials (2 letters). Unfortunately I don't have a middle name as that extra letter would have save me quite a bit of money

.

Would look good on a Z4M

.

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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Heh. I first read your post and at a glance thought you said "And yes, that GT is pretty..." Then I read the last word. Agreed 100%. And I was scared for a sec there hahaha Your car looks clean dude IF your going to keep her for any length of time then you do need to get modding though __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Looks great Rog, i must admit i loved my E46 __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	How would I know ... ...about £14k __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Looking great Rog, all ready to put up for sale! I agree that the E46 still cuts the mustard with todays more modern offerings.
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themetz smokin' kipper 39 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	lovely roger! __________________ Current Audi RS5. Previously enjoyed E92 335i M Sport; E92 M3; E92 335i M Sport; E46 330ci M Sport
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themetz smokin' kipper 39 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	i wonder if a Z4M would come up as clean as that with some TLC __________________ Current Audi RS5. Previously enjoyed E92 335i M Sport; E92 M3; E92 335i M Sport; E46 330ci M Sport
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Thanks for your comments chaps (and Helen ). Yes, I seem to have dropped a little lucky with this car, it's not flawless, but at the price I paid (and it's age & mileage) I'd be foolish to expect anything else. A few very minor paint chips which could easily be recified. Leather showing it's age but really isn't too bad (a client who supplies leather warranty/repair packs for sofas has got a packet of stuff for me that should help). The carbon trim on the door handles is pretty worn but really not worth £300ish to replace. Had to put a new battery in a few weeks ago (replaced the original so just bad timing on my part), shoved some oil in the other day and the fuel filler cap broke yesterday which will be easy to replace once I find the part (will post a piccy up tomorrow as I'm struggling to find one - when you push the cap it flips out or push it again and it stays in - it's the clicker thing the cap leans against that's broke; if that makes sense). I've even taken to turning the stereo off as I'm enjoying listening to the engine (must be missing my 350Z) and smoothness of the engine/chassis. So, E46 330i or Z4M, no contest is it, the Z4M all day just think I'll have to be patient a little while longer. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Sounds like carlos wants to buy your E46 Rog, so hurry up, sort it -and get the Z4 __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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Jay_Jay One in the chamber 3 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E90 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldbury, West Mids iTrader: (0)	Looks mint. How many numbers & letters are on your plate?! It looks tiny!
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