After yesterdays thread, i am now the proud owner of a BMW 318SE Tourer e46 shape

Just off to collect it now

Pics tomorrow morning

Sarah

 

another in the group lol
good for you

 

Lets hope this one will fit all my stuff in the boot

I can drive like a twat now and get away with it

Sarah

 

no indicators remember lol

 

 

of course

And i can pull out on anyone i fancy right?

PMSL.

Im already thinking it needs some m3 wheels

Sarah

 

And the M badges maybe even a Twin DTM system

 

errrr NO

 

oh please no dont

 

You's should just get a traders policy the amount of cars you's go through

 

Well done, look forward to driving it and putting fuel in, and the odd service here and there

 

lol yup, i beleive they have

 

Because no other cars are relaible when serviced properly apart from BMWs

Anyone who thinks they're any more reliable than any other correctly serviced modern car is a fucking delusional tool

General E39 M5

M5 Common Problems and Running Costs
Places to look for rust when buying an E39 M5
Recall Campaign 01V-206: Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan


Drivetrain
Peake Research tool for reading ODB2 & BMW fault codes
Which model Peake reader to get
Knowledge base on Peake codes for E39 M5
Differential Leak
Vanos Issues
VANOS Solenoid Replacement DIY
Carbon Buildup FAQ (summary)
Carbon Buildup FAQ (long)
Software fix for Carbon Build-Up issue
PICS: Carbon Cleaning- secondary air passages
Oil FAQ
How to test the MAFs yourself and How MAFs work
Cleaning MAFS
US$ 115 MAF group buy, both for Europe and US
MAF sensor removal tool?
VW MAF install
Replacing oxygen sensors
Stripped oilpan bolt
Long and technical: thoughts on cold air intakes and temp sensor relocation
How to reset your service indicator
Jammed Transmission Selector Fix
Clean up shifter slop
DIY Tech: CPS Replacement
DIY Tech: CPS Bank 2 Replacement
VANOS Warranty in California
DIY: Serpentine Drive Belt Replacement
Rod Bearing Replacement- In Car- Pictures and costs
Fuel Tank Breather DIY (Peake E8 code)
Another Fuel Tank Breather DIY (Peake E8 code)
Yet another Fuel Tank Breather DIY (Peake E8 code)
Timing Chain Replacement, VANOS replacement and setting timing



Suspension & Brakes
Suspension alignment specifications
Rear Swaybar Brackets
Fixed steering wheel vibration!
X5 Thrust arm bushings
Installing X5 bushings
Possible front control arm bushing failure?
excellent brake article
Why aren't the OEM rotors cross-drilled?
Which Big Brake Kit (BBK)?
E39 M5 Brake Duct Modification
Brake/Clutch Bleed w/ATE Super Blue
Installing Ground Control suspension
DIY guide for Front Suspension Coil Over Install
DIY guide for Rear Suspension Coil Over Install


Wheels & Tires
Original Manufacturer of Chrome Shadow paint





Interior
Missing Pixels on dashboard display
Repair guide for missing pixels in odometer display
Vent Fan Failure--Final Stage Unit replacement?
Troubleshooting non-working central locking system (key is not dead)
Troubleshooting remote trunk (boot) release
Rear Deck Rattle - DIY Fix

 

sooner have a honda just for puttin fuel in

 

Definitely applies on this thread then

 

You have to be realistic, of coarse things can break on a bmw however my e46 m3 has over 300bhp standard and everytime i put me foot down i aint worrying about it melting a piston or doing a head gasket like i was in all of my old cossies. Plus you can pick 1 up for the same money as an escort cossie and there is just no comparison between the 2 cars imo the m3 is a far far superior car in every way, but like you say yes they break just like every other car and there not an unbeatable missile just a nice comfy quick car

 

https://passionford.com/forum/genera...-car-help.html

 

Do you stil have the cossie then?Or have i missed something

 

yes glenn still got the cossie,sold the mondeo as needed an estate car

Alps every car you get is far superior to anything pmsl

 

sounds a good car to runabout in.

not got pics yet lol.

 

You should of gotten the 2 litre version as a minimum - the 4 cylinder engine is pretty gutless and leaves the car woefully underpowered

 

What year is it ( I might have missed that )? It might be a 2 litre anyway in capacity.

The ones badged as 320 petrol were a 2.2 litre six in later times .

BMW badging is a bit misleading at times

 

Well i hope you enjoy it and you have it longer than 6 months lol.

 

Its a W reg

 

Is it gonna get pimped up then.I thought you would of been at croft today.

 

Thats' right and I think around 2002 onwards 318 were 2.0 but at the other end of the scale it works backwards if you have a 335 its actually a 3.0

Martin.

 

any bmw ive had hasnt ever had anything wrong with it

 

yeah because thats a bmw fault so have that back

 

Despite age difference, one was £22k new one was what £45k?, one has 220hp one has 340hp, 2.0 4cyl to 3.4 6cyl...I could go on.

Price is only comparison because amazing as it is the M3 is common as you like....

 

We were at Croft Glenn.

Here are some pics of it..... not bad for a bargain, but it does need the bonnet and roof machine polishing where its fading













Sarah

 

looks nice and clean that

 

So am i right ?

 

Looks mint.

 

could have bought my 330d

 

For circa £2k


I'll have it

 

we paid £1500 for the BMW