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I know it's an old thread but how come?
The inline 6's are usually the most reliable BMW engines but your example was definitely neglected... The problem is with BMW's (and most euro cars) is that they don't take abuse as well as a normal car and the 2nd, 3rd...etc owners may skip on vital maintenance items...Poor maintenance, low power (IMO) It had a bad respray, sun roof/water leak issues.
It was just more then I was willing to take on. The guy who bought it was a mechanic and BMW fan. He pointed out several other issues I hadn’t notice like a trans issue when shifting 2 to 3 etc. He However was very happy to take on and fix the issues. I have seen him daily driving the car for about 4 years after the sale. I’m not sure if he still has it now.
Looks great! Where did you find this and how long ago did you buy it? (Looks like you got it a few years ago)E46 with an M54 and full service history ftw! It's definitely all about proactive maintenance with bimmers. Picked up this gem for 5k, had all the right bits replaced for its time and everything works. Dream to drive with 2016 tech in a 2005 vehicle
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Looks great! Where did you find this and how long ago did you buy it? (Looks like you got it a few years ago)
That's a great first car and it should take care of you if you service it every 10,000km (Don't go by BMW service intervals)... How many kays and have you had problems in the 5 or so months?Actually it was around Xmas, just via Facebook marketplace. Mechanic from a local Euro shop bought it for his mother in law as a run around and she didn't like it. It's now my boys first car and he loves it. Admittedly I'm living vicariously through him, I love the E46 6 banger, shame it's not a 3.0 or I would have kept it