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    For me it has to be the E46 coupe or touring. The sedan is a compromise between the two with none of the benefits and I'm not a fan of the compact. I love the styling of coupe, but would go for the touring for practicality (bikes, dog etc, etc, etc).

    The weight of the E46 makes the 4cyl a little gutless for my liking - so the 6cyl (2.5 or 3.0) is much better. My 3 litre is pretty good on gas too - around 11 l/100km around town, and around 8 - 8.5 on the open road. And it gets up and moves when you hit the loud pedal.

    For $20k you could pick up a 330ci msport.... I was looking at them on trademe the other day and was horrified how much they have dropped since I got mine. Grrrr - if I had waited 6 months....

    yeah i love the touring as well, they're a nice looking car. really like the e30 touring as well.

    i've seen a few 330ci on TM but if they have low km's and high specs ppl still askin around $27- $30k. there are some for around $20k but km's are ususally over 100,000 which i dont really want if i'm spending $20k+

    i guess the main reason this compact in particular interests me is the km's, the extra's, the fact that its a big engine for a small car (1300kg) giving it potential to handle well and go quite quickly. i also think theres a lot to be said for knowing the history of a car and the way its been treated by its previous owners

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    Looks a ton better than the E36 Compact...

    definately agree, i didnt think much at all of the e36 version.

    i know the e46 compact doesnt have the stance or 'man factor' of the coupes or sedans but obviously that girly factor wont bother me.

    ironically though the compact e46 is a wisker wider in the body than the coupe and sedan... go figure

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    Haha greedy aren't I!

    Yea i'd hit it. You text me offers over 1000 but if you are only being offered 350 I think 700 aint to bad!

    greedy.... nah its probably smart then no one else can own an edirty... unless someone spelt it with a '3' for the 'e' but that isnt as good imo

    350 is pretty unrealistic considering the new cost is 850, if i ever own another e30 i will be devistated that i let the plate go for so cheap it would be stupid.

    700 is a good starting point

    cheers

    kim

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    In the handbook, ours is something like 1500kg with all the options (favourite bit is the controls on the steering wheel, definitely recommend looking for a car with a multifunction wheel). Also the boot space in the sedan is ridiculous! It's just over half the size of the E30!

    But on the plus side, if you're patient you can find a lot of car for your money! But the compact prices look to be $3000 more on average than a E46 sedan! 328/330 E46 prices are dropping like stones :(

    There is a heaps of tech in an E46 compared to the relatively agricultural E30. Just get one on the hoist and there's aero, there's aluminium arms, awesome brakes, and a sophisticated back end. I was lusting after all the bits for my E30 haha. But I guess they're harder to work on? I can't quite figure out what's going on for the rear suspension myself haha. Like a complicated multi-link. Doesn't step out like the E30, very stable doesn't get upset by mid-corner bumps as easily. Good road car.

    If you like snow, I'd get one with the fold-down seats otherwise you'd struggle to fit anything. I have a 142 park board and that can't even fit anywhere in the car without folding the passenger seat down!. Other option is a roof/towbar rack, but it might affect your gas mileage on trips.

    i noticed it was harder to swing out than my e30, tried taking the traction control off which helped a bit but still didnt swing like my old girl lol but could drive it alot faster through corners for that reason.

    turns out the e46 i drove is for sale. i have only seen one other 325ti for sale it was on TM but it was lower spec. funnily enough its actually in my family (my mums). its a 2003 has full black leather interior (sport seats not comfort style) only 50,000 km and she's owned it since 15,000km so full service hisotry. multi function steering wheel. and its NZ New. i can score that for $20k, they were offered $25k trade in when dad bought his new range rover but mum wanted to keep it. so i thik $20k is prob a fair price? 98% of the compacts for sale are 316 or 318's must make this rare?

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    We have a 328i E46 sedan with Motorsport bits and Re001 rubber....it still feels like a bit of a whale compared to the E30. Uses more gas than the E30 around town too.

    But yes, on the open road it's great! Don't like the steptronic, bewilders me somewhat. Wonder if the 330i has better top end? 328i is great - really nice and torquey with useable power, but really feels strangled at the top. Opposite to the 325i E30 where you have belt it to go anywhere.

    Good road trip car, but that's about it imho. Don't really like how it lumbers around under 60-70kph.

    thanks jib,

    funny thing is i definately didnt get that boat/whale feeling with the e46 compact, it felt really tight and responsive. maybe its the weight difference?? i have read the compact 325 weighs 1300kg how does that compare to the sedan or coupe?

  12. Posted · Edited by EDIRTY · Report reply

    hey guys,

    after a recent road trip in an e46 i have made the decision to buy a newer vehicle and sell my e30's. I will without a doubt own another e30 one day because they are IMO the best 3 series ever built.

    A trip to Ohakune from Welly in my e30 2.5ltr would be a tank there and 3/4 back. i did the same trip in a 2003 e46 2.5ltr and it easily used half the amount of fuel and had more power (but an auto shift). i had never driven an e46 before and i was utterly impressed by the m54b25 engine, the steptronic was surprisingly good to use once i got used to the direction of manual shift, i felt lost without a clutch but i soon forgot and started to enjoy the car.

    if you are not familiar with wellington, the paecock hill road is a great place to test the handling of a car it consists of a long hill climb with varying corners throughout. This bmw was very impressive uphill and great around corners, i was surprised as it is stock standard. Now the catch... the 2.5ltr e46 in question that drove so well and handled magnificently is a...... COMPACT! fancy that :lol: i never knew they made a 6cyl compact until i saw this one.

    So after this drive i think i have my heart set on an e46 for my next car, but i would like to get some opinions on people's preferences to body style, engine (bigger is always better, but more expensive lol), NZ new factor etc

    i like the facelift version, new headlights etc, i am also a huge fan of the 330ci. but this little compact has stuck in my mind... its lighter and it uses a different chassis which according to some of my research is stiffer. i know they look a bit like a nana kart but they are different.... and i'm a chick so the hatch back factor is prob less of an issue for me! (and the snowboards fit nicely with one back seat folded down)

    bimmersport members - what is your preferred e46? and why? Pref buy NZ new or are imports okay??

    Cheers, any help or info is always appreciated

    Kim

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    hey guys,

    i am parting with my e30's (sadly....) so i am open to offers on my personalised plate if anyone is interested.

    'E DIRTY' - please note there is a small space between the 'E' and the 'DIRTY'

    Currently the plate is in red which is prob not everyones cup o tea but it really suited my matt black car with red and black smoked lights, black carbon look badges etc.

    Please bare in mind that the plate did cost $850 new and there is only one.. well nearly (ED1RTY :)) some people on TM offering rediculous money like $300!! I am not in a rush so wont let it go for next to nothing.

    Cheers

    Kim

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    Cap on... tight. You're just sucking more air in if you have it off....

    Glad to be of help, let us know how you get on.

    Thanks for all your help guys, i've finally got it sorted! car is now running cool as :)

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    Sometimes bleeding all the air out takes a while.... park the car on a slight incline (front of car facing uphill) turn the heater on full, open the bleed screw and then hold the revs at around 2000rpm to get the coolant pumping. Keep checking for air bubbles every couple of minutes.... when you're convinced there are no more air bubbles leave the car running for another 5 minutes and then replace the bleed screw, top up the coolant and you're away! This worked for me (on an E36 mind you, but should be a similar process)

    Good luck!

    Hey dude, thanks for your reply, really appreciate it.

    prob a silly question but should i hav the water reservoir/tank open or the lid on whilst bleeding?

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    I have recently replaced the entire cooling system on my e30 m20b25; waterpump, thermostat, radiator etc as an overheating heating problem caused my head to crack..... very expensive venture :(

    i am now having terrible difficulty bleeding the cooling system. it seems that initially on my first attempt the heater was left closed (silly female i kno!) but after my 2nd flush of the system (have had to flush the system a number of times as when the head cracked my cooling system was full of crap) i made sure i had the heaters on full and bled the system with the bleed valve open but the heaters still blow cold and i am sure i have some sort of airlock or could the heater valve be jammed closed???

    any help would be appreciated

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    Not to mention, the car is 20years old, so quite possibly could of had some of these options added on anywhere during the course of its life.

    it appears very un-touched/changed to tell you truth, it looks like very few covers and bits have never been removed full tool kit etc. it also has cruise control which my one doesnt. i guess the first owner must have ticked all the boxes at the BMW dealership :)

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    I have recently purchased a parts car, it is a pre F/L m20b25 and i have noticed the following things which differ from other pre F/L's i have seen in the past:

    factory battery in the boot?

    Cloth recaro interior

    full on board computer (where clock usually goes)

    Has someone opted for these additions from new or is this quite common for some 325i? i have yet to check if it has long distance fuel tanks (possibly SA model???) i also noticed a different BMW steering wheel more of a racey look, quite different from my original BMW wheel. After smoking up the rear wheels i am delighted in the fact that it has an LSD, could this be an iS model????

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    Im thinking about ways to get the touring down from New Plymouth to Wellington, has anyone used a transporter to move cars around the country ?

    If so who was it, how much did it cost, and was the car fine when you got it ?

    Automovements

    Seaview

    Lower Hutt

    260+GSt Auckland to Wellington

    Car was delivered next day in perfect condition

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    Does anyone know much about these Doulble Sheared Secletor Rods? (see pic)

    I have recently installed a B&M short shift kit in my e30 and i can confirm that the throw has been significantly reduced (maybe 35%) the shift feels alot nicer although it is a bit stiffer into gear. the only downside is i still have the side to side play in my shifter once in gear.... i started doing some research and have found an american webiste that sells alot of aftermarket BMW parts (big brake kits etc) and noticed along with short shift kits such as B&M they also offer an upgrade on the selector rod claiming that this is the cause for the side to side play in the shifter

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    is anyone familar with this product or a similar upgrade??

    Thanks, Kim

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    well on the motronic v1.1 im asuming ur cars a manual. i dont know about the autos but the crank positioning sensor is on the flywheel and the is a peice on the loom that sits in your bellhousing. you can tell what version it is by looking at the crank pully smooth =1.1 toothed =1.3 if your not to keen on changing your gearbox you could get another loom ecu and get a toothed pully. its quite simple. also you will have to change the connenctions to your fusebox and that should just about cover it.

    thanks mate really appreciate your help, this forum is a great resourse :)

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    you will find you will need to replace the radiator and stuff with your new engine. its not too tricky. talk to ray he will sort you out. 0212hellbm

    i have a donor car so radiator etc is already there from 325, so i assume i must still be running the 323 radiator from my old engine. i have been told i have to replace the cam gears also??

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