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  2. Posted · Edited by David11 · Report reply

    I have decided to put my 2002 E46 E46 M54Y 330i up for sale.

    This car is an NZ NEW model with Full Service history, either by BMW dealer or BM Workshop. Car had the gearbox reconditioned just over 15 months ago, by BM Workshop and runs very well. I got pretty much all the invoices for work carried out and since i have had it, when something needed doing I got it done.

    Features:

    3.0ltr Vanos engine (perhaps the best engine in the 3 series)

    5 speed automatic gearbox with tiptronic and sports modes

    Multifunction steering wheel with cruise control and radio/cd controls

    Front and side airbags; 6 all up

    Manufacturers alarm and immobilisor

    Black leather seats (back seats fold down in 60/40 split)

    Driver and passenger electric seats, with driver seat memory facility

    Full electrics

    Heated adjustable wing mirrors

    Auto adjust rear view mirror (against bright lights at night)

    Power steering

    Tinted windows

    ABS and Automatic Stability Control

    Air Con

    3 (full) rear seat belts and leather head rests

    Premium sound system with 6 stack CD player, stereo and mini disc player

    5 premium alloy wheels (rims are $800 new each) 225x45xR17 tyres

    Mats

    Had 2 new tyres put on around 6 months ago.

    Car has just had its WOF and as usual there were no probs with anything. Car was serviced 7k ago and doesnt need oil change for 18k (full synthetic only changed every 25k).

    The car has 216k on the clock so I am only looking for $10,995 or nearest offer. There is a warranty still on the car but it only has around 4k or around 10 months left. Transfer subject to warranty company.

    The exterior has some scratches and some damage to the front bumper (see pic) but I never saw it as a prob. Paint and body panels, other than above are in very good condition.

    The interior is the only thing that lets the car down and is in lower than average condition; with the biggest thing being the stitching in the rear middle section having come away and fading on the leather seats. Might not be expensive to tart the interior up but if your finiky about that sort of thing I guess you arent interested in a car thats done these Km's anyway. Personally I bought the car for the fun ride and it has deliviered on that no doubt!

    Have not yet put onto TradeMe or other sites so thought I would try here first. So, if you are interested for more information or more pics, or a test drive (!) you can ask on here or call me on 0272 496919.

    Cheers

    Dave

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    I figure that you car has still got tons of life in it and just deserves to be driven. The 3.0 engines are very strong and sounds like you have a car that has some of its age-related issues sorted out. Mileage is an interesting one. I have many friends who swear by buying a high mileage car (and I have bought a few too) that has extensive history /receipts. Often when you buy a car that has clocked 200 kms you get a car that has had extensive maintenance work (like your gear-box (or items like suspension)) already.

    The only problem really is when you want to sell a car with high mileage - your target market becomes a little smaller! There are some people who would never buy a car with over 150,000kms, irrespective of the car's condition/ history. Sad but true!

    Thanks for your feedback. I totally agree!

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    Km are fairly irrelevant imo as long as its been looked after. The average person seems to judge cars based on the km. My 535i i picked up has done around 502,000km(alot of sth island driving), still in very good condition and drives just as good as any E34 ive owned.

    Cheers, I think your car must win the 'most kms done' award. I agree, which is why I am trying to find out what sort of price the car might be worth. Thanks again

  8. Posted · Edited by David11 · Report reply

    Hey guys,

    I have a 2002 E46 54MY 330i sedan which I am thinking of selling. It is an NZ new car with a full BMW/BMW specalist service history, but, with 215k on the clock. My question is does anyone have an idea of what they think its worth (anyone interested?) and does the 215k figure scare everyone away unless its sold at a gift price? When would something like this car become worth scrapping for its parts?

    The car itself is in ok condition, with the interior letting it down the most. No real panel damage though the front bumper is broken (though repairable). The car drives very well and even some of the mechanics who have driven it comment on that. It is stock standard and I there has been around $8k spent on it (over 2 years) and that also takes into account what I knew I had to do (to bring it up to spec, service, etc) when I bought the car. The biggest and only thing really to go wrong is the gearbox which was recon'd by BM Workshop.

    What do you rekon? Your thoughts are appreciated.

    Regards

    David

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    Should be standard, all coupe's come with motorsport springs, but either way it shouldn't matter which shock you use as the motorsport version is uprated in the shock valving so won't affect the height of the car, will just be firmer.

    Hi,

    Many thanks for the reply. Can I ask if it makes any difference if I just use them to replace the fronts? The units I am looking at are second hand so would expect that they will be 'less firm' than when new(?)

    Thanks again for the help!

    Dave

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    You could try a good upholsterer - Stu's Trim Shop and Stitches Upholstery both do a good job. No idea on pricing sorry.

    Or you could try:

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-216403586.htm

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-216946606.htm

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-216489718.htm

    The coupe seats are different to the 4 door although I think they can be adapted (Hybrid may have done this).

    Thanks for advising.

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    I have a feeling that the OEM battery is a calcium one (not lead) - which has implications on the charge rate etc. Might be worth a PM to Hotwire or Glenn to confirm if a std battery will be OK or you need a calcium one.

    Hey there.

    You are right that it has to be a calcium/calcium battery but locally both major battery providers centuary and exzide produce a calcy/calcy battery. Both are sealed. So they are really no diff to an OEM (and lets be honest here, most OEM batteries will most prob rebadge..though not sure about BMW).

    As far charge rate is concerned, it is recommened that you get the same cranking amps as that of the original and this is generally dictated by the size of the unit, i.e. that it fits the hole.

    Hope that helps

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    Jeff grey charges $385 + gst for a battery.

    Does BMW uses 'special' battery? Can I just buy any normal battery from Repco?

    Ha, a battery is a battery. In almost all instances OEM batteries are just rebadged from other market brands. Just make sure it is heavy duty and anyway, everyone who you go to will know which is the right battery.

    Save yourself $$$$

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    Hey,

    I have a 2002 3 series with leather interior. The leather is pretty beaten up with some of the sewing coming apart. I would like to replace the worst but cant afford much and besides the car is too high mileage to see any increase in price if i do.

    So, can anyone help me with which models I could look at that use the same interiors. Also, is there anyone there who has only got a portion of the leather interior they might want to sell cheaply.

    Many thanks

    Dave

  20. Posted · Edited by David11 · Report reply

    Hey there.

    A year ago I purchased an NZ new 2002 (new shape) 330i with 186k on the clock, full NZ service history and fully kitted, for under $10k.

    Just 2 weeks ago a 2004 (!) 330i M series, with 125,000km went on trade me for under $21k.....$20k for a 2000, hell no, you would be mad!

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    Fair enough.

    Id look at trying to clean up the interior and touch up the bumpers as much as possible. Try to make it as appealing as possible. A couple of hundred dollars spent on painting bumpers etc could mean a sale.

    Do a bit of research of other similar vehicles to determine your price. As Penry said be aware that a lot of those cars a not selling at the prices listed.

    Fix it up, put it on trade me and see how you go. If your price is too high, you will soon know. You can aways come down till you attract interest.

    Most of all, good luck :)

    Agreed, many thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

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    Possibly anything from $12-13k upwards. Unfortunately the 195k is going to hurt it. Have a look on TM at the various cars and what they are going for. Be aware though that not many of them have sold at their prices.

    The latest I saw sell was a manual 330 with all the kit and it went for 15k in the end. Dont remember the kms on it though.

    Also the condition of the interior along with any bodywork scratches arent going to help

    Cheers for your input.

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