johnm51

No the car is New Zealand new. You have triggered something for me though all I need to do is look in the service book and contact the dealership that sold the car new. Thanks Greg. Cheers

I recently purchased, well 2 days ago a 2006 307 for my wife. It came with 1 remote and 1non remote is this right? Also missing is the ID Card for key codes.

It pays to ask questions Thanks for the information. I thought it was 2001 model not 2003 as it is NZ new. But hey shows you how little I know, perhaps I should stick to Holdens. Cheers John

Yes I can see 2001 being registered in 2002 but 2003? Did the the link work? Are you with BF in the Hutt?

OK How do you know with an E46 if you are buying a 2001/ 2002/ 2003? From what I gather they have a different line under the lights, in 2001 according to my research was updated in I presume late 2001. So why are some listed as 2002 when it clearly have a 2001 front. I have put a hyperlink in but not sure if I have done it right. You will see that this car is listed as a 2003 yet in pic 17 pre-delivery says 2002 and it has a 2001 front? Am I missing something here??? [url="http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/BMW/auction-272314002.htm"] And there are others.

Fair enough. But you have to admit like I said "some" do go on more about themselves and not enough about the car. After all you went there looking for a car. Wouldn't all cars be hand picked or can you buy in bulk?

I have a couple of Q's. Firstly I am looking at E46 2001/03 and notice that some have no badge on the back denoting engine size or M if motorsport. Did they come out like this or is it panel damage and the badge was not put back on? Some M/sport do not have an the usual M/sport steering wheel but is divided in two. Is this an M/sport wheel? Off the subject, I find it annoying with some Tme dealers how they have a big spiel about themselves how trustworthy they are how long they have been in business how all their cars are hand picked. B****r all about the car and 4 pics all of the exterior Well that's my moan look forward to your answers

Hi guys had a few days away so just catching up. Jason the SMG model seems odd to me as it is listed as a 2003 but the pre-delivery paper states it is a 2002. What puzzels me is it has a 2001 front? Thanks for your comments on the blue 330. Guess I just fell in love with the colour and the wheels.

Yes I have seen that car I could buy it but it's a bit more than I want (allowed) to spend. What do you think of this on Tme

Thanks Jason, Yes I would only buy one with a service history and keys as I know a remote key can cost $500.00

Funny you should say that I have had 4 Honda Accords and before I got interested in bemmers I was looking at late model Euro's

Thanks Grant, I have been looking for a few months now (online)and the only 3 series E46 with multi-function I have seen are Singapore cars. Yes I have seen some with leather but as you say not often. Cheers

I would prefer NZ new but from what I can see I would have to pay 4/5k more for a car with twice the ks

At the moment on Tme there is an E46 330 NZ new 117,000 k. Is this better than A Jappa with papers and 69,000k? Both same year

Thanks I have noticed NZ new seem to have leather and a multi-function wheel as do the Sing. cars but Japan don't?

Thanks for the for info. I have noticed NZ new seem to have leather and a multi-function wheel but Japan don't

I am looking hopefully in the next 6 months at buying my first BM. An E46 325 or 330 2001/02/03. Do I buy an import? Cheers John

Hi guys my name is John and new to this forum. I'm looking at buying my first BM. At the moment I drive a 2004 Calais V6 (wife) and a 2002 SS ute V8. I am looking at buying an E46 2001/02 but unsure wheather to get 325 or 330? Japan import or not? I believe Singapore is no good because of its humidity?? New Zealand new seem to be higher k's and more dollars. Greatful for any of your experiences Cheers John