Zzz 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Making my search harder, Looking for an E46 330ci manual in the North Island. Edited October 18, 2017 by Zzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 basically looking for a unicorn.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 TBH, any specific E46 requirement seems hard to find. An early E46 318i (M43 engine) coupe with an autobox? Barely such a thing in existence. Actually, we know they did exist, and it's perhaps testament to our good taste that there are none for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zzz 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 I had a feeling you guys would say that. Thought i'd try anyways, some people believe in unicorns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) There's a red 318ci on facebook in the NZ audi/BMW buy sell group. Saw it today. Might even be a manual. I have to find it again. https://www.facebook.com/groups/317817931701412/permalink/937515209731678/?sale_post_id=937515209731678 Sorry. Automatic. But.. e46, not blue or silver. ? Edited October 8, 2017 by Gabe79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Zzz said: I had a feeling you guys would say that. Thought i'd try anyways, some people believe in unicorns Absolutely! Consider it the thrill of the chase. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 will have a 99 e46 328ci nz new 5spd black on black , tidy car , $7-8k approx will be up for sale in a few weeks etc 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36_Turbo 84 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 Keep searching...or find the ideal colour / option combination and have it converted to manual? I believe it's worth it in most cases as finding manual transmission E46's aren't in abundance. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zzz 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 4:27 PM, E36_Turbo said: Keep searching...or find the ideal colour / option combination and have it converted to manual? I believe it's worth it in most cases as finding manual transmission E46's aren't in abundance. Seems like the plan at the moment. Don't want to rush into an auto though knowing my luck, one will pop up straight after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogballs 115 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/8/2017 at 6:25 PM, Zzz said: I had a feeling you guys would say that. Thought i'd try anyways, some people believe in unicorns They are real.. I have a 6speed (sedan) one sitting in the garage now. be patient.. well worth the wait. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogballs 115 Report post Posted December 21, 2017 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1497547647.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted December 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Dogballs said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1497547647.htm Thats 335i money. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted December 21, 2017 I went through the hunt for a manual E46 to find my perfect E46 which was a 330ci manual in Silver with leather no sunroof and silver or cubic trim. I waited a year and came close once but I could never find a manual under 10k even excluding the options I preferred. In the end I bought a auto 330ci for 4k and spent a few dollars on maintenance and suspension. The car was a great drive and handling was superb. But if you just have to have a manual then be patient and get ready to pay around a 1/3 more than a similarly specced auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 Seems reasonably priced https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1496026637.htm?rsqid=a2911d617a6e438a907630e4878ea358 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
