2001 BMW E46 330ci first vehicle

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>>16043396
Do it, just try to stay under 150k miles. I DD a 2004 BMW 325Ci, at 135k miles and it runs strong.

Get a two door as well, 4 door e46's are for 16 yr old girl's daddy present tbqh familia.

They are very fun, tossable and handle fairly well, Its basically the same engine as a 25i just .5 more liters and some better compression. Repairs aren't too bad, had mine for a year and only spent like $450 on initial small fixes and tune ups.

I say go for it but try to get like a 2003 or 2004. 2001 is fairly old.

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>>16043396
Yes, it is a good car to consider. The e46 330ci is easy to learn to work on and has considerable aftermarket options. Stay on the maintenance; its not a Toyota. But this is certainly a car that can introduce you to the pleasures of motoring. Your budget is spot on in terms of having a cushion for repairs and maintenance. Get a CarFax and as many maintenance records that you can on the vehicle and DO NOT considering buying one that does not have such documentation. I am done here.

>tfw you want a 330ci
>There are barely any manuals in your cunt

>>16043396
NO. Do you not buy a bmw as your first car. You don't deserve it. Even if it's your own money. Shut up and buy a civic. get a bmw when you're more mature and done with school and have a job.

>>16043925
Follow your dreams op, salty shit poster just got off the bus

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>>16043396

Quite a nice car, actually. However, it is a typical first beamer to have but there is nothing wrong with.

If you have people and shit to heave around, get a four-door rather than a coupe. I remember sitting in my friend's and I got some serious cramp in my right leg although I do have big legs.

Do stay on top of maintenance though; just because it's German doesn't mean it will not go wrong and it can get reasonably expensive because BMW love all dat money,

>>16043933
and then he'll be like that other canadian faggot that got high and crashed his e46.

Sorta related but not really, which bmw 3 series should i avoid? Like which ones are notorious for being problematic

>>16044216
E90

E92 is alright though.

I had one for a year. Fun car. Handles well and has good power in stock form.

I hated the (sport package) seats. They are hard and sit too high for anyone not manlet-sized. The steering wheel is a little tilted and it will bug you if you're OCD. The dual mass clutch feels weird when crawling in traffic. These things are ultimately why I sold the car.

Be ready for the following:
Diff bushing failure.
Front control arm bushing failure.
Cooling system failure.

The 4 doors weigh the same as the coupes. Buy either one; just make sure it's in good condition.