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So I went to look at this 2003 320i E46 and everything looks clean and it drives nicely. The only hitch the guy said was that it revs up and down sometimes but it hardly happenes anymore because of a software restart he did at a mechanic. Im obviously going to get it checked by a BMW mechanic too. Its done 117000 kms and he's asking $5.8k NZD. thoughts?
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>>16306541
>spending 6k for 170hp vanos pos 320i
Yeah nah they are slow as balls
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>>16306547
Not really looking for something fast Tbh. I just like the drive
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>>16306560
i also hope you like rapey maintaince costs, shit fuel consumption, shit chassis for aussie/nz roads (too harsh) shit power and rust
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>>16306541
German engineering
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>>16306541
Probably an idle control valve, or a sensor. Get fault codes read and go from there. Either way not really a big deal.
I have an E46, they are good cars. 2 things that kill them is rust and cooling systems. If you don't have any issues there you are golden. 6 pot MUCH better than the 4, so long as you don't cook it it will run forever.
automatic gearboxes shit the bed if the oil isn't changed, but clutches should last a very long time if not abused.
320i isn't fast but it isn't exactly underpowered for normal driving. Enjoy anon
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>>16306541
>£5000 for a 90,000 mile 320i
I paid £600 for a 320Ci with 110,000 miles just last year
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