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    Posted: 24 Sep 2017 at 3:22pm
Hi all
After all the work I have done recently on my old faithful E46 323i, I have come to the decision after 12 years ownership to part company. After looking around I decided on this to be my next little project, I have already got a few little jobs already lined up that I spotted that need to be done. Hopefully will pick it up on Tuesday.
My old faithful E46 can be seen & looking dirty.
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Edited by rpennington - 07 Nov 2017 at 8:21pm
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NickDE Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Sep 2017 at 9:42pm
Congratulations on the new car, it will be interesting to follow developments.
I hope your E46 is going to a good home ?
Darkness gone, Tronic gone, Solo gone, DBA going, go Darknes2, go Frozen, go Black Pearl, go The Vibrator
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rpennington Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2017 at 7:34am
Thanks nick.
I am really looking forward to getting it & to do the things that are required as & when. A thread will be started.
I hope that whoever takes on my E46 will keep it going like I have been, for a few more years to come. I was surprised when I was sorting out the history receipts for parts & work done to it how much I must have spent keeping it going, but I do also think to myself was it all really worth it. I know it still needs a few more things doing but I wasn't going to spend anymore on it.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roger123 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2017 at 2:04pm
From the photo, it looks to be in nice condition.  Inside good too, hopefully.  I'm sure you'll have fun getting up to the level of perfection to which you attain Rich!

I think unless a car is really new, there will always be things that require replacement/refurbishment over the years to keep it looking good and working well.  So what you've spent has probably been a good investment Rich.  That's the way to look at it!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rpennington Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2017 at 6:49pm
Hi Roger
It is in nice condition inside & out for the year & mileage 42k, yes it does have some age/mileage related marks. I'll post some better pics when I collect it, as that was just a quick pic.
Dealers will only do a certain amount of used car prep to a percentage due to costs etc.
 
I'm really looking forward to getting the car & can't waitSmile
 
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The parts buying started a couple of weeks ago, but haven't got round to starting my tidying up project as yet. I washed & leathered it on Sunday & did notice a few other little cosmetic bits to do.
Tools bought so far:-
11 piece trim removal tool set.

New parts bought so far:-
Brand new set of alloy wheel centre caps.(bought for E46 but never fitted)
Brand new set of wheel bolts

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Nice looking car Rich, My last E90, same colour seemed to look clean even when dirty 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rpennington Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:17pm
Thanks Paul. It's only my second BMW & so far I am quite pleased with it.
I was glancing through eBay the other day & came across my old E46 on there for sale.

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Thought I'd share the spec of my E90 although it looks like a big spec car, I'm not sure what is standard equipment & what are options or if using the vin decoder I used has missed anything off.

Type Code PN92
E Series E90 (MUE)
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine N57
Displacement 3.00
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod. Date 2011-07-08

L812A National version England / Ireland
P337A M Sports package
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CBA CO2 package
S1CDA Brake Energy Regeneration
S205A Automatic transmission
S230A Extra package, EU-specific
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S258A Tire with run-flat functionality
S2MFA BMW alloy wheel, M spider spoke 193
S2PAA Wheel bolt retainer
S302A Alarm system
S313A Fold-in outside mirror
S321A Exterior parts in vehicle color
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S470A Isofix-System
S481A Sports seat
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S497A Centre armrest, rear
S4B9A Interior strips, alu, satin-polished
S4UAA Partially electric seat adjustment
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S507A Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
S520A Fog lights
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S544A Cruise control with brake function
S563A Light package
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S615A Expanded BMW Online Information
S616A BMW Online
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Control for Teleservices
S6FLA USB/Audio interface
S6VCA Control for Combox
S704A M Sports suspension
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S761A Individual sunshade glazing
S775A Headlining anthracite
S7XAA M Leathr. wheel+shift paddle+multifunc.
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version English for
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8S2A Coding alarm signal
S8S3A Automatic locking when driving off
S8SCA Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
S8TGA Thiefproofing device
S8TLA Dummy-SALAPA
S8TNA Daytime run.lights adjus.via light menu

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What vin decoder did you use thanks
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Originally posted by steven1410 steven1410 wrote:

What vin decoder did you use thanks


I used bmwvin.com

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Ihave found just going to my local BMW parts dept with the vin number and ask them to print the build sheet off works for me.. Maybe some dealers wont do it but Bowker Preston have always been most helpfull.
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Well i’m into the sixth month now of having this car, due to the weather I haven’t done anything to it apart from washing & hoovering it out. I have driven about 3,000 miles so far in that time & I have to say I am enjoying driving it as much as my old e46.
I have had one problem with it so far & that was a noisy heater blower motor,this was replaced a week ago under warranty of which I am glad I didn’t have to pay for,has it would have cost me about £280 & I think that was without fitting. I will try & post a video up.

Rich

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