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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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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. IMG_0040 by rich, on Flickr Regards Rich Edited by rpennington - 07 Nov 2017 at 8:21pm |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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NickDE
Region Chair North East Chairman Joined: 14 Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 1124 |
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Congratulations on the new car, it will be interesting to follow developments.
I hope your E46 is going to a good home ?
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Darkness gone, Tronic gone, Solo gone, DBA going, go Darknes2, go Frozen, go Black Pearl, go The Vibrator
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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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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. Regards rich Edited by rpennington - 25 Sep 2017 at 7:38am |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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Roger123
Club Member Joined: 03 Aug 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Status: Offline Points: 231 |
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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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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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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 wait regards rich
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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rpennington
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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 Regards Rich |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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Paul Rice
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Nice looking car Rich, My last E90, same colour seemed to look clean even when dirty
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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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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. Rich |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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rpennington
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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 Regards Rich |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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steven1410st
Club Member Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Location: Broxburn Status: Offline Points: 100 |
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What vin decoder did you use thanks
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I live with fear everyday but sometimes she let's me go to car shows
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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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I used bmwvin.com Regards |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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davebrindlee36m3
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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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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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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 Edited by rpennington - 21 Mar 2018 at 11:52pm |
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold 2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack |
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