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BMW 3 Series E46

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 Prenderb
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    Brake pipes are a common fault. I've had it done on two e46s, unfortunately.

    Bushings on front wishbones is common enough too, it's just part of the suspension that wears out. This is the same on most cars - the problem with the e46 is that the bushings are part of the control arm.

    Exhaust mounting is probably not that pricey?

    Sounds like you might have had a car that didn't get much love from the previous owner who could ignore/get used to knocking noises.

    Edit: They're a lovely car for a drive though, imho, and I've not found them *that* much more expensive than other cars for normal bits and pieces. I've had a 318i and 320d.


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    Was it a BMW dealer garage?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 listermint
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    Being honest. They all sound like things that would need to be done and preventative maintenance.

    You dont need to do it all at once you could get away with the important stuff now and the other bits later.

    But again they are common issues.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 Idbatterim
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    did you not get the car checked before purchase? You have bought a 2L 318ci in fairness not a 7 series or S class, yeah it will be more expensive to run than an avensis etc, but you knew that before buying it. Also if you are in any way handy yourself you can source parts and do a lot of work yourself, my brother and I have had our 325's for 3 years each now and a starter motor went in my 2003 and a nothing on this 2005 and his passed the nct first time yesterday...When is the NCT Op?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 Idbatterim
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    No I didn't! Not sure chain issue would have been apparent. NCT is in October. I've no issue maintaining a car and tend to do so meticulously. I just didn't expect such a list with a low mileage, spotless car. Live and learn!
    that engine doesnt have the best reputation. My bro and I have both had 318ci's and while mine appeared to be a safe bet, looked very clean few owners, full service history, body in excellent nick, that car set me back a lot in terms of maintenance, his when I first went out to see it looked dog rough, he took it though and I dont think anything failed on him with the car, so as you say, appearances can be deceptive, make sure in future to have any car checked out that is worth over several grand...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 Idbatterim
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    yeah forget that two year servicing nonsense, a year or 10,000 miles ish, whatever comes first... some people do it more often...


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    I was quoted 1000 from local dealer to do them.

    I had it done in an indy for about 50 - 60% of that.

    It is an awkward job - fuel tank and some other bits and pieces need to come down. Parts are significantly less than 100 euro, this is a labour-intensive job!

    From experience, having brake lines fail is not fun (happened me on an e46 after NCT passed it!)


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    They broke on me. Latest repair is in copper.


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    Seems to be very cheap. Are you/they sure that's for the rear lines?


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