AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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quite fancy one myself, got a quote on a 99 318i - £1320 3rd party - not bad but fully comp was £2k  really would like one though - pretty cheap to buy used as well really for what you get
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mk4_astra
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my mates got a e46 330ci sport and another mate works for bmw and gets a decent 3 series every year or so.
there heavy cars so the only small engined one i would even consider would be a 320d but they cost a few k more, 330d goes like stink but again costs a couple grand more than the 330ci which is around the same pace so your going to need to do alot of milage over the years for the diesel version to be worth it.
model after the e46, e90 perhaps 325 coupe was lovely in every way but lacked the extra oopmh
people aslo comment on lack on feeling in the steering and delayed throttle response on the e46 pre facelift.
i know your after a 1.6 but cant help but think you will regret it, i would love an e46 330ci but if it was my cash i think i would save a few grand grand and get the mondeo st220, it doesnt have the badge( good and bad points)newer and better equipped for the money. most importantly just as fast on the road after 40mphish
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aid03
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
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have a look at my bmw which is also up for sale nice comfy car and has the looks
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/275360.htm
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
I am considering an E46 as a new car too, I think they are really nice looking and it's got everything, climate control, cruise control etc. Very comfy and the 318's aren't as slow as people say! At the moment it's between that and an S3
A 318 or an s3 
Get a grip 
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BlueCorsa
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LOL @ 316, at least get a 320d or something. Still, even though it's been to the moon and back, interior and wheels look smart.
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will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by BlueCorsa
LOL @ 316, at least get a 320d or something. Still, even though it's been to the moon and back, interior and wheels look smart.
well i dont think i can insure any of the others lol
[Edited on 27-01-2008 by will_ainsworth]
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will_ainsworth
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Registered: 8th Jun 07
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well i can but the 320d and 318 is 2200 fuly comp
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
I am considering an E46 as a new car too, I think they are really nice looking and it's got everything, climate control, cruise control etc. Very comfy and the 318's aren't as slow as people say! At the moment it's between that and an S3
A 318 or an s3
Get a grip
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will_ainsworth
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Registered: 8th Jun 07
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love this....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/337389.htm
with some nice leather seats
some nice alloys (quite like these...)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-3-series-18-inch-E46-MV-1-Alloy-Wheels-MV1_W0QQitemZ150207274726QQihZ005QQcategoryZ28648QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
and then maybe the m3 looking front bumper!
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aid03
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
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could i not interest you in this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/275360.htm
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sunshine beast
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A few more of my 318i to help you make your mid up!
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sunshine beast
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I just need to lower it a little at the back and get a nice exhaust. I think the saloons can look nice with a few little touches
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will_ainsworth
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quote:
Originally posted by aid03
could i not interest you in this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/275360.htm
lol cant insure a 318 its like 2200 quid! just a 316 lol
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Mather.16v
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Registered: 1st Nov 04
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ive had my e46 318 2.0 coupe for about a year now, not had a single problem with it, its smooth, comfy as my sofa and has just enough power as youll need
and its yours for 8k 
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will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by sunshine beast
A few more of my 318i to help you make your mid up!
love your car mate! where did you get the bumper and fogs? only thing i wouldnt have are the wheels, but everything else looks lurrvly
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sunshine beast
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bumper was from ebay can pick them up for around £250
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will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by Mather.16v
ive had my e46 318 2.0 coupe for about a year now, not had a single problem with it, its smooth, comfy as my sofa and has just enough power as youll need
and its yours for 8k
looks v nice mate, shame i cant afford something like that yet!!! is that red leather i can see?!
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
quite fancy one myself, got a quote on a 99 318i - £1320 3rd party - not bad but fully comp was £2k really would like one though - pretty cheap to buy used as well really for what you get
Would NEVER pay that 3rd party.
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will_ainsworth
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Registered: 8th Jun 07
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Originally posted by sunshine beast
bumper was from ebay can pick them up for around £250
is that with fogs? ive seen this one ... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E46-Saloon-Touring-M3-Look-Front-Bumper-ABS_W0QQitemZ120212635678QQihZ002QQcategoryZ72206QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD4VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m124#ebayphotohosting
same one?
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sunshine beast
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no its an original one i am sure i paid £250 for it theres a diffence between saloon and coupe ones, would never buy one that is not an original part
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by BlueCorsa
LOL @ 316, at least get a 320d or something. Still, even though it's been to the moon and back, interior and wheels look smart.
well i dont think i can insure any of the others lol
[Edited on 27-01-2008 by will_ainsworth]
Buy something else, wait for your no claims bonus to build up over the next couple of years then buy one with a decent engine. Seems daft buying the crappy engined one just cos its got a BMW badge on it when you could probably get something better elsewhere for now.
Its like people that buy 1.6 engined A3s, they are only buying it for the badge when they could get something better elsewhere  If your going to do it, do it properly!
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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Not worth it unless your going for a diesel or a 320 MIN.
There many better alternatives. Have a look at a VW Golf, Older audi A3/4, Seat Ibiza/Leon.
My Ibiza has many more toys that than, less miles, 130 diesel engine and wasnt that much more expensive. I can afford to insure it with 0 Year NCB and a Claim - fully comp that is.
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Doug
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I would look at the E36's rather than the E46's if you want to get more toys for your money. And they are cheaper to insure aswell.
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Mather.16v
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by Mather.16v
ive had my e46 318 2.0 coupe for about a year now, not had a single problem with it, its smooth, comfy as my sofa and has just enough power as youll need
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/204/91/536390161/n536390161_591834_9688.jpg
and its yours for 8k
looks v nice mate, shame i cant afford something like that yet!!! is that red leather i can see?!
red half leather 
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Reedy
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Registered: 11th Apr 04
Location: Hammersmith
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You will struggle to get a decent low mileage e46 cheap ( 5k?)
Get an E36 as they are cheaper and the parts are easy to get ahold of.
I have an e36 - 323i. Now thats running 200bhp but its only just as fast as my old 106 gti from 0-60 (which is what most young lads want in a car), obviously the top end is loads better in the bmw ( great for motorway driving).
If you want reliable, get a 6cylinder bmw as they are chain driven.
That e46 is nice but it has a high mileage, so its more likely to have bit breaking on you and if youve already bust your budget to get one. you probably wont have any money to fix it.
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