Thoughts on this e46?

[E30 Wagen]

Once again, thinkin about downsizing my e30 collection to get something that for once has less than 200k miles and doesn't need body work or any kind of work. Found this:

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4404813493.html

Obviously not a fast car but it checks all the required boxes. Just don't know if I want to pay that much...

[oliver.r]

323 early model e46
it has the smallest engine available in the US
those cars have rear subframe issues
would not buy without proof of repair
cooling system will need overhaul
personally wouldnt pay over 5k for that

[oliver.r]

he also said "v6"

[Wanganstyle]

323 early model e46
it has the smallest engine available in the US
those cars have rear subframe issues
would not buy without proof of repair
cooling system will need overhaul
personally wouldnt pay over 5k for that

Smallest engine is the most reliable of the e46.

All e46's need a new cooling system like all Rx7 need a new engine.

I'd buy a face lift model 325i Sedan manual (i did)

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[Cabriolet]

maybe for 3k but 9k will get you a clean CA 330ci

[helalo]

fk no, over priced.

9k u can get a 330i zhp! that car is not worth more than 5k.

[naplesE30]

Um no. A lot of better cars out their for that amount of $$$$

[jhaurimn]

I sold my 2001 330ci with 110k that was equally clean for $7k like 3 years ago. That is stupidly overpriced. Also pre2001 e46s almost always have ripped subframes, so expect to pay 1k+ for that.

[graveshaker]

Subframe rips are very true, mine was ripped and poorly repaired by previous owner. I purchased mine without knowing about the subframe issues. I will NEVER own another e46. Try looking into e39s. I had one and enjoyed it dearly. No issues with subframe rips but typical BMW coolant overhauls is expected.

[agent]

Try looking into e39s.

This. You can get a pretty nice E39 for that money.

[mr2peak]

Damn E46's are cheap these days

[TobyB]

Poor OP is from Michigan. Ain't shit for BMW's in Michigan. Especially not in Detroit...

the snow, winter, or salt.

those things, too.

Around here, that'd be high. Where you are, maybe not so much...

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[cferb]

For that mileage the price isn't bad. I'd still keep looking though.

I agree on the e39, you can get a real nice low mileage one for that money. I just bought a 528iT for $3200, needs some minimal work(needed rear tires, secondary air pump, maybe O2 sensor) but damn these things are cheap these days, and I absolutely love it.

[Vtec?lol]

As long as that e39 doesn't have an V8+auto trans

[E30 Wagen]

This. You can get a pretty nice E39 for that money.

With a manual tranny and sport package? No, you can't. I'm looking for a sporty coupe, needs to be clean, reliable and not a cop magnet. Not necessarily a BMW but what else is there, really?