James.a Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Picked up my 2004 Blue touring auto this evening. My other car has almost no tech on it at all so am somewhat bemused by the amount of tech on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOW330 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hello to everyone, not really a forum type person but it seems this one has changed my mind, had some very useful information in the past couple of weeks so i decided to join and do this intro. I am Dave, live in Royston Herts and lucky enough to have a lovely missus and 2 boys. Work in St Albans as maintenance manager at a private school. I am a self confessed petrol head and had a good few interesting cars and bikes of which 3 were/are Bavaria Motor Works flavour. My first was a modified E30 325 touring, then a E46 325ci and now i have a E46 330cd. I like this car alot, does everything i want and more. Done a few bits to it including a remap, work in progress is all i am saying............... P.S. how the hell do you post pics on here, just keeps saying they are too big ??????????? e46mark and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByMilk Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm Jim, hailing from the Mid-Devon district. Currently driving a 320d facelift I only got my hands on a few weeks ago! RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benqus Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi All, My name is Bence (Ben for short in English). I'm 30, living and working in London as a software engineer (web), entrepreneur. I'm originally from Budapest, Hungary. I have a 325 Ci which I bought in December 2015 in a bit of a worn state. Unfortunately, I'm not a mechanic/engineer myself so I'm always looking for a garage to do the things and for friendly people who can help me with this car as a project. Plan is to turn this car into an excellent beginner level and practice drift/track car, I have all sorts of ideas I need help with. That being said, I'd like to keep the looks as close to the factory E46 looks as possible. Have fun all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foe Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hello Based in Cardiff and just recently bought a 2002 e46 320i, manual in Topaz blue. Having owned Volvos for a few years, I can't believe I've waited this long to get a Bmw! Previously owning a E30 many years ago. A lot has changed since then!! Nice to see a forum dedicated to a specific model, makes asking and finding info much easier. e46mark and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46mark Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi got myself a 2001 318i SE saloon...Titan Silver,,,Grey leather interior...MV2 alloys...Usual rot in rear arches...Pics to follow... RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneeker Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi, just bought a 320d touring, been looking for ages and had to settle for a non m sport facelift as all the m sport ive looked at have been tatty, this is clean and low miles, but its only an es.. Will be doing loads of bits to it over time.. swirl flaps will be one of the first things. RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hi. I joined ages ago, but ended up fighting an illness. I have a 325i M Sport, doing odd jobs on my (Brittany), has kept me sane. Will post a pic, if I know how. RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWagon Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hey! I'm new to the forum. Joined up for some chat, banter and info. I've got an 02 Titan Silver M Sport touring with a full E46 M3 conversion, except for the body work. Im a welder fabricator based in Wiltshire. Cheers TriggerFish and Ruesta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTurbo Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hi, another newbie here, my name is Brian and I have just collected my first 330ci Cab in Topaz Blue. Have had BMs for many years including a 328 Cab but have always wanted a E46 Cab. RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 On 08/11/2016 at 12:56, MWagon said: Hey! I'm new to the forum. Joined up for some chat, banter and info. I've got an 02 Titan Silver M Sport touring with a full E46 M3 conversion, except for the body work. Im a welder fabricator based in Wiltshire. Cheers Awesome! Bet that surprises a few people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmw.bmw Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hello everyone, I'm from Split, Croatia, age 36, I'm an old BMW owner and lover I have e46 coupe. See you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbage Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi, I'm Gus from Aberdeenshire. I run a £500 330Ci from 2002. It's currently sitting at +120,000 miles and without an mot while I replace the brake lines and try and sort out the cooling fan. Hopefully find some info on the forum for that tho. Plans for the car was to have as much fun as possible without busting the bank, it's already provided some highly amusing motoring! Here's proof that pictures on the internet can look waaaay better than things in real life: The_Judge_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hello, I'm James, despite having an E36 catch on fire I thought I'd buy another BMW 5 years ago, this is my E46 318CI from Autovouge, it still looks like this, but is undergoing several changes, Msport bumper on the rear and a set of new coils and shocks, I'm do all the work myself on the car, so while living in london I just pop back to Bham on the odd weekend to tart it up and do things to it. Should think about getting one with a bigger engine, but this one is solid, all about the looks for me at the moment, until I have a spare 10k that is haha I'm 26, live in London, work on 'The Grand Tour' as a Researcher, DJ on the weekends here too. Been here since 2013, but not been active, I'M BACK! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNE Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Hello. Dave here from the North East. Currently driving a 2002 E46 325 Ci M sport coupe in Titan Silver. 100k on the clock when i purchased the car now on 120k Purchased the car in Feb 16 for £1200 with the engine management light on once i had a look at the codes it was pointing to a MAF issue after i replaced the maf all issues were gone. Since purchase i took so preemptive measures after this being my 3rd Bmw i thought i would tackle the problem areas i have replaced the following Radiator Water pump Expansion tank Thermostat CCV & hoses Lower wishbone bushes Wings X2 Rocker Cover Gasket. See you lot in the forums Edited December 9, 2016 by DaveNE RichS and cabbage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330Ddom Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hi all, I'm Dom from Doncaster (no pun intended) I'm 30 years young. I've just bought my first e46 330D in arizona sun metallic. I've had a e30 325i many years ago and loved it. I bought my 330d yesterday and already love it! I'm a mechanical engineer for a diesel pump and hvac hire company in leeds (Sorry I don't have any pics yet but they will follow) DaveNE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel320 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Hi, I'm Marcel and I am from Cape Town, South Africa. I'm married with two kids and two grand-kids that are my life. I am a print Technologist at a Beverage can-making plant. I drive a E46 320i Msport Auto and my other love is a Suzuki SV 1000. No mods done as the 320i was never and will never be a performance vehicle so i'm more into audio ( changed everything already) and style and next up will be a set of Style 67 rims which i have already, some coil-over to correct the ride height and maybe change the rear silencer to a more free-flowing box to add a bit of tone. That's it from me and hope to find some valuable information on the site. Cheers, Marcel. Edited January 3, 2017 by Marcel320 ibrahimx2001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Hi, I'm Tri, 42, from Gloucester (originally from Essex, make of it what you will lol) Got my 1st BMW about 2 weeks ago and love it. It's a 320D ES in perfect condition and only cost me £800. Going to start the customising slowly limo tints next week then red trim interior. *edit* Looks better now Edited February 9, 2017 by Tri Davy J and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mits Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi all, New to the E46, have been a lurker on here for about 11 months. Massive thanks to all that post problems/solutions and helpful advice, I have used your advice and DIYs to replace a few things (stock) on my car keeping it running right. This is my car..... 325ci (auto) owned for about a year 100K Thanks once again! RichS, DaveNE and ibrahimx2001 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se mike Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 http://hi to all my name is mike from the northwest of uk i drive a 320 i e46 only had it a couple of weeks it drives really well only a couple issues with it but can be easily fixed im hoping this site will help me along the way RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasco Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi All, Just picked up what is now my second e46 last sunday, a clean example ( relatively ) low milage 105k 04 plate 320d sport tourer. Loving the torque and the MPG so far - coming from a MKV GTi. i'm based in west sussex and i'm looking forward to completing a few subtle exterior / interior mods (like some bloody cup holders....) and gerneal self servicing the mechanical apects and doing a re-map. I have the car booked in with Walkers Autotech, a local BMW specialist, to get the dreaded swirl flaps removed! anything else i should do staight off? thanks, Rhys RichS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM SCOTT Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 My name's Tim Scott, and I'm on my second E46 330i Touring. I wouldn't have anything else for the miles i do and kit I carry in the course of my job (car photographer). Its standard with lots of factory accessories but has some very high-end audio in it. in the next few days, I'll be putting up the audio I took out of my previous E46 when I sold it, all really good kit (JL Audio components for the front, Hertz speakers, alpine head unit etc.) Here are a couple of shots of my car doing one of the things it does well - towing heavy, expensive old race cars ! Tim www.fluidimages.co.uk TriggerFish and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanN Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi all, Im Alan, I live nr Southend on Sea in Essex, I have a 330i auto coupe, which I has M badges all over the place but I know its no M3. Someone told me its a M-Tec. This is my first BMW which Ive owed about 2 years and has been great until recently, so I'll post problem in of the technical pages. Many thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RothersCS Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi all, I'm Andrew. I've got a very rare 325 Clubsport. I'm in South London . Had my car about 2 years now. Been repairing and replacing broken parts mainly since buying the car. Hoping to get the car looking how I want this year 😊 Foe and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenahan Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hi Everyone, Joe here. The old man has decided on a 2nd car and between him, myself and my brother we have decided on an E46 330ci Convertible. Just recently started the search and have many a question ill no doubt ask if I dont find the answers here or elsewhere beforehand. Cheers Foe and RichS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
