mellow yellow Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) I pick this up on the 1st of November. E46 320 D SE Saloon auto 69k Titanium silver 186bhp tuning box Professional Nav + TV, 6disc changer in boot Heated grey leather DSC i'm only paying 2k for it I think its a facelift? I have a few plans to tidy it up, maybe some different wheels and use the 16's as winters, a small drop, debadge rear. I would also like to upgrade the front speakers to components and put a sub and amp in the rear and sort an aux out for my iphone, but I have yet to look into all that. In the meantime it will be going into winter mode with steelies and winter tyres. its my 1st bmw so hope I get on ok with rwd, auto box, hills and ice/snow!! ......... lots of questions will probably follow but until then I will be searching the forum. Edited October 17, 2014 by mellow yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touringking Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It's a facelift mate, looks tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinachris Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 yep looks a nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOOM Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Nice one!!! I adore facelift loons! Only gearbox of that kind is not my cup/glass of wheat beer. Edited October 17, 2014 by TOOM mellow yellow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete320i Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Nice car mate, I'm debating putting my winters on soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Cheers guys, auto was not by choice but it was the right price so couldn't turn it down. What sort of price should I be paying for mv1's or 2's? I was thinking of getting a shoddy set and refurbing them over winter. There is also a few bubbles of rust on the rear arch, I guess i should get them sorted ASAP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Welcome to the zone. With wheels, as always the price is dependant on condition and make of tyres and thier tread depth. I have a set of MV1's for sale if they are any good to you http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/55168-for-sale-mv1-alloy-wheels/ As for the rear arch it's best together sorted asap really with new metal put in. Saying that mine have needed sorting since I bought they car and I still haven't got round to it three years later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Xen Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Have the swirl flaps been blanked ? Nice looking motor..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Have the swirl flaps been blanked ? Nice looking motor..... I don't think so but that is on my list of to do's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Welcome to the zone I have a set of MV1's for sale if they are any good to you As for the rear arch it's best together sorted asap really with new metal put in. Saying that mine have needed sorting since I bought they car and I still haven't got round to it three years later Cheers but they are more than I want to pay at the moment. I'm in no rush for them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Xen Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Have the swirl flaps been blanked ? Nice looking motor..... I don't think so but that is on my list of to do's. Good stuff ... IMO I would put it at the top of the list Easy job to do .... Even better if you've got a friend that can help you with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Welcome to the zone I have a set of MV1's for sale if they are any good to you As for the rear arch it's best together sorted asap really with new metal put in. Saying that mine have needed sorting since I bought they car and I still haven't got round to it three years later Cheers but they are more than I want to pay at the moment. I'm in no rush for them yet. No worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Have the swirl flaps been blanked ? Nice looking motor..... I don't think so but that is on my list of to do's. Good stuff ... IMO I would put it at the top of the list Easy job to do .... Even better if you've got a friend that can help you with it Even better if you have a friend to do it for you :-) Mr Xen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Best shape, best colour The inner rear lights could do with replacing/cleaning though. Simple, cheap, really lifts the look of the car. Even better if you have a friend to do it for you :-) I wasn't feeling that generous at the time Mr Xen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevkid91 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Lovely car mate. Such low mileage too on a diesel Good starting list with debadging. If you're considering changing speakers and adding a subwoofer, are you considering a crossover system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Best shape, best colour The inner rear lights could do with replacing/cleaning though. Simple, cheap, really lifts the look of the car. I did notice they where a bit darker, I will look into changing them, I guess it's an easy swap? Lovely car mate. Such low mileage too on a diesel Good starting list with debadging. If you're considering changing speakers and adding a subwoofer, are you considering a crossover system? Cheers I have a trusty sub and amp that I've had in all my cars for about 14 years :-) I will probably just put those in again and get some comps for the front to run off the hu.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yeah, just undo the 4 clips on the boot liner and there's two bolts on each light. Do it easily in a lunch break. There's a DIY somewhere on splitting them apart and cleaning the dirt out and resealing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yeah, just undo the 4 clips on the boot liner and there's two bolts on each light. Do it easily in a lunch break. There's a DIY somewhere on splitting them apart and cleaning the dirt out and resealing them. Nice one, I'll look that up. I've split headlights and tinted the inners on my old golf before so I guess it's a similar job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yeah, but a lot easier as most of the glue has likely perished already mellow yellow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Reminds me of my old car Nice mote dude Edited October 24, 2014 by The_judge aka Suf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Reminds me of my old car Nice mote dude Cheers mate! fellow lfc fan here too! hurry up Friday when I get the keys!!!! ......... The_Judge_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney325 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Nice looking motor mate. I bought a 320d for my missus a couple months back. Cleaning the rear inner lights is so easy and makes such a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow yellow Posted November 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice looking motor mate. I bought a 320d for my missus a couple months back. Cleaning the rear inner lights is so easy and makes such a difference... Nice job mate, i'll be cracking on with mine asap! I need to give the leather a nice clean and condition and get some apc into the carpets and mats this weekend, along with fitting the winters and dismantling the dash to see if the hu is compatible for an aux lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...