My e46 330ci m sport

[yeecup]

After selling my ph1 I was on the look out for a nice 330, had to be a manual with good history and decent spec, found this on autotrader and drove to Shipley in yorks from edinburgh and bought it from a very posh old bloke with a massive house, always a good sign. Anyway, full history all but one is bmw main dealer with receipts, 84k, six speed manual, m sport, full black leather parking sensors etc etc. it's pretty much spotless bar a little scuff on rear bumper on the corner which is barely noticeable and alloys have few scuffs but I'm getting them refurb'd. Drives lovely, sounds great and engine is a peach. Only pics I have as weather has been appalling ,

 

[Bluebeard]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Nice!

Although the thought of owning another black car makes me feel a bit sick.

 

[Jon.G]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

M54 FTW. They should lovely, first mod is to get rid of the butterfly valve from the exhaust.

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Lol, yeah my first ever black car, I love keeping my cars clean so don't mind that much. Black wasn't on my wanted list but it was the best one I found after looking for a while and it looks great when it's clean

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

M54 FTW. They should lovely, first mod is to get rid of the butterfly valve from the exhaust.

Already done

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Just noticed title says 339! Lol

 

[BREMBO]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Looks nice mate

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Bought a private plate, getting some meyle hd bushes for front control arms as they are slightly worn, just bought 2 new Goodyear eagles for the front as they were getting near limits, a k&n filter for the airbox and finally a full milltek Decat exhaust which I'm buying off a friend. He was given a brand new replacement from milltek under warranty couple of years ago even though they have stopped making them and he never fitted so it's still in the box and they do sound nice.

 

[Alan]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Nice that, no Xenons ?

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Looks nice mate

Cheers mate

 

[yeecup]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

Nice that, no Xenons ?

No, go, not too fussed they cost ££ to replace. Standards are very good

 

[BREMBO]

Re: My e46 339ci m sport

You could fit xenons as you have the right headlights, makes a nice difference

 

[Rob]

Title fixed for you, bloody lovely example that! I'd have Grey, but you can't turn down finding a properly maintained one.

 

[yeecup]

Yeah I fancied grey too, only one I saw that fitted the bill had 122k which put me off a bit, but I'm delighted with mine. So much car for the money

 

[Mr Burns]

What are they like on fuel? I'm going to view one this week.

 

[Rob]

What are they like on fuel? I'm going to view one this week.

Sensible on the motorway will see mid-high 30's, heavy footed around town will see 20's easily.

 

[Mr Burns]

Not particularly bad then! I used to drive them when I worked in sales and really liked them, but never had to fill them up lol.

 

[leeds_182]

Looks grand.

 

[yeecup]

What are they like on fuel? I'm going to view one this week.

Not good tbh. Town driving I'm seeing 18mpg

 

[sbridgey]

Ooh that looks nice, wouldn't mind one for a nice commuter car.

 

[Bluebeard]

Sensible on the motorway will see mid-high 30's, heavy footed around town will see 20's easily.

Mine never ever saw more than 30mpg. Even at 70mph in 6th on the motorway.

I used to get 25 as an average in mine.

 

[Tim.]

Mine never ever saw more than 30mpg. Even at 70mph in 6th on the motorway.

I used to get 25 as an average in mine.

And it's now averaging 30.1

 

[Bluebeard]

And it's now averaging 30.1

Bitches need not apply.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looks a tidy example mate

 

[_Tom]

Lovely although I agree with Dan about black cars.

Mine wouldn't ever go above a average of 23mpg. Mine was the 5 speed though. Still, theyre such comfy motors and excellent cruisers.

 

[Jon.G]

Yep, I average 19MPG at the moment. Short journeys, traffic, auto box.

 

[philmots]

My auto is at 25mpg now but my thermostat is knackard.. Highs of 70 degrees.

Should rise a couple when that's fixed.

I'd not buy one without the xenons though!

 

[Alan]

My auto is at 25mpg now but my thermostat is knackard.. Highs of 70 degrees.

Should rise a couple when that's fixed.

I'd not buy one without the xenons though!

Indeed, it'll hurt resale.

 

[philmots]

Bit of practical advice.. Check your DISA valve ASAP (petrol swirl flap type thing) mine was broke, with the pin hanging out.. It probably wasn't far from lunching the engine.

You can get a repair kit from I6 which is well worth fitting as a precaution.

 

[_Tom]

Bit of practical advice.. Check your DISA valve ASAP (petrol swirl flap type thing) mine was broke, with the pin hanging out.. It probably wasn't far from lunching the engine.

You can get a repair kit from I6 which is well worth fitting as a precaution.

I had to change mine. When theyre starting to go you get a horrid flat spot around 4k revs from memory.

 

[yeecup]

Where do I find this valve?
couple more pics.
just had the bushes fitted today and 4 wheel alignment done, new front tyres Friday, and will fit the k&n

 

[Jon.G]

Yep, I echo the above. When I bought mine I knew it was rattling so I changed it straight away.

This is the one I bought: http://www.i6automotive.co.uk/mw-disa-valve-intake-adjuster-unit-aluminium-repair-kit-3-0-only/

 

[philmots]

Lack of torque below circa 3.5k when it should be shut.. Mine was just flapping about and sounded horrible.

New ones are expensive but the repair kit is only around £50 and dead easy to do at home.

Worst thing is when it breaks it gets sucked into your engine.

 

[yeecup]

Car drives spot on tbf no flat spots

 

[philmots]

Your build sheet if interested...



Type
Value
VIN WBABD52060PL68064
Type code BD52
Type 330CI (EUR)
E series E46 (2FL)
Series 3
Type COUPE
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW)
Prod.date 2004-02-17







Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S338A M SPORTPAKET II M Sports package II
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S495A 3. KOPFSTUETZE HINTEN 3-point belt and headrest, center rear
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
S787A M LM RAEDER DOPPELSP. 135 M/MISCHB. BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG National version England / Ireland
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Retailer Directory Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit CO2







Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S210A DYNAMISCHE STAB. CONTROL (DSC) Dynamic stability control
S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English




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[philmots]

Car drives spot on tbf no flat spots

It's not a flat spot really, just a slight lack of low down go.. If you've not had one before you'd not notice.

for £50 I'd fit the repair kit as a precaution. It can go instantly.

 

[yeecup]

Your build sheet if interested...



Type
Value
VIN WBABD52060PL68064
Type code BD52
Type 330CI (EUR)
E series E46 (2FL)
Series 3
Type COUPE
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW)
Prod.date 2004-02-17







Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S338A M SPORTPAKET II M Sports package II
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S495A 3. KOPFSTUETZE HINTEN 3-point belt and headrest, center rear
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
S787A M LM RAEDER DOPPELSP. 135 M/MISCHB. BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG National version England / Ireland
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Retailer Directory Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit CO2







Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S210A DYNAMISCHE STAB. CONTROL (DSC) Dynamic stability control
S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English




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Wow! That's great mate thanks for the info.

 

[imprezaworks]

That looks superb mate

 

[Rob]

Listen to them re: disa valve. I'd fit one to any 3.0 bimmer of that era I bought just because it's not worth the risk.

 

[Jon.G]

Car drives spot on tbf no flat spots

Open to the bonnet and listen for tapping, Locate the DISA valve which is in a black box to the right of the inlet, between the induction hose. You can then either listen to just that feel it moving when the car is idling.