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May 1st, 2013 11:35 PM #1Hi fellow Tsikoteers!
This is my first post in this forum I'm planning to buy the aforementioned vehicle. It has been my dream car since it was released (something about the looks has just got me hooked
I've done my fair share of reading but I would still like to ask a couple of questions:
I guess my first question is, what's the right price tag for these models nowadays? - '02, 03' and '04 316i
Once I acquire my baby, what's the first thing to fix/replace and how much will it cost? (I've heard that to be safe, the cooling system needs to be totally re-done and that the battery should be replaced regardless of how new it is)
Where do I have my baby maintained?
Also, please no haters, I'm into it for the long run (I don't plan to sell her, I'm keeping her til the day I or she dies :doclove: )
Thank you and I appreciate your comments
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May 2nd, 2013 08:39 AM #2for the price, you might want to check out suit.com.ph.
if you live in the south, "de best" is a good shop located in westgate at filinvest alabang. "frau" is good but pasig area.
nothing much needs to be done to the car if the previous owner already changed what is needed. but for me, i would right away change the fluids (engine oil, brake fluid, transmission oil, coolant). also check the cooling system. bmw's are expensive to repair if overheated. read the error codes if you have a code reader.
for parts, look for "BIMPARTS". he is my reliable source of parts with good prices too.
i would advise you to look at a 325 or at least a 320 model.
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May 3rd, 2013 01:27 AM #3
Thank you sir for your input! I've been told the same, to get a 325 or at 320 atleast for the best power to weight ratio, however, I haven't seen any that run on a manual tranny. Am I mistaken or do both really come only in AT? (I have nothing against AT but I'm still a MT guy especially when it comes to Bimmers kasi I'm weary of what might happen if it breaks down lol)
With regard to the pricing, I've been checking out sulit and I saw some selling for as low as 350k and some selling for as high as 600k. Would it be alright to assume that the "right" price would be around 400-450k?
Again, much thanks and the help is greatly appreciated!
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May 8th, 2013 07:41 PM #7
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May 8th, 2013 08:04 PM #8
The m/t local E46s were the first generation ones (1.9L 318i?). Not much power but of course, expected good balance. I'd probably look at least for a facelifted E46 318i with the newer 2.0L engine or a 325 (a/t only though).
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May 8th, 2013 08:05 PM #9
Sana magpost din si bounce dito re: maintenance ng E46.
Kapag kasing presyo lang ng Honda yan hindi mawawala yung sisi ko na sana nag-bimmer nalang ako :rofl01:
*koji: Onga e. Sana meron din MT nung MSport na E46
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