The e46 holds the same spot in the marketplace the the Porsche 944 held 15 years ago. A cheap, fun, cool car that only enthusiasts are really hip to. I think you’re right that it’s days as an affordable daily driver are numbered.
BMW had three levels of radios. Reverse was the base, Business was the middle, Professional was the top. Some say that the Business and Professional are phone-compatible, which would make sense. No one really knows for sure why they're named that though. Ze Germans probably expected respectable businessmen to drive their cars.
The E46 is the best 3 Series honestly. The looks, ride, big customization market for it, and the variety of different colors you can get for this vehicle straight out the factory is impeccable. Different options and trim levels for anyone to enjoy. 👌
For the radio there was 3 options for radio in Europe: Base was called "Reverse" which was a radio cassette player. Middle was called "Business CD" which had options for CD stacker and bluetooth Top was called "Professional" which was a premium option supplied by Blaupunkt in europe. I've own a 2004 BMW E46 coupe for about 14 months now. Lovely little car which has aged really well. The build quality of these models is excellent compared to other cars of the time and the car still holds up really well against modern cars.
I just picked up my 2nd E46. I left the first one to the ex. My new one is in WAY nicer condition, but it's automatic instead of manual. But, I am not really hating that fact all that much. She still goes pretty good!! I love these cars!!
I have the same car but the xi I’ve put so much money into it… but only because it was from the rust belt and mistreated before I got it but honestly it’s been my favorite vehicle so far it’s very nice on curves and has so many accessories and features and although it’s not allot of hp it has a decent feel on its acceleration
9:11 Stellantis is doing it now. They're still producing the previous generation RAM 1500 alongside the current one. In fact, the only way to get a short cab and long bed with the 1500 is to get the Classic, which is the previous generation.
E46's, E60's, E39's E36's i6's both automatic and manual are great cars for the space, comfort, fun to drive factor and RELATIVELY low cost of maintenance/ownership, and aftermarket presence. Great cars to learn how to wrench on and care for your car while also staying classy Coming from a current M swapped 2004 525i and previous MX83 1JZ Toyota Cressida owner
I got my diesel E46 for 4 years now and despite some issues I still love it! It's really easy to work on, a lot of cheap parts and mods from Japan with really low mileage on them. After putting 350k km on my car I only got 2 somewhat major repairs - I changed alternator and water pump and that's all! In a meantime I only do service maintenance. The key to keeping your E46 alive and "brand new" is to never abuse it, in my country we got shitty diesel, but only on suspiciously cheap pumps, original parts are really expensive, but if you know that MANN filters is supplying BMW/MINI filters then you can buy it almost as twice cheap and yet, you got parts from Japan, like I got my suspension fully rebuilt for ~150$ with a 10k km car parts, which is basically new.. And yes, it's BMW, although my diesel is not as powerfully as 330i or even 325, it's still very fun car to drive and more that enough for city and highway. And yes, ACTUAL fuel consumption is 4-4.5l/100km HWY - 5.5-6.5l/100km CTY 😸
Tourings and Convertibles almost always stay a year or two after the sedans/coupes have been discontinued. Been that way at least with BMW for the last 35 years
They're relatively cheap. Avoid the M3 though. They're usually ragged out and are expensive. A total shitbox will run ya about $6k - $10k. Rather A base e46 can go from
Chevrolet sold the Impala Limited from 2014-2016, and the Cruze Limited in 2016 which follow the same concept of selling the previous generation along side the new generation. They also did this in 2007 with the Sierra and Silverado classic. If you look at VW in 2006 and 2007, they also did the same thing with the City Golf and Jetta.
Why all e46s reviewed on the channel is so low if they are customised they look so stock to be customised is this a mechanical issue for the e46 chassis i never seen them to be so low like that
It's typically not the owner, but rather a random clown in a parking lot that can't keep their hands to themselves. Some drunk lady did that to my mom's plate outside of a bar.
Man, I just bought an E46 318i from 2001. 68k miles, basically mint condition and I only paid £1100 for it. I got extremely lucky as I was about to buy a Miata for £1500.
The E46 / M54 engine is relatively reliable. Not on par with a Toyota / Honda but if you perform regular maintenance it is reasonable. I have a E46 with 222k miles on it. Too many owners skimp on maintenance and then the cars become headaches.
The e46 holds the same spot in the marketplace the the Porsche 944 held 15 years ago. A cheap, fun, cool car that only enthusiasts are really hip to. I think you’re right that it’s days as an affordable daily driver are numbered.
BMW had three levels of radios. Reverse was the base, Business was the middle, Professional was the top. Some say that the Business and Professional are phone-compatible, which would make sense. No one really knows for sure why they're named that though. Ze Germans probably expected respectable businessmen to drive their cars.
Ze Germans 😂
Wanna know something funny I was 16 when I got my e46 and now 18 I’m not a business man
The E46 is the best 3 Series honestly. The looks, ride, big customization market for it, and the variety of different colors you can get for this vehicle straight out the factory is impeccable. Different options and trim levels for anyone to enjoy. 👌
have an 01 330ci and I. love it. Could not agree with you more.
For the radio there was 3 options for radio in Europe:
Base was called "Reverse" which was a radio cassette player.
Middle was called "Business CD" which had options for CD stacker and bluetooth
Top was called "Professional" which was a premium option supplied by Blaupunkt in europe.
I've own a 2004 BMW E46 coupe for about 14 months now.
Lovely little car which has aged really well. The build quality of these models is excellent compared to other cars of the time and the car still holds up really well against modern cars.
1997 through 2006 is my favorite era of BMW.
Same I have owned 3 E46s and 1 E92 hopefully one day I can own an E36
@@joshdominguez341m bro has an e36 he not letting it go😂😭 2dr coup soft top convertible
That trunk noise that all e46 make ❤
yes
I have a 02 325i 5 spd manual,currently swapping in a M54b30 and refreshing the whole car, E46 are the cars that made me love BMW
Just purchased a 2005 325xi and i appreciate your video.very informative.
I just picked up my 2nd E46. I left the first one to the ex. My new one is in WAY nicer condition, but it's automatic instead of manual. But, I am not really hating that fact all that much. She still goes pretty good!! I love these cars!!
I have the same car but the xi I’ve put so much money into it… but only because it was from the rust belt and mistreated before I got it but honestly it’s been my favorite vehicle so far it’s very nice on curves and has so many accessories and features and although it’s not allot of hp it has a decent feel on its acceleration
9:11 Stellantis is doing it now. They're still producing the previous generation RAM 1500 alongside the current one. In fact, the only way to get a short cab and long bed with the 1500 is to get the Classic, which is the previous generation.
E46's, E60's, E39's E36's i6's both automatic and manual are great cars for the space, comfort, fun to drive factor and RELATIVELY low cost of maintenance/ownership, and aftermarket presence. Great cars to learn how to wrench on and care for your car while also staying classy
Coming from a current M swapped 2004 525i and previous MX83 1JZ Toyota Cressida owner
I got my diesel E46 for 4 years now and despite some issues I still love it! It's really easy to work on, a lot of cheap parts and mods from Japan with really low mileage on them. After putting 350k km on my car I only got 2 somewhat major repairs - I changed alternator and water pump and that's all! In a meantime I only do service maintenance. The key to keeping your E46 alive and "brand new" is to never abuse it, in my country we got shitty diesel, but only on suspiciously cheap pumps, original parts are really expensive, but if you know that MANN filters is supplying BMW/MINI filters then you can buy it almost as twice cheap and yet, you got parts from Japan, like I got my suspension fully rebuilt for ~150$ with a 10k km car parts, which is basically new..
And yes, it's BMW, although my diesel is not as powerfully as 330i or even 325, it's still very fun car to drive and more that enough for city and highway. And yes, ACTUAL fuel consumption is 4-4.5l/100km HWY - 5.5-6.5l/100km CTY 😸
Diesel !!!!! The devils work 🫣😂
I just got my license yesterday and this is my first car
Congrats
Nice!Dylan.Have fun,greetz out of holland
Tourings and Convertibles almost always stay a year or two after the sedans/coupes have been discontinued. Been that way at least with BMW for the last 35 years
i’ve owned 2 of these a 325i and 325xi great cars for the money prob won’t buy another unless it’s an m3 but still love them
or if i got a good price on a zhp of course haha
Learned to drive on one of these. My favorite car ever.
I love my e46 325i its the nicest vehicle for the money and fairly reliable
I had a 2001 back in 2009. It was a chick MAGNET
I've always wanted an E46, it's my favorite BMW.
They're relatively cheap. Avoid the M3 though. They're usually ragged out and are expensive. A total shitbox will run ya about $6k - $10k. Rather A base e46 can go from
I hope you'll achieve it someday.
@@anjaspradhana7062 🤞
Had an 03 330xi. I miss the build quality and solid feeling of that car. Just can’t compare to the newer models.
Chevrolet sold the Impala Limited from 2014-2016, and the Cruze Limited in 2016 which follow the same concept of selling the previous generation along side the new generation. They also did this in 2007 with the Sierra and Silverado classic. If you look at VW in 2006 and 2007, they also did the same thing with the City Golf and Jetta.
Infiniti did that too with the G37/Q40 being sold alongside the Q50 in 2014.
2005 models came with a 6 speed gearbox for european and south african specs.. Putting out 192HP
I have a UK 2006 325ci with a 5 speed manual
Your voice is like rudnick and evan shanks combined😂🔥
Just got one!! Bout a month into owning it
Thanks brah. On my way to buy a 316i e46 with a 1.8 petrol engine.
As much as I'd like a 325i, I can't buy one as a beginner to FR cars.
Should get at least 2.2 engine. 320i
Its almost too late guys im getting mine tomorrow i hope
Cmon man how are you not gonna vacuum the car before shooting close up macro shots lol
Greatest car ever built.....
Why all e46s reviewed on the channel is so low if they are customised they look so stock to be customised is this a mechanical issue for the e46 chassis i never seen them to be so low like that
E46 can be lowered very cheaply
@@1411MEDIA this particular one is not looking good imo
@@salamov963 I agree
Honest opinion on maintenance and daily driving? What to look out for?
Look it up on google smart brain
@@adriansalinas7026another keyboard warrior
Time to review the zhp model
I HAVE A FEELING, THAT THIS CAR, CIVIC 1996 AND COROLLA 1996 ARE MADE ON SAME CHASSIS
No Ik it’s old comment but I have noticed that they all look so similar
@@grgaming_0197 There are so many cars, whom officially shares same chassis
You have the wrong feeling, lil dude. German engineering is totally different. You're not a car guy and that's ok.
2:21 I really dislike this feature. Why not put reverse down and to the right where it has always been? I mean, it's not a six speed.
It hasn’t always been this way. Even e30’s and e28 have reverse in top left
The Europeans just do that as a safety thing
My old beetle did that but it was down instead of up
I guess it's a little faster and more satisfying to shift from 1st to reverse, i have an E36 and I kinda like that
Many BMW's are 6 speeds, including later run e46 330i's, and this way reverse is always in the same location across their manual cars.
Thank you for norhing!
is a e46 a good first car ?
Yea man, i got one as my first. Well balanced car overall.
Why do people bend their license plates like that
It's typically not the owner, but rather a random clown in a parking lot that can't keep their hands to themselves. Some drunk lady did that to my mom's plate outside of a bar.
It’s some trend that started in Japan
@@330_o8 Whoaa
And are you josh he of josh and drake?
Hey how do I get someone to do that animated intro of my car???
I can make you one
Guy who makes it charge like 100 it's snailr8
Business would switch to your Bluetooth headset for Business affairs. That's not a BMW specific feature loo
Man, I just bought an E46 318i from 2001. 68k miles, basically mint condition and I only paid £1100 for it. I got extremely lucky as I was about to buy a Miata for £1500.
My man is a master negotiator
Ah, the negotiator.
Bruh you robbed them
@@ctrlaltcreate3827 Really, he robbed nobody, bruh. It's a 1.8 liter.
So no aux input
hypercar for the 1000th review plss
Buying a 325ci for a $1000 today🤞
I kinda want a e90 🥹
Fire vis
My e46 doesn t eeven have coupholders😭
Ugly wheels ,not enough offset,rear camber too negative what some wheel spacers
BMWs are too unreliable for me to ever consider actually owning one
The E46 / M54 engine is relatively reliable. Not on par with a Toyota / Honda but if you perform regular maintenance it is reasonable. I have a E46 with 222k miles on it. Too many owners skimp on maintenance and then the cars become headaches.
And too many owners don't know how to work on their own cars.
Welcome to the e46 party. You're a little late but you're here anyway.