I have this exact car and it was my dream car when i saw my uncle pull up with it in 2005.. fastforward i got it last year and its one of the most satisfying experiences on the road!
nice bro ive had 3 of them. made good moeny on the other two i sold. the one i own now is 06 BMW 330Ci ZHP imola red 6 speed manual Convertible! def awesome! check my channel!
I really enjoyed watching this and I must say you’re one funny guy... I had to watch this as I got an E46 330i myself & had to learn more about it’s history.
The ‘horn’ button near the shifter is actually to turn on the Harmon Kardon sound system. The 3 series of that era had that button as an option when the HK system was ordered.
@@rarabbara it's the surround sound feature for the harmon kardon system. i was so sick of reading everyone's opinions so i checked the manual myself and that's what it says lol
The late 90s-early 00s era with the E46, E39 and E38 was the absolute pinnacle for BMW. I wish I could go back in time and stock pile them new in a warehouse for later. They've gone downhill ever since, never to be duplicated again...
In terms of performane ,the pinnacle is the e36 m3 eurospec 3.2 ,321hp. Hand built! The Last Handbuilt m motor. S54 is a Bomb, exploding Rod bearings! E39 is 4.9 litres ?? Making 400hp That is not M displacement for me. Too big ! It's all downhill since 2000. Same with the s65 and s85 motors. Boom! You have no car. Rod Bearing nightmare! Nothing in terms of build quality has been better since the e36 m3 3.2 euro.
@@andeleputo89 They are identical up to 90mph. The u.s motor is an Alpina bore 2.5 to 3.0 Actually, the cast iron block in the u.s spec is Stronger for turbo set up! 800hp to 1000hp. In North America we used td06 Mitsubishi 3000gt turbo setup on u.s spec e36 m3's for the first run of modified turbos. It was quite new at the time in the late 90's early 2000's Dados m3 was a great example of the power those setups had, even now that is still incredibly quick! 550hp in 2002 was insane! In Canada we got 45 3.0 euro specs shipped in 1994 plus there was a few 3.2 evos. They were eaten by modified u.s specs! E.s.s supercharged and vortech supercharged u.s specs were hard to catch even for 911's at the time. I remember guys showing up in eurospecs e36 m3s at meets held by maxbimmer in Toronto and dtmpower in Virginia. A few tried to pull on modified u.s spec m3's at stop lights and could not keep up at top end, u.s specs m3s aftermarket superchargers or turbochargers had double the power! North America was much more far ahead in aftermarket tuning bmws then Europe was in the early 2000s.
Own an earlier version a 2000 E46 with a proper 5 speed manual. A total joy to drive even with its anemic 2.5 172 HP engine. Interior is falling apart because of the TX brutal heat. But still love it.
Bill, thanks for the informative vid on the 330. We inherited a 2004 335 xi 6 speed std just over a year ago. I really didn't know much about the car..Just started driving her...it's loaded up with even more tech stuff than your 330 but I learned more about the car from you. Anybody who buys your white 2004 330 is going to love driving it.
18:04 That doesen't activate a horn. That's the Harmann Kardon or Hi Fi sound system's activating button, depends on what options the car came with. But that car definitely has a HK Sound System, so that's it.
I am currently considering one of these used cars but very concerned about the horrible reliability of these German cars Your video helped me make my choices - thank you
I know this comment is a year old, if you're still considering one it's worth it. Do an entire full maintenance as soon as you buy it. Cooling system overhaul, change all hoses, seals, gaskets, spark plugs and new battery. I bought my 03 330i 2 years ago and did just that. I haven't had any problems and I've already put 30k miles on the car. When I bought it, it was leaking oil all over the place and the expansion tank was leaking coolant. I did save a lot of money doing the oil pan gasket and cooling system myself but it was a total bitch to do, if you're mechanically inclined you won't have a problem owning one of these you can save a ton of money. If you plan on having a mechanic doing everything for you then I would not recommend this car, that's where it gets expensive.
I used to have this same exact car, a red one with the m tech package and a 5spd manual I miss it a lot, I still have a 02 325i with a M54b30 swap though
Bill I beseech you to present to us those gorgeous Lexus SUV you have in the background! Please show us the beautiful 2006 LX470 and GX470 back there, I adore those cars!
I have a black bmw 330xi i love it still drive it, i need to get a dang van now or something i got 4 kids and 2 grand babies and another on the way,, anyhelpful info where i can go and list ???? 🤷♀️
Looks exactly like my white ZHP, but mine has wider openings around the fog lights. Minor correction: the standard 330i has 225hp, the ZHP option has 235.
Believe it or not I used to have a 1971 "Neuw Klass" BMW2000, seen here in the background of the missus leaning on our 1985 Mercedes 200 (No E). This was in Zimbabwe back in the Mid 90's. For a 25 year-old car it wasn't bad - the Merc being far better! I wish I had it now it would be worth a fortune!!! (The Beemer that is). Hope the link works...??? i.imgur.com/niyVwxE.jpg
That nasty (to me) wood trim and weird radio kept me from buying one of these new. I never understood why such a beautiful, sporty car would have such an old man interior. I ended up buying a used 300ZX instead, which was the better choice. Now, BMW is a ghost of what they were.
I own the exact same car and I had it for 4 years, the car has 153k miles and iv'e spent $300 in maintenance a year which is insanely cheap, trust me, if you take care of this car, it will last forever
@@BmwMe-uh9sy I was ecstatic to read of a LED angel eyes kit for the E46, but it seems it won't work with my bi-xenon ZHP. From the caveat on ijdjmtoy.com : "Please make sure your BMW has standard halogen headlights only in order to install this product." "Also note that this product does NOT fit the BMW ZHP 1-piece headlamp." :^{
You're crazy! I have this same model but 2003 and it has been nothing but reliable with almost 150k miles on it. Yes it has had it's issues as of late but that's because of the mileage and age of the vehicle. Any vehicle would begin having issues ove 80 or 90k miles. This car doesn't even creech any sounds, it feels solid and handles amazingly and it's pretty fast too.
I will argue that your wrong. Yes they all have their faults. But you cant beat the straight 6 bmw makes. Keep it maintained like any other vehicle and it will give you many smiles per mile. My kid has a 330 6sp with zhp package. Over 250 thousands on it. Oil changes and one vanos overhaul and one water pump. Not bad for how it is driven lol but it still not as fun as my e60 but more reliable hahaha that you could argue isnt reliable and I would agree hahaha
one of the most beautiful sedan designs of all time
ye too bad they fked up on the subframe
But doesn't beat the e39
@@BmwMe-uh9sy anything with a 3.0, or 3.2 should have had reinforced rear sub frames, and front strut towers, for sure.
Fr and the cooling system butimma still get a e46 there so slick
Prefacelift tops it tho
I have this exact car and it was my dream car when i saw my uncle pull up with it in 2005.. fastforward i got it last year and its one of the most satisfying experiences on the road!
nice bro ive had 3 of them. made good moeny on the other two i sold. the one i own now is 06 BMW 330Ci ZHP imola red 6 speed manual Convertible! def awesome! check my channel!
@@startingtech3900 for sure I got you!!!
@@startingtech3900 moeny.
@@nonmutualgroup money exactly got it for 5300$ selling for 9k soon
18:51 "A little place for paperclips or narcotics" 😆😆 Love your reviews Bill
I really enjoyed watching this and I must say you’re one funny guy... I had to watch this as I got an E46 330i myself & had to learn more about it’s history.
The ‘horn’ button near the shifter is actually to turn on the Harmon Kardon sound system. The 3 series of that era had that button as an option when the HK system was ordered.
Why would you ever want it off? I agree with the video, it's unknown what that button is for
@@rarabbara it's the surround sound feature for the harmon kardon system. i was so sick of reading everyone's opinions so i checked the manual myself and that's what it says lol
"Girls with their nails or God help us in this generation guys with their nails"🤣👌, my favorite part of the video
Like your narration on videos. Nice work.
This guy is pretty chill and honest about the car, props my guy
"it's basically a model T." 😂 This guy.
A proper six banger inline. No diluted 4 with turbo.
Hell yea 03 -05 last year of good cars i had a g35 rwd sedan
Absolutely right! I have an F10 BMW 340i, but it doesn't sound as cool as this E46 330i @21:26 !
@@bokkenrijder172 the f10 was only for 5 series not for the 3 series do you mean f30
@@jbcarsvids4128 you’re right, my mistake. I also had an F11 (530xD touring) and I now have a F30 340iX, and I got the numbers mixed up. Thanks! 😃
“I wonder, is there an M spatula...” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Get yours today at Weird Al's Spatula City!
E46 will always be my favourite 3 series! ( I currently own e90 320i, because it’s hard to find e46 in good condition here in Malaysia now. 😕)
The late 90s-early 00s era with the E46, E39 and E38 was the absolute pinnacle for BMW. I wish I could go back in time and stock pile them new in a warehouse for later. They've gone downhill ever since, never to be duplicated again...
In terms of performane ,the pinnacle is the
e36 m3 eurospec 3.2 ,321hp.
Hand built!
The Last Handbuilt m motor.
S54 is a Bomb, exploding Rod bearings!
E39 is 4.9 litres ??
Making 400hp
That is not M displacement for me.
Too big !
It's all downhill since 2000.
Same with the s65 and s85 motors.
Boom! You have no car.
Rod Bearing nightmare!
Nothing in terms of build quality has been better since the
e36 m3 3.2 euro.
The E36 was a shitbox, quality wise. The interior in mine fell apart like a cheap Camaro
Ryan Patterson maybe the usdm e36 but the euro e36 was built like a tank
@@andeleputo89 They are identical up to 90mph.
The u.s motor is an Alpina bore
2.5 to 3.0
Actually, the cast iron block in the u.s spec is Stronger for turbo
set up!
800hp to 1000hp.
In North America we used td06 Mitsubishi 3000gt turbo setup on u.s spec e36 m3's for the first run of modified turbos.
It was quite new at the time in the late 90's early 2000's
Dados m3 was a great example of the power those setups had, even now that is still incredibly quick!
550hp in 2002 was insane!
In Canada we got 45 3.0 euro specs shipped in 1994 plus there was a few 3.2 evos.
They were eaten by modified u.s specs!
E.s.s supercharged and vortech supercharged
u.s specs were hard to catch even for 911's at the time.
I remember guys showing up in eurospecs e36 m3s at meets held by maxbimmer in Toronto and dtmpower in Virginia.
A few tried to pull on modified u.s spec m3's at stop lights and could not keep up at top end, u.s specs m3s aftermarket superchargers or turbochargers had double the power!
North America was much more far ahead in aftermarket tuning bmws then Europe was in the early 2000s.
All you needed was some birds encroaching on your personal space and the day would be complete 🤣👍
12:27 lol
This gen of 3 series is my all time favorite. Would love a 330 with a manual. Such joy to drive. Another super video bill!
Check out Anytime Auto Group in Los Angeles..
I've been eyeing a 2003 330i. It's a manual and beautiful color
330 with the zhp package and 6spd. that's even better. Absolutley a joy to drive
Until it breaks
Random User then u fix it! Yourself!
@@JoesGoldenGarage I had an e46. It's all fun and games until lights come on the dash and even the mechanic can't find the problem.
Today, your channel has discovered and subscribed immediately. In Germany, there are no Chanels who do something and introduce cars.
Own an earlier version a 2000 E46 with a proper 5 speed manual. A total joy to drive even with its anemic 2.5 172 HP engine. Interior is falling apart because of the TX brutal heat. But still love it.
Beautiful car, great narration! Thanks
Evergreen design...owned once...love the engine
Very nice video, it's nice that you also tell the history behind the car, i believe in that.
I love the history lesson you do a great job at your job,
That's why you had that job because you're great at it and we all appreciate it,
Yeah, we do
Bill, thanks for the informative vid on the 330. We inherited a 2004 335 xi 6 speed std just over a year ago. I really didn't know much about the car..Just started driving her...it's loaded up with even more tech stuff than your 330 but I learned more about the car from you. Anybody who buys your white 2004 330 is going to love driving it.
Thank u U helped me so much. I've been looking online All day for a convertible.
Best Review out there💯
the middle button with the speaker logo is the subwoofer button that you push it's not for the horn
18:04 That doesen't activate a horn. That's the Harmann Kardon or Hi Fi sound system's activating button, depends on what options the car came with. But that car definitely has a HK Sound System, so that's it.
Tho those inline 6's are indeed sublime, the M62 4.4 litre V8 in my '97 540i makes me grin every single time i step on it - sweet unicorn indeed.
I own 2 e46’s 323 and 325 you described them perfectly
Great info and content. Love me a bmw.
Hi Bill, this BMW should be equipped with a Harman Kardon-sound system, with that button @ 18:03 you can turn the surround sound effect on/off.
A V 👍🏾
Yup. And it makes a big difference too.
That button wasn’t for the horn it was the amplified audio in the Harmon
7:13 I was wondering this video would end without the usual "first world" complaints. Would've been a first. Great BMW history Insight all the same.
you should have a rasio show!!made my day dude!!
Funny narration, great stuff..
This car looks like new, when you opened the hood i was like 😮
I appreciate your wealth of knowledge, but @14:29, you confirmed my suspicions.
This bimmer is mint i have the 2011 e90 328i but this one is clean
I have this exact car!! Same color wheels etc... Love it. 240,000 miles 5 speed manual!!!
Want to sell it
My favorite car. I have never owned one but I will buy one in good condition for sure. I bought an f30 which is newer but this is my dream car
I am currently considering one of these used cars but very concerned about the horrible reliability of these German cars
Your video helped me make my choices - thank you
I know this comment is a year old, if you're still considering one it's worth it. Do an entire full maintenance as soon as you buy it. Cooling system overhaul, change all hoses, seals, gaskets, spark plugs and new battery. I bought my 03 330i 2 years ago and did just that. I haven't had any problems and I've already put 30k miles on the car. When I bought it, it was leaking oil all over the place and the expansion tank was leaking coolant. I did save a lot of money doing the oil pan gasket and cooling system myself but it was a total bitch to do, if you're mechanically inclined you won't have a problem owning one of these you can save a ton of money. If you plan on having a mechanic doing everything for you then I would not recommend this car, that's where it gets expensive.
I used to have this same exact car, a red one with the m tech package and a 5spd manual I miss it a lot, I still have a 02 325i with a M54b30 swap though
Bill I beseech you to present to us those gorgeous Lexus SUV you have in the background! Please show us the beautiful 2006 LX470 and GX470 back there, I adore those cars!
That little button makes the radio louder as you drive faster.
Beautiful lines! The fuel cap looks off symmetry, like lower than it should be, or is it just american models or all?
I bought a 2002 318i se for £900 in march with 71000 on the clock.Absolute bargain.Love your description where to put the shooter lol.
Clean e46 right here. I want to get a 330i.
Auto europa look after this guy, he is pure comedy gold! 😂
Was the button a subwoofer button
Planes drip bit of jet mist on cars and it ruins the clear coat layer
Is Bill coming to the end of the line at AE Naples? The reviews are drying up!! Is a career change in the offing?!!!!
3:08 The M Spatchula. Small Fast Fun.
Do a review on a Audi A4 04 or Audi A6
Had an '01 325ci, pickup was not impressive till 2.5 revs. The brakes and handling? Very impressive.
@21:26 I have an F10 BMW 340i, but it doesn't sound as cool as this E46 330i!
He didn’t show how to get to the battery in the trunk
Bout to buy this cars identical twin.
"Good morning! It's the endlessly put upon Bill with Auto Europa Naples!"
How much is the price? Can it be exported to another country?2022
I want a video of the roosters
The left gear is sport mode
Is this car still available?
I have a black bmw 330xi i love it still drive it, i need to get a dang van now or something i got 4 kids and 2 grand babies and another on the way,, anyhelpful info where i can go and list ???? 🤷♀️
2003 330xi black 😍
Paperclips or narcotics 😂
I need the one selling in south Africa around jhb
this guy was really funny lmao
Please send E 280 PETROL FULL REVIEW MODEL 2007
“... or God help up guys with their nails in this generation... “ 👀😅😅
He had me dead on that one 😂😂😂
Is the the sports model or the ZHP?
Looks exactly like my white ZHP, but mine has wider openings around the fog lights.
Minor correction: the standard 330i has 225hp, the ZHP option has 235.
This is my car¡¡¡¡
Bill, I checked the web site. You only want $6,100? Damn I’m gonna buy a car from you one day!
Dylan J. Def. couldn’t agree more with you.
I got my 03 330i for 2,500 😂💪
Bout to buy this cars twin for 5.9k. 94k miles Natural Brown leather. Sport package. Premium package.
I really wish you would mention the prices of these vehicles
@David Starr the 3 series coupe is now the 4 series
Do you still exist how much
Not fourteen million ?
Missing the screwdriver
God help us this generation, guys with there nails ...this guy's fucking great
whats the price for one of them in USA?
Depends on the year and mileage but generally they are somewhere between 2k usd to 5k usd
Im about to buy this cars twin for 5.9k US.
"Vee SURELY got TRWWOUBLE! Reich here ins MUNICH CITY!"
video starts at 7:07
i miss my 08 335xi so much
my wallet doesn't. but money is worthless to me. i need steel aluminum and gasoline
@@johnstopyracus5674 if money is worthless to you should have a lambo or a bentley then
I had an E36 when I lived in Atlanta. Eventually the entire interior detonated. Driver's door handle broke off in my hand
"Detonated"?
hi there
Questionable labor practices, you say? Hmm. 🙃
M Spatula LOL
That would be a Motorsport Spatula. Goes with the Motorsport Electric Carving Knife.
Leave Turbo 4s to Audi
the hood looks repainted
Bmw M3 e46 hehehehe
I cant unsee it
Definitely not the same white
Believe it or not I used to have a 1971 "Neuw Klass" BMW2000, seen here in the background of the missus leaning on our 1985 Mercedes 200 (No E). This was in Zimbabwe back in the Mid 90's. For a 25 year-old car it wasn't bad - the Merc being far better! I wish I had it now it would be worth a fortune!!! (The Beemer that is).
Hope the link works...???
i.imgur.com/niyVwxE.jpg
The indestructible W123... :-)
There's a European mechanic shop down the street from where I live...theres more bmw then MB there tuh #reliability
That nasty (to me) wood trim and weird radio kept me from buying one of these new. I never understood why such a beautiful, sporty car would have such an old man interior. I ended up buying a used 300ZX instead, which was the better choice.
Now, BMW is a ghost of what they were.
money pits if you need to take it to a dealer
I own the exact same car and I had it for 4 years, the car has 153k miles and iv'e spent $300 in maintenance a year which is insanely cheap, trust me, if you take care of this car, it will last forever
Shut up man
How much cut the talking!
Are your bones creaking? Lol
God I wish he would shut up about the airplanes. So annoying. That and his inability to NOT roll his “L”s. What the hell is that?
Hate the e46 in sedan guise. Coupe and m3 are pretty good though. Of course Chris Bangle.
I think it looks gorgeous in the 4 door, I guess it's a matter of preference. I just wish this one came with the angel eyes off the factory line.
@@mavricxx e39 did, for e46 you gotta buy the led off of ijdjmtoy and install yourself
@@mavricxx Agreed !! The quintessential sport sedan.
@@BmwMe-uh9sy I was ecstatic to read of a LED angel eyes kit for the E46, but it seems it won't work with my bi-xenon ZHP.
From the caveat on ijdjmtoy.com :
"Please make sure your BMW has standard halogen headlights only in order to install this product."
"Also note that this product does NOT fit the BMW ZHP 1-piece headlamp." :^{
$$$$$ MAINTENANCE ● OIL LEAKS...
I AM NO LONGER A FAN OF BMW
Interesting...after ask these years and 158K mi., I've only needed to replace the belt tensioner.
Some of BMWs best styling combined with some of their worst reliability.
You're crazy! I have this same model but 2003 and it has been nothing but reliable with almost 150k miles on it. Yes it has had it's issues as of late but that's because of the mileage and age of the vehicle. Any vehicle would begin having issues ove 80 or 90k miles. This car doesn't even creech any sounds, it feels solid and handles amazingly and it's pretty fast too.
I will argue that your wrong. Yes they all have their faults. But you cant beat the straight 6 bmw makes. Keep it maintained like any other vehicle and it will give you many smiles per mile. My kid has a 330 6sp with zhp package. Over 250 thousands on it. Oil changes and one vanos overhaul and one water pump. Not bad for how it is driven lol but it still not as fun as my e60 but more reliable hahaha that you could argue isnt reliable and I would agree hahaha
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahah
BMW???? EWWWW YUCK PURE GARBAGE
Mercedes-Benz The Best Or Nothing!!
Why are you here then? Secret love...
@@drone1028 because he normally does Mercedes Benz vids.
@@jhawki777 ok, but you can clearly see the bmw in the pic, and the video description. I don't go on Mercedes video just to say they are shit cars.
Brilliant old cars the bmws
@@drone1028 HA! They are not shit cars