330i touring.

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 4:21 pm

Going to view one of these over w/end. 330i SE manual X reg(2000) 117000 miles .
What do I need to look for? as not too familiar with E46 model.
Thanks chaps

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 4:42 pm

rust
cracks in boot floor and around rear beam mounts
make sure threes no engine lights on

other than that its standard fair for checking a car over imo

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:03 pm

Thanks for very quick reply . I'm ok with usual stuff. Just wanted to know any common problems on this particular model . Will give rear suspension a good looking at .

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:05 pm

get the boot carpets and trim out and have a good look round for cracks in there and underneath.

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:13 pm

wobbly front end under braking - 330s do like a warped brake disk...

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:20 pm

dodgy throttle response is also a common one but easily fixed with another throttle body usually.

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:35 pm

Thanks chaps.

Post Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:16 pm

Do a search for E46 buying as there are plenty of threads on here.

Post Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:32 am

Look for originality, you want an original car thats not be fiddled about with and had cheap bits stuck on and maintenance skimped on.!