Can anyone give me a quick run down of the main differences between the pre and facelift e46s (apart from the obvious styling changes)? I'm thinking of getting myself a 330i touring but I want a manual and there aren't that many around so I'm also looking at pre-facelift 328i's and am wondering how these compare to the 330i?
There is obviously the M54 rather than the M52, does this make a huge difference (apart from the capacity)? I've also heard that the pre-facelift models are more likely to suffer from the boot floor problems but is this a common issue?
I don't know a great deal about e46's so any info would be appreciated.
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E46 Pre/Post Facelift (328i/330i) differences
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Not all pre-facelift cars are 328. The facelift happened in 2001 but the engines changed over a year or two earlier. I have a 2000 reg 330i 5sp. The 2001+ 330i came with a 6speed manual box.
There were some changes to the headlights as well, mine has xenon dip beams and Halogen full beams. I think bi-xenon came in with the facelift as well.
Barry'll tell you if you ask
There were some changes to the headlights as well, mine has xenon dip beams and Halogen full beams. I think bi-xenon came in with the facelift as well.
Barry'll tell you if you ask
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