Description
For Sale is my high mileage hero BMW E46 330CD Manual Coupe. It has only had one previous owner before me and has just ticked over 181k miles, which will increase due to daily use. I have owned the car for over two years, and it has been a great, reliable companion. I will be sad to see it go.
Mechanically, the car is in good condition considering its mileage, and does not drive as indicated by the odometer. I have spent thousands on parts and maintenance over the last 24 months or so, with invoices to back it up. It benefits from the swirl flaps and EGR delete, along with a remap from Angel Tuning in Banbury. I have also replaced other serviceable items, such as the glow plugs and module (a common issue), along with a new thermostat, water pump, and a whole host of other parts, to name a few. Suspension is good, having had the rear shocks, springs, and a couple of bushes replaced. The previous MOT was in August, with the advisory of front anti-roll bar bushes rectified. It has a good service history with the last service done in June at 177k miles. During the first service I performed on the car, I changed the oil and all filters, as well as performed a gearbox and differential service.
Interior-wise, the car is at its best. The condition of the interior resembles that of an E46 which has done half the miles! The electric memory seats are in fantastic condition and are really comfortable too for long journeys. It comes with a Bluetooth adapter, which I have connected to the back of the original head unit. The aircon works brilliantly and benefits from a recent re-gas. The only thing to note is that the fabric is sagging on the A & C pillars, but this is a common issue on E46s.
On the exterior, it shows its 20 years of use, but remains in reasonable condition. It does have its usual BMW E46 corrosion bubbling on the passenger rear arch and just by the windscreen. It is only surface rust, so there's no need to lose sleep over it just yet, but it will require attention in the near future.
This is a well-maintained, honest example of a classic BMW, which is not many left on the road, especially a manual coupe.