Description
Here we have my BMW 318i E46 saloon. I've owned this car for nearly 4 years, and have had nearly all parts replaced (for which i have receipts shown in picture). I will list the main ones and when they were replaced, below.
The car is listed as spares or repairs as there is a slight rattle coming from somewhere when you let off the throttle, I've been advised that it might be the lifters, but the mechanic couldn't confirm this. I always thought it sounded like the exhaust was rattling, and it has been doing it for over a year, so there could be plenty of life left in it. But as i now cycle to work every day, i just don't need a car (I've only put fuel in once in 2016). So i figured i may as well sell it. Like i said it drives fine, and you will able to drive the car away should you buy it.
Good Points:
- Just had two brand new rear brake calipers and pads as they had seized due to lack of use
- long MOT until 27/5/17
- All arches have been rustproofed
- All 4 tyres (2x kumho, 2x falken) are in great condition
- The car had all the rear suspension and subframe bushes replaced along with the brake lines in Feb' 2014, during this the rear chassis was also rustproofed (this is a major job and would cost close to £1000 at a garage)
- New clutch 07/2013 (12k miles ago, as show on receipt)
- New front flexi's - 03/2016
- Front discs & pads - 02/2016
- New handbrake cables - 03/2014
- Front brake calipers - 02/2014
- New drive belts - 10/2013
- has had the oil changed at roughly 3000 mile intervals (every 12 months) since I've owned it (due to lack of use)
- M Sport Front Bumper
- traction control, ABS, PAS, front EW, electric mirrors, airbags etc, black cloth interior (very clean inside)
- 18" alloy wheels
Bad Point
- The rattling noise mentioned previously
- Bodywork is generally good, but as the car is 17 years old there are a few marks (see pictures), one tiny bit of bubbling (again see photos) as well as a couple of chips in the windscreen.
This could be a great runaround for someone, and is still a lot of car for the money. I am not interested in offers, as if the car doesn't sell i will continue to use it as it drives absolutely fine. Please do not ring my number as i will be working, but feel free to text any inquiries.
Tom