Does anyone miss their E46?

cvc 22349a · 10-26-2012, 09:38 AM

Wish I could share a pic of my yellow gold 2001 323i sport.
Miss the handling/steering every day v. my 2007 335i!

Cure12 · 10-26-2012, 10:32 AM

Oh yes I definitely miss my E46...but I also love my E90...Here's my 325ci...

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StabPreflop · 10-26-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure12

Oh yes I definitely miss my E46...but I also love my E90...Here's my 325ci...

BAD ASS especially with those blacked out lights.

Cure12 · 10-26-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by StabPreflop

BAD ASS especially with those blacked out lights.

thanks...it was hard letting her go...

David William · 10-26-2012, 05:23 PM

I drive a 2001 BMW 530i: I was on the highway when my AC, Radio, and turning signal suddenly started to work intermittently and eventually stopped working alltogether few minutes later. I also noticed later that the passenger side mirror does not turn anymore whenever the car is in reverse. The turn signals work outside the car but not on the cluster display. The AC was blowing hot air even though the cool signal light was on. Checked the fuse and they all appear to be intact.

Please advise.

GI335I · 10-29-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by David William

I drive a 2001 BMW 530i: I was on the highway when my AC, Radio, and turning signal suddenly started to work intermittently and eventually stopped working alltogether few minutes later. I also noticed later that the passenger side mirror does not turn anymore whenever the car is in reverse. The turn signals work outside the car but not on the cluster display. The AC was blowing hot air even though the cool signal light was on. Checked the fuse and they all appear to be intact.

Please advise.

wrong place to post?

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Originally Posted by pochetemix

I'm not missing my e46 (320i 2.2 L6), just because I still have one, my first car! More than 371.000km (230.520 miles) since 2002 and it's like the first day

that's a lot of km haha

My e46 brings back lots of memories, I see it sometimes from time to time with its new owner, sometimes i dont give a f*ck and sometimes I feel heartbroken coz I miss it, kinda weird

Anyways it was an 00' Tiag 323ci

modded to oblivion lol

bmwhp · 10-31-2012, 12:55 AM

was a great car, just needed more power

mikenogo · 10-31-2012, 01:03 AM

e46 will forever be classic, sadly times move on and day by day i see less of them on the roads

except for college kids though.

Precision · 10-31-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy0120

was a great car, just needed more power

Wheel/Tire size and drop specs please. I know they are CH's but how much were they?

Mwishlist · 10-31-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Loved my E46 but can't say i miss it. My 335 and now 535 are worlds faster than my supercharged E46. Last i checked its still with the new owner out in Cali.

Alan L.

Man, I just went and checked out the pics of your 535 and all I have to say is

That is a seriously nice looking ride. Makes me want one next.

bmwhp · 11-02-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Precision

Wheel/Tire size and drop specs please. I know they are CH's but how much were they?

19x8.5 235/35/19 car was dropped on bilstein pss coils vid of car on dyno

Bimmer Nerd · 11-04-2012, 11:59 PM

NOPE

150,000 mls and still going strong, its my daily driver and future track beast.

gswpete · 11-17-2012, 12:21 AM

This thread makes me miss my Imola red ZHP

Have a E90 now, but not quite the same...

GI335I · 11-17-2012, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Nerd

SICK

1230vani · 11-17-2012, 01:24 PM

Awesome!

TigOn. · 11-17-2012, 02:17 PM

I miss my e46 Ci very much.... I let her go for only $7,000. I wish i could take that back.

Brandon26pdx · 11-19-2012, 01:44 AM

Traded my 04 Ci coupe for an 08 350Z. Yet another regrettable decision I wish never happened. That was 3 cars ago and I still miss it sometimes. I never miss that 350Z, or the 135i for that matter.

mb135is · 12-01-2012, 10:03 AM

I miss mine terribly and am quite concerned that my forthcoming 1 won't live up:

BM-109 · 12-01-2012, 10:36 AM

I've had the pleasure of owning an e46 and 2 e90's and really can't choose one over the other. They do different t hings very well.

The e90 is the better daily driver and so on, but I do think it lacks a little of the 'connection' to the road that the e46 afforded. If I had to choose one to drive everyday, it would be the e90. For saturday's and modifying? The e46, no question.

nachob · 12-09-2012, 01:24 PM

I have a 2011 1M Coupe that replaced my 2004 325i 5MT Sport Package. I love the 1M and would never go back but I do have regret that I was not able to keep the E46. It was an amazing car and so practical while being comfortable and exciting. The car handled great, had plenty of power and yet was comfortable and got great mileage for the level of performance. It also had the best steering feel of any car I have ever owned. The steering feel was so natural and communicative. I don't like the E90 steering feel. It seems numb in comparison. The 1M has good feel and very fast response which makes it fun but it's not as natural as the E46. The car had 4 doors, looked great. So while I wouldn't go replace the 1M with it, I do miss it greatly especially on rainy days or taking long trips with the family where it had more room and better mileage. The E46 was a great car. If I ever run into some money, I would consider picking one up for rainy days.

jsedlak · 12-09-2012, 02:52 PM

Nope! My F30 is like a bigger, faster, betterer version of my 325i.

GentleWen · 12-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by watrob

Brings back memories!

beautiful!

10-26-2012, 09:38 AM	#23
cvc 22349a Colonel 166 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Wish I could share a pic of my yellow gold 2001 323i sport. Miss the handling/steering every day v. my 2007 335i! __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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10-26-2012, 10:32 AM	#24
Cure12 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2011 335 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Oh yes I definitely miss my E46...but I also love my E90...Here's my 325ci... __________________ ///Mods: ER CP, Helix FMIC, Dinan FFE, BMS N55 Intake, VRSF Catless DP, proTUNED...///
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10-26-2012, 05:23 PM	#27
David William Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW e36 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: India iTrader: (0)	need help regarding my BMW I drive a 2001 BMW 530i: I was on the highway when my AC, Radio, and turning signal suddenly started to work intermittently and eventually stopped working alltogether few minutes later. I also noticed later that the passenger side mirror does not turn anymore whenever the car is in reverse. The turn signals work outside the car but not on the cluster display. The AC was blowing hot air even though the cool signal light was on. Checked the fuse and they all appear to be intact. Please advise. __________________ repair Last edited by David William; 10-28-2012 at 06:13 PM..
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10-31-2012, 12:55 AM	#29
bmwhp Private First Class 16 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2020 m550i Join Date: May 2012 Location: az iTrader: (1)	was a great car, just needed more power Attached Images
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10-31-2012, 01:03 AM	#30
mikenogo Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: It's an import Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	e46 will forever be classic, sadly times move on and day by day i see less of them on the roads except for college kids though.
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11-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#34
Bimmer Nerd Major General 532 Rep 7,783 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	NOPE 150,000 mls and still going strong, its my daily driver and future track beast.
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11-17-2012, 12:21 AM	#35
gswpete New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	This thread makes me miss my Imola red ZHP Have a E90 now, but not quite the same...
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11-17-2012, 01:24 PM	#37
1230vani Colonel 736 Rep 2,810 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Awesome!
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11-17-2012, 02:17 PM	#38
TigOn. Lieutenant 37 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 CZP,07 e90 335 FBO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach iTrader: (0)	I miss my e46 Ci very much.... I let her go for only $7,000. I wish i could take that back. __________________ Garage///2013 e92 M3 ZCP ///2007 e90 335 FBO///
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11-19-2012, 01:44 AM	#39
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Traded my 04 Ci coupe for an 08 350Z. Yet another regrettable decision I wish never happened. That was 3 cars ago and I still miss it sometimes. I never miss that 350Z, or the 135i for that matter.
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12-01-2012, 10:03 AM	#40
mb135is Captain 93 Rep 912 Posts Drives: '13 135is #180/586 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I miss mine terribly and am quite concerned that my forthcoming 1 won't live up: __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles, BMW Perf. CF Diffuser - #180/586
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12-01-2012, 10:36 AM	#41
BM-109 New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 328XI A22/Schwarz Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I've had the pleasure of owning an e46 and 2 e90's and really can't choose one over the other. They do different t hings very well. The e90 is the better daily driver and so on, but I do think it lacks a little of the 'connection' to the road that the e46 afforded. If I had to choose one to drive everyday, it would be the e90. For saturday's and modifying? The e46, no question. __________________ 328xi A22/Sparkling Graphite Metallic w/Schwarz Leatherette - All stock.
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12-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#42
nachob Brigadier General 2362 Rep 4,350 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	I miss my E46 sometimes I have a 2011 1M Coupe that replaced my 2004 325i 5MT Sport Package. I love the 1M and would never go back but I do have regret that I was not able to keep the E46. It was an amazing car and so practical while being comfortable and exciting. The car handled great, had plenty of power and yet was comfortable and got great mileage for the level of performance. It also had the best steering feel of any car I have ever owned. The steering feel was so natural and communicative. I don't like the E90 steering feel. It seems numb in comparison. The 1M has good feel and very fast response which makes it fun but it's not as natural as the E46. The car had 4 doors, looked great. So while I wouldn't go replace the 1M with it, I do miss it greatly especially on rainy days or taking long trips with the family where it had more room and better mileage. The E46 was a great car. If I ever run into some money, I would consider picking one up for rainy days.
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12-09-2012, 02:52 PM	#43
jsedlak Lieutenant 13 Rep 411 Posts Drives: F30 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morristown, NJ iTrader: (0)	Nope! My F30 is like a bigger, faster, betterer version of my 325i. __________________ johnsedlak.com - web developer, designer
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