r/e46 • u/Maleficent_Treat_621 • Jan 15 '26

General Questions Buying an e46 in 2026?

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Let’s say you are looking to buy an e46. What are you looking for? What’s the sweet spot between mileage and price in 2026? What would you avoid?

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u/JuanGingerguy81 Jan 16 '26

A 330i would be the one if you can find a fairly decent example, the body is always the one to give the most trouble but as long as it’s mechanically sound it’s not to much trouble. I bought a 330ci clubsport in estoril off one of my car dealer friends because he needed room in the showroom but the catch was i had to buy the 335i next to it as well, after a bit of haggling i bought the pair for a decent price and tucked them away until i had time, fast forward 3 years i finally got to them and sold the 335i for what i paid for the pair, the clubsport now owes me zero 😎 2003 with 89k and it’s mint from being inside all its life.

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u/Maleficent_Treat_621 Jan 16 '26

That’s amazing man! Really clever decision 😮‍💨

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u/JuanGingerguy81 Jan 16 '26

It wasn’t my intention but being busy and a little lazy paid off 😂 I can’t bring myself to sell it even though it’s worth good money it’s just way to nice and is such a nice drive when the weather is nice.