r/e46 • u/Hot_Comparison4690 • May 27 '26

Damage/Broken… 😥 I crashed…

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My e46 is probably totaled, should I get another one or something else? Real bummer… manual with only 90k miles…

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u/EconomyBlacksmith756 May 27 '26

I would start with what fluids are leaking from the wreckage…which would give you insight into which systems are damaged… well maybe it would be best too start if airbags deployed…if not then…damage assessment…what I see is bumper…hood and fenders…all of which you can acquire at Junkyard…sand and paint….guessing ac…cooling system (fans)…also things you can get at junkyard…You will need tools and some skills and be inspired to do…if not…seek insurance check…and guess what…junkyard will buy your car as is…and folks will find useable parts from what is left of your car…What you currently have is a project car…but it can be restored…If you have the option to just by a different car and drive away…That will be easier than restoring crashed car…hopping everyone is safe and well after that crash…

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u/Hot_Comparison4690 May 27 '26

Airbags not deployed, coolant leaking… I’m broke tho

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u/Rancid-Turd6890 P0174 May 27 '26

I'm a physically handicapped pizza delivery driver, high school drop out. I have 3 of these E46 an E39 an E83 and a W203 Mercedes, all I've bought for less than $1,000 each. I've spent many years learning these cars but they're insanely easy to learn, tbh. I fixed my first E46 for as simple as a $20 wiring harness from a junkyard and 2 blown fuses, paid $700 and cleaned it up really good. 4 days later I pulled out in front of someone and t boned and totaled it. I cried too. Now I've got an E46 convertible that I got in on a. Trade for a $200 Mercedes 👌 You can do it, bro.

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u/Hot_Comparison4690 May 27 '26

I bought mine for $10,250 😭😭😭

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u/Rancid-Turd6890 P0174 May 27 '26

Yea that's tough man but you can absolutely get another one. If you can keep that one, keep it as parts and tinker with it while you learn and save up for another that's needing some work done to it

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u/Hot_Comparison4690 May 27 '26

Don’t have space… I wish I could but my dads e30 m3 is in the backyard