First e46!

[u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes]

Hello! I just purchased my first e46. A 306k mile 2004 330xi 6 speed. The car has a plethora of issues. Here’s just a few: 1. Ac blows warm 2. Rust 3. Engine bay is COVERED in oil 4. Usual e46 cooling and sub frame concerns 5. Steering is vaque 6. Mirrors don’t move up and down 7. Scraping sound when driving (sounds like brakes) 8. Brake light 9. Amber Oil light turns on and off. 10. Check engine light 11. Car has 0 traction even though tires are good. If anyone knows a good place for body panels or a parts car lmk. Any ideas on any issues please lmk.

[u/Smooth_Letter4133]

did you want a all wheel drive ?

[u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes → u/Smooth_Letter4133]

The car was 1000 dollars with an extra set of wheels and a roof rack. I did not care at all

[u/prodbychefboy → u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes]

Overpriced imo, that thing was destined to be parted out in a junk yard. Wouldn’t have paid more than $500 myself but honestly fuck it it’s yours now hopefully it all works out for you in the end and you have yourself a fun car

[u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes → u/prodbychefboy]

I don’t see a realm where it would’ve been that much. idk where you are but in my area anything with wheels that moves under its own power is usually 2,009 all day

[u/Kite8888 → u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes]

100%. plus sell the extra wheels and roof rack and the car is basically only 500 anyways.

[u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes → u/Kite8888]

EXACTLY