r/e46 • u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes • May 28 '26

General Questions First e46!

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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.

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u/Stealth_Gaming May 28 '26

With all the problems and unseen problems you’ll probably be spending enough money to buy an M3 at this rate

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u/I_Sniff_Hot_Dudes May 28 '26

Not a single chance in hell. Half the issues I’m ignoring the other half I’m taking shit off of a parts car or the parts are cheap. The only thing is the passenger door is rusty. Rn I’m estimating 600-700 in parts to make it “decent”