FIRST things to do when BUYING a BMW e46 

I'm pretty shocked that there's no mention of the cooling system. Make sure to replace the entire cooling system!

• Oil change • Oil filter • Air filter • Cabin filter • Fuel filter • Water pump • Coolant • Brake fluid •Transition oil Check the belts, suspension and any oil leaks. UK about £400 service but then you should be ok for some time. Good luck

Ur videos are best. Im considering buying my own e46

#1 is the oil and cooling system.

About to get my second E46 soon, upgrading from a 318 to 330 swapping some bits around. Actually topaz blue pre face lift like yours

Hey Evan, love the videos! 👊🏾

I highly recommend checking key suspension/drivetrain bushings for cracks; these are the front A-arms, back toe bushings and the main bushing holding the differential. Another easy mod is the "O2pilot" mod which increases vacuum to the bottom of the engine and greatly decreases oil consumption on M54 engine. Cheers!

wow have i bought a freak of bmw nature just had a e46 52 plate cabriolet with 125thou on it and guess what no oil leaks no oil burn pulls like a train roof works interior excellent amazing aint it

Just got my e36 today I’m so happy bro it’s my first car

Just. Evan 💪💪💪💪

I just bought a 04 330i 2 days ago lol thanks for the tips

What do you think about the rear subframe issues in the estate version of 1999

Change the coolant with REAL fluid. Flush the brake system and refill with DOT 4.

My 325 doesn’t have the flap in the exhaust 🤷‍♂️ so I guess get rid of the whole muffler

most people say they leak oil... i have had som old bmws. non of them had leaked oil. guess i had some luck. e36 318is, e34 530, e39 523, e46 320. never had engine problems with non off them either. but rust tho. rust and rust and loots of rust.. so fun to drive tho, i cant stop buy them 😁

Also check the DISA flap on the intake, if that flap fails, there's a metal pin that falls into the engine. The results of that is not a good one.

Olá amigo Tenho uma BMW 320i e46 ano 2002 Eu já troquei bicos, bobinas , velas , bomba combustívelmas já testei a compressão do motor, maa o carro continua com defeito Eu ligo a BM e ela da uma falhadinha depois fica normal aí quando estou andando e paro em um farol por exemplo, o carro começa a falhar e ao tentar sair com o carro ela não tem força nenhuma , então tenho que parar o carro desligar a chave esperar um pouco e ligar e volta ao normal , você pode me ajudar com sua opinião amigo ? Qual o nome do módulo que cuida dessa parte do carro ?

Great video! What’s your exhaust set up?

Bought mine with a bad front hub bearing, I say that because it pulls violently left, got an alignment done, didn’t fix. It hums louder at lower speeds but the steering wheel starts doing its happy dance around 40-45 mph sooo I might see if new front hub assemblies will fix.

Hey I hope you can see this but I just Did just buy a E46 330ci and I'm kinda new to this

The less gizmos, the less headaches down the road. Nothing you can do about plastic parts other than replacing it with another really plastic part unless there's a aftermarket metal replacement

Do you know if I’d be able to do it all at once when getting it serviced, just bought a 2003 325i with 136,000 miles. Just wondering how much you think all of it would be together

What is your voucher code for Carly? I clicked the affiliate link, but didn't notice if it worked.

Are you from Mass, I swear I seen you today at the junkyard

first thing : wield the diff, second : coil overs. done.

I have a 2003 325ci,210,000 miles ot any major oil leaks but have a anti- freeze leak and overheating dealership checked it says has broken cooling line under manifold right behind oil filter. Cost 2,900 used. Is there a cheaper fix? If Barrs leak additive also need to get item to check engine faults

Just take it to a German car mechanic that knows their shit and invest in everything that needs replacing and maintain it well

First thing: put down oil resistant flooring in the garage

More ecu programing for stock e46 maybe? Because there are no videos that show you how to do in the correct way.

First thing to do, go to parking lot and get rpm high.

Yo how u doing im from england uk Ive just got a 330ci i think its a zhp but im not sure do you know how i can tell?

No need to replace cooling system parts beore they fail, just be aware they will probably fail and do weekly due dillogent checks. I have had cooling bits last anywhere between 3 and 10 years. E21, e34, e36 series, there's no guarantee, just luck, good and bad.🤔

Link to the steering wheel?

Where’s the link to the stereo you mentioned?

Would you recommend e46 as a first car? i really want a bmw

Hi! Does the radio turn on orange at night? Thanks a lot

is the steering wheel much nicer ?

3:40 The what sorry? Vanos liner? What is that?

Things you have to replace right away when buying an E46: Motor oil Valve cover gasket Oil filter housing gasket Oil pan gasket Rear main seal Water pump expansion tank Cooling hoses Thermostat sensor Thermostat Radiator Air mass flow sensor Air filter Air intake boot kit Both 02 sensor throttle body Pulleys kit Disa valve pcv breather system kit rear suspension Fuel filters Windows regulators A/C compresor Coils Convertible will fail Sunroof will fail Crankshaft sensor position Ballast Cluster Lowers control arm bushings Subframe bushings So be ready to put around 3 to 4k when you buy an E46 to keep it running like new 🙂 I know because I had to replace all that $#!+ to my E46 then when the moon roof and windshield wiper linkage motor and one of my ballast failed I said f this $#!+ and I sold it , I lost a lot of money I will never look back again to buy another bmw ...

6:56 the WHAT mod

#1 in Europe check for Rust !!

Oh....those pans under the valve cover are supposed to be silver?. . . .

Where I can buy the steering wheel?

Please share the links

How much the radio

bosch vp44 😅

I buy one and now i have a code p1093 wtf

Everyone pretend BMWs don’t have a cooling system

DO NOT USE CARLY ⛑🚨

First thing you need to is kiss your moneys ass good bye! lol e46 cars are worth it though.

Get ready to take a picture of your own car and put in on your cell phone...lame

What radio is that?

About to get my second E46 soon, upgrading from a 318 to 330 swapping some bits around. Actually topaz blue pre face lift like yours

About to get my second E46 soon, upgrading from a 318 to 330 swapping some bits around. Actually topaz blue pre face lift like yours