BMW 3 series-get her fame through E30-generation in the 1980 's. After that Series-3 has always been the backbone of BMW sales. But there is one glaring enough generation i.e. E46 which slid shortly before the turn of the Millennium in 1999.
This generation is assessed. It's not just technology that has a highly sophisticated electronic setting, but also the shape of then. The hallmark of the previous 3 Series as if erased by the E46 which appear more. Even to this day he still looks very delicious is seen.
E46-generation also marked the end of the era of the manual transmission for 3-Series in Indonesia. The entire variants sold here carry automatic transmission with Steptronic alias allows gearshift manually in.
So values E46, to the point that you can still find the unit that his condition is still good because it cared for constantly by the owner. The stylish display also makes it can still lift the wearer although the prestige of its age it was almost 15 years old.
The history of the BMW 3 series
1999: E46 present. At the beginning of its existence, there are 2 variants offered i.e. sedan and coupe. The sedan has a 4-cylinder 318i variants coded M43 engine with 118 dark power. There are no versions of the manual, only automatic transmission Steptronic.
2000: Present version 323 ci coupe is powered by a 6-cylinder engine with 170 horsepower. There is also 328 ci-193 DK. the second variant of this coupe is only sold to the narrow market gaps. The sedan version of its own gets a 325i 6-cylinder engine Wear-powered 170 DK.
2001: BMW 325i engine performance repair. Her energy is rising so 192 dk, throttle by wire technology is also embedded. Create a ride so more performance at the same time efficient.
2002: Performed a facelift on the exterior of the E46. Front and rear lights changed its shape so that it is more memorable. The engine of 318i was also replaced with the N43 code having 141 DK.
2003: BMW issued the highest type of sedan E46 330i IE. 2,979 cc engine 6-cylinder produces 231 horsepower dk. At that point the 330i for sale in the range of Usd 600 million.
Guide to Buying a used BMW 3 series E46
Instrument
Over the ages, sometimes discharging can occur malfunctions in some systems of the car. The easiest way is to check with the monitor is there any warning lights light up. Check also the message in an onboard computer system that will tell You what there is a problem with the car. When finding a suspicious, it is worth being taken to official BMW workshop to hold a thorough checking.
Service Record
Given the age of the vehicle, then there is a chance the old owner no longer undergo regular maintenance in the workshop. Most important, wherever he took care of his car, check the history of work done. Then see if the repair shop that does work is the BMW specialist garage.
Interior
When new, the BMW 3-Series E46 interiors of luxury quality. But the car also has a number of levers with paint software easily chipped. For that select 325i or 335i, check the condition of her skin upholstery.
The Back Room
As is his trademark, series 3-car is made for driving enthusiasts. That means there's not much that can be appreciated from the cabin behind it. He was not too comfortable or relieved. But for a trip near indeed is not the problem.
MID
Screen MID in this famous E46 BMW instrument somewhat vulnerable. After discharging above 7 years of age, he or she can fade or even disappear altogether. Replacement parts this charge pretty expensive.
FUEL Consumption
There has been no technology as powerful as EfficientDynamics at the time. The result belongs to the E46 passable wasteful. Types can only record the 325i 6-7 km/l in the city. Hence this car also requires a minimum octane 95.
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