if u had 10k for a fun daily, what would u buy?

[red95gts]

So far, it hasnt been bad. I have done all of it and seems reasonable. The fuel filter was $60 but its as big as two beer cans stacked together. I've also fixed the windshield wiper sprayer, oil, checked fuel pressure using a gauge (make sure pump was good), etc. Nothing has stumpted me get. Next is front ball joints and rear subframe bushings. She runs great tho. Thoroughly enjoy driving her.

Yep...I don't find it any more difficult to work on than a Mustang and the online support (DIYs, how-tos, etc) is incredible. I'd recommend getting an older laptop (I've got a 10+ y/o Gateway that I got for free) and load up TIS, INPA, WDS, etc so you have all the software tools to troubleshoot and code options. You'll need a $20 USB-to-OBDII cable and you'll be all set.

For parts, realoem.com has all the factory parts diagrams (to get PNs) and thebmwpartstore.com typically has the best pricing. Tischer (getbmwparts.com) and ECS Tuning are also good sources - ECS's site is awesome and has great pictures of almost everything.

Good Luck and enjoy!

[Tannerm]

Nice! I bought an E46 M3 over a year ago and still love it. These cars require some maintenance, but they're great to daily drive. Good Luck!

So far, it hasnt been bad. I have done all of it and seems reasonable. The fuel filter was $60 but its as big as two beer cans stacked together. I've also fixed the windshield wiper sprayer, oil, checked fuel pressure using a gauge (make sure pump was good), etc. Nothing has stumpted me get. Next is front ball joints and rear subframe bushings. She runs great tho. Thoroughly enjoy driving her.

P.S. anyone with 17+inch BMW wheels plz send me a pm. I want stock. Not these DIP Slack 18" wheels... Thanks

[red95gts]

Nice! I bought an E46 M3 over a year ago and still love it. These cars require some maintenance, but they're great to daily drive. Good Luck!

[roliath]

Nice car Tanner!

Get some m5 wheels on it!

[Jose]

I finally decided on a daily. Thanks to Phil (vadertt) and rreemo, I bought a bimmer. A clean low miles one to boot.. 2001 330xi with 62k miles. She's awd and 5spd manual. She is silky smooth and fun. I am thoroughly impressed. The wheels are super gay IMO. I like factory. So I'm looking for factory 17-19 inch wheels to replace.. These are just to gangsta for me.

Nice find! What did you pay for it?

[Mike]

Would buy

[VaderTT]

Yeah, the car is pretty sweet, low miles too. It has some suspension issues that need to be addressed, then wheels, springs and fix the saggy headliner.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Im glad Phil and Rreemo could help.

Eric is shadow line the shit that gets rid of chrome lining??? If so, hook a brotha up on a link. I hate chrome!

Yup! Start scouring eBay, or just pop the old stuff off and flat black it for the same effect.

[Tannerm]

Eric is shadow line the shit that gets rid of chrome lining??? If so, hook a brotha up on a link. I hate chrome!

Nice! lol, I was hoping you were going to say something about the wheels. Sport wheels, shadowline trim, tint, done.

[Tannerm]

I finally decided on a daily. Thanks to Phil (vadertt) and rreemo, I bought a bimmer. A clean low miles one to boot.. 2001 330xi with 62k miles. She's awd and 5spd manual. She is silky smooth and fun. I am thoroughly impressed. The wheels are super gay IMO. I like factory. So I'm looking for factory 17-19 inch wheels to replace.. These are just to gangsta for me.

[Tannerm]

I finally decided on a daily. Thanks to Phil (vadertt) and rreemo, I bought a bimmer. A clean low miles one to boot.. 2001 330xi with 62k miles. She's awd and 5spd manual. She is silky smooth and fun. I am thoroughly impressed. The wheels are super gay IMO. I like factory. So I'm looking for factory 17-19 inch wheels to replace.. These are just to gangsta for me.

[kingjason]

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/the-top-12-used-cars-most-likely-to-sell-for-less-than--10-000-164425342.html

[VaderTT]

Well she sold. search time yet again.

Do what we spoke about dude.