3/4 series E46 330ci Sport Convertible

[Scoobyd]

Hi all! As a new member I thought I'd share my wheels... not the latest and greatest as many members have but timeless in my eyes at least!

I purchased it at 2.5 years old almost 16 years ago now. Probably a record on a car forum! Individual Messing Metallic, Individual black ash interior trim, every single option that was available for the car when new is ticked, faithfully maintained with no expense spared. I'd like to think, but may be biased, it's one of the nicest examples out there. Can't see myself ever selling it now having come this far!

 

[G50]

Love the colour! How many miles have you put on it in that time, and how often do you drive it?

 

[moonstone]

That’s a cracking colour. Looks in great condition for its age. You’ve obviously really looked after it.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Always loved the E46 range in my youth. A neighbour had a 330ci Coupe when they first came out in blue with cream interior and at the time it was 🤤

I fancied a Compact too to keep at one point but missed out on a minter about 8 years ago!

 

[Scoobyd]

Love the colour! How many miles have you put on it in that time, and how often do you drive it?

Thanks! It's the colour that sold it to me at the time. And the all round spec. I'd been seeing plenty in blue, silver and black but when I saw this one I didn't hesitate. I've put over 100k on it now personally and it's nudging 145k all in. It's my daily driver but given I've worked from home the past two years it's been more of a weekend driver of late!

 

[Scoobyd]

That’s a cracking colour. Looks in great condition for its age. You’ve obviously really looked after it.

Cheers. Yup, meticulously maintained. Going in for a new viscous fan and to have a faulty rear parking sensor fixed next week. Zero depreciation now though so there's that! Paid £21k for it 16 years ago this June so it's been a good investment overall!

 

[boba fett]

That's a rare colour, congrats.

Got a soft spot for these, still look lovely today !

 

[Scoobyd]

That's a rare colour, congrats.

Got a soft spot for these, still look lovely today !

Thanks! Yes they've really aged well I think. If you're still looking back at your car after 16 years you know you've got a good one. Most can't say that about their wife 😂

 

[boba fett]

Thanks! Yes they've really aged well I think. If you're still looking back at your car after 16 years you know you've got a good one. Most can't say that about their wife 😂

I've had 12 now, I think, E46 M3's I love them, still like another today !

Big fan of the 46!

 

[Scoobyd]

12?! That’s some going! Harder and harder to find good examples now though I expect. As the prices come down they fall into the wrong hands and eventually get ruined. So the mint ones command a top price.

 

[boba fett]

12?! That’s some going! Harder and harder to find good examples now though I expect. As the prices come down they fall into the wrong hands and eventually get ruined. So the mint ones command a top price.

I always bought rare ones, that way you always get your money back, had a few E9x M3's as well amongst other M's and currently enjoying an E92 M3.

Rust is killing a lot of 46's now, and the M3 can, as they get older, empty your wallet with documented known issues.

I would love to have some of the E46's M3's I had back, be worth a lot now!

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

I've had 12 now, I think, E46 M3's I love them, still like another today !

Big fan of the 46!

Sounds like we’ve maybe found someone to give @JustChris a run for his money on changing cars 😂

 

[boba fett]

Sounds like we’ve maybe found someone to give @JustChris a run for his money on changing cars 😂

I think I have had most sports cars!

I've got pictures of most of the E46 M3's Ill post them up in the cool pictures area!