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#1 · (Edited)
Since I've read through many broke college kid threads. I decided to make on to bring all the college kids together :rofl: post pics or vid clips of your continued progress on your car. Show us what you got! Edit: Post what college you go to.

I have a 2000 323i with 134k, bought it in February. Replaced shocks, just replaced the control arms and bushings, also the endlinks. Mods I've done are khoalty matte black grilles and smoked side markers. I have a big list of small things that need to be done...fender liner extension, brake pads, radiator, engine and tranny mounts, new mtech II bumper, LED tails and angel eyes. I think after all that's done I'll be good on maintenance and mods.
 
#41 · (Edited)
Sophmore at the University of Kentucky.



Bought her my freshman year for way too much with way too many miles, but she's been good to me.... kind of. :eeps:
 
#43 ·
I'm a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

I've done everything myself so far. It came basically stock, except with already white corner lights.
-Angel Eyes
-LED Tails
-Clear Side markers/Reflectors
-35% Window Tint
-Shark Fin Antenna
-Trunk Lip Spoiler

Within the next week I'm getting 18" style 71 rims!
Here's my E46:


 
#45 ·
im 22 and a senior at Millersville University (PA) i have a 99 328i that has 150k, that until a few weeks ago was mostly stock, except for: clear corners and sides, CCFL AE, vogland springs, KYB struts, Short ram air intake, used to have tinted windows until i got pulled over weekly and eventually by the same piggy. Now my car is at a differnt stage see the link

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=13592503&posted=1#post13592503
 
#46 ·
"We are an immigrant nation. The first generation works their fingers to the bone making things;
the next generation goes to college and innovates new ideas.
The third generation buys bmw's in college and snowboards and takes improv classes."

– Jack
 
#47 ·
Im 20, a Jr at University of Oregon in Eugene. I recently (late July) bought a 2004 330i with 79k miles on it. I haven't done too many mods, just fixing things that the PO had messed up and doing preventative maintenance.

and small cheap mods like removing that evil effing CDV!

my plan with this car is to just save money for the issues that arise rather than mod it up.

good luck to all you broke college peeps! i feel your financial pain
 
#49 ·
usc. finished modding the car sophomore year. 55k miles.
 
#51 ·
Sophomore at Colorado University of Denver, studying Criminology.

-01 330ci 142k

Mods: Black kidneys, smoked side markers, smoked corners, Angel eyes, black headlight inserts, iPod integration, m3 lip.

Maintenance: CCV, Intake boots, Cooling system overhaul, Valve cover gasket, spark plugs.

And I've been rollin around with no reverse for the past year :woot:




 
#54 ·
Going into my 4th year at Cal Poly Pomona, but still junior standing.




Nothing huge.
Angel Eyes
Clears all around
Trunk spoiler
Black kidney grills
Painted trunk handle
Mtech 2 front
M5 replica wheels
E9X auto shift knob



Suspension is definitely next. Probably just shocks and race springs
 
#70 ·
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cerrtios college
lm reps, coilovers/gc race camber plates, respray(fuk M1 autobody), performace bmw strut bar, soon to have an m3 rear bumper
 
#71 · (Edited)
Wow this thread blew up and I didn't keep up ;(

Anyways, I'm a 5th year going to Georgia Southern for Logistics, Information Systems and SAP Certification. I wish I could find more people that go down here on the forum. Only found 1 so far. :(

I'll get some pics up after I wash my baby.
 
#74 ·
Junior at The University of Minnesota, majoring in Economics. Transfered from The University of Virginia. Probably a bit older than most of you guys at 24 since I was a Marine for four years.

2002 330i, had it for 3 years
-Bimmerbrakes.com Ceramic Coated Headers
-EvoSport Underdrive Pulleys
-BMW Performance Intake
-Stett Intake Boots
-Active Auto Custom Tune
-UUC Stage I Lightweight flywheel
-UUC Enforcer Tranny Mounts
-UUC SS Clutch Line
-Genuine BMW E92 M3 Motormounts
-Sachs Motorsport E36 M3 Sprung Hub clutch kit
-Bilstein Sports
-H&R Sports
-Powerflex FCAB's
-H&R Sways
-BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar
-GC Rear Shockmounts
-Powerflex RTAB's
-BMW Performance Cross-Drilled 2-piece floating front rotors
-BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rear Rotots
-Hawk HPS Pads
-BW SS Brake Lines
-BW Solid Brake Guide Bushings
-Eagle Eyes L.E.D. Tails
-BMW Clear Corners and Sidemarkers
-Weisslicht 6k Angel Eyes
-Genuine BMW MTech II Front
-Khoalty Carbon Fiber Splitters
-VMR VB3's 18x8.5, 18x9.5
-Black Grills

Car Dyno's at 221rwhp and 215 ft-lbs now.

2002 BMW M3, owned for 2 years
-Eisenmann Race Muffler
-K&N Intake
-Bavarian HyperSports Underdrive Pulleys
-Smoked Corners and Sidemarkers
-Black Grills
 
#75 ·
I'm 20 years old in my 3rd year at VGCC going for my AAS degree in Computer Information Technology. It's a fine little community college.

I bought my black 2001 325ci in April 2011 with 170k miles on it for $6000. It now has 186k miles.

I bet my to-do list is longer than yours.

Problems with the car:

AC water leaks inside the car
clutch release bearing
front passenger turn signal is out(the connector, not the bulb)
shift boot has a hole in it
headliner sags
both corner light housings are cracked
rear tail light is cracked
part of the driver side fender side molding is loose
front bumper is all jacked up
lots of scratches and small dings
AC compressor is going out
spoiler is loose
passenger side fog light constantly breaks
passenger door handle doesn't work from the outside
driver door panel missing connectors on the bottom
missing trunk tool box screw
driver front strut bushing
wheels lost sticky weights
brakes are going out
previous owner's dog chewed up e-brake handle
one of the little compartment doors under the radio won't shut
rear ashtray is broken
windshield wiper fluid squirter doesn't work
speakers are crackly
HID headlights don't match
needs an oil change
I'm 90% certain VANOS seals are worn out


Things I have done:

routine maintenance
plasti dip kidney grill and rear emblem
OEM rubber floor mats(car didn't come with floor mats)
had to get a new key made from dealer($200)

Things I want to do:

plasti dip the outside window trim
new wheels
smoked corners, side markers, tails
tinted windows
new front bumper
new HID's with projector headlights
lowering springs
k&n intake
replica shark fin
monochrome roundels
carbon fiber door pillars
new stereo
replace wood interior with grey/silver
resonator back straight pipes
 
#81 ·
The only thing that I know from your to do maintenance list is to fix the windshield washer. Your pump is probably broken as do most vdo pumps. I suggest buying a new pump on eBay since many people have said they have better quality. I got my meyle washer for $15 with free shipping. eBay is your friend :thumbsup:
 
#77 ·
San Diego State University majoring in marketing. 4th year junior. Used to go to CSUSM.

Bought the car bone stock in Feb 5, 2009 w/ 64K when I was a sophmore.

2002 325ci steptronic w/ 125,xxx miles

I've been through a lot with this car & several different looks. I figure I have about 14K in mods/maintenance since I bought it:eeps: I've pretty much replaced everything on this car preventative maintenance wise & more.

Current mods (I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff):
- 4 rear OEM style 197/BBS RX 283 wheels - 18x8.5 et37 with 255/35/18 all around
- B&G RS2 coilovers w/ increased spring rates
- B&G rear shock mounts
- UUC chromoly rear adjustable control arms
- Powerflex RTAB
- Meyle HD control arms & HD bushings
- Centric slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads, ATE super blue
- H&R 10mm spacers
- Rotiform 20mm spacers
- Rotiform 90mm stud conversion w/ chrom open end locking lugs
- Rolled/pulled fenders - front and rear
- Dinan 330 CF CAI
- Electric fan swap
- ACS roof spoiler
- M3 trunk lip
- Matte black kidneys
- P46 55W HID
- 80 led angel eyes w/ custom kill switch
- Depo smoked corners & sidemarkers
- Steel Grey metallic painted interior trim
- Alpine headunit w/ ipod interface
- JL speakers
- OEM roof rack

Used to have:
- 19" staggered Work VIP Super Autostrada wheels wrapped in fk452
- 19" staggered Beyern Mesh wheels wrapped in fk452
- CSL front bumper
- B&G S2 springs

Pics:

How it looks now:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31180289@N02/6033422973/" title="197 by bw5127, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6033422973_dbf46dd3bb_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="197"></a>

Phase 1:


Phase 2:

 
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