wats ur mileage so far? have u had any real bad problems

LucentAUTO · 10-31-2004, 03:39 PM

our bmw only has 20k+ so no idea how other e46 performs.

anyone here have high mileage? how many big problems did u have so far

BimR · 10-31-2004, 03:47 PM

15000 miles, engine is vibrating at idle, vanos is making weird ticking noise, car sounds like its running on diesel at idle.

russ330 · 10-31-2004, 04:08 PM

May 02 build date. ~20000 miles. No major problems.

ininfinitum · 10-31-2004, 04:22 PM

01/02 build date. 37,000 miles. No problems.

NickACS · 10-31-2004, 04:25 PM

5/01 - 28k miles - nothing major, just window regulator (twice) and a rear bulb replaced

Martialartsblac · 10-31-2004, 04:33 PM

97000, tranny being replaced by bmw. opt for the cpo warranty

Tenchi · 10-31-2004, 04:33 PM

2000 328, 3x,xxx miles when traded in
-radio didn't come on when defroster was on. Dealer replaced rear window...problem solved in 1 day
-clutch had weird popping and slipping sensation...I admit it was from a lil abuse but dealer replaced under TSB.
-control arm and bushings went bad after i went over bad roads at 70 mph or after an accident. I cant remember which. dealer replaced in 1 day.

2001 330i, 28,500 miles when traded in
-oxygen sensor went bad after I dove into a pile of snow (it didnt seem that high) engine shut off. dealer fixed in a day and was all ok

2003 330i, put on 500 miles so far (6200miles now)
-brakes vibrating. warped rotors. dealer changed in a day.

bluecougar · 10-31-2004, 05:53 PM

29k miles only problem I've had is the sunroof cover going off it's tracks, nothing major

Edison@JleviSW · 10-31-2004, 04:43 PM

23800 and no problems

Bimmerista · 10-31-2004, 04:50 PM

11/01 - 54K Miles - 325i

~ 35K Miles, Brake Work (Pads)

~ 38K Miles, Window Regulator (Driver & Passenger Front)

~ 44K Miles, Heater quit working, replaced last stage resistor.

~ 48K Miles, Window Regulator (Rear Windows)

~ 50K Miles, Brake Work (Calipers)

~ 54K Miles, Currently everything is going fine *Knock on wood*

atlaw4u · 10-31-2004, 04:53 PM

42k and 0 problems. I know of a guy locally who has 2 BMWs each with over 250k with nothing other than general maintenance. Take care of your car and it will take care of you.

325 & 55 · 10-31-2004, 04:57 PM

All I've done to date (36,400) is replace the Front Brakes & Rotors

tpzblu330ci · 10-31-2004, 05:02 PM

27,xxx and no problems so far.

badwayz · 10-31-2004, 05:41 PM

80,000 miles and no problems ever.

330blaC i · 10-31-2004, 06:05 PM

58000 miles and i tossed my 330ci. once the warranty expires trade it. way too many problems for the price of the car. e46 looks outdated already.

Martialartsblac · 10-31-2004, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330blaC i

58000 miles and i tossed my 330ci. once the warranty expires trade it. way too many problems for the price of the car. e46 looks outdated already.

Blasphemer

03 Dinan 3 · 10-31-2004, 06:21 PM

Just broke 20,000 kms and nothing's wrong with mah bimmer. I love it!

Tenchi · 10-31-2004, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martialartsblac

Blasphemer

guy is a troll anyways

blackbmw330 · 10-31-2004, 06:44 PM

8/01 with 57,000 miles.

- Replaced thermastat
- fixed vibrations cause by HK subs (3 time)
- fixed window trims (2 time)
- air bag light cause by passenger seat belt sensor (2 time)

At least nothing major with the engine.

BlackChrome · 10-31-2004, 08:07 PM

11/00 with 20,500 miles.

-Fuel gauge replaced
-Rear deck speaker rattled (fixed, well, kind of

)
-1 HK sub replaced
-Final stage resister replaced
-1 trunk gas strut replaced

10-31-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
LucentAUTO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 73 My Ride: E92 M3 View My Garage	wats ur mileage so far? have u had any real bad problems our bmw only has 20k+ so no idea how other e46 performs. anyone here have high mileage? how many big problems did u have so far

10-31-2004, 04:08 PM	#3
russ330 Mod Squad Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mississippi's Gulf Coast Posts: 15,803 My Ride: Motorsport III View My Garage	May 02 build date. ~20000 miles. No major problems. __________________

10-31-2004, 04:22 PM	#4
ininfinitum Super Nintendo Chalmers Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: o;idioergierg Posts: 1,956 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	01/02 build date. 37,000 miles. No problems. __________________

10-31-2004, 05:53 PM	#8
bluecougar A bimmer chick moderator :) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcal Posts: 53,926 My Ride: MB & LR3 View My Garage	29k miles only problem I've had is the sunroof cover going off it's tracks, nothing major __________________ \|\|Just another ///M Female Driver\|\|Sold: E46 328ci\|\|E92 335i\|\|E60 M5\|\|

10-31-2004, 04:50 PM	#10
Bimmerista Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,798 My Ride: God's Chariot View My Garage	11/01 - 54K Miles - 325i ~ 35K Miles, Brake Work (Pads) ~ 38K Miles, Window Regulator (Driver & Passenger Front) ~ 44K Miles, Heater quit working, replaced last stage resistor. ~ 48K Miles, Window Regulator (Rear Windows) ~ 50K Miles, Brake Work (Calipers) ~ 54K Miles, Currently everything is going fine Knock on wood __________________

10-31-2004, 03:47 PM	#2
BimR Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: California Posts: 207 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	15000 miles, engine is vibrating at idle, vanos is making weird ticking noise, car sounds like its running on diesel at idle.

10-31-2004, 04:25 PM	#5
NickACS BOOM! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: ATL Posts: 3,878 My Ride: TWC E46 ETCC WB View My Garage	5/01 - 28k miles - nothing major, just window regulator (twice) and a rear bulb replaced

10-31-2004, 04:33 PM	#6
Martialartsblac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grove, OK Posts: 310 My Ride: 94'325is View My Garage	97000, tranny being replaced by bmw. opt for the cpo warranty

10-31-2004, 04:43 PM	#9
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	23800 and no problems

10-31-2004, 04:53 PM	#11
atlaw4u Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 42 My Ride: 02 325i View My Garage	99 328i 42k and 0 problems. I know of a guy locally who has 2 BMWs each with over 250k with nothing other than general maintenance. Take care of your car and it will take care of you.

10-31-2004, 04:57 PM	#12
325 & 55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,834 My Ride: 2001 325Ci Step View My Garage	8/01 Production Date All I've done to date (36,400) is replace the Front Brakes & Rotors __________________

10-31-2004, 05:02 PM	#13
tpzblu330ci TheOnlyConstantIsChange Join Date: May 2002 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 4,236 My Ride: '11 Golf TDI View My Garage	27,xxx and no problems so far. __________________ "Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny." - Bob Marley '93 Toyota LandCruiser

10-31-2004, 05:41 PM	#14
badwayz Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 395 My Ride: BMW's View My Garage	80,000 miles and no problems ever.

10-31-2004, 06:05 PM	#15
330blaC i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: florida Posts: 7 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	58000 miles and i tossed my 330ci. once the warranty expires trade it. way too many problems for the price of the car. e46 looks outdated already.

10-31-2004, 06:21 PM	#17
03 Dinan 3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 984 My Ride: VW GTI View My Garage	Just broke 20,000 kms and nothing's wrong with mah bimmer. I love it! __________________ www.redline-motorworks.com

10-31-2004, 06:44 PM	#19
blackbmw330 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,017 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	8/01 with 57,000 miles. - Replaced thermastat - fixed vibrations cause by HK subs (3 time) - fixed window trims (2 time) - air bag light cause by passenger seat belt sensor (2 time) At least nothing major with the engine. __________________ 2001 330ci retired

10-31-2004, 08:07 PM	#20
BlackChrome No more E46 :( Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,673 My Ride: 2001 3.0L Ci View My Garage	11/00 with 20,500 miles. -Fuel gauge replaced -Rear deck speaker rattled (fixed, well, kind of ) -1 HK sub replaced -Final stage resister replaced -1 trunk gas strut replaced __________________

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