New E46 owner from California

Jsmk23 · 01-10-2013, 07:20 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and barely got my 2002 325i 4 door.
I am in love with the car. Hopefully it was a good investment. it only has 103k miles and I got it for $4k because the seller was really in NEED of $$.
Some of the clear on some areas of the car is starting to peel and the rear window regulators gave out so hopefully it's still turns out to a good deal.
So I plan to stick around this forum and hopefully get some tips on these kinda cars, so hopefully you guys can help me out.

Thanks

Here are some pics
(Nvm the oil, its not from my car lol)

///MPR77 · 01-10-2013, 07:42 PM

Congrats, and welcome!

Maintenance is a must read through these:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr.../parts list) *

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...mbers thread**

http://db.tt/e37Zrkmb

Jsmk23 · 01-10-2013, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MPR77

Congrats, and welcome!

Maintenance is a must read through these:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr.../parts list) *

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...mbers thread**

http://db.tt/e37Zrkmb

Thanks bro I will check that out.

ImMolton · 01-10-2013, 08:10 PM

Welcome to the forum dawg. Any plans for you car? Mods?

Jsmk23 · 01-10-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImMolton

Welcome to the forum dawg. Any plans for you car? Mods?

Thanks bro.
Hmm not that I know of yet. I just got it yesterday.
Any suggestions?

ImMolton · 01-10-2013, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsmk23

Thanks bro.
Hmm not that I know of yet. I just got it yesterday.
Any suggestions?

Exhaust, coils, and wheels to start out with.

olivierE46M3 · 01-10-2013, 08:29 PM

Welcome!!!!

58Remy · 01-10-2013, 09:39 PM

Very nice!

777eThOd* · 01-10-2013, 09:40 PM

Thats clean man! Welcome aboard to the forums!!

Jsmk23 · 01-11-2013, 12:36 AM

Thanks everyone. I need to repaint it because some areas of the car the clear is starting to peel.

superbmwy2k · 01-11-2013, 01:06 AM

Welcome to the forum...

MyNewRag · 01-11-2013, 01:13 AM

Welcome aboard, treat her right and she'll do the same

Jsmk23 · 01-11-2013, 01:49 AM

Thanks. Yes I'm excited to have her. Can't wait to experience more.

xcar360 · 01-11-2013, 03:28 AM

Very Nice, Congrats...

Jsmk23 · 01-12-2013, 03:02 AM

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Jsmk23 · 01-15-2013, 08:04 PM

Does anyone know how to set the time on the dash and radio on my E46. I read everywhere and it says you need to press the OBC button to change functions but I do not have the OBC button. Is this odd or even possible to do it without it?
Thank you.

///MPR77 · 01-15-2013, 10:41 PM

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Turn the right stalk gently to the right to increment, and left to decrement.
Do not use too much force!

Since yours always displays time, you basically skip the first step of "toggling the obc display to the time page" and simply advance the right stalk.

Jsmk23 · 01-15-2013, 11:13 PM

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Turn the right stalk gently to the right to increment, and left to decrement.
Do not use too much force!

Since yours always displays time, you basically skip the first step of "toggling the obc display to the time page" and simply advance the right stalk.

Yeah I found out that either the stalk broke or it either came out of place, because when I turn it either direction it wont twist the opposite direction. If I pull a little it comes out of place and spins in a 360 motion. I'm going to have to take the instrument cluster out and check it out.

Bimmer4Lyfe · 01-15-2013, 10:55 PM

Welcome OP, you'll love the ride & You got a great deal!

Love my 02 also...

Just keep up the maintenance and it will take care of you for for a long time! (See sig)

Jsmk23 · 01-15-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer4Lyfe

Welcome OP, you'll love the ride & You got a great deal!

Love my 02 also...

Just keep up the maintenance and it will take care of you for for a long time! (See sig)

Thanks man. I plan to do so, hopefully mine can last just as long as yours.

01-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
Jsmk23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 62 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	New E46 owner from California Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and barely got my 2002 325i 4 door. I am in love with the car. Hopefully it was a good investment. it only has 103k miles and I got it for $4k because the seller was really in NEED of $$. Some of the clear on some areas of the car is starting to peel and the rear window regulators gave out so hopefully it's still turns out to a good deal. So I plan to stick around this forum and hopefully get some tips on these kinda cars, so hopefully you guys can help me out. Thanks Here are some pics (Nvm the oil, its not from my car lol)

01-10-2013, 08:10 PM	#4
ImMolton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 150 My Ride: 05 E46 M3 View My Garage	Welcome to the forum dawg. Any plans for you car? Mods? __________________ IG: im_molton -SSC-

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58Remy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3 My Ride: 04 325i View My Garage	Very nice!

01-11-2013, 12:36 AM	#10
Jsmk23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 62 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	Thanks everyone. I need to repaint it because some areas of the car the clear is starting to peel.

01-11-2013, 01:49 AM	#13
Jsmk23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 62 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	Thanks. Yes I'm excited to have her. Can't wait to experience more.

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01-12-2013, 03:02 AM	#15
Jsmk23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 62 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

01-15-2013, 08:04 PM	#16
Jsmk23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 62 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	Does anyone know how to set the time on the dash and radio on my E46. I read everywhere and it says you need to press the OBC button to change functions but I do not have the OBC button. Is this odd or even possible to do it without it? Thank you. Last edited by Jsmk23; 01-15-2013 at 08:12 PM.

01-15-2013, 10:55 PM	#19
Bimmer4Lyfe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 129 West 81st St. 5A, New York, New York 10024 Posts: 2,205 My Ride: 02 325i View My Garage	Welcome OP, you'll love the ride & You got a great deal! Love my 02 also... Just keep up the maintenance and it will take care of you for for a long time! (See sig) __________________ -j

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