I know this is an e90-93 forum but...

Marvilis · 05-04-2010, 07:45 AM

Hey guys I know this is a e90's forum but I have a quick question, my buddy is buying a 2005 330Ci with 33,724 Miles for $16580. This car is fully loaded and has the M Package. The car seems to be in great shape. Do you guys think this is a good price?

Here are some pics

Thanks!

MusclezMarinara · 05-04-2010, 08:24 AM

Have you Carfaxed it? looks physically in good shape.

Chriztofor · 05-04-2010, 08:30 AM

Definitely try the e46 fanatics website. Just as a heads up, the E46 has a terrible cooling system. Expansion tank is the weakest link. Also, I would change the vanos seals, easy DIY and its a problem on all e46s (search).

nycport · 05-04-2010, 08:34 AM

M Package? No such thing if I'm remembering correctly. It's got sport seats and M3 wheels on it. If you can PM me the last 7 of the VIN I check the service records and option codes the car came with originally.

Marvilis · 05-04-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xi-blk

Have you Carfaxed it? looks physically in good shape.

Here's the link to the carfax
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...BD534X5PL17322

Marvilis · 05-04-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nycport

M Package? No such thing if I'm remembering correctly. It's got sport seats and M3 wheels on it. If you can PM me the last 7 of the VIN I check the service records and option codes the car came with originally.

Thanks nycport! I just PM'd you. I thought it has the M Package just because it has M Wheels, Steering wheel, Door Sills. Maybe it was called M Sport back then?

bimmer_335 · 05-04-2010, 09:29 AM

Price is decent... but car's been in accident... and first owner dumped it right after the accident. So its your call.

DimSum · 05-04-2010, 09:34 AM

Your wasting your time on a car that has been in an accident.
The M-Sport kit is a nice touch but I won't buy a car that has been in an accident.
For 16K you can get a clean title M3.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...les-16-5k.html

Chriztofor · 05-04-2010, 09:41 AM

^ 134,000 miles, uh, I'll pass.

Baldur Abendroth · 05-04-2010, 10:06 AM

I would not buy the car and yes they did have an M package for that year and model.

Marvilis · 05-04-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

^ 134,000 miles, uh, I'll pass.

I agree! I'll pass on that M3 too. Plus carfax said Minor damage reported which could mean it was just a fender bender. This car is a 2005 with 33+K miles.

Chriztofor · 05-04-2010, 10:17 AM

^ take it to a body shop to see if there is any frame damage. If you plan on selling it in the future just realize you will take a hit on resale and most people pass on reported accidents (even minor ones). Knowledge is power.

brocklanders · 05-04-2010, 10:26 AM

from 03 to 05 it was called performance package, m aero kit steering wheel, different differential, lighter flywheel and 235 hp 222ftlbs

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-04-2010, 10:33 AM

there was an M package, but those wheels were not part of it. those are the M3 standard 18s. i think the option code was ZHP. but if it was in an accident, dont even think twice about it.

DimSum · 05-04-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

^ 134,000 miles, uh, I'll pass.

You clearly don't know how reliable the S54 engine is...
Anyway, you can find something with lower milage under 20K easily.
Nothing in the E46 line, even a supercharged 330i can come close to the driving feel of the M3.

persian54 · 05-04-2010, 02:33 PM

for that price I'd personally get something else

tho miles are good

the accident, fender bender or not, isn't

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Marvilis New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I know this is an e90-93 forum but... Hey guys I know this is a e90's forum but I have a quick question, my buddy is buying a 2005 330Ci with 33,724 Miles for $16580. This car is fully loaded and has the M Package. The car seems to be in great shape. Do you guys think this is a good price? Here are some pics Thanks! __________________ 2008 335i Black Saphire, 19" BMW Wheels, Red Leather, 6spd Manual, M Sport Suspension, Loaded up to the Balls with features LOL Last edited by Marvilis; 05-04-2010 at 07:47 AM.. Reason: didn't attach Pics
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MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	Have you Carfaxed it? looks physically in good shape.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Definitely try the e46 fanatics website. Just as a heads up, the E46 has a terrible cooling system. Expansion tank is the weakest link. Also, I would change the vanos seals, easy DIY and its a problem on all e46s (search).
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nycport Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	M Package? No such thing if I'm remembering correctly. It's got sport seats and M3 wheels on it. If you can PM me the last 7 of the VIN I check the service records and option codes the car came with originally.
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bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	Price is decent... but car's been in accident... and first owner dumped it right after the accident. So its your call.
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	Your wasting your time on a car that has been in an accident. The M-Sport kit is a nice touch but I won't buy a car that has been in an accident. For 16K you can get a clean title M3. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...les-16-5k.html
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	^ 134,000 miles, uh, I'll pass.
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Baldur Abendroth Lieutenant 14 Rep 468 Posts Drives: the economy, SG e92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (1)	I would not buy the car and yes they did have an M package for that year and model. __________________
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	^ take it to a body shop to see if there is any frame damage. If you plan on selling it in the future just realize you will take a hit on resale and most people pass on reported accidents (even minor ones). Knowledge is power.
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	from 03 to 05 it was called performance package, m aero kit steering wheel, different differential, lighter flywheel and 235 hp 222ftlbs
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	there was an M package, but those wheels were not part of it. those are the M3 standard 18s. i think the option code was ZHP. but if it was in an accident, dont even think twice about it. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	for that price I'd personally get something else tho miles are good the accident, fender bender or not, isn't __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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