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Old 10-06-2008, 07:53 PM
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What should I be weary about when I buy an E46M?
Ok...here it goes...

By Feb of 09, I'm planning to get an E46 M Coupe...Preferably Black on White with navi and stick...somewhere in the range of 50k miles, stock would be a plus...i want to build it from scratch...

Is there an MY i should avoid? My budget is <25K...and nope I'm not selling the touring either...

I haven't done my homework much...

What are the things that I should be keen about when I need a PPI done on a coupe?

All help is appreciated!
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just make sure you turbo charge it hpf!!! lol
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just make sure you turbo charge it hpf!!! lol
funny thing is =)...this will be my DD =)...the touring is gonna be the track rat =)...
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any pointers though josh?
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watch out for subframe damage and make sure all the recalls have been done
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check the carfax report well
look at all the body line and make sure that line up.
my carfax report was clean but my cars hood and front end doesnt line up like my friends stock e46. also my airbag curtain on the front windshield pillar is halfway ripped. CHECK EVERY NUT AND BOLT. report might not have everything listed.
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watch out for subframe damage and make sure all the recalls have been done
thanks! i learn something new everyday =)...about the recalls? which ones are the BIGGER concerns?

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check the carfax report well
look at all the body line and make sure that line up.
my carfax report was clean but my cars hood and front end doesnt line up like my friends stock e46. also my airbag curtain on the front windshield pillar is halfway ripped. CHECK EVERY NUT AND BOLT. report might not have everything listed.
i hear u on that one! =)...carfax = EPIC FAIL...

that's why a PPI is the route to go...thanks for the body line pointer!
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the cooling system is a character flaw on the E39s...anything like that for the E46M?
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I'd love to see the touring tearing up the track!!
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