The e46 is starting to show its age :(

Nathan · 04-20-2005, 09:02 AM

Pictures of my 1999 e46 which i picked up in November 1998. Man its starting to show its age!

Just thinking of the good old days since i don't have it anymore, and anxiously waiting for my e90.

Nathan

bozo5521 · 04-20-2005, 11:34 AM

Still beautiful, no matter what!! Ill be in the same boat in a week or so...Crying my eyes out...

Daveop · 04-20-2005, 05:17 PM

Still a beauty Nathan, but on to newer and fresher things soon!

What are you driving now?

Nathan · 04-20-2005, 08:31 PM

Hey there, now, a 2002 Titanium Silver x5, fully loaded with NAV, all packages, and premium sound. Its been an awesome vehicle, but the mpg is pretty bad, like all SUVs and i miss being closer to the ground. I can't wait to get my new e90, but its so far out! I don't take delivery till the first week of June. I'm starting to lose it.

Nathan

bozo5521 · 04-21-2005, 12:05 AM

Wow...You find SOO much useful info on here..Im so glad you wrote that Nathan..I was at my dealer yesterday (obviously getting the latest info about my delivery) and she says "Have you seen our X5 outside?!"..They have a 2005 X5 that they never sold there, TiAg, Premium, and upgraded wheels..32 miles on the clock, and they want 38,900 for the things..Not bad

..For a split second, I thought about it, but figured, no way, Ive been thinking abou tthis E90 for so long, I would just kick myself for getting the X...So you helped me out Nate!!

voltron1011 · 05-20-2005, 03:21 AM

Yeah, my wife REALLY wanted an X3, but the gas mileage is not worth it. We have two people in my building that have X3s and they aren't too happy with their actual mpgs. My building is the official BMW building here on Kelley Barracks. We have 2 X3 owners, 1 330 owner, 1 325 owner(me), a 530, an X5, and a partridge in a pear tree. And these are all recent cars within the last year.

aem · 12-13-2005, 07:47 PM

I totally agree. E46 are dating now and the sad thing is it's hasnt been out that long either.

nrg09 · 12-13-2005, 08:22 PM

Yes it does look old, but still looks nice. I love how over on m3forum.com they degrade the e90 and say how more beautiful the e46 is. Just let that new e90 m3, all those guys who just purchased an e46 m3 are gonna be kicking themselves in the nutz

, I just know it.

eninetee · 12-13-2005, 08:24 PM

e46 is still a great car! i drive the e46 and im still in love with it!

wyrm11 · 12-13-2005, 08:52 PM

That's a 7 year old car??? It looks pretty sweet to me. How did it run?

shimshimhada · 12-13-2005, 08:58 PM

Lies!

E90-4life · 12-13-2005, 10:16 PM

The E46 is awesome, it will look good for years to come. My personal fav. would be an 05' 330i ZHP(did they make them that year?) or a facelifted 330i w/ the M styling package.

shimshimhada · 12-13-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

The E46 is awesome, it will look good for years to come. My personal fav. would be an 05' 330i ZHP(did they make them that year?) or a facelifted 330i w/ the M styling package.

Yes...yes, they did.

E90-4life · 12-13-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Yes...yes, they did.

alright kewwlll. I hope they do something along those same lines for the E90, would be really expensive though.

E24 · 12-13-2005, 10:21 PM

The E46 is a beautiful car. I think it looks fantastic. I still like the looks of my old E30 and E24's I have owned. BMW design is timeless in a lot of ways. I am finally liking the 7-series after the recent refresh. I still don't like the 5-series and am pleased that I pushed my mom to buy a final year E39. That vehicle rocks. Might look "dated" but it is an awesome vehicle.

SRT · 12-14-2005, 02:25 AM

You should feel very guilty about pushing your mother into the E39 - it is a fantastic car, but in all honesty the E60 is quite a machine too

The E46, your right Nathan, it does show its age, particularly the lack of modern-ism in the interior when compared to recent cars.

Here are a couple of pictures of my E46 facelifted

davinet78 · 12-14-2005, 06:15 AM

yes its starting to show its age but never the less and beautiful and wonderful car

ksfrogman · 12-14-2005, 07:04 AM

The e46 is classic. Made me really love the 3-series Bimmers.

Still lots of my friends didn't like it when it first came out. They said the rear view reminded them of Civics.

bearfoot · 08-21-2006, 11:48 AM

Just a nice picture:

easyman · 08-21-2006, 11:58 AM

e46er here. i love my car but next to a new 330i with the 162's the e46 really doesnt compare.

Ryan.M · 08-21-2006, 12:35 PM

Show its age? The E46 design will be timeless like most BMW's.

GS833 · 08-21-2006, 12:42 PM

I still think the E46 with the M Sport bumpers is one of the best looking 3 series sedans...

04-20-2005, 09:02 AM	#1
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	The e46 is starting to show its age :( Pictures of my 1999 e46 which i picked up in November 1998. Man its starting to show its age! Just thinking of the good old days since i don't have it anymore, and anxiously waiting for my e90. Nathan Attached Images
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04-20-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
bozo5521 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 336 Posts Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Still beautiful, no matter what!! Ill be in the same boat in a week or so...Crying my eyes out...
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Daveop Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 3 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Still a beauty Nathan, but on to newer and fresher things soon! What are you driving now?
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Hey there, now, a 2002 Titanium Silver x5, fully loaded with NAV, all packages, and premium sound. Its been an awesome vehicle, but the mpg is pretty bad, like all SUVs and i miss being closer to the ground. I can't wait to get my new e90, but its so far out! I don't take delivery till the first week of June. I'm starting to lose it. Nathan
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bozo5521 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 336 Posts Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Wow...You find SOO much useful info on here..Im so glad you wrote that Nathan..I was at my dealer yesterday (obviously getting the latest info about my delivery) and she says "Have you seen our X5 outside?!"..They have a 2005 X5 that they never sold there, TiAg, Premium, and upgraded wheels..32 miles on the clock, and they want 38,900 for the things..Not bad ..For a split second, I thought about it, but figured, no way, Ive been thinking abou tthis E90 for so long, I would just kick myself for getting the X...So you helped me out Nate!!
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05-20-2005, 03:21 AM	#6
voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Yeah, my wife REALLY wanted an X3, but the gas mileage is not worth it. We have two people in my building that have X3s and they aren't too happy with their actual mpgs. My building is the official BMW building here on Kelley Barracks. We have 2 X3 owners, 1 330 owner, 1 325 owner(me), a 530, an X5, and a partridge in a pear tree. And these are all recent cars within the last year.
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12-13-2005, 07:47 PM	#7
aem Why pay more for nothing? 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I totally agree. E46 are dating now and the sad thing is it's hasnt been out that long either.
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12-13-2005, 08:22 PM	#8
nrg09 Private First Class 5 Rep 111 Posts Drives: honda& proud of it Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes it does look old, but still looks nice. I love how over on m3forum.com they degrade the e90 and say how more beautiful the e46 is. Just let that new e90 m3, all those guys who just purchased an e46 m3 are gonna be kicking themselves in the nutz , I just know it. __________________ What I wish I could have: E90 330i, Monaco Blue Mettalic, Alum trim,Terra, 6 spd, comfort access, ZSP, and navigation. I'd be happy with this Click here to view the most horrific mod and most hilarious thread ever!! \|O /\/\ \rrrr/ \|O/rrrr\ \/\/
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12-13-2005, 08:24 PM	#9
eninetee New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: mys iTrader: (0)	e46 is still a great car! i drive the e46 and im still in love with it!
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12-13-2005, 08:52 PM	#10
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	That's a 7 year old car??? It looks pretty sweet to me. How did it run?
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 441 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Lies!
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E90-4life auto pilot 266 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The E46 is awesome, it will look good for years to come. My personal fav. would be an 05' 330i ZHP(did they make them that year?) or a facelifted 330i w/ the M styling package.
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E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	The E46 is a beautiful car. I think it looks fantastic. I still like the looks of my old E30 and E24's I have owned. BMW design is timeless in a lot of ways. I am finally liking the 7-series after the recent refresh. I still don't like the 5-series and am pleased that I pushed my mom to buy a final year E39. That vehicle rocks. Might look "dated" but it is an awesome vehicle.
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12-14-2005, 02:25 AM	#16
SRT Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	You should feel very guilty about pushing your mother into the E39 - it is a fantastic car, but in all honesty the E60 is quite a machine too The E46, your right Nathan, it does show its age, particularly the lack of modern-ism in the interior when compared to recent cars. Here are a couple of pictures of my E46 facelifted
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12-14-2005, 06:15 AM	#17
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	yes its starting to show its age but never the less and beautiful and wonderful car __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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ksfrogman Major General 570 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	The e46 is classic. Made me really love the 3-series Bimmers. Still lots of my friends didn't like it when it first came out. They said the rear view reminded them of Civics. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by ksfrogman; 12-14-2005 at 07:20 AM..
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bearfoot First Lieutenant 36 Rep 305 Posts Drives: e46 320i +soon: e90 325i M Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Just a nice picture: Attached Images
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easyman Private First Class 3 Rep 157 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	e46er here. i love my car but next to a new 330i with the 162's the e46 really doesnt compare. __________________ Current: M2 Previous: 87' 325i Vert, 02' 330i, 07' GTI, 10' TSX, 15' M235i Alpinweiss .
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08-21-2006, 12:35 PM	#21
Ryan.M Major 75 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: E46 M3..E30 325i..72' 2002 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Show its age? The E46 design will be timeless like most BMW's.
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08-21-2006, 12:42 PM	#22
GS833 Lieutenant 24 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	I still think the E46 with the M Sport bumpers is one of the best looking 3 series sedans...
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