I BOUGHT A CHEAP LOW MILEAGE BMW E46 TOURING!

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I BOUGHT A CHEAP LOW MILEAGE BMW E46 TOURING!

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@-chris1965 Жыл бұрын

"I've massively overspent" will be written on your gravestone

@toco789 Жыл бұрын

Not a gravestone… maybe his crypt? He’ll have massively overspent of course!

@Alan_Mac Жыл бұрын

@@toco789 🤣 you win the High Peak channel for today!

@vincentyerkess7230 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to write the same 😂

@miniaxe4026 Жыл бұрын

Gold!! 😂

@V7RNR Жыл бұрын

"I've Massively Overspent" should be in the title of most of his videos by now

@cafe405 Жыл бұрын

The wheel size suits the car imo. Not everything needs to have its ride compromised for a look that will, like everything, go out of fashion.

@thomas05ish Жыл бұрын

With the potholes in our roads small wheels/thick tyres make a lot of sense.

@MarkXHolland Жыл бұрын

Too right. Comfort over 'sport' for me every time. 👍

@pauldavies6037 Жыл бұрын

100 % agree this silly fashion for big expensive wheels and skinny tyres

@markmolloy1497 Жыл бұрын

100% Classic cars only look good (or have any value) if they are stock. Putting big wheels on a car like this would be retarded. I'm glad he didn't suggest it.

@nickhickson8738 Жыл бұрын

I hate those cars with Rubber bands for tyres.

@NGMonocrom Жыл бұрын

Manual seats are a good thing. Anyone planning on keeping a vehicle for a substantial length of time, when the electronic seats break down they're hideously expensive to fix; even on non-luxury models. Giving drivers two options where the seats won't slide up & down uncontrollably. Either all the way forward, or all the way back. The manual ones practically never break. For a single owner/single driver car, they just make more sense.

@advantagemarine7305 9 ай бұрын

Unless you share the car with your short wife then it drives you insane every time you get in (the car not the wife)

@tomsurrey2252 7 ай бұрын

@@advantagemarine7305 Hahaha!!

@WayToManyAssassins 2 ай бұрын

Electronic seats are usually pretty reliable.

@DavidEverson77 Жыл бұрын

My wife used to have a 2003 E46 320d SE, we bought it in 2007 on 137k miles, and I sold it in 2016 with 308k miles. What a car that was. Just kept on going, and never, ever let us down

@Afraz_9n3 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a 320d saloon SE I believe as well back in 2012 bought it with 140k on it and a couple years later sold it for spares and repairs as it had a dpf and egr failure on 194k and it went to Germany the guys we sold it to were gonna take it there and repair it. Unfortunately he just had too many problems with the car so decided to sell it. My aunty had one exactly the same but blue(ours was silver) at the same time we did and hers was ultra reliable and lasted long after ours they had it up until around 2017.

@DavidEverson77 Жыл бұрын

@@Afraz_9n3 who did the servicing on yours? Ours still had a full BMW history until I sold it.

@Afraz_9n3 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidEverson77 idk who did before us but we got it done by our usual mechanic who has always been good we've been using him for 13 years now (2 years then) and my Polo has been done by him for the past 10 years it's never had any problems. That e46 was shagged though 🤣🤣 it was a cheap car and for a reason I don't think the previous owners looked after it properly which is why we had so many problems

@itsvmmc Ай бұрын

Sounds like a success story because BMW e46 is extremely notorious for being costly and unreliable

@DavidEverson77 Ай бұрын

@@itsvmmc well, mine wasn't.

@snbala Жыл бұрын

Rare to find a low miler E46 touring, they still look modern today, great cars and still desirable today. BMW designs tend to never date (not being biased being a BMW fan)

@Ijusthopeitsquick Жыл бұрын

I think the E46 era BMWs were their last classic, elegant designs. As soon as Chris Bangle got his talentless hands on the brand, BMW has produced nothing but tasteless and tortured designs, and most of those have aged very poorly indeed.

@snbala Жыл бұрын

@@Ijusthopeitsquick I don’t have an issue with BMW designs of late or Bangles era, I think they just need time to grow but they would still look modern come decades later. I own the first generation 4 series which I think look great to this day, the 4 series after that takes some getting used to though.

@Ijusthopeitsquick Жыл бұрын

@@snbala It's a matter of taste, of course, but I miss the simple sleek elegance of the E39 saloon and the E46 Coupé. Their proportions are perfect, and their headlights are where they are supposed to be: on the front of the car facing forwards. I don't understand the modern fad of smearing half the headlight back along the wing. Most modern cars do this, though.

@snbala Жыл бұрын

@@Ijusthopeitsquick it is a matter of taste and opinion, everything else. As a BMW fan, I can appreciate all of them, even the current crop of models. The modern ones have a design language hence the sweeps and swipes.

@Cowley46 Жыл бұрын

Any trader that fits Bosch wipers and replaces the rusty number plate screws for new ones with the correct caps is one to trust. The spare wheel was probably there as it lives under the second false floor and will be a space saver. Top job.

@Libertarian606 Жыл бұрын

Ooh nice, I used to have one of these - my first ever decent car. For weeks after I got it I would look out of my bedroom window at it when I couldn’t sleep at night!😆 Who can blame me after several £500 transits and a mark 2 Escort!

@Libertarian606 Жыл бұрын

Oops, commented based on the thumbnail before I put my glasses on - mine was a ‘94 5 Series! 🙄

@jonnygti Жыл бұрын

@@Libertarian606 and it’s not even about cars, it’s a Gillette men’s razor 🪒 😂😂😂 (Jokes)

@skodakatie7341 Жыл бұрын

This is a lovely example, you’ve done it again Matt, overspent, although, you are vastly improving these cars, and most importantly, ensuring they are safe for their next owner, which is a huge credit to you ❤.

@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын

That interior beings so many memories back 😭 my mum ferried us around in a 2003 black 330d saloon as children. It’s an EPIC ENGINE, we got it in 2006 with already 100k miles on which is nothing for those engines, it’s STILL on the road somewhere now with 213k on it!

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Great engines

@-xYz--nk1gm Жыл бұрын

In the country I'm from there's a guy who has a BMW e46 330cd which is a monster. Over 450hp and over 1000Nm of torque. This car is faster than m3. And at the same time it looks like a stock e46

@nadimhaque7732 Жыл бұрын

I have to say Matt you do seem to go to a lot of effort on bringing up the cars to a good standard and I really think that is very commendable. I have met a few traders in my time and I don't think any of them would do a fraction of the repair work that you get done on your cars. And most of them would probably just use the KZfaq channel for pretending they do this routinely on their vehicles just to create a good impression.

@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын

Many years ago, a mate of mine ordered a 330d E46 touring from BMW Bridgegate. Even back in 2003, he added 12k worth of options. It had everything possible to option.

@lewisthompson9179 Жыл бұрын

I will like this video without watching it fully because I LOVE the e46 touring!

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@patrickbateman9197 Жыл бұрын

Some of the known problems with this specific model of car are: Missing car mats Rust on wheel arches Worn out wiper blades Empty crisp packets in storage bins Some have been smoked in The steering wheel is worn on high mileage ones

@sunsilk98 Жыл бұрын

And.. expansion tank leak/crack Vanos leak Rocket cover gasket leak Oil pan gasket leak Wheel alignment is very sensitive Airbag code 01 fault Coolant leaks (needs radiator water pump all upgrades/updated) Fuse issues for folding mirrors (high spec cars) Once you do all these which isn’t much in todays market it’ll last you forever and will always make you smile driving.

@philmarzy3207 Жыл бұрын

“ buys a car with low millage”. “I’ve massively overspent” 😂 honestly you deserve car salesmen of the century with these videos. Top work 👍🏼

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

@berwhaletheavenger Жыл бұрын

The space saver spare wheel lives under the rear wheel well trim! Remove the wing nut, lift the panel up and there it is! E46's all suffer the same old problems - brake pipes, wishbone bushes, window regulators etc etc etc. The ES (edition sport) replaced the base model E45 in June 2004. To the base spec it added sports suspension, 16" alloys (two different types - 10 spoke style 136 or 'BBS' style 42), body colour door handles, leather M steering wheel without multifunction, manual air con and a black headlining plus a storage compartment package. That one cost £20,750 new.

@davek7256 Жыл бұрын

One of the best things with a 3 series is the ability to have cold air to your face and warm air everywhere else. A bit geeky I know but it’s a very underrated feature! Great video Mat as always 👍🏻

@siwells8162 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like my old A35!

@PazLeBon Жыл бұрын

why would e neeed that? keep the takeaway warm on the back seat? lol

@1985avo Жыл бұрын

What a coincidence.. I've watched alot of your videos past couple of months, and was driving on the highway here in Denmark on my way home. As I was driving my POS Mitsubishi Colt, I started to miss my old e46 Touring (have been for a while though) - And then I began to wonder if you ever made a video with an e46.. Now I got home, and would you look at that.. A new video from Highpeak Autos with a e46 Touring, uploaded 1 hour ago.. Thank you for the videos!

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! All the best

@uamade Жыл бұрын

It is a very nice car for it's age. Yes, the calipers and brake pipes might have rusted away, but the rest is in such a great condition. With the paint job done - it looked very nice. I would have considered to buy this for 4-5k to be honest.

@Eastbarn1 Жыл бұрын

What nice little car - I have had several estates in my life. Why not? You get a nicely trimmed luggage area instead of an unfinished boot that is always just to short/narrow for a boxy load. Just warning, when you see snow or ice outside - take the bus. These BMW’s are hedge hunters!

@freddiejones4598 Жыл бұрын

Brings back happy memories my old man has a gun metal e46 m3 back in 2003. Such a great platform

@chrisd924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to save another e46 Touring, as they are simply the best looking and most practical estate produced by BMW since 2005 and will surely be a future classic.

@stu1701E Жыл бұрын

My uncle has an X-reg 330d automatic one of these with huge wheels and dog cages fitted in the back. It's been "to the moon and back" as they say. At this rate he'll keep running it until he gives up driving. Like the regular E46 it still holds up today, styling wise.

@a.r.176 Жыл бұрын

Hello and good day from Germany. I was thrilled to see this vehicle with the few km. I still drive an e46 Touring (same color) as a 330i with 290,000 km and am still very happy with this car. As long as these cars are without rust and accidents, they are still great Daylis today. Best regards...

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

The 330i is the one to have. Great engine

@a.r.176 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos I agree, it's not a sports car but still a fast touring car today.

@jonhines699 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the videos Matt. Side note- Always appreciate it when you put decent tyres on a used car a lot of traders don’t give it a thought but I always look out for them. 👍

@Danny1282 Жыл бұрын

This a lovely car, owned a e46 coupe and loved it, the quality inside is amazing nothing like the stuff they Chuck out today

@voivod6871 Жыл бұрын

Same here, mine was only the 4 pot but was an Msport so a classic design no need for splitters or side skirts got compliments on it all the time.

@Tonymason762 Жыл бұрын

I had an E46 320d and I loved it. I’ve had 3 series tourings ever since ( boring I know!) but I just love them. Current is a 330d X Drive which is an awesome car.

@carlwallace8412 Жыл бұрын

Keep on saving these old cars matt. You could start a new trend.

@AndrewJB Жыл бұрын

100% agree with the comment about a family not wanting a Kashqai, I bought a SAAB 9-3 sportwagon V6 for family duties as I wanted something different.

@JohnWellings-mz2ue Жыл бұрын

Matt iam well pleased you saved that Beemer estate. Always loved the style and design of it. You saved it from the scrappers so we'll done and great video, that beeper estate is one of my favourite colours. Nice to see it kept on our road's and you still made small profit. What's not to like about the whole situation. (And a nice video that was enjoyable to see)

@randomgamingguy3034 Жыл бұрын

I love them... I currently own a 2000 E46 330i touring manual with 81k on the clock and got it for an absolute steal at 2k... Easily worth 5 based on the rarity of them.

@jamiewitham351 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have a 2000 one owner from new (me) 330iMsport manual in Imola red 32k on the clock. The offers I was getting a couple of years ago were amazing. Things have softened a bit now but still much more than I ever thought.

@randomgamingguy3034 Жыл бұрын

@@jamiewitham351 I actually love it... such a good engine that M54. Just out of interest... what Oil do you use? I'm using 0w40 at the moment and seems to be keeping the engine well looked after.

@seancorker5815 Жыл бұрын

Well done for saving that car! You are correct, any one wanting a cumquat over the BM needs directing to the nearest bus stop. Heathens

@rupertmiller4718 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had 4 BMWs over the years and they have all been great cars. A 1973 e9 3.0 csi which I should never have sold, an e36 328 coupe, an e46 3.0 sport coupe and an e61 520d. The 520 touring is surprisingly good but the coupes were fantastic thanks to that fabulous in line 6 engine. The 318 was a tax bracket car in many countries but you still get a BMW.

@davidperry3531 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I've had 5 BMWs and should not have sold some of them, particularly a 2005 330i Ci Special Edition - currently have a 2019 330i M Sport - great car!

@ExertGames Жыл бұрын

Bmw 😒🤢

@peterowen4456 Жыл бұрын

The car looked absolutely gorgeous after the mini valet. The E46 is such a handsome car. Looks like it has gone to a very good home as well. Hopefully there was an element of job satisfaction even if the profit margin was slim. Another good car given a new lease of life. Great stuff.

@BHassan786 Жыл бұрын

If you want a 2005 1.6 petrol honda civic with 43000 miles then let me know, previously owned by an old lady and taken care of very well. runs like brand new. mint condition Executive spec with heated seats, sunroof and working AC

@alexdalgleish1061 Жыл бұрын

I drove a 52 plate 316i SE (2.0 115bhp) for around 70 miles many years ago. Lovely car. 40 mpg if nurse it on motorway. Get stuck in traffic though expect 20 mpg.

@liammiller3395 Жыл бұрын

And to think I was just starting to get it out my system wanting another e46 now I'm right back there needing one. Cheers for that😂

@Rabscuttle3 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on that, Matt, though I was a bit shocked at your bills, but I suppose it was the new brake pipes and tyres that accounted for that. Isn't it great when your buyer leaves such a nice feedback for people to see...! 👍

@nicebloke6066 5 ай бұрын

Just found this video in my recommended - I have a 2004 330i Sport Touring manual that I’ve been running for the last 7 years. Taken it from 145k miles to just over 200k and it’s one of the most complete cars I’ve ever owned. Comfortable, practical, good looking, quick, fun to drive, respectable, and even pretty reliable! Other than the usual BMW cooling system issues, springs/shocks and the odd sensor it’s been pretty good. Sadly rust has got to mine and the rear arches are a state now, but it just walked the last MOT without any problems. Honestly I don’t know what I’ll replace it with, BMW don’t make cars like this any more…

@sk1nzsk1nz34 Жыл бұрын

Tune in again next week folks to watch Matt squeeze £20 profit out of £5000 'minter'.

@rajasahmir Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@depmodeno 11 ай бұрын

You've probably considered it already but might it be more cost effective if you hired your own mechanic? For service items such as brakes suspension oil changes etc. Best wishes to you and your business Matt.

@tfairley1187 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2002 E46 330ci auto last Christmas. 6 months and 8000 miles later it’s still absolutely fantastic 🤩 needed some mechanical work but mainly wear and tear. Bodywork isn’t the best especially the rear arches but my dad’s a spray painter so he’s been tasked with fully restoring it 😅

@stefhannington 2 ай бұрын

When you said it was not worth doing but you did it anyways this is the very thing that separates you from everyone else, another wonderful car is back on the road and that is definitely something to smile about ☺☺ another great video

@pauldavies6037 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely car timeless styling well worth the money spent on it basic spec is good enough big engine versions can be costly to repair

@simonhodgetts6530 Жыл бұрын

That’s a lovely car. I’ll be in the market for something like this in the near future - an ‘almost’ daily driver classic. This one looks honest and very, very clean. The new owner will have bagged an absolute bargain!

@WiresFanDrew 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2002 318 Wagon with just over 27k on the clock and abaolutely love it. Picked it up last year with 15k on it

@boydiedj3718 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, awesome as always. To say that it “wasn’t worth doing” I feel is not the case. In a world of environmentalist etc the fact that this is kept on the road for a good while yet and someone’s getting a fully sorted BMW for not a lot of cash. This makes more sense to me in this current climate than electric cars. Profit is profit after all

@tungmeister1234 Жыл бұрын

always liked the e46, loved my 05 330ci Clubsport, it had pretty much every optional extra and 163k miles on it when I bought it and it was immaculate, excellent build quality! even had it's torch 😉

@agsproductions4303 Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the good ol E46

@virusumf Жыл бұрын

I love how you start optimistic and you end up saying ''guys I over spent''. Thank you for your content and for doing such a good job on old used cars, cheers

@C.JG. Жыл бұрын

Simple cars sell well, maybe less profit, but happier customers and less things that could make trouble

@krisp.1593 Жыл бұрын

These years of the BMW 3-Series I agree with you Matt are one of my favorite-this looks so good after your "overspending" which I don't believe you did-just preserving a great series.

@joethompson1 Жыл бұрын

what a beauty matt! i’ve always loved the e46 touring’s. they’re so beautifully made ❤

@ExertGames Жыл бұрын

What’s so good about them if you don’t mind me asking? I just want to know..

@joethompson1 Жыл бұрын

@@ExertGames even though most of them are 20-25 years old, they still look quite modern especially the 2002-2004 post facelift. the estate version looks really sporty for a 20+ year old design.

@runthomas Жыл бұрын

id buy it ....that is now a solid , safe , sound car that can easily run for another 10 years for 3.5 grand

@BlueBeliever Жыл бұрын

I think that's the first time I've heard you call it a "hood" 6:50 . I watch so many of your videos I sometimes say bonnet😂

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Haha 😆

@Biosynchro 4 ай бұрын

This is the kind of car review video that enthusiasts should be watching! You learn about more than just specs and design.

@b.2221 Жыл бұрын

Well listening to your happy customer in the comments sums you up , so well done you.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

I try. Thanks

@ahumpage Жыл бұрын

LOL your mechanic sees you coming. You will never convince me otherwise. BUT... OTOH, such videos are great YT fodder, AND they speak very well to how you prepare the cars you sell, which is probably worth the investment. Good video, thanks.

@ParzivalPheonix Жыл бұрын

I run a 56 plate E91 330D on 264k.

@SleepyGarfield73 Жыл бұрын

Presumably that low spec also means no indicators, which is a common BMW problem ?

@davidperry3531 Жыл бұрын

But they never wear out!

@andrewroberts4736 Жыл бұрын

You know you're going to get a safe car from Matt and he is not going to rip you off. Great video.

@nikyclau3966 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for you to buy an E46 and make a video ❤

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@bield7 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy these vids. We had our 2003 plate 320d Touring for 12 years and it was a great car. Reasonable performance, assured and predictable handling, and very comfortable, esp over long journeys. The only downside was rusty front and rear arches. We had the rear ones cosmetically repaired and new front wings fitted when the car was eight years old. (the arch liners wear away the galvanising on the inside of the arch and it rusts from the inside out). By the time we sold it in 2018 they were rusting through again! Otherwise, a great wee car

@johnibbertson2960 Жыл бұрын

I know you didnt make much matt but the new owner is getting a lovely reliable estate car, good on yer.

@user-ve1zf6fh4d 3 ай бұрын

Lovely car matt . Glad you've kept a good old car on the road. £400 profit is still a profit. In my humble opinion it was worth doing. Nice video and nice car

@willardr100 Жыл бұрын

Base-like models absolutely suit fabric seats. And fabulously better than cheap or faux leather which makes me wanna throw. I had a 2001 330i Touring (with leather of course… front slide lights slant down not up, like this one) and I felt like a king back in the day. Camping, surfing, cruising, commuting, shopping. Coming from a 325is E30 manual, it felt slow, but grown up and sorted. Loved it.

@JavierCR25 Жыл бұрын

I love station wagons, and this one looks pretty good for its age. Also, I honestly rather have the base versions when it comes to old European cars, less tech and things that can go wrong, easy to fix and maintain.

@morzee1 Жыл бұрын

I own an e46 330i msport touring its manual has a sunroof and the Harmon kardon speakers and it still pulls like a train love it 👌

@jamesroadnight2369 Жыл бұрын

I had a 320d in the same colour and spec as a company car back in 2004… loved it! This video takes me right back! 😊 great car for the guy that bought it..

@tinniswood2577 Жыл бұрын

Had one of these in the 2.8 straight 6, what a peach of an engine. Let it go cheap and always regretted doing so.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

The straight sixes are great engines

@nickdavis8467 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, it is a lovely looking low mileage car, and think of the people you are keeping in a job, machanic, paint guy, car valeters lol and another car saved. keep up the great work and content, all the very best from Nick the Lexus guy in Wolsingham.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@derekdee9592 Жыл бұрын

Another nice car rescued Matt, small wheels = nicer ride, well done, economical someone saved from the EV minefield.

@eddiewatts7792 Жыл бұрын

Had a couple of E46 lovely cars. 318SE and 320d I much prefer the ride of the SE compared to the sport. I did miss the smoothness of my E36 328 though

@JoenelDragos Жыл бұрын

It was worth it • It’s impossible at your experience that this was a “surprise” for you. It’s 04’ • Of course it needed something as important as brakes service. In my opinion I’m impressed that you spend so little! Great content, I truly appreciate you for saving this gems 💎

@dolanduk8419 22 күн бұрын

I bought my 2001 320i wagon from original ovners with 97.000km. No rust. Full service history

@injured_lion Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy side projects/ hustles like building PCs on certain budget and reselling them or buying broken phones and fixing them or any sort of restoration/make-over sort of job But thanks to you now, I'm turning into a cars geek

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

You can’t beat the buzz from that

@iliya_krs 6 ай бұрын

I owned exactly the same E46 with the same color 😮 My BMW is 320d 150hp 2004, and it's a great car !!!

@brianmcclure8012 Жыл бұрын

Please Matt, please recognize and acknowledge, this is probably the best example of a 19 yr old car that has clearly been very well cared for by the previous owner. It doesn't get any better. So a best minimum estimate of what you will need to spend is the same old, four tyres (and bonus, you spent zero on wheel refurishment), then break discs and pads all around. You got off lightly!!. If I was living in the UK, I would buy it at the asking price right away. Actually at this age, I think its much better to have a basic spec and not all those fancy extras that for sure will go wrong. Cracking BMW!!

@archechme Жыл бұрын

A colleague of mine had an E46 saloon. It was a silver 330i and it was absolutely loaded. Harmon Kardon sound system, full leather interior with heated seats, 6 speed manual box, M sport bits... Anyway, it was an absolute shed. He didn't care for it at all. Rusty, left oil slicks everywhere he parked, cigarette butts on the floor... Poor thing didn't stand a chance. I still hate him for how he treated his car.

@Nitenman Жыл бұрын

I had to have the brake pipes done on my E46 saloon when I had one, simple parts but very labour intensive! Frequent issues with ABS wheel speed sensors and traction control turning on and off, faulty rear light clusters and electrics and of course the rusty arches but I loved it, my first "proper" car really

@duncanmcewan1049 Жыл бұрын

Nice to again see a dealer who puts people not getting injured (or worse) over profit. The brake pipes might have held up, but "might" is a bit sketchy on the old conscious :) Glad to see it has sold to a happy viewer and purchaser!! It looks a lovely car, particularly considering its age.

@TheDeise13 Жыл бұрын

The spare wheel is actually under the light grey insert in the lower boot. Remove the brass coloured cap and the inner lifts out to reveal the space saver spare. Great video, as a previous owner of an E46, I totally agree with you that this was the high water mark for BMW.

@alanwayte432 Жыл бұрын

An honest car dealer it’s such a nice change, fantastic 2nd or Dog owner car..I had 330D touring back in Day as company Car, 120k miles with back in the day was a very quick estate...

@kevincroft9848 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Matt you didn't make much profit out of this car but you made a good job of restoring it. Good all round family car Kevin from Radcliffe Well done Matt

@philryan7254 Жыл бұрын

Good evening Matt, well done for taking a good car and making it much better, the person who's bought it has got himself a great car for the money. Cheers Phil form Newark

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@The63Jazz Жыл бұрын

A quick clean and a buff and it will be fine

@geebee6737 Жыл бұрын

Another great classic rescued mate , well done. This or a Qashqai....no brainer , Beemer hands down 👍 Great to see decent tyres on an old car , they still need to stop safely 🤣

@connashio1 Жыл бұрын

I had a 330i Touring manual, it was a fantastic drive. Fast, comfortable and looked great. Only sold it when the ECU was killed twice by water ingress from a temperature sensor. A known issue that my local BMW "specialist" was unaware of, hence the loss of 2 ECUs!!!

@rudithedog7534 Жыл бұрын

Bought a 00 reg one of these about 13 years ago for 1,300 euros but it was an auto, bought it for my sister and her family who live in the US and holiday here (Ireland)every year for about six to eight weeks during the summer, it was a lot cheaper than ten years of rental cars. It could haul five adults and luggage anywhere, never failed an NCT (MOT). Sold it recently for 900 euros, money well spent.

@davidbillberg2203 Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Love the E46 touring!

@Kenneth_K Жыл бұрын

"Well, we are here...." Just the cue I always wait for

@LizzyFerretOfficial Жыл бұрын

As soon as you said your catchphrase I knew the next sentence would include “corroded brake pipes” we’ve had a number of E46s in the family over the years and absolutely every one of them has needed the same thing (so too did the E34 incidentally). Still though, you’ve kept an absolute gem on the road, so massive well done for that! Can’t wait til the next one!

@brenglover72 Жыл бұрын

When I started driving brake pipe replacement was bread and butter. Now few like doing them. And charge accordingly.

@vaughangilligan2000 Жыл бұрын

Only 0.44 seconds in and just spotted a nice looking RAM truck. Always interesting to see vehicles out of their natural habitat. Reminds me in a way of that 500e you imported a while back.

@lollyvision9966 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your content. Small tip, i think your stabilisation on your go pro is on (or whatever your side window camera is), which is why you get that movement in the car as you drive. It's a slight sea sickness feeling - I am a BBC cameraman and had the same issue. Until I turned off stabilisation. Anyway, keep up the great content.

@adams7405 Жыл бұрын

Those doors shut soldly, my 330i is still a fine thing, 220,000 miles looked after by a specialist. Not so keen on the door handles but that design is to aid rescue,pulling on them makes it easier to get you out.

@DavidMorley Жыл бұрын

I love the E46 but they get through brake discs, brake calipers and they cost money in that respect. but it’s well worth it. This and the E 39 are brilliant cars that cost a bit to run, but well worth it.

@damirbajic4579 Жыл бұрын

I see BMW and Matt and I click as soon as I can. Always brilliant...

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@richardjohnson3463 Жыл бұрын

That is a great car at that price and with all the work done properly and new tyres etc. I'd happily pay £3750 for it. Not surprised it's sold very quickly.