So yesterday I picked up my 2002 BMW 330CI Automatic with 53,888 miles, sport package, navigation and a spare set of wheels and winter tires. I didn't know what to expect considering I've driven plenty of BMWs before but never actually owned one. Needless to say I am thoroughly impressed with it. Ideally I wanted a manual and gray leather isn't my favorite but considering it is a one owner with every single service record since new and by only one dealership I was ok with that. I've never owned a car with xenons before either and I love em, the car isn't the fastest, but it isn't slow either. Overall I feel that this really fits the bill as far as an extremely well rounded fun car that I am proud to drive. I'm not sure if mods are I'm the future, I'm just taking it in as it is for now. Here are some pics.

 

I hope you enjoy it for many years to come like I'm doing with my 99 323IS!!!!

 

love the e46, maybe the best looking recent bmw

 

Beautiful!

Nice low miles and all. Be cautious though of the e46 cooling system overhaul which most e46's end up running into around 70k-100k.

Had it happen on mine, family member was driving it, and didn't know, cylinder heads warped and $5k later, its running great.

-Nate-

 

Congrats! Is the Gauge Panel stock? I don't remember the surrounds on my 330ci...

 

Very nice !

 

Congrats clean e46!

 

congrats on the new purchase, we see those in the shop a lot (not for bad reason) and they are overall a great car

 

Nice low mileage E46! I have a 2000 model I bought new and now it has 225,000 miles.

 

First, congratulations.

Second, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but please take heed and do everything this thread recommends ASAP if you indeed plan to keep this car any length of time.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=914109

I have had two friends with E46s who suffered the consequences of BMWs under-designed cooling system for this car.

 

congrats

 

Congrats on the new car. The e46 is really a great BMW. I still miss mine