Keeping my 2001 325i

[SureShot434]

Whelp it looks like i'm keeping the 325 (:headbang)

haha

After much thought and consideration, I'm going to keep the 325. I was looking to get into a car with lower miles since I currently drive 76 miles one way to work. The car needs a little work, but I can do it all. It's the finacial part of it that has been rough. The parts might not cost much, but I'm now living with my gf and supporting her and her two kids, so money is a little tight lol

I convinced my gf that it would be better just to fix it and continue to drive it instead of selling it and buying a newer car. I really love the car and never wanted to get ride of it in the first place, so you can imagine how happy I am to be keeping it :)


First things first....I need a pre-cat 02 sensor. Last time I checked they
were $250.00 :jawdrop from BMW. Where can I get a reliable one for a good price?

Any help from the mafia family is greatly apreciated :)

[09mageec]

Great to hear! Hadn't heard about you having to get rid of it, but its GREAT that you don't anymore. Also, had no clue that a pre-cat sensor was that expensive!

[Avetiso]

Awesome that you are keeping it. It's very smart financially to have a high mileage car for a commuter. Buying a newer car with lower mileage and commuting it will just kill its value. My ZHP only has 60k on it, strongly considering selling it whilst I can maximize my profit from it instead of just driving the value to oblivion.

[Hermes]

First things first....I need a pre-cat 02 sensor. Last time I checked they
were $250.00 :jawdrop from BMW. Where can I get a reliable one for a good price?

Any help from the mafia family is greatly apreciated :)

I'll ask some people tomorrow and see what I can find

[SureShot434]

It currently has aroun 159k miles on it and the water pump has never been replaved >.<



I'll ask some people tomorrow and see what I can find

Thank you :)

[danewilson77]

Whelp it looks like i'm keeping the 325 (:headbang)

haha

After much thought and consideration, I'm going to keep the 325. I was looking to get into a car with lower miles since I currently drive 76 miles one way to work. The car needs a little work, but I can do it all. It's the finacial part of it that has been rough. The parts might not cost much, but I'm now living with my gf and supporting her and her two kids, so money is a little tight lol

I convinced my gf that it would be better just to fix it and continue to drive it instead of selling it and buying a newer car. I really love the car and never wanted to get ride of it in the first place, so you can imagine how happy I am to be keeping it :)


First things first....I need a pre-cat 02 sensor. Last time I checked they
were $250.00 :jawdrop from BMW. Where can I get a reliable one for a good price?

Any help from the mafia family is greatly apreciated :)

Bosch should work out for you. ~$70.00

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=s543c1mewvsa0a55wuh3mrqe&partnumber=11781742050

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AN37&mospid=47720&btnr=11_2181&hg=11&fg=50

[BimmerWill]

Dane is correct. Since yours is an older model like mine you don't need the real expensive sensors (4 wire I believe for the newer models) you need 3 wire ones. I got two for my car not too long ago at amazon. Install is a breeze as long as you have the tool to remove them you can pick a rental kit at advance and that should take care of that one.

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[danewilson77]

Ensure you use the affiliate link. :)

[echo46]

Agree with DW and keep an eye on that water pump. Check for leak at the weep hole underneath the pump.

[fredo]

+1 on the water pump. I sold my 1999 e46 323i with 150K miles to a guy from Houston (250 miles far from here). Well, the car overheated before he made it home ! The reason ? Water pump failure.

He was cool about it, no pun intended. He didn't ask for his money back and didn't get upset.

[Hermes]

I still have my remanufactured OE water pump that was replaced under warranty (I have since installed a Stewart). It has less than 10000 miles on it, let me know if you're interested.

[SureShot434]

Dane is correct. Since yours is an older model like mine you don't need the real expensive sensors (4 wire I believe for the newer models) you need 3 wire ones. I got two for my car not too long ago at amazon. Install is a breeze as long as you have the tool to remove them you can pick a rental kit at advance and that should take care of that one.

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Special tool????

[SureShot434]

I still have my remanufactured OE water pump that was replaced under warranty (I have since installed a Stewart). It has less than 10000 miles on it, let me know if you're interested.

Tempting lol so it's an OE reman?

[alexandre]

Special tool????

You need an O2 sensor socket. Add it to your amazon order, it's like $5.

[SureShot434]

You need an O2 sensor socket. Add it to your amazon order, it's like $5.

Roger....thank u :)


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[danewilson77]

You need an O2 sensor socket. Add it to your amazon order, it's like $5.

Socket won't work for post cats. Need the wrench. I believe a regular 17mm(?) will would though.

[SureShot434]

Wish list....it's gonna take time, but all these are going to get ordered and replaced. Hopefully before the meet in May :)

If anyone has any input feel free.

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[danewilson77]

My input = Bavauto = tooboku

I win! :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-51.png
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2-13.png

[Hermes]

Tempting lol so it's an OE reman?

Yup. My original plastic WP pulley cracked which then destroyed my main belt and WP. Dealer installed OE re-man Make sure to order a non-plastic pulley

[alexandre]

My input = Bavauto = tooboku

I win! :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-51.png
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2-13.png

http://amzn.com/B000GZEK00

Get O2 sensor at Amazon and save $30 ;)

[Oli77]

I see what you did up there Dane (price comparison), you are a gentleman AND a scholar, I tell you.

And its "trop beaucoup" my friend :). [but that would not work because trop mean too much, and beacoup means a lot; so its like you are saying "too much a lot"]

Nice that you are keeping your car SureShot! - and staying with the Mafia.

[SureShot434]

My input = Bavauto = tooboku

I win! :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-51.png
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2-13.png

I've been beat by the master :applause

What site is that?


Nice that you are keeping your car SureShot! - and staying with the Mafia.

I would never leave :) My other car is an '09 E90 335xi

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[SureShot434]

Yup. My original plastic WP pulley cracked which then destroyed my main belt and WP. Dealer installed OE re-man Make sure to order a non-plastic pulley

How much?

[Avetiso]

You could save another $100 if you get the front bumper from Umnitza or Khoalty. I paid $175 for my bumper conversion, but it didn't come with fogs, just the surrounds.

[danewilson77]

I've been beat by the master :applause

What site is that?



I would never leave :) My other car is an '09 E90 335xi

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www.ecstuning.com

[aurelius]

You could save another $100 if you get the front bumper from Umnitza or Khoalty. I paid $175 for my bumper conversion, but it didn't come with fogs, just the surrounds.

Khoalty version now comes with fogs, grill, and rub strips. $275 shipped. http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-m-tech-2-front-bumper.html

ECS Tuning does typically have good prices on Genuine BMW parts but better pricing is this dealership HERE (http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator). For example, their A-pillar cover price is $63. You'll probably never get them to answer the phone or return a call or email but if you know what you need and don't have any questions, their pricing is excellent. And shipping is more than reasonable. It's been a while since I placed an order there but every purchase I have made shipped via Fedex Express (not Ground). They once sent me a gigantic box for Saturday delivery.

[alexandre]

Khoalty version now comes with fogs, grill, and rub strips. $275 shipped. http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-m-tech-2-front-bumper.html

ECS Tuning does typically have good prices on Genuine BMW parts but better pricing is this dealership HERE (http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator). For example, their A-pillar cover price is $63. You'll probably never get them to answer the phone or return a call or email but if you know what you need and don't have any questions, their pricing is excellent. And shipping is more than reasonable. It's been a while since I placed an order there but every purchase I have made shipped via Fedex Express (not Ground). They once sent me a gigantic box for Saturday delivery.

eBMWparts is solid as well - prices are extremely similar and their customer support is top-notch. It's run by BMW Peabody close to Boston.

[Hermes]

How much?

$25 shipped sound good to you?

[danewilson77]

$25 shipped sound good to you?

Toooboku!

Williamsburg, VA, Droid DNA, Tapatalk

[Oli77]

^ no Dane, just Trop.

[Hermes]

Toooboku!

Williamsburg, VA, Droid DNA, Tapatalk

too much?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-325i-M54_2.5L/Engine/Cooling/Water_Pump/ES10751/

remember that mine is genuine OE, not OEM

[SureShot434]

$25 shipped sound good to you?

PM Sent :)

[alexandre]

^ no Dane, just Trop.

Trop cher ;)