Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Born Oct 2003
2004 BMW 330i
six speed
Sedan
Failure:
Disa Value-83K
Lower intake boot-83k
Thermostat-89k
On my second driver side regulator
Now my rear one's are going out
Bushings-75k
Rear shocks-85k
Now the car has 115k on it, and i am a student so i commute with it. Still drives like the first day i bought it with 70k on it a little over two years ago now.
***No mechanical failures from day 1 (06/04) until 12/07
Side mirror motor failure at 41K miles on 12/07 (covered under warranty)
Steering wheel replace with leather due to failed alcantara at 43K miles on 03/08 (covered under warranty)
Vanos replacement at 44K miles on 04/08 (covered under warranty)
Replaced lower control arm bushings at 61K miles on 12/09, $388 at dealership
Subframe inspection at 68K miles on 07/10 (covered under recall, no problem found)
Tail light repair at 82K miles on 01/12 (covered under recall)
Alternator failure at 84K miles on 03/12, $600 at dealership
Fuel pump failure at 87K miles on 7/12, $813 at dealership
Replaced thrust arm bushings and did alignment at 90K miles on 11/12, $450 at indy service center
*** 2012 was a sh*tty year with my e46 with all kinds of problems ***
Takata airbag recall at 107K miles on 06/15 (covered under recall)
Trunk lid wiring harness failure at 107K miles on 06/15, $110 at dealership
2004 330i E46 with ZHP performance package and cold weather package
Wow those prices the dealer charges are crazy! DIY as much as you can.![]()
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Lack of time and patience. I did my own ZKW bowl replacement and bluetooth install and there were times I wanted to throw a hammer at something.
I don't mind doing little stuff here and there, but at this point in my life if it means putting my car up on jackstands etc., I'll just write a check instead![]()
2004 330i E46 with ZHP performance package and cold weather package
I joined this site a while back. I get a period email asking for current mileage and any work needed.
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