The use of the 'f' word can surprise in this context...
@fredericlinden3 жыл бұрын
I agree, this car would great if it had real parts instead of cheap plastic parts, and I hate how cheap the door lock is, especially when the fob stops working, JUNK BMW!! but I love the car overall
@jemkeystv57173 жыл бұрын
And window regulators lol
@jonesbonese4641 Жыл бұрын
great video, thanks
@Eldzey992 жыл бұрын
Ive just been told that i might have a small coolamt leak while it was having a service and oil change. But he wasn't sure where from, said it could have been the expansion tank or the radiator. Its my first car so im pretty new to this stuff. So any advice on how to check foe where my leak might be coming from, would be very much appreciated! Its a bmw 316ti, 2004, if that helps
@JBEAN2 ай бұрын
Been there done all that…honestly these cars are just fun to drive when working properly! Parts on bmw’s are designed to fail at certain mileage and in groups so you have to do them together otherwise keep going to shop and yes that generates money for bmw with after service and parts.i have yet to see any other car which needs so many parts! Next i would go for lexus ( reliable bmw replacement)
@BimmerDope2 жыл бұрын
Is300, a Japanese car that feels like a BMW 328i
@alcantarainterior8078 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the worst of them all, the 2 plastic pipes underneath the intake manifold. That type of job that will ruin your week and weekend combine - That job that if you ended up taking it to the a reputable shop that will charge you an arm and a leg; $1,800 just the labor itself w/o parts. Yet we haven’t mention the oil filter housing gasket and the list goes on and on 😂
@alcantarainterior8078 Жыл бұрын
There are so many to list haha. I'm going to make a more comprehensive video with everyone's feedback.
@DownhillFilms Жыл бұрын
Don’t me wrong, is an excellent built car; Just don’t recommend ownership to anybody that doesn’t wrench or he/she will be broke in months
@alcantarainterior807811 ай бұрын
Hell yeah. This is good content
@gunner.j3 жыл бұрын
great help
@barackyomamma770910 ай бұрын
You’re a god
@kenisbeast3 жыл бұрын
No one talking about how cheap it is to buy parts tho 👀👀
@tonybandz5337 Жыл бұрын
cuz there too lazy to fix the vehicle and would rather just buy another where they can just do the oil and forget about it
@46god Жыл бұрын
@@46godruh i bought a 2002 330xi perfect condition for 850$ just has cluster issue and overheating, overheating was cause fan clutch and cluster was cause bad voltage issue 😂 now car runs like a dream and only put 200$ into it, dude just didn't feel like fixing it and wanted it gone
@WhosThatWhippin10 ай бұрын
@@WhosThatWhippin that’s such a come up haha nice man they really the easiest cars to work on, still never taken mine to a mechanic fixed a lot on her did the water pump, expansion tank and bracket, differential swap to the 3.64, window regulator, trans gasket& filter and a bunch of hoses everywhere. saved probably $7k by doing everything myself. e46 is the funnest daily you can get for the $
@46god10 ай бұрын
Hoses and other stuff under stand but so many parts for these cars now a days no reason yours should fail
@alejandromendoza42602 жыл бұрын
Mine leaks where your mates did :(
@Alex.17397 ай бұрын
The entire coolant system needs replacing!!!
@dannyr33462 жыл бұрын
You guys should stop using plastic and buy aluminum pump and thermostat housing saves a lot of money and more durable car not poorly made you just need to keep up you shouldn’t own one if you can’t keep up with it
@alejandromendoza42602 жыл бұрын
Great video. I bought my e46 last year and had a leak the other day. SOmeone said it came from the hose near the manifold but not 100% sure. It seems this is a common problem with this cars which makes them a real pain in the ass! I shouldn't have bought one of these cars. They're badly engineered! Can't wait to fix and sell mine.
@roguetrader18573 жыл бұрын
They are greatly engineered, and absolutely very easy to work on. Sometimes time consuming but definitely not hard or bad engineered. These are great cars just keep up with maintenance and you’ll be fine
@idiether2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a wet fart sound at 1k rpms, any clue, I thought it was a head gasket, nope, thought it was the radiator cap, comes front front driver side.
@Throughthelurkingglass3 жыл бұрын
i have this same problem once you find out please let me know i have no idea
@wrailes26802 жыл бұрын
@@wrailes2680 was my heater core hose the ones with the easy snaps, it even went away as far as the sound, leaks but to the extent I gotta top it off weekly, I need to replace it but it's not an urgent matter.
@Throughthelurkingglass2 жыл бұрын
@@ThroughthelurkingglassHopefully mine is the same
@wrailes26802 жыл бұрын
Check the front drivers seat!
@thechronic555 Жыл бұрын
Lol this car is just a money pit I've already replaced many parts it's crazy.
@Flaming360Spider2 жыл бұрын
Lmaoo bro get a Honda then I like my e46
@tonybandz5337 Жыл бұрын
This car is a extremely poorly made leaking bucket....correction expensive leaking bucket. I made the mistake of buying one. These BMW’s should be classified as toys with the amount of plastic parts they use on the engine...cheaply made plastic parts that cost an arm and a leg! Stay away from these.
@Chosen1Ras3 жыл бұрын
Correct. My engine bay, every pipe and gasket seems to be leaking. Check engine light is on. It’s a nightmare trying to get it all fixed.
@petea73233 жыл бұрын
@@petea7323 literally 😅
@Xccord Жыл бұрын
Anybody ever make aftermarket parts that are not plastic? Like connectors or Something?
@amg_boyy1171 Жыл бұрын
@@Imsoocoool you are right it’s not a Toyota, I had lots of those with all good experiences. I have a Toyota Tundra right now it’s 20 years and still running like new all original. I guess to enjoy BMW you have to flip them every 2 years like the Range Rovers.
Great video bud . you cover all topics
The use of the 'f' word can surprise in this context...
I agree, this car would great if it had real parts instead of cheap plastic parts, and I hate how cheap the door lock is, especially when the fob stops working, JUNK BMW!! but I love the car overall
And window regulators lol
great video, thanks
Ive just been told that i might have a small coolamt leak while it was having a service and oil change. But he wasn't sure where from, said it could have been the expansion tank or the radiator. Its my first car so im pretty new to this stuff. So any advice on how to check foe where my leak might be coming from, would be very much appreciated! Its a bmw 316ti, 2004, if that helps
Been there done all that…honestly these cars are just fun to drive when working properly! Parts on bmw’s are designed to fail at certain mileage and in groups so you have to do them together otherwise keep going to shop and yes that generates money for bmw with after service and parts.i have yet to see any other car which needs so many parts! Next i would go for lexus ( reliable bmw replacement)
Is300, a Japanese car that feels like a BMW 328i
You forgot to mention the worst of them all, the 2 plastic pipes underneath the intake manifold. That type of job that will ruin your week and weekend combine - That job that if you ended up taking it to the a reputable shop that will charge you an arm and a leg; $1,800 just the labor itself w/o parts. Yet we haven’t mention the oil filter housing gasket and the list goes on and on 😂
There are so many to list haha. I'm going to make a more comprehensive video with everyone's feedback.
Don’t me wrong, is an excellent built car; Just don’t recommend ownership to anybody that doesn’t wrench or he/she will be broke in months
Hell yeah. This is good content
great help
You’re a god
No one talking about how cheap it is to buy parts tho 👀👀
cuz there too lazy to fix the vehicle and would rather just buy another where they can just do the oil and forget about it
@@46godruh i bought a 2002 330xi perfect condition for 850$ just has cluster issue and overheating, overheating was cause fan clutch and cluster was cause bad voltage issue 😂 now car runs like a dream and only put 200$ into it, dude just didn't feel like fixing it and wanted it gone
@@WhosThatWhippin that’s such a come up haha nice man they really the easiest cars to work on, still never taken mine to a mechanic fixed a lot on her did the water pump, expansion tank and bracket, differential swap to the 3.64, window regulator, trans gasket& filter and a bunch of hoses everywhere. saved probably $7k by doing everything myself. e46 is the funnest daily you can get for the $
Hoses and other stuff under stand but so many parts for these cars now a days no reason yours should fail
Mine leaks where your mates did :(
The entire coolant system needs replacing!!!
You guys should stop using plastic and buy aluminum pump and thermostat housing saves a lot of money and more durable car not poorly made you just need to keep up you shouldn’t own one if you can’t keep up with it
Great video. I bought my e46 last year and had a leak the other day. SOmeone said it came from the hose near the manifold but not 100% sure. It seems this is a common problem with this cars which makes them a real pain in the ass! I shouldn't have bought one of these cars. They're badly engineered! Can't wait to fix and sell mine.
They are greatly engineered, and absolutely very easy to work on. Sometimes time consuming but definitely not hard or bad engineered. These are great cars just keep up with maintenance and you’ll be fine
I'm getting a wet fart sound at 1k rpms, any clue, I thought it was a head gasket, nope, thought it was the radiator cap, comes front front driver side.
i have this same problem once you find out please let me know i have no idea
@@wrailes2680 was my heater core hose the ones with the easy snaps, it even went away as far as the sound, leaks but to the extent I gotta top it off weekly, I need to replace it but it's not an urgent matter.
@@ThroughthelurkingglassHopefully mine is the same
Check the front drivers seat!
Lol this car is just a money pit I've already replaced many parts it's crazy.
Lmaoo bro get a Honda then I like my e46
This car is a extremely poorly made leaking bucket....correction expensive leaking bucket. I made the mistake of buying one. These BMW’s should be classified as toys with the amount of plastic parts they use on the engine...cheaply made plastic parts that cost an arm and a leg! Stay away from these.
Correct. My engine bay, every pipe and gasket seems to be leaking. Check engine light is on. It’s a nightmare trying to get it all fixed.
@@petea7323 literally 😅
Anybody ever make aftermarket parts that are not plastic? Like connectors or Something?
@@Imsoocoool you are right it’s not a Toyota, I had lots of those with all good experiences. I have a Toyota Tundra right now it’s 20 years and still running like new all original. I guess to enjoy BMW you have to flip them every 2 years like the Range Rovers.