Just rebuilt the shifter linkage in an e46, clip is not too bad after dropping exhaust, driveshaft, and heat shield. Not.too.bad.at.all. (thousand-yard stare). It’s no starter motor or CCV valve.

50sKid and bullshitkorner for e46 BMW

Maybe it’s been my luck, but I’m at 114k on an ‘03 prod. E46 zhp driven in southern California. Yes lots of brittle plastic, and have done a ton of preventative maintenance only recently, but engine cooling has NEVER been an issue even when things like an engine thermostat gasket slow leaked (for a LONG time). And no…

i love the e34 and e28s, but the e46 zhp has a great-wearing interior aside from the alcantara steering wheel. In terms of looks, the “carbon” paneling beats the “stainless” bits the e46 m3 swaps them for, the (lack of) storage has always helped me be, um, choosey as to what i keep in there, but the non-nav version is…