BMW E46 is one of the most reliable cars from the German automaker and is known to have a sturdy powertrain and overall build quality. Over the years, E46 had different engines and transmissions, and most of them were quite reliable. If maintained properly, BMW E46 would last for years without any major problems. I've been looking for cars on Facebook marketplace and craigslist and I'm finding that a used BMW E46 and accord V6 are around the same value. I know… BMW's and other german luxury cars are more sophisticated and with more electronical. Not simple cars that tolerate neglect from owners. Reply. 09Customx •. Additional comment actions. They'll be fine if you're good with preventative maintenance and you don't neglect or put off servicing. Take pride in having such a clean "survivor" car. Take pride that everything works perfectly on such an old car. Have a BMW classic that you would not be worried to drive coast to coast. Who knows, maybe some day even the 325 E46's will start appreciating in value if they are super clean. This is mine, 220,000 miles on it at the time of the photos: The E46 BMW 3 Series is one of the most beloved cars of the past 25 years. Even if I’ve had my beef with them after owning a couple, nobody can doubt the greatness of a golden-era BMW sedan. Around the last 12 months i began to improve it. So far I've retrofitted heated seats, tpms, genuine lip spoiler, genuine black gloss grills (on the way), bmw illuminated gear knob (on way), and a bluetooth module. Only mod I have is a 3.38 lsd. Next I'm planning on genuine bmw performance short shifter. The BMW E46 M3 has always been considered one of the most celebrated dedicated performance platforms. It’s powerful, rear-wheel drive, includes a limited-slip differential, was equipped with either a manual transmission or a single-clutch automated manual, and checks all the boxes for enthusiasts. However, as with any high-performance BMW built with cutting-edge technology, If you are looking for a good used car, the 2003 to 2005 BMW 325i should be on your list. Rating breakdown Can't say enough about this E46. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 5.0; Interior 5.0; The BMW E46 3 Series is, perhaps, the company's finest 3 Series model to date. The fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, the BMW E46, was produced between 1997 and 2006. Without a shadow of a doubt, BMW was successful in producing another work of art. The BMW 3-Series rose fast through the ranks to become the third most popular automobile in 7942 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Sep 10, 2021. I would prefer a higher-mileage 330 to that car. 40k is very low, and if the body is in good shape, he may get $6,500, but that is really top-dollar for the budget model e46. Market would be under $4k for that model (though there is value in low miles). You will likely have less maintenance than if tqJay4p.