e46 rookie - own a 2001 325ci - take a look

[alidagr8]

Hi there

I'm new to this forum- Toronto area resident and this is my first bmw - i've been driving 99.99% japanese cars for the last 10 years or so and this time i decided to go with bmw - although maintainance / parts are fairly expensive, but then i said what the heck, lets give it a shot ..
I'll upload some pics, any feedback, suggestions, tips will be much appreciated.



Work safe - Drive safe - Home safe.

Regards
alidagr8

[adrian_325]

hi riz,

welcome to bimmer classics and congratulations on your new bimmer. you made a good choice buying a bmw. your e46 looks great! how long have you owned her?

[alidagr8]

I just got her last week, that's y I call myself bmw rookie . Got a decent deal for a 01 325ci one owner with 60,000 km only. Not a scratch on da car.
Any tips / suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanx
Riz

[Mr. Red]

Originally Posted by Adrian_325 hi riz, welcome to bimmer classics and congratulations on your new bimmer. you made a good choice buying a bmw. your e36 looks great! how long have you owned her?

I think you mean to say E46. To alidagr8, it looks to be in great shape, with amazing!! mileage. 61,000 km in 7 years..unbeatable. My father has a 2001 325i 5 spd with about 63,000 km, and he has had zero problems, yours should be the same.

[alidagr8]

Thanx Mr.Red. Yes everyone who saw da car fell in love with her. Scratchless top notch shape. Drives amazingly smooth.
Clean car. And u r rite with 60k how can u go wrong. So I think I just got lucky.
Any tips and/or suggestions will be much appreciated.
Regards
Riz

[adrian_325]

thanks steve, small typo. fixed. i did mean e46.

riz with 60k, she's is hardly broken in. and in mint condition, i'm drooling.

[Mr. Red]

Let me think... don't skimp out on premium gas. Put 91 octane minimum. If it's out of warranty, take it to a private euro repair shop with a good reputation for any repairs/oil changes/maintenance. Also, if you're driving it through the winter, invest in a good set of four winter tires as rear wheel drive can be tricky in the snow.

[jkcma]

Nice looking car! Welcome.

[alidagr8]

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Let me think... don't skimp out on premium gas. Put 91 octane minimum. If it's out of warranty, take it to a private euro repair shop with a good reputation for any repairs/oil changes/maintenance. Also, if you're driving it through the winter, invest in a good set of four winter tires as rear wheel drive can be tricky in the snow.

Thanx Steve, i got bridgestone blizzak lm-22 on oem bmw steel rims with hub cabs that u see in these pictures .. new tires, look really good, we'll see the handling when it snows. And yes i'm putting Sunoco 94 octane; just once i had to use esso and i put 91 octane. Thanx again for the good advise. appreciate it.
Riz

[alidagr8]

Originally Posted by jkcma Nice looking car! Welcome.

Thanks John. If you own this black beauty, its cool.

[phantom]

Hey Riz, welcome to the site Congrats and good to have u with us!! Excellent buy on your bimmer. Congrats

[alidagr8]

Thanx phantom, glad u like my car. I will be looking forward to see some pics from u guys.
Take care.b safe
Riz

[Blackice]

Nice looking ride you have there

[alidagr8]

Thanx Dave, i'm happy all you folks like my car and i also want to thank you guys for being supportive. honestly it really boosts our morale and encourages us. You look like a pro. nice cars u got there, but i won't go into further discussion as i'm a newbie just starting to learn, so i'll take advise and instructions/tips from you folks for my car and try to learn as much as i can .. i'm really not a handyman and just rely on mechanics completely ..
once again thanks.
b safe
regards
riz

[kyleadkins]

Wow. My jaw dropped, such a beautiful looking ride.. Now I understand all the love songs on the radio.