Description
BMW (E46) 325ti (Compact) – Manual, 3 Owners. 84k miles
The BMW E46 was the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars and was produced from 1997 to 2006. The shorter three-door hatchback was marketed as the compact. With distinctive headlights & taillights, quick-rack steering, improved suspension, near 50/ 50 weight distribution and rear-wheel drive the rare manual specification cars are highly regarded and, in original specification, hard to find.
At Milestones we like to keep one or two sensibly priced modern classics in stock that our discerning customers can purchase to use either as a daily runner that is a little bit different or simply tucked her away as a high-day-and-holiday car to use and enjoy when the weather is dry.
Our BMW E46 has resided in West Sussex most of her life and has been known to Jamie for many years. Purchased by the last keeper in 2010 the car has covered just under 3, 000 miles in the last 11 years, never seen rain and has always garaged. The elderly owner simply loved her.
Specification:
· 5 Speed Manual
· ABS
· Immobiliser
· Central Locking
· Climate Control
· Cruise Control
· Electric Windows
· Trip Computer
· Electric Mirrors
· Parking Sensors
The service book has seven stamps and last year the car received front suspension bushes, replacement fuel pump and two new tyres. On the road she drives without fault, is utterly engaging and be warned, you will find the straight six soundtrack utterly addictive!
The interior of the BMW is excellent (no sunroof and air-con) with excellent driving position, good passenger comfort and surprisingly large rear load area.
The bodywork is outstanding with excellent panel fit complemented by the Artic Silver Metallic paint (code 309) which retains a deep shine with absolutely no sign of corrosion.
In summary, the E46 BMW has an outstanding rear-wheel drive chassis and with the 325i engine married to manual transmission is a real driver’s car - original examples with this specification will only go up in value.
