Highlights
- Low mileage, well preserved 6cyl E46 coupe
- Nicely specified 190bhp manual gearbox car
- Just two owners from new
- Smart and usable example of this modern classic
The Appeal
The E46 cleverly evolved the formula established by the seminal E36, offering buyers a luxurious and engaging car built very well. Of the many models available, the 6cyl 2.8litre offered a pleasing blend of silky smooth power and nimble handling.
This smart Orientblau Metallic coupe is a low mileage, low owner car that has clearly been cared for. Nicely specified and in great condition, and ready to put a smile on the new owner’s face.
The History and Paperwork
- Produced by the factory on 23rd November 1999
- First registered on 23rd December 1999
- Two owners
- High specification including sports suspension and fine wood trim
- Will be sold with a 12 month MOT
- Has only covered 3,700 miles since the last MOT test
- Stamped serviced book with the last service being 26th July 2023
The Interior
- Well preserved light interior with few signs of age or use
- The light tan trim shows no visible stains or marks, indicating careful ownership
- Nicely specified with cloth Stoff Maglia/led seats (code E9HC) and optional fine wood veneers
- Wood veneers across dashboard, doors and centre console
- Door veneers show some signs of cracking on both sides
- Wooden gear knob
- BMW black over mats
- Carpets in good condition
- Complete tool kit in boot appears unused
- Rear seat in very good condition
- Good headlining with just one small mark detracting
- Some wear to the plastic trim areas on the centre console
- Very original right down to the factory fitted BMW Business radio/cassette
- Air conditioning
- Front armrest deleted by original owner at factory
- Sports steering wheel
- Optional electric front seats with memory function
The Exterior
- Orientblau Metallic (code 317) a very tasteful choice for this 24 year old car
- Exterior presents very well with good paintwork and excellent alloy wheels
- ‘Star Spoke’ alloy wheels are presentable but lightly kerbed on the edges
- Optional headlamp washers fitted
- Low mileage reflected in the absence of stone chips and other marks around the car
The Mechanics
- 2,793cc straight six BMW engine developing 190bhp
- 5spd gearbox
- Engine number 23209330
- Optional sports suspension fitted
- Unfortunately at the time of writing we did not have access to the car’s service history
Summary
The E46 is one of the most revered of modern classic BMWs, from an era when driver engagement and technical trickery seemed to be finely balanced.
This smart, low mileage 328Ci is in a desirable E46 specification and body style. Nicely trimmed in dark blue over cream it demonstrates just why these cars are ageing so well.
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