We Buy a Rare BMW 330 CI ClubSport with Faulty Gearbox + No MOT

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2021
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    Welcome to the Salvage Rebuilds UK channel. In this video we take a gamble on a BMW 330 CI club sport with no mot and faulty gearbox
    Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating , Body work , Mig Welding , Sheet metal Spot Welding , Fabrication Chassis Repairs , Sand Blasting , Engine and Mechanical repairs , DPF cleaning , Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
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  • @sruk
    @sruk  2 роки тому +20

    use Car Vertical and get 10% off with our link here :- www.carvertical.com/gb/landing/v3?a=Rebuilds&b=38b26e3a&voucher=salvagerebuilds

    • @stevesutton9444
      @stevesutton9444 2 роки тому

      Couldnt listen to that awful accent a moment longer

    • @stevekelly5166
      @stevekelly5166 2 роки тому

      Just ran a check on my own car. All good.

    • @johnlaws5231
      @johnlaws5231 2 роки тому

      Not suprised you got fault codes and binding brakes / gearbox issues because you know what with CORVID and me being disabled my 3.0 'S' type Jaguar doesn't get used much and sits in the street when she should be howling down the A1 and i get those sort of faults she really needs a good home where she gets regular use.

  • @vespamorelli7090
    @vespamorelli7090 2 роки тому +164

    I’m convinced if you two fell into a puddle you’d come out dry with a Salmon in each pocket !! What a find !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Best of luck with the sale !

    • @jasonhobbs5611
      @jasonhobbs5611 2 роки тому +1

      Haha I was thinking the same 🤣

    • @bowycolt2132
      @bowycolt2132 2 роки тому +1

      Nice deal and car clean

    • @poppops62
      @poppops62 2 роки тому +1

      My thoughts exactly! 👍

  • @royharwood
    @royharwood 2 роки тому +17

    Rob & Chris, The TV companies are missing a trick here, you 2 genuine blokes would have a massive audience if they took you on. Great viewing everytime. The BMW looks fantastic.

    • @Sacrifice-Paid
      @Sacrifice-Paid 2 роки тому

      @viktor cork exactly, I gave up watching tv years ago, at least with UA-cam, you watch what ur actually interested in

  • @MatArmstrongbmx
    @MatArmstrongbmx 2 роки тому +145

    Looks really clean! Nice colour aswell 🙌

    • @wsg9249
      @wsg9249 2 роки тому +20

      Bloody hell even Mat watches salvage rebuilds.. Did you buy that m3 ?

    • @rorywhiman9168
      @rorywhiman9168 2 роки тому

      All the coolest E46’s are Estoril. Fact

    • @jackmillin
      @jackmillin 2 роки тому +5

      Your on next Mat after Rob and Chris 😜

    • @MatArmstrongbmx
      @MatArmstrongbmx 2 роки тому +12

      @@jackmillin what a line up 😅

    • @robquattro5419
      @robquattro5419 2 роки тому +3

      Literally just been watching the rs5 vid Mat 😂👍🏼

  • @pamboskourtoulos5239
    @pamboskourtoulos5239 2 роки тому +17

    Not a big fan of BMW's, but this one looked really nice. Your honestly to the previous owner with regards to the battery is refreshing. The way you slowly go thru the in and outs is so interesting. An enjoyable Monday videos, thanks guys.

  • @paulhayes1683
    @paulhayes1683 2 роки тому +3

    Nice BMW for an enthusiastic BMW owner .Professional checks from Rob and Chirs once again.

  • @keithupton4834
    @keithupton4834 2 роки тому +5

    Hi Guys. Lovely car. I have been a mechanic for many years and offer my thoughts regarding the vibration. I have a 320i of similar vintage (same brake set up). It developed a fault last year when you would be driving along and all of a sudden the car would start vibrating. It sounded like gearbox/propshaft/rear axle was trying to shake itself to bits. If i slowed down the vibration went away, but would return later. Like you i looked at the usual suspects and found nothing wrong. It turned out that the problem was the handbrake inside the rear disc/drum assembly. The handbrake shoes at the o/s had become detached from the pins holding the shoes to the back plate. (The pins had pulled through the backplate). I managed to refix them with a repair to the backplate, and the problem has never re-occurred. During lockdown the car had not done many miles and the handbrake had stuck on a few times, but always free'd off as soon as the car moved. Maybe this could be your problem. Love the channel. Keep up the good work guys.

    • @simonrook5743
      @simonrook5743 2 роки тому +1

      That BMW handbrake is simply dreadful, MOT failure rate is really high.
      When I bought my E46 the handbrake was dreadful, when I stripped it down the drums were full of rust, the previous owner had never had them adjusted properly and was just doing it at the cable (doesn’t work!).

  • @westernmonitor
    @westernmonitor 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Guys. My first comment since coming across your channel a few months ago. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy all your work. You come across so well. Never talking down like I have seen on other channels and so obviously being yourselves. Just watched the BMW 330Ci vid what a cracking car.

  • @AlanAttack
    @AlanAttack 6 місяців тому +1

    Just bought a Clubsport, restored from the ground up, my first BMW...Watching videos now.... having so much fun.

  • @DanLeeds10
    @DanLeeds10 2 роки тому +8

    That is so clean, I don’t think you’ve ever done a car I wanted more than this, will be glued to Instagram waiting for you to put the listing up.

    • @nickdavis8467
      @nickdavis8467 2 роки тому +1

      Good luck Dan, hope you get it "thumbs up" Simular thing happened to me on another channel i watch, the guy bought an old Lexus LS430, went through it with a fine tooth comb as they say, actually said he was going to keep it in his own private collection but I made him an offer he couldnt refuse and bought it off him, best car i have ever owned, so good luck and I hope you purchase it when Rob advetises it.

  • @Paulscnccreations
    @Paulscnccreations 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my days what a gorgeous example of how a car should be looked after. She is stunning.

  • @AK-kc7co
    @AK-kc7co 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely motor, brings back memories! Straight six 3.0 M54 engine, one of my favourite BMW engines! Got rid of mine at around 220k miles and the engine was still running strong, only maintenance I done was regular oil changes, renewed the cooling system and DISA valve and it gave me years of joy!
    Love the exhaust stock exhaust note on the 330i's especially at start-up.

  • @acooper4482
    @acooper4482 2 роки тому +10

    E46s if sat usually have a sticking caliper common prob. Gives the vibration once it heats up but can disappear as it frees. Ull feel the offending wheel hot

    • @derekgb3780
      @derekgb3780 2 роки тому +1

      Agree A Cooper - I've had this problem on both BMW and Audi with same ATE front calipers. Sticking when hot with quite bad vibration. Best solution I found was to either replace or rebuild caliper with a refurb kit.

    • @adampollenca4952
      @adampollenca4952 2 роки тому

      @@derekgb3780 +1, caliper rebuild kit will sort it - had just the same on an e46 M3, very common. Good looking car!

  • @ianbooth6333
    @ianbooth6333 2 роки тому +5

    Love you guys honest and genuine about everything you do, wish everyone was like that would make life so much easier. Keep doing what you do guys 👍👍👍

  • @GrazieD
    @GrazieD 2 роки тому +6

    Great video again and what must be one of the best looking BMWs ever. The E46 just seems to get better looking the older it gets.

  • @alextripp1230
    @alextripp1230 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Rob and Chris, what a find guy's, nice to see your ensuring all is well before moving it on. Great video. Cheers, Alex.

  • @robbieshaft
    @robbieshaft 2 роки тому +5

    These clubsports are special and this one looking in such great condition. Glad you lads got a hold of it

  • @petergreen6922
    @petergreen6922 2 роки тому +6

    Lovely car, awesome condition and a great buy. I would keep up the full BMW history on this one and get the oil/filter change done at a main dealer. It will absolutely add to the value, desirability, and provenance and should only cost a couple of hundred quid.

    • @danmoney9932
      @danmoney9932 2 роки тому +1

      It was said in the video it was serviced at BMW main dealer only a thousand miles ago.

  • @colski222
    @colski222 2 роки тому +3

    Do the indicators work Rob. Never seen them blink on a BMW.🤪🤣🤣🤣

  • @leemelville2977
    @leemelville2977 2 роки тому +1

    Love how u respect peoples wishes and not disclose the price top genuine blokes

  • @01matthewc
    @01matthewc 2 роки тому

    It's been a little while since you 2 have had a BMW on the channel. Loving the variety of different motors.

  • @1066gaz
    @1066gaz 2 роки тому +7

    Must be the best find ever on salvage rebuilds.
    it will sell like a hot cake.

  • @silvermane9370
    @silvermane9370 2 роки тому +3

    I used to have a manual version of this car. It was a peach. Terrific find guys.

  • @greigmackay8465
    @greigmackay8465 2 роки тому

    Lovely e46, not many club sports left in that condition with genuine low miles and a full bmw SH too. 👌😎 excellent work as always Chris & Rob 👏

  • @big-benbrookes8968
    @big-benbrookes8968 2 роки тому +2

    Winner!!! Winner!!! Chicken dinner!!! You can tell Rob really likes this car: ‘Yeah, I’m going to have to put a month’s tax on it and put a few hundred miles on it just to make sure it’s completely fine before it goes up for sale!!?’ ‘If’ it goes up for sale you mean??! 😉🤣🤣🤣 I can see him handing over half the money to Chris instead and keeping it 😎😆🤣🤣🤣 It makes you wonder why the guy still wanted to get rid of it even though you said it could be an easy fix? Incredible how it was simply the battery because of how long it had been sat throughout the lockdown!!? 😮😬👍🏻

  • @PaulMappud
    @PaulMappud 2 роки тому +14

    Rob's gonna "force" himself to run around in the beemer for 300/400 miles 😄

  • @jumpjiveswing8882
    @jumpjiveswing8882 2 роки тому +7

    Hi Rob & Chris - Had one of these for a short while. Long story short had some big gearbox problems. In the end, BMW let me know there was a recall on some of these e46 models on the gearbox. I've been out of the car game for a bit but may be worth checking on that one.

  • @ianturner6954
    @ianturner6954 2 роки тому +1

    What a great buy guys! Your subscribers are giving you some great opportunities! I’m sure you could make more on this car,, it’s rare, in excellent condition and with a full BMWSH!!! You deserve it! Keep up the great work. You guys are one of the best channels out there!!

  • @southenglandbusspotting9965
    @southenglandbusspotting9965 2 роки тому

    Cracking video Rob! Great purchase.
    I have owned numerous BMW's, these ZF5HP's that this era of BMW E38/E39/E46 are absolutely indestructible, they will run forever and ever, however they are quite sensitive to the quality of the gearbox oil. Just to let you know as well with regards to the occasional knocking as you drive along, all E46's in the world do it in their life, it is the rubber prop shaft 'doughnut' coupling, they don't always wear terribly visibly, it is right through where they mount, so you need to really inspect them to notice the wear in them.

  • @TheDonkeycong
    @TheDonkeycong 2 роки тому +3

    Fabulous find, especially in that condition.

  • @RZ-1JZ
    @RZ-1JZ 2 роки тому +4

    Loving the range of cars recently! Great content as always Rob!

  • @GRfourfun
    @GRfourfun 2 роки тому

    What a lovely car! I love the variety on this channel. Also I like how you made sure the owner knew it could be an easy fix, shows what we already knew about you and your character.
    This is my favourite channel on you tube!

  • @hughjazz8207
    @hughjazz8207 2 роки тому

    I bloody love this channel. I had one of these back in the day as a pre cursor to an M3. I adored it and it wanted for nothing. Takes me right back to 2004.

  • @XXXLAVERICKXXX
    @XXXLAVERICKXXX 2 роки тому +20

    Honestly - put that away as prices are rocketing. I’d say it’s currently worth 8k easily and in a few years maybe 10-15k.

    • @sm5829
      @sm5829 2 роки тому +2

      Nah not an auto. Only the manuals seem to be sought after. Nice car though.

    • @XXXLAVERICKXXX
      @XXXLAVERICKXXX 2 роки тому

      @@sm5829 Bro you trippin. Try finding one in this condition and low mileage, I await your response.

    • @DaveInBridport
      @DaveInBridport 2 роки тому +1

      Interesting... I drive a 58 plate 320d LCI with 47k. Might keep it!

    • @XXXLAVERICKXXX
      @XXXLAVERICKXXX 2 роки тому +1

      @@DaveInBridport The price of a good e46 M3 has absolutely rocketed. So this has a knock on effect for the next model down, 330ci M sport & clubsport etc. Don’t believe me, try buying a e46 M3 in the same condition as the clubsport above and you’d be looking at £20K +.

    • @freddieparrydrums
      @freddieparrydrums 2 роки тому +1

      @@XXXLAVERICKXXX very true

  • @thenullco
    @thenullco 2 роки тому +3

    Proud E46 330Ci owner here. Great video, lovely car. My battery has caused me plenty of issues too. 😂✌🏼

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 2 роки тому +2

      Proud E46 M3 owner in estoril blue. Hence my logo. Lol
      Still a head turner for a 18 year old car.
      Always washing it

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 2 роки тому

    That's probably been used as a weekend car with such low mileage. Of course you need to respect the guys wishes with regard to the price but I think you are still on to a winner. I will say it again Rob that diagnostic tool saves so much head scratching . Nice video and I hope have solved all the problems. BTW what you were saying about the low power makes a lot of sense. 👍👍

  • @raye402
    @raye402 2 роки тому +1

    Just a really nice & honest motor in immaculate condition - well done 👍it sells itself !!

  • @andrewforeman5716
    @andrewforeman5716 2 роки тому +3

    That is one very nice car and you've been lucky with it hope everything pans out ok well done lads.

  • @Kevin-ey7et
    @Kevin-ey7et 2 роки тому +3

    Another cracking video as always cheers

  • @garydowzell6846
    @garydowzell6846 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve had one of these in for an intermittent rattle, had been to a couple of different shops without being able to sort it, (assuming it’s the same model that is) the wings are plastic and the top of the wing behind the mirror has a little metal bracket that holds it to the a post, and if I remember correctly it’s attached to the wing with pop rivets, the plastic wears a little bit through time and randomly rattles, worth checking

  • @v88krb
    @v88krb 2 роки тому +2

    Make sure you get a good return on this one, guys as you have gone rather short on some others recently. It is your good fortune and knowledge that this car did not have a major fault. Surely this car will not be short of potential buyers. Excellent video, thanks.

  • @brianbickle7395
    @brianbickle7395 2 роки тому +9

    Anyone remember Edd China fixing an Audi gearbox for 50p???

    • @sammytheseal2307
      @sammytheseal2307 2 роки тому +3

      Was it the TT with no 1st gear? 🤔
      IIRC... 👍

    • @G4RY1159
      @G4RY1159 2 роки тому

      @@sammytheseal2307 Think it had no 1st or 2nd ?

    • @sammytheseal2307
      @sammytheseal2307 2 роки тому +1

      @@G4RY1159 Might have been, it was a long time ago! He did a very nifty repair - I remember that much!

    • @G4RY1159
      @G4RY1159 2 роки тому

      @@sammytheseal2307 He did yes

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack 2 роки тому +1

      50p plus several hours labour and gearbox oil.

  • @alancrow3544
    @alancrow3544 2 роки тому +5

    flat spots on the tyres through standing that's why the balance was all over the place;using it will solve the problem

  • @stormwizard1968
    @stormwizard1968 2 роки тому

    Thanks guys i think you just confirmed to me on what i need to do, i have a 2012 BMW 520D M sport, a month ago it started playing up, when starting all warning lights came on, id drive it for a minute, pull over and turn everything off, restart and all warning lights went off, after watching this ive just checked the battery and on the negitive terminal it has the numbers 35, 12, so just looked that up and them numbers mean the battery was made in the 35th week in 2012, im thinking im needing a new one, cheers guys, top channel

  • @wotrulke5868
    @wotrulke5868 Рік тому +1

    As I’ve only been watching your channel for about a year I thought id catch up on some of your older videos and they don’t disappoint, this is a great find WoW a beautiful BMW fantastic 👍🏼

  • @Vracktal
    @Vracktal 2 роки тому +4

    i'm amazed there's any 46 330is left without rear arch rot (like mine has)

  • @craigrigby
    @craigrigby 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, nice - I'd love to find something like this! I've been wanting something a bit more fruity to replace my aging daily but there's just nothing around that isn't silly money. Just nothing around :/

  • @cologne2792
    @cologne2792 2 роки тому +1

    Love the E46, Estoril Blue and your attitude. Great stuff!

  • @jason.aldridge5004
    @jason.aldridge5004 2 роки тому

    Unbelievable boys always amazes me some of the offers yous get.soon as I heard you say it's been sitting and was good b4 with no box issues I knew it'll be a minor issue and very very slim chance it being a bad box just a service at most but you got it even better than that.its a awesome car and a lovely colour.
    Another good watch and thanks and all the best Boyz. 👍👍

  • @andypeebles2242
    @andypeebles2242 2 роки тому +3

    What a lovely car, it’s going to be a hardship running around in that for a week!

  • @ianthomas739
    @ianthomas739 2 роки тому +3

    who wouldn't buy a car of these two top guys

  • @marktmdyorkshire7610
    @marktmdyorkshire7610 2 роки тому

    Your videos are awesome, I love watching you guys work on cars and how they come out in top nick after.

  • @matthewphillips919
    @matthewphillips919 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely stunning car. Can't wait to see more of it.

  • @neilfairless4589
    @neilfairless4589 2 роки тому +3

    Stunning Rob, she is a beaut.

  • @XtremeKremaTor
    @XtremeKremaTor 2 роки тому +5

    60k, perfect time to change a gearbox oil

  • @scotty6346
    @scotty6346 2 роки тому

    @salvage rebuilds uk I love your guys content, You really are conscientious about sorting your sale cars out and not ripping anyone off with a dog of a motor! Kudo's to you and Chris mate, I wish i had been on the ball and spotted this 330 Club sport, I would have bitten your hand off! I hope the sale went well and someone now has a gem, Low mileage 330 Club sport!

  • @peterdavies3862
    @peterdavies3862 2 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful car and such low miles! You really do find some complete gems. Somebody's going to be very happy with their new car in a few weeks time when you sell it!

  • @rezaq1
    @rezaq1 2 роки тому +6

    LOL £1600?? I’ve just seen this listed on eBay for £10k!
    Either the previous owner got totally ripped off, or you’ll have it in your heart to pass him some money as a good well gesture....

    • @carldickinson5812
      @carldickinson5812 2 роки тому +1

      Why he was honest with the guy saying it could something or nothing the seller wasn’t forced to sell the car

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 2 роки тому +6

    You should keep this as your daily driver. Why sell it? You'll never get another one like it for cheap. Please don't sell it and enjoy it!!!

  • @al.f.8204
    @al.f.8204 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing looking motor. Looks very clean and tidy, a good little runner. I’d want to keep that. Great content as always. Stay safe Gents, Cheers 👍🏽🙂

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 2 роки тому +1

    I’m really enjoying watching all your videos from here in Ireland keep up the good work guys 👍👍

  • @sammytheseal2307
    @sammytheseal2307 2 роки тому +3

    At least the indicator stalk didn't mind (or notice) a lack of use for 2 years 😉😂

  • @woodcock696969
    @woodcock696969 2 роки тому +3

    Guy who contacted you must be absolutely crying. Get those Avon’s taken off though, nowhere near good enough for a sports performance car

  • @uksteves
    @uksteves 2 роки тому

    I had a couple of these a few years back (although not a Clubsport) - they're very competent cars, and quite practical too (split-folding rear seats, which aren't standard in the saloon). One was a manual, the other an automatic. In all honesty, I think the automatic suits the character of the car better - it's more an effortless cruiser, than it is a B-road slayer. Such a good looking thing compared to the E90 (and I've got one!). Well done for finding one that hasn't got rusty body panels.

  • @jrharryman32
    @jrharryman32 2 роки тому +1

    Thats the first working flashlight I have ever seen inside the glovebox. I have owned 6 Bmw's and I work on them a lot at my shop. The flashlight's never work. That is a beautiful car. I have a 2001 325ci 5psd that I daily. It has 280k mi on it now and still runs like a champ.

  • @redlinequickshift
    @redlinequickshift 2 роки тому +3

    Sixth thought i was second damn !! YESS LADS!!! Great New purchase, seems like just had a flat battery haha!!

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer 2 роки тому +4

    Shame it's an auto as might have been interested in that myself.

  • @ferglesnerk
    @ferglesnerk 2 роки тому

    Now we're talking. We both own a BMW now. I think whoever buys it would be able to keep it for a couple of years and see its value go up and up; provided it's kept in proper nick. I had an E39 528i M Sport a few years ago with the same gearbox issue. Sure enough, ditched the old battery, in with the new and good as gold. Loved this video. Cheers.

  • @johnmontague4245
    @johnmontague4245 2 роки тому +1

    Really lovely car guys. I think you’ve landed on your feet with this one.
    Great video as always.

  • @bertiewooster3326
    @bertiewooster3326 2 роки тому +4

    Listen to that ?? a phrase that will disappear over the next decade.

  • @Perthshire
    @Perthshire 2 роки тому +3

    They get a gang of villains
    In a shed up at heathrow
    They're counting out the fivers
    When the handcuffs lock again
    “Cool for Cats”

  • @richardjones5255
    @richardjones5255 2 роки тому +1

    A nice clean vehicle, no question. Under bonnet view was a picture, it looked like a new ex showroom example. The niggly things were all the sorts of things that a laid up car usually produces, but at least you knew how to manage and massage them out. So, it did need a bit of work and your consciences are clear about earning a margin, call it a reward for efforts you made.
    It is certainly a handsome example and doing nicely for its age. You surely have the luck of the gods on your side.

  • @b21playa
    @b21playa 2 роки тому +2

    Love the genuineness of you guys, keep it up 👍

  • @abcxyz820
    @abcxyz820 2 роки тому +4

    Sounds like a quick flip, perhaps give him half the profit 😉.

    • @chriswatson7488
      @chriswatson7488 2 роки тому +2

      He got the price he wanted, and it could have been something that costs hundreds (if not thousands) to fix. At the most I'd buy him a pint, but nothing more.

    • @freddythefrog70
      @freddythefrog70 2 роки тому

      Why? Would you? Deal done.

    • @petedig5809
      @petedig5809 2 роки тому

      I think it’s a bit sad that now your channel has grown so fast and you’re showing some of the flips you’ve said you’ve always done, you are now being accused of ripping people off because you take a chance and get a bit lucky sometimes. The seller was perfectly free to take the car to a dealer and pay for diagnostic tests and any repairs that may have been needed but chose not to. It’s a free world. Don’t get wound up by the haters and please keep showing the variety of what you get up to. With 200k subscribers, you’re bound to upset someone. The vast majority of us enjoy watching.

  • @garyhall4449
    @garyhall4449 2 роки тому

    Love these, had one as a demo for a little while when I worked for bmw. Love them 👍🏼

  • @dungareesareforfools
    @dungareesareforfools 2 роки тому +1

    Great find! A nice, interesting M3 alternative. The E46 coupe is a design classic.

  • @teatimetel174
    @teatimetel174 2 роки тому +1

    i had one of these about 5 years ago and was lpg converted also gearbox issue and gearbox oil change and was right as rain..wish i kept it as they are rocketing in value.nice buy and best colour.

  • @simonwalkersoundtechnique
    @simonwalkersoundtechnique 2 роки тому

    I had the same car with a manual box. I had a new near-side calliper. It just wouldn’t let go - seized. I loved that car. If you take the vacuum tube off the rear silencer the butterfly valve stays open and sounds ace! 👍🏼

  • @grahamkingston980
    @grahamkingston980 2 роки тому

    That's the nicest car you've had on the channel since the Ferrari. A classic in the making.

  • @gingerbreadaudio
    @gingerbreadaudio 2 роки тому

    Very nice mate👍😎
    I have a Titan silver 2002 e46 325ci m sport convertible, 5 keys, original tourch, sealed first aid kit, unused fire extinguisher, full tool kit and original spare 😱, owned it 8 years and holding on to it as they are only going up in value now.
    You guys should hold on to her as that 1250 profit could be more like 4 or 5 times that in years to come.
    Beautiful car in the best colour 😍

  • @deanwainwright4204
    @deanwainwright4204 2 роки тому

    My V6 Z4 does the same thing if you don't use it for a while I get the gear box warning light however run it up until its warm before selecting a gear always does the trick. Estoril blue is my fave colour for an MSport BMW lovely car and great video 👍

  • @dave4803
    @dave4803 2 роки тому

    Now I am in love with that, I could see myself in it.
    I could tell it had a CD multi changer but I would have to change the head unit to a CD one as the tape deck ages the car badly.
    Reseal the underside to stop any rust coming in and that's about it, a good blast on the motorway and some super unleaded would have it 100%.

  • @Andrew-ok3dp
    @Andrew-ok3dp 2 роки тому

    Hi Rob and Chris. Please watch out for the gear selector switch. I had an intermittent limp mode light on my 3.0 E85 Z4 at 66000 miles and I could go months without the gear cog appearing and then without warning it would appear but dissappear after re cycling the ignition switch. I got fed up with the uncertainty of would it wouldn't it that I had it changed. It was an easy fix as it's on the side of the gearbox but cost me as I had to by a BMW one. You can fix yourself by taking apart and cleaning up the metal contacts. If you leave it then I wouldn't be surprised if it goes into limp mode again at a later date.

  • @carlpoole5846
    @carlpoole5846 2 роки тому

    Another great video what a beautiful bmw my favourite colour in this spec of car carry on the great work rob and Chris

  • @theflyingba4407
    @theflyingba4407 2 роки тому

    Lovely find Rob and another great vid. Really pleased you got a lovely little easy flip, what a gem and hopefully get a nice drink out of it. Keep going lads 👍

  • @agentbarnesgb
    @agentbarnesgb 2 роки тому

    Another interesting video Rob & Chris. Many thanks 🙏

  • @davidvivian596
    @davidvivian596 2 роки тому +2

    Rob, have you checked that the heatshield is not rubbing on the propshaft? See the latest edition of M539 Restorations.

  • @cornishrider
    @cornishrider 2 роки тому +1

    What a brilliant car and video! Really enjoyed it, very nice looking and lovely conditions E46 and rare, perfect for an enthusiast or some wanting a modern classic!

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 2 роки тому

    That’s a nice car and lovely miles too and brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

  • @kevinthomas1259
    @kevinthomas1259 2 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful car, I a gorgeous colour.
    What a great video guys, you will enjoy running around in that Rob I am sure.

  • @steveegginton535
    @steveegginton535 2 роки тому +1

    I too am not that keen on BMW's but have to admit that's a very nice example. You took a bit of a punt with this one and its turned out well but could have been a different story, - guess that's the name of the game! I'm sure you will have no trouble selling it, hope it makes you a nice profit.

  • @marksmithard7801
    @marksmithard7801 2 роки тому

    Stunning car, that would tempt me out my mk1 MR2 . Great video as ever. Thanks both👍

  • @dermotmurphy7109
    @dermotmurphy7109 2 роки тому +1

    What a lovely motor, proper car, the colour is bang on too, hope u sort the little issues and make a butty on it, good video lads keep em coming👍👍

  • @Iain_C
    @Iain_C 2 роки тому +1

    As soon as you said it was fine when parked up i thought "battery", good guess. What a find, been well looked after, fantastic condition.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 2 роки тому +1

    Rob, you’re like a kid in a sweet shop with some of these beauties! Lovely, lovely car 😎

  • @Rover6491
    @Rover6491 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this one guys, really nice looking car and wow it looks clean, i have a hunch that you might end up running this one a little longer than you think rob... if you get a chance watch the video back and count how many times you said how much of a nice car it is... keep it up guys

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 2 роки тому +1

    Would look better in black,but it is a lovely motor.
    What a touch Rob N Chris !
    2 of those a week would be well handy .

  • @davejenkins6896
    @davejenkins6896 2 роки тому

    Another great video guys & what a brilliant car plus Ive learnt a fair bit thanks !!

  • @gc8216
    @gc8216 2 роки тому +2

    That is one clean motor..previous owner gave up on it a bit too quickly !

  • @realmusicreallife
    @realmusicreallife 2 роки тому

    i had a 525 sport touring e39 es..had the e39 club sport wheels , loved the straight 6 sound , especially on kickdown and car screems up the rev range.