$300 E46 Wagon | Ep.1 | What have I DONE?!

[@toddlemmon]

I watched Sreten for 17 hours on HIS E46 wagon, and I'll watch THIS, too. I'm hopeless.

[@Charlemagne89]

Paging M539 Restorations! That YT channel is awesome if you haven't seen it. He also resurrected an E46 Wagon and it is now his DD while he restores other V12 BMW's.

[@toddlemmon]

Was just gonna post exactly this.

[@cocoyc495]

"Decent daily driver as little money as possible" I've owned a BMW and said that too. The car is in the junkyard now. lol

[@hakansundstrombmwsweden7645]

Diesel 2 liter is the way to go, will last 500.000 miles eazy. From a 318 or 320 d. Same engine.

[@joelpalmer]

my money is on a full tilt recommissioning and mild restore. WE did a 1988 260E with 251K we bought for $500. Put $10000 in it and it drives and presents as new. Will follow this project and hope you go all in !

[@zambuzan]

Oh yess. The type of video I’ve been waiting on from you haha!

[@Darthvolvo]

You had me at $300 car. I am kinda jealous cause I never find cars in this condition. Most of my cheap cars look like they have one foot in the grave. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. Interesting rabbit hole to venture down!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I've been under this a car a few times now and it miiight have been closer to the grave than I realized. Lol.

[@GaJeepr]

You got me @ $300.00 LETS GO!!

[@johnnycramer5841]

If it's you working it......that car will run like a Swiss watch!

[@zeroyon4562]

Tourings are awesome. A tidy one would fetch a good price here, 318i touring are very common, but 6 cylinder ones are not. Pity it needs pretty much the whole parts catalog thrown at it though.

[@shathiso]

I just saw the KZbin notification and I smiled.

[@carstop.5652]

Most underrated channel

[@derekjohnson5964]

Nice. I picked up a semi basket case 330i ZHP last year, and it has been a wonderful car. The E46 is ok to work on, for a BMW. Way easier than my E90.

[@Jack-qs1es]

I have been following your page since I was in college when you started your e30 refresh project. Before I had my e30 I had a 300zx and now I have a e46 wagon as a daily haha. Sick car!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

It's the natural progression of vehicles!

[@andreww.6283]

I’ve had my ‘03 330i with just 92,000 miles for four years now. I bought it with 56,000 from the first owner and it’s been a great car for me. I have a five speed manual to play with, and that exact black leather interior. I have had similar rough idle issues which turned out to be filthy spark plugs and a broken air intake control valve. Overall, it has been a solid car for me, and I am amazed with the engineering and build quality that it contains. I hope to keep it as long as I can, as it is my first car too.

[@vassamoylov9902]

My 2004 e46 is currently at 230k and it still solid.

[@peterlape2677]

These are fantastic when they run well. The other 90% of the time you will be cursing them in frustration. I still have PTSD from my 3 years living with this same car. Thousands spent just on parts, days spent stuck in that engine compartment, multiple tows home. To get a decent runner you'll have to deal with oil leaks, vacuum leaks, ABS system, cooling system, fuel pump, steering rack and pump and hoses, CCV, VANOS, CV joints, etc etc etc. And yet, I still want another one, but make my next one 2WD and manual. M539 Restorations is a great resource.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

So it's going to be just as hopeless as I had imagined. Great!!

[@peterlape2677]

@@PracticalEnthusiast at least we get to share the journey with you. Love your videos!

[@nickhanscome]

Do the mechanics, get a cheap spacer kit to lift it, some AT/snow tires, paint with bed liner. Got a snow rally daily

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

This would be fun!

[@ashes2ashes01]

Just picked up a 330xi, although i’ve always wanted a wagon. super excited for this build series!

[@petemo94]

I look forward to your videos and reminisce with my frustrated feelings as you revive this car. Good luck with your exploration. The bmw forums are the most knowledgeable in the states. Impressive knowledge

[@swpdisciple]

How did I miss this?! The E46 is a worthwhile pursuit!

[@wvurat]

Dude, you get the best vehicles for content. Always fun to watch.

[@MrSneakA]

Famous last words: "How bad can it be?" lol.

[@raf530i]

Well, you got the car with the right engine at least. These M54s are sturdy enough, for a DD it is worth the mechanical work.

[@carriecusenz6173]

I LOVE old BMW's and if it's a long roof car, even better, wagons are where it's at! I can't believe you got this for $300, what a deal (issues and all!) Too bad it's only got two pedals, but for $300, you can't beat the condition.

[@rickyduarte6344]

Quick flip

[@Mtthwpez]

Yikes! I wouldn't buy any used BMW from the last 20 years! I look forward to the horror story....

[@PabloConcrete]

Nice project! I can see some Harman&Kardon speakers too!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

This is one quality $300 auto!

[@mevanc7304]

Peter loved your e30 build. waiting to see how you fix this. If I was in KS I would love to come and help you. (fellow E30 owner from NJ)

[@petemo94]

Replace lots of plastic parts. Everyone! Now. Including water pump, hoses, expansion tank, the crank case vent tubes (the hardest of all things to replace), OFHG (probably leaking). I had a E46 convertible. Love hate. But I now love my Z32 now instead

[@kevinthomson6324]

I’ve always liked these wagons. Just wish they made a 335 model if so maybe I’d try one. Very interested to see how this car works out for you

[@photodave219]

Well this seems like a fun project. Should be a fun adventure.

[@teddybear2123]

It looks like front passenger door was repaited at some point due to the accident. This might explain rust on the right side of the car.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

It's very possible. Silver always is hard to match.

[@punkbloater]

Yeaeeee new project! 👏

[@huyushki]

That front passenger door definitely looks like a different shade of silver to me. My guess is it has been repainted and this has contributed to the rust issue.

[@andrethib]

looks like a great project car, looking forward to these videos! a suggestion -- create two to-do lists for this car. the first list could be all of the things needed to make it a reliable daily driver (engine repairs, brakes, etc.); you could do a series of these sorting-out videos in the short term. the second list could be the cosmetic/optional things like rust fix, sunroof, etc.; depending on how long you keep the car, you could address those items in individual videos later on.

[@vassamoylov9902]

The e46 touring prices have been going up recently. Unfortunately your example is not ideal with being an auto and x-drive. Fix the mechanical issues and the small cosmetic problems and drive it as a daily. Btw check out FCPeuro for all the parts.

[@nate8088]

Oof, yeah, the automatic is rough. Would probably be worth $2k with a manual. No fun to drive, but maybe a good cheap flip if the mechanicals are sorted?

[@DorksandBolts]

That’s is awesome!!! So much room for activities!! If you need help on this please let us know :)

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

So much room! Alright, thank you!

[@mikej5404]

Hahah you said little amount of money as possible!

[@angelzarate7480]

Nice! I just started looking for a wagon.

[@chasetiemeyer1056]

Hard to say no to a wagon.

[@jp2246]

Wagons are awesome 👍

[@thmssnck]

Wait.. it has leather interior? Nice!

[@rockyk1k]

Pete! I'll buy it from ya. I need a rig for the Gambler 500 race

[@mkalamo]

Where is the channel based? Love it!!! I would like to reach out and fund a Volvo series

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I'm in the Kansas City area - what sort of Volvo do you have?

[@mkalamo]

@@PracticalEnthusiast I am looking for an XC70 wagon or XC60 SUV. not unlike your project with the BMW, they tend to have all of the same issues right around 100,000 miles. we think that great video series for you. My son goes to University of Oklahoma. His roommate is from KC

[@baowuf]

Good to have enabling friends...

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

They're the worst.

[@adriandotexe]

First thing I'd do is a manual swap. That automatic is killing me.

[@johnroos5807]

Sgt. Roos, John T. )Ret.) Yes! Please do a manual!:) Semper Fidelis

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

That would be great. I'll keep an eye for one.

[@azamizi]

That’s going to be fun

[@Scotts-CruiseTravel]

Awesome. Swap time.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

What happened to your E30? Do you still have it or did you sell it?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I sold it a little more than a year ago now.

[@nealschurr2113]

24 hours of Lemons!

[@Pengajim]

I bet the rear springs are broken.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Surprisingly no! Not yet. My luck will have them broken next pot hole.

[@tbdaemon]

Better swap: N54 and Getrag 6-speed.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Interesting... I'll have to research how difficult that swap is.

[@Alexandrnevskij]

Ől wechseln in getriebe kostet 500€,was ist das 300$?

[@gvidasnarkus2612]

300$ it's a total bargain,it has electric and recaro seats,multi steering wheel,by selling all the parts u could make more than 1000$ easily.

[@becomematrix]

$300... what?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

A smart person would just drive it without doing hardly anything to it to maximize that $300 value. I'm not smart though, so I'll have added another 0 to that price before I know it.

[@becomematrix]

@@PracticalEnthusiast I am like you, fixing those issues and enjoy doing that and driving it the way it’s suppose to. An Xi has a cool drivetrain too.

[@shreda125hilux7]

"Even with all the neglect you can see how BMW's build quality has held up over the years" come on man.. it looks worse for wear , you should see/drive my lexus which is also the same age , see how its held up and how it drives (everything looks practically new) , drives better/smoother than some brand new cars Ive been in

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Oh, I have had an LS400, and you're right. I'd still like an LS430 some time.

[@shreda125hilux7]

@@PracticalEnthusiast amazing cars man , keep up the great work love your channel , much love from Australia

[@thegreatshocka]

Make it mechanically sound and then immediately sell it so you can buy and restore more vintage Toyotas!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

If only I could get those for $300!!

[@solstar4778]

He sold it months ago 8/9/21 👎🏻