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[@harrisonrawlinson5650]

My Dad bought a 2005 X5 about a year ago for about £1000-£1500. He’s got all the minor issues sorted, had some welding done in the wheel arches, had new bumpers, got it resprayed, had the alloys reconditioned and the windows tinted. It’s actually nice to see my Dad spending some money on himself and treating himself for once, especially with it being on a car.

[@jimbobalob2009]

Cool story bro

[@Devastator0]

100% cannot wait to see both of these cars fixed up and brought up to a fully functional level!!

[@bernardomota98]

@@bigduphusaj162 never

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

its a X5, it will never be fully functional. exept for the diesel engine, wich WILL suck up its own oil and destroy itself eventually.

[@Wolfiukaz]

@@SupremeRuleroftheWorld really :D :D :D

[@Beer_Dad1975]

How are these even legal to drive on the road? One we are told has collapsed suspension bushings & doors you can't open, the other has massive amounts of rust - neither would pass a roadworthy where I live, & if a cop pulled you over you'd be pink stickered and riding home in the tow truck. They are basically both parts cars IMO.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@bigduphusaj162 Used to be like that here too (NZ) but they have become much stricter on rust - visible rust isn't allowed to exceed a few centimeters even in most body panels, particularly anything that's likely to be impacted in any kind of accident. Since we don't salt the roads here, cars rusting out isn't a huge issue especially since modern galvanisation - but you are of course allowed to repair panels. As far as structural rust goes, there is the problem of insurance - an insurance company isn't going to be interested in insuring a car that has had any significant structural repairs, and I expect if a shoddy rust repair had been done and the car was in an accident, they'd use it against you. I had a woman rear end my (rust-free) car last year and put a slight twist in the frame - the repairer had the equipment to straighten it good as new, and the repairs were less than half the value of the car - but my insurance company wrote it off because they didn't want to continue to insure a car that had "compromised structural integrity" - so they paid me out and the car went off to who knows where. It's all a bit ridiculous of course, but that's where we've got to with legislation & nanny state rules now.

[@thebritishautochannel]

👀 *Cue the sound of BMW owners cheering as their cars double in value overnight*

[@AutoalexCars]

(me included! hahah!)

[@thebritishautochannel]

@@AutoalexCars 😂

[@gingerjacaranda]

You can simply double the value of these two BMWs by filling up with fuel.

[@deanj846]

While awaiting recovery,doubled in value...spent more on bits.

[@ninjahpotato4934]

See how this business man increases his car sale value with this simple trick!

[@TheJoeMB]

Cracking cars Alex. The 330i Touring looks fantastic. Great spec, wheels, colour and engine combo. Well worth looking after.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Looks fantastic... if you like rust...

[@authenthuse5165]

Do repair/upgrade videos on these for sure. Also, congrats on hitting 300k subs in the first month of being live. This channel is headed for large numbers.

[@daniesalex7073]

Imagine if this channel becomes the fastest growing automotive channel

[@MEchanicAL_LSTAR]

Always love the wagons. I had a customer gift me a 325ix wagon instead of it going to the junk yard. So far with all his projects I’ve acquired enough spares that I’ve switched out the automatic 4wd drivetrain for a rwd manual. ZHP front and rear sports suspension and a few other odds and ends. Oh and seeing as I’m in Texas not a bit of body rust.😁

[@selcon7]

Alex, you sir are a man after my own heart... I currently have a facelift E53 X5 3.0d Sport & E46 320d M-Sport Convertible and absolutely love them both... The E46 has 272k miles and counting plus the obligatory rust 😂, she’s a hero! Would love to see more content on the BMW’s 👍.

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Hi, I've got a BMW X5 2005 e53 4.8is 98k on the clock, Since I bought the car in January 2023, I've had it converted to LPG and it's so much quieter, smoother, no loss of power or performance, it's awesome and only £1 a litre! I've put 4 new 20 inch tyres on it, rear window tints, front and rear diffs sorted, new brakes and discs, new coils, new xtrons head unit, a new id4motion instrument cluster (cost £1200), new rear light clusters, new atf oil and filter, to name but a few! This V8 e53 X5 of mine is a future classic and will only go up in value, it's the best car I've ever owned! Next is the instrument cluster repair next week! And upgraded headlights before the end of the year!! Oh did I mention the awesome sound of the V8 burble??

[@hamersakm]

I think this channel is going to prove itself as pure gold

[@myflourishingfam]

I inherited an e46 320i (2.2L) 5-speed from my dad and loved it, though it always had one foot in the grave when I got it. My dream is an e46 330i 6-speed. This was a good reminder of a great platform!

[@griever775]

wow, It filled me with so much joy seeing an e46 sport touring in a manual, I bought one just like it in February for £1900, got it cheap because it had no MOT and I've been putting work into it to make it a truly nice example, 183k miles so engine has just been broken in and with mine being a mid 2003 it comes with the 6 speed gearbox that came with the facelift coupes. fun fact: only about 140ish of these on the UK roads in that exact spec of 330i touring manual, getting rare and very sought after.

[@Sphereor]

I've literally bought a 330i e46 Touring last Friday. 1-owner, under 100K Miles, like new condition (really!), every box except the ugly phone ticked. From M-package to electric seats, it has it all and I love it to bits. Such a proper car, and everything about it screams "they don't make them like they used to". I shall cherish and love it and then maybe someday sell it for a lot of money.

[@MBME46]

I've owned 3 e46s now, the first being a 318 convertible (very underpowered) ended up in a ditch , a 320 convertible ( still a bit underpowered but nice nonetheless) which was written off after a side impact, and now a 320d convertible quick enough and very economical even if driven like a tool, imo e46s are the best bang for buck future classics money can buy, not for much longer though, strong , fun to drive, well built, timeless looks, I love them

[@MartinJones123]

How's reliability been on these cars?

[@MBME46]

@@MartinJones123 actually all pretty reliable, obviously the odd oil leak and my alternator went on one of them but all really good strong motors, although I'd recommend avoiding the 4 cylinder petrols as they can be a nightmare if its not been well kept, with these maintenance is key , hope this helps

[@MartinJones123]

@@MBME46 Yep it does... I've heard the 4 cyl are crappy as well...

[@hater8812]

is it better than e90 on the road? more dynamic and more driver focus?

[@MBME46]

@@hater8812 I'd say although I've never driven a e9x gen but from what I've heard the 9x are a bit numb compared to the 46

[@nicebloke6066]

I’m the owner of an ‘04 330 Touring Sport manual (6 speed) in mystic blue - I’ve had it for about 5 years and it’s genuinely a Swiss Army knife car. It does everything - quick, comfortable, handles well, cruises, decent boot, looks nice, understated, decent economy (easy 35 on a run). Mine’s on 185k miles and has been fairly reliable. Rust has taken hold sadly (all 4 arches), and lacquer peel, etc. I’d love to get it all done but it’ll be absolutely ruinous :(

[@MapOfEurasia]

I have an '02 E39 525D Touring and I love the damn thing! Timeless design, comfy, powerful and great MPG.

[@Marco-rs3uo]

The E39 is a really good car i love them. Thats why i own 4 of them at the moment 😂.

[@NoblePineapples]

I appreciate that you added an ad length bar, I am still going to watch it all the way through because more view time to support my boy.

[@vestrevekk]

The E53 x5 is a hidden gem. E46 and E39 i also have. But as a daily the e53 is amazing value for monney. Great cars

[@roberthodgkins5985]

Top stuff and well said! I feel like I've been banging on for years about this having owned a 330i E92 for a few years. The N54 is without a doubt the best value petrol engine out there, it ticks every single box... what a motor.

[@karmenu]

330i has an N52 motor not an N54.

[@V12-c1m]

@@TalksportWokistWombles If you can’t afford to maintain an older BMW just say so 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@V12-c1m]

@@bigduphusaj162 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You ever heard of preventative maintenance? If you don’t know your way around a car just say 🤣🤣🤣 and if you can’t afford it it’s okay man, there’s always Japanese cars for people with less knowledge….

[@V12-c1m]

@@TalksportWokistWombles “Junk BMW’s” If you’ve had bad experiance with BMW’s that has nothing to do with the brand, action talk louder than works mate, if you can’t afford do maintain an OLDER BMW (not even a new one, an older one) then please you don’t need to prove to me the Mud Hut you live in…

[@V12-c1m]

@@TalksportWokistWombles Just because they are obtainable doesn’t mean they are cared for - which is why you seem to have had a bad experience with them In the first place, a BMW definitely isn’t a rich person car as your right in saying that they are easily obtainable but because of this they are neglected by people who know nothing about them, all those things you claimed about the N52 may be true for you but unlike you I and the people I know all take care of their cars so we don’t get the issues you said they get, preventative maintenance is key that’s why people neglect them and cry later

[@harryeyles]

Couldn’t agree more about the e46. I bought a 330ci m sport manual with 126k miles last year for £2.2k, best thing I’ve ever bought! Absolutely love it :)

[@TJC156]

Was wondering when this video would finally come. Delighted - this is my absolute favourite content watching two cool (but somewhat ordinary) cars being returned to glory. 10/10.

[@neildempster2827]

My diesel e53 has been spot on. Quite miley but after nearly 3 years has never let me down and needed next to nothing. And as a towing machine, absolutely superb. I'd recommend one to anyone.

[@billy140572]

I loved my 52 plate X5 (SA52XDU) over 10 years ago, it was a 3.0 petrol with a manual gearbox and I had to repair it a few times but still really enjoyed driving it and long journeys passed really quickly in it, list of failures included rear air suspension (air bag and compressor) radiator, thermostat (running cold) gearstick linkage parts (like stirring soup) headlights and a few other things. The mpg was great for the size of it as I drove from Dundee in Scotland down to Dorset pulling a very small camping trailer on one tank of fuel (just)

[@academiaengineering5136]

My wife loves X5s. She had an 2010 X5, now she has a 2018 X5. I love the early 2000s X5 because they look so unique and playful

[@MrKeefrichards]

totally agree

[@carsandcustard]

I miss Barney, I enjoyed many miles in that car before Taylor and yourself. Luckily I have a 225k mile 330d touring waiting for an S54 to penetrate it and my 496k mile 330d saloon as a talking point ;) I just bought a 2007 X3 3.0d M-Sport manual as a daily and adore that too, although most people hate them. The forever car for me though is my E39 530i Sport ,Champagne Edition 2. The more miles I do in it, the more I fall for it. Think I need to find another 330i manual touring now to keep...

[@AutoalexCars]

Been enjoying the X3 updates!

[@paguliukas]

X3 🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@carsandcustard]

@@paguliukas poor X3

[@My911]

I own a black e53 3.0i manual here in Dresden and have loved it since we bought it in 2015. Amazing car.

[@Arden688]

I have a 2006 X5 4.8is. I bought it cheap thinking I can flip it and make money. I expected it to be an unreliable shit box from the start. Boy, I couldn’t be more wrong. Turned out to be a reliable, fun and practical car. This era of BMW deserves more credit!

[@TheNicestWolf]

I've been in the process of rebuilding a 2003 X5 4.6is. Hard motor to find the parts for, but not nearly as bad to work on as I thought it would be.

[@robertiddon]

Had a E46 325Ti years ago. Leaked oil terribly - necessitated taking the subframe off to replace the sump gasket. Instead I swapped it for a Clio 172 Sport on a Maccy D's car park somewhere in Yorkshire on a late and rainy Tuesday evening. The tyres on the Clio were completely bald so was an interesting near death drive home. Regret getting rid of the 325, despite the oil leak was an amazing drive and rare as rocking horse poo now.

[@ryankitching8980]

Alex, you've already the best channel on KZbin! Been a fan for years and years! Nothing better after a long 12 hour shift of driving busses all day, to unwind and laugh at your videos!

[@RamonLinssen]

I love my 328Ci Coupe automatic, last year I bought a 2000 model with 228.000 km (141xxx miles) for €4100, spent another €2000 on tires, VANOS-rebuild, sensors and other wear parts. Now she purrs like a kitten and I'm really impressed with the highway gas mileage (42 mpg - 6,7l/100km). I hope to keep enjoying it for many more years!

[@David-uq4ns]

mate its impossible to find a 330i with a manual transmission these days i dont even wanna think about what someone would want for a techno violet one like yours nowadays. probably somewhere around 10k regardless of condition.

[@pierstaylor5521]

I bought one with 150k miles at £2350. It took me 6 months of looking though. They are out there, just very few and far between.

[@ShedLifeUK]

That TV manual 330 wagon is 1/1 to my knowledge. Think there’s 17 E46 M3’s in that colour. They’re ridiculously rare but by far the best colour.

[@v.s.727]

I just bought a manual 330i Msport 170k miles with no rust at all and new MOT for 2700£. I think they aren't that expansive, but rare. They'll probably rise in prise in the near future.

[@ShedLifeUK]

@@v.s.727 They will 100% be worth more money given E30/36 prices and the fact a manual 330 is rare.

[@TheFacilitiesOfficer]

Never really liked the X5 but the thought of gagging Rory and bundling him in the back, and still have room for shopping is rather intriguing, the tourer has always been my favourite and it still turns heads. 😊😊

[@AGFe19]

Congrats on the camera work and editing!

[@bronco99]

Please keep Barney. Probably one of the most beautiful touring‘s I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait for more content coming up. I’ve had a 320d Touring for 3 Years Till the engine blew up. I own a F32 420d Coupé right now but I still miss the Touring like some favourite toy you lost as a child. Old BMW‘s all day everyday. Greetings from Baden Württemberg ✌🏼

[@ormondjosh]

That closing driving segment was really freaking good. Well done sir. Love the touring, btw.

[@agen1man]

Got a 2005 E53 3.0 diesel, 221k miles, I love it. Surprisingly, there's no record of anyone changing any window regulators or door handles on it yet, knocking on wood. Maybe the facelift ones were made sturdier? Bought it for 6000 euros a year ago, but that's what they go for in my country (above average condition).

[@habib_khan]

The cinematic sequence at the end was so good! I'm so happy your channel grew so quickly

[@christopherkelly6903]

I got myself an E60 530d last year and I have to say it's amazing. Easily does 40mpg average and 50mpg on a run. What a great car for the money.

[@anthonyurban4518]

I owned an E46... needed a mechanic every single week. Sold it after 3 months of ownership

[@bassman7418]

Great cars if you're spanner handy. Not so much if you're reliant on a garage for every niggle

[@bassman7418]

@@bigduphusaj162 well, thank Christ you're here to clear up any confusion

[@bimmer.joo34]

my father bought a 2002 318i facelift with 30kms on the clock new shipped all the way from Germany back in 2005. As I was very young, he surprised us with it on a Sunday and I rushed into the driver's seat and fell in love with it.. Hearing that e46s have been aged so well makes me really happy.

[@benwhitford5703]

Loving ur single content away from car throttle, nothing has changed in production value. Great work mate

[@Dmxravin]

I’ve recently bought a E46 325i Sport and also have rusty rear arches. People think that the 330i is the better engine but with the heavier crankshaft and bigger piston plus long gearing it feels a bit lazier compared to the 325i. Either way I just bought 1k in parts and will be dealing with the rusty rear arches. I’m glad I’m not the only one trying to save these cars.

[@bassman7418]

I fully agree. I much prefer the 2.5 over the 3.0. I own a 325i sport, and owned this purple beast. I still prefer the 325i. Consider a remap and a BBTB for it, as it wakens them up just lovely

[@steveberridge4648]

EVO magazine preferred the 325i. They said that she to the shorter gearing it felt nearly as fast as the 330i and was keener to rev. I'd love either model. Nearly bought a 330i in 2009, wish I had. It drove beautifully. Peak road car era BMW.

[@Bekkies17]

I sold my E46 330d a few months ago. And it has been really reliable. It's got 270 000km on and I never really had any issues with it. I had to change the usual window winders and engine mountings, but can you expect anything else from a 25 year old car?

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

You had the shit engine. 330i Petrol manual facelift was the one.

[@ged20d50]

Just bought a 03 e46 330ci convertible. Individual Mora Purple with full Individual Ivory Leather interior with 75k - ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, in fact everyone comments how good it looks. Best buy ever.

[@Jonzeyx]

E39's are also flying up in value. Recently bought an E39 530d Msport auto saloon finished in sterling grey and honestly it's one of the favourite cars I've ever owned. Only covered 130k miles and considering the size of it. Handles really well and pulls strong and economical when you want it to be. I've never been one to keep a car very long but I can see myself keeping this for years.

[@mchammer1982]

thing is for this X5 the yearly take in Ireland is €1,800 which makes it unviable - tax alone over 5 years is €9k!

[@rob1984p]

I have had my 2001 five speed manual 330i for about eight years and I love it but would never claim it to have great reliability. The original engine had a top and bottom end rebuild at BMW approximately 50k before I got it and it used oil like it was going out of fashion - replacing the CCV system improved things somewhat but it was still drinking a litre far more than every thousand miles! I swapped in an engine with roughly half the miles last year and that has helped reduce oil use and increase mpg but I have no idea how anyone gets 40mpg out of these, must drive like your nan. Alternator, lower arms and their bushes, fuel pump, slow window motors, dead parking sensors, dead rear wash wipe, rusty front and rear arches, seized brake calipers, handbrake shoe assembly falling apart, rear shocks, screenwash system failure and a rear window regulator shitting itself have all been part of the 40 thousand miles experienced in it. I still live it but my previous E46, a 328ci was much more hassle free.

[@pdcichosz]

Wasn't your 328 just... Newer when you had it? Having to change suspension parts on a 20+ year old car means it's unreliable?

[@aaabbb356]

Barney is in such a lovely colour. Dare I say it I think it's the nicest colour I've seen on a BMW!

[@poolio_69]

Nice video Alex, spoke to you a few times on instagram, I have the 330i manual touring on almost 230k. I couldnt agree with you more, Had mine 9 years now alongside my E46 M3 and i dont think i could part with it. Does everything so well. Although does need a wheel bearing, and diff bushes, and diff seals, and rear arm bushes, and a door loom, and an airbag, other then that shes perfect 😉.

[@shmoo3293]

I have a 325xi touring 5 speed zf trans with 215k on it. Never selling.

[@darrenhawksley4459]

Great vid Alex!! Nice one 💪👌👍

[@Silverwidows]

"wherever I go, I know that I have all my cards". Yes alex, that is how a wallet works. I'm happy I attended your ted talk

[@ToolkiT73UK]

Ted talk by Alex? Is that available online?

[@ToolkiT73UK]

@@TalksportWokistWombles because your account looks like a bot/troll maybe?

[@Whatrecoil]

i have a 3.0 2001 x5.. ive had it for 4 years (driven hardish) and the gearbox has never missed a beat... its like anything, take care of it and it will take care of you

[@glebkaranz9320]

Oooh, the cinematography at the end was a bit of me. Time to fire up the classifieds! Great video Alex, can't wait for the next one!

[@Cars_and_adventures]

A Hoovies and Alex colab is somthing I need in my life !

[@54mgtf22]

I have an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. For power, fun, reliability it comes close 😃 Love your work 👍

[@joypops1]

Alex really brings backs the joy behind cars in general. Balls to whom that think that what you like aren't reliable I can fix her if I drive her. Also love your team with you, seems like fun lads That transition though broke me with laughs.

[@KhydowGaming]

Had a facelift e53 3.0d 6sp auto, apart from the suspension, powersteering rack, exhaust manifold, every possible leak from every possible angle, consuming oil and coolant, leaking inside(had a sunroof), eating air suspension bags for breakfast(many a year),head unit gone bad,sunroof gone bad, it looked greeat, drove great and it was amaizing.

[@filiptonkic266]

All minor repairs now and then, many would say 😂

[@amato5232]

I watched Tyler hoover assemble the greatest bmw lineup from 2001, this is like the budget British version from 2002, love it! Those X5s are starting to really look good

[@Sf_Mason]

As a E46 330i Touring owner , can confirm, yes they do need some maintenance, but they are great cars to go on holiday in and even take out on track for extra WTF kudos points Been to the Nurburgring 4 times and they're a hoot to drive.

[@Alfiewow]

I like that X5, Would be fun to see you getting it all up to scratch and working again! Even the interior stuff, really interesting.

[@DarkVortex97]

Ooo it all got a bit Carfection at the end there. I love it haha

[@Callum.Gilchrist]

There's just something about the 330i that no other car can give off the same feeling. Unmatched, enough said.

[@Callum.Gilchrist]

@@TalksportWokistWombles it's not about how the car holds up or it's reliability. It's how you feel when driving it (If you can get it to drive 😅)

[@bassman7418]

I think the 2.5 is a more rewarding engine in all honesty

[@AverageAJ94]

Bought my 2002 E46 330i SE Touring nearly a year ago, paid £1900! 1 previous owner on 105,000 miles, went for the SE as it rides so much better than the M Sport versions. Fitted it with some bridgestone all season tyres so we don't get stuck in a field when walking the dog!

[@redcovenant]

I got genuine late days OG Top Gear at the end. Interesting, funny video with some time spent on just appreciating the car. Hope this great start continues Alex & Rory!

[@bassman7418]

Owned this very mad purple thing from 2016 - 2021. Such a great car. Enjoy !

[@bentv7046]

Who is going to tell Alex it’s An BMW X3

[@MPAutos]

Another good shout for a great car under 5K is an Audi S4 B6 avant. Can pick up a manual one with the problematic chains done for around the 5k mark. Practical, comfortable, Manual, V8, brilliant combo!

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Always love the content mate keep it up bro 😎

[@grandmagertrude6358]

Bought a E39 528i Yesterday for 1250$, it has no serious problems and it's really fun

[@HatTricksss]

Insane how quickly this channel grew! Keep up the good work!

[@Vracktal]

Speaking as someone who bought the cheapest E46 330i saloon with a six speed for sale in the UK in 2019 (£1,501) I wholeheartedly endorse this post.

[@ringod123]

Hi Alex, loving the new channel, I only learned to drive during the first lockdown and was lucky to pass my test first time in December 2020 shortly after tests had re-opened. While doing my lessons I was looking out for a decent, but cheap, used estate car. Originally I was only wanting to spend about a grand, but fell in love with a 2007 E91 320d Msport Touring in Le mans blue with 130k on the clock that I picked up for 2.5k. Still have it and it still drives brilliantly, currently in the middle of "refreshing" it, have new interior trim and gaiter fabric and a new alcantara and carbon steering wheel and some new 17" Msport alloys in graphite grey. It's just had a respray as all 4 arches were starting to bubble, got a couple of front wings on ebay cheap and had the rust cut from the rears. When I got it back I then spent an entire Sunday ceramic coating it and it's looking pretty sharp. Still have a few things left I want to do with it such as getting the engine walnut blasted, installing a nice exhaust and possibly intercooler and then getting it stage 1 mapped. Would love to hear any of your thoughts or ideas.

[@sammythewhammy69]

What is insurance like on that?

[@ringod123]

@@sammythewhammy69 For my first year it was 830, my second year was down to 650.

[@Zeld322]

I'd absolutely go with the stage 1 map, then try and save for a straight 6 version! Hopefully insurance isn't too brutal, but the bimmer straight 6s really are a cut above, love my m54b30 like in this vid.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

@@Zeld322 I second that. BMW straight 6's are lovely engines.

[@sammythewhammy69]

@@ringod123 Blimey, thats quite good for a new driver on a beemer!

[@gwilko6452]

I have a 2004 Range Rover 4.4 v8 petrol. I feel the pain of the garage. But when it is on the road it ticks all the boxes and more . Great for carrying the golf clubs on a Sunday morning

[@ShedLifeUK]

Thanks Alex for making my chance of finding a manual E46 330 wagon for a decent price disappear. They're already like hens teeth. I'm lucky enough to have a 330 manual coupe!

[@sconeman168]

Just buy an automatic and ones it shits itself swap it. I have a 330 xi wagon as a first car and i still love it. Even though it costs alot of money

[@ShedLifeUK]

@@sconeman168 I’d rather save the hassle if I’m honest, that said 330 petrols are rare as it is. I’d want to turbo it eventually. Already have 4 E46’s in various combinations as I have a bit of an E46 problem 😊

[@markgreene7930]

We still have the 2004 X5 we bought new. Wonderful car. Super reliable with very, very few items needing to be replaces. Still looks brand new.

[@DerKaktusAvant]

I bought a 320ci vert a few months ago. I got it really cheap, was misfiring pretty badly. Payed £1500 for it. I’m the second owner, it’s been garaged it’s entire life, zero rust on it. The misfire - was a free fix. Genuine msport manual too. Love it, far to slow for me as a daily - not sure what to do with it. Do I sell it? Keep it for a few years - when they extend the Ulez the value of it will shoot up. Not sure

[@bigboyvladm]

You're doing an awesome job, mate! I enjoy watching your videos and sometimes they bring back memories of the old Top Gear. Keep up the good work! I'm actually thinking about buying a BMW and an E46 Touring would be a very good choice. Cheers!

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

Please preserve the 330i as good as you can. That car is absolutely beautiful!

[@alfiewoodcock7429]

I’ve just bought an E46 330Ci Convertible. What a car! 💙 Gets so much attention Especially with the roof down …

[@neilvirgo4268]

I own a bmw e46 touring 328i manual gearbox, 167,000 miles, cost me £550 but the best thing about that is I won £500 the night before🤣👍🏻(not so many around anymore)I love everything about it, I have very little rust and its been very good to me,never let me down, but being tucked away soon for a bit of tlc, love the video just nice to hear someone else appreciate a good old bmw👍🏻

[@carlgulliver634]

I wanted a BMW and it needed to tow it was between the X5 or 730d, I went with the 730d, comfort, power and speed at a bargain price!! Love the colour it's not the usual black or silver 👍

[@MrToastyman900]

I have 2 E38s, the best car i have and probably will own for a while, the daily is a 728i from 1999 and it’s as good as bulletproof, and my sunday driver is a 1999 740i, which is slightly more temperamental in terms of upkeep, but has never let me down once.

[@chrisgell9052]

Always regret selling my E91 330i manual (despite it literally needing injectors changed more frequently than the air filter) but now doing the man maths to see how I could swing an E46 330i as a project car past the Mrs 🤔. Great video Alex, and good luck with the channel.

[@FilipGarage]

I'm excited to see you fix these cars up! I also own an E46 with a 1.9L engine with 117k miles and I have owned the car since 2015, never failed once

[@jean-charlesweyland129]

I daily drive two very reliable and rust free Lancia, a 84 Beta HPE Volumex (everyone needs a practical supercharged estate) and a 78 Gamma 2500 Coupe. I always had the reliable cars break on me and the ones that should not be trusted never quite lived up to their bad reputation ^^

[@zanderbach2233]

Just picked up a 2001 325i wagon. $800 bad torque converter and a few other codes. Definitely going to be a fun project

[@matthewsandoval556]

Thanks this video makes me feel better about my purchase 03 x5 4.4

[@maximu5prd]

as a owner of a E53 with the M57 Diesel and ZF Box, dont do it, mine somehow thinks it dosnt need 1st gear until you decide its time to move from a red light, to which it makes the most hidious BANG into 1st and every 50,000kms the service bill for the Auto just tells me its worse but no parts to rebuild it for cheap, the turbo after putting it on a catch can dosnt fix the fact its not well and its the 4th one in 3 months, the EGR is a ass to clean, the timing chains you cant buy unless its from BMW at $700 AUD BUT! the upside is this, its comfy, it gets nearly 1200kms to a tank and with my back as screwed as it is, easy to see out of and with the sunroof, it is a great way to let air in without AC (yes thats broken to)

[@slonky821]

that e46 is very pretty with that stance, wheel and colour combo i must admit

[@jj481012]

I have an E46 330CI and it's one of my most favorite cars I've owned. Just close your eyes and get the maintenance done.

[@JellyMan3634]

Had an e46 318i msport touring a few years ago. Absolutely loved it

[@Callummacleod-bm3ps]

Great video, I’m a nurse working perm nights and I’ve been looking for good petrol head content to keep me awake on my breaks! Here’s an idea for a challenge; find a cheap SUV and live in it completely (bar bathroom breaks) for 24hrs to include a short road trip, eating and sleeping in it etc. Keep up the good work 👍

[@DavidTYork]

One of the two cars I regret selling was an E46 330 Coupe - fantastic car with amazing capabilities that I took for granted at the time.

[@duarte5dm]

Loved this video Alex especially the E46 part. You had a follower ever since the CarThrottle started and you'll most certainly continue to have me on your new project. Best of luck!

[@TheEoinB]

Owned a facelift e46 325 msport touring never gave a mins trouble 140000 miles! Lovely machine!

[@paulb4uk]

E46 touring is a great car and the x5 has lasted better than most range rovers .Like you said only going up in value best to get them now before they go way up in value .

[@mr.carguy654]

It's a good thing the E39 wasn't featured because we are looking to buy one!

[@DungEater007]

I bought a 2005 E53 3.0d sport from a mate for £1k, engine is solid as a tank and sounds amazing, 147k miles as of now and it’s still the best car I have owned, truly lucked out, no rust, no defects, last MOT had no advisories and only need 2 tyres due to rear sag but that’s it’s only issue😂 I am so glad because it is a really beautiful looking car if it’s looked after.

[@DungEater007]

@TELEGRAM ME:@AutoalexCars_info Hey, thanks! but I tried the Telegram user but nothing appears 😕

[@MrKeefrichards]

great cars wise choice.

[@timothyholder3085]

I love your 330i . That color is so cool and the spec is just right . Thanks for the cool video

[@SeanTakesOn]

The E53 X5 is a good looking car, though when this guy says "expect a lot of things to break on this car" he's means it. You got to be a DIY type to own one or willing to spend a lot of money at the shop. On mine in the last two year I've replaced two (actually three since a junkyard one broke quickly) door handle brackets. One window regulator, a second regulator broke shortly after (haven't fixed it yet). Also when you take of the door cards to fix these things the upper plastic on the backside of the door card usually breaks off and you have to glue it back together. Last month I put in a new radiator because the old one was leaking. Then the A/C stopped working and I had to replace the AUX A/C Fan which has you take off the whole front bumper cover and bumper itself. After fixing the AUX Fan the A/C worked great for a week or so but then the Heater Control Valve failed which caused the A/C to fight with the heater core which basically just made warm air when A/C was on. Then the center vents dotted temperature wheel's bowden cable broke. All those things happened pretty close to each other. Other things that typically break are the rear air ride bags which one of them gets a leak and causes the whole rear suspension to sag which causes the ride to be really bouncy.

[@SeanTakesOn]

Have had the car for 10 years now, in the past long ago I had the ABS module go bad and the water pump seal fail. Also had right side valve cover gasket replaced as oil leaked into the spark plug wells causing intermittent misfires

[@MrJonnyd55]

The quality of this review was so high. Excellent narration, editing and video. Super professional and better than the guff that’s on telly.