E46 B3S Convertible

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E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Lizard Lounger » Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:16 pm

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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Fast3000 » Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:53 pm

Nice find, she is a thing of beauty and very respectfully / fairly price in my opinion. You could easily spend 10-12K on a ropey version and then spend another 10K getting it up to this standard. My only complaint would be lack of Alpina identity on the seats but beggars cant be choosers :mrgreen:
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2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
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1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by hashluck » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:12 pm

Agreed. Buyers always like to think they are getting a bargain though and will look for the cheaper alternative and pay later. I hope they get it sold. I turned down not far off that for my B3S Coupe last summer so it is acheivable for the right car. Probably should have taken it but I enjoy driving it too much.

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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Fast3000 » Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:07 pm

This is the challenge for me2 - 'What does the B3S get replaced with?' Sure there are probably more capable cars but nothing that matches the uniqueness, ride comfort, modern but classic and special feel every time you drive it.
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2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
Previous
2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2011 BMW Mini Cooper (Great fun, Solid)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Rare fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)

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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Charles » Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:10 pm

Fast3000 wrote:
Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:07 pm
'What does the B3S get replaced with?'
I've been saying this for almost 20 years and 383,000 miles :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Bob » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:55 am

Owner of this one is a member of the UK Owners FB Group. It does look a beauty, but the fact it's done less than 100miles going off the MOT History since Mar-16 would make me nervous how much would need doing when it was finally used.
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Re: E46 B3S Convertible

Post by Fast3000 » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:34 am

Great point Bob. All depends on the storage conditions, these cars are ageing nicely so rubbers, suspension, fluids / fluid pipes e.g. brake lines - would all need inspecting. However, all could be fit and well.
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2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
Previous
2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2011 BMW Mini Cooper (Great fun, Solid)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Rare fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)

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