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As a 2001 330xi owner, I can tell you that the biggest issues are mileage and noises. BMW's start developing expensive problems around 105,000 miles, and require expensive part replacements on a regular basement. Figure on spending $2-3,000 a year on these replacements after 100k miles.
Being only a second generation AWD system, the e46's develop problems. Most AWD transfer cases have to be rebuild or replaced after around 100k miles, give or take the abuse of the previous owner. Check the tires and pedals for excessive wear. Make sure that you don't hear or feel any expensive noises associated with any xi model, especially when turning, braking, or accelerating. Also look for that "Service Engine Soon" light or the picture of a gear with an exclamation point on the instrument panel right next to the gear indicator (automatic Steptronic transmissions).
On your test drive, make sure that you use Drive Mode, Sport Mode, and Manumatic Mode, and accelarate and brake briskly for turns. There should be no vibrations on smooth roads (expensive bushing/drive shaft carrier bearing replacement) or any noises or ratcheting.
What else can I help you with?
How do change the time on a 2003 BMW 330xi?
first you look up at the thing where the speed is shown at the bottom of that you'll see a stick on the left side you keep clicking that till you get time then on the right while the left is on the clock you have to be turning the stick on the right intll you get to the time you desire and that's how you fix the time on a BMW 2003 330xi
What should you look for before turning in the city?
Signs
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What signs should you look for which tell you that a person is suffering from heat stroke?
heavy breathing and light headedness
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Where is the fuse for the headlights for 2003 mercury mountaineer?
look in the owners manual. However should be by the emergency brake you have to get on the floor and look up
What signs should you look for to tell if a man is interested and you were only around for a few days?
bang him. if he says he liked it then hes into you
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