Hello E46

[PKile]

Greetings, All
I just read the "Goodbye E46" posting below, and I have to report that the Law of Conservation of E46s is alive and well. For everyone that leaves the fold, someone new steps in. My wife and I just picked up a 2003 330ci about 3 weeks ago, our first BMW. After years of fighting a losing battle with little British sports cars, we finally made the jump to Bavaria. My wife is amazed that a car can be both a blast to drive, and comfortable as well.

I have already installed the UGDO, the Euro warning triangle in the trunk and the first aid kit under the seat, and I have just received the modified CDV in the mail from Zeckhausen to bring the clutch back to reality. Now I need to see how I can order the alarm upgrade kit, the CD changer, the Sirius radio, and a hands-free phone without my wife complaining that we are spending too much money. After all, I can't have unused wiring harness connectors just lying around in the car doing nothing, can I?

Cheers,
Paul Kile

 

[Section_8]

Welcome aboard! The E46 platform is just now opening to people who can't afford brand new BMW's (me included!). Expect to see E46's on the road for a LONG time, it's a very classic and timeless body style.

 

[williamwoon]

Hi Paul

I totally agree with your and i am also a proud owner of my first BMW E46 325i. And I must say it's not dead yet , although BMW has launched their new E90 line. I truly believe that E46 is one of the classic cars designed by BMW and not to mention it's power and comfort. And it's here to stay forever

 

[Tom]

Congrats and welcome aboard.

1) You car is pre-wired for the alarm system so you can definitely add that.
2) As for the CD Changer, I believe the majority of the wiring is already there. In addition to the changer there is a mounting bracket that you will need to buy. Since I have the Nav system, everything is already there so it an easy install for me.

Give the guys down at PacificBMW.com and call.

 

[PKile]

Thanks for the info, guys. I decided to install the Alpine CD changer, so I ordered the changer and adaptor module from Logjam Electronics. $350 was better than $550 from the dealer for the factory unit. I did a bit of snooping behind the trunk liner and found that everything was in place except the small L-brackets that mount to the changer itself. I bought those from my local dealer for about 4 bucks apiece, and the install went very well. The modified CDV also went in without any drama, and what a difference it made!

I will probably have to hold off on the alarm system and the other stuff for now - I've got income taxes to pay first!

Cheers,
Paul Kile