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      04-11-2023, 12:40 PM   #6
86Zed
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Hi folks,
I am looking into buying a classic bimmer I can use as a daily.
Simple-reliable-basic.
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I like the e46 very much.
However the 3 litre is costly to maintain e.g road tax, mpg..
Should I check a smaller engine or a diesel or not worth it?
There is no such thing as daily driving a 'classic' BMW without getting your hands, and bank account, a bit dirty with preventative maintenance on the regular. As others have said parts can be increasingly difficult to find in the absence of OE or aftermarket support.
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