So, I'm looking at both these vehicles and have to decide between one or the other.....
2004: 3 series: Needs new radiator and tires (2 owners). Probably buy sub $1k
2002: 5 series Touring: Needs new tires, multitude of owners (several years each). At least 500-$1k more.
Both could probably use rear shocks, as well.
I live in a snowy place and would prefer the AWD of the 325xi but that vehicle needs repair work. Not too high on the RWD of the 2002. The Nav in the touring is meaningless, I have a little Garmin unit to use.
In your honest opinions..... what should I do?
Hello and welcome to the forum! The first thing I would do is get a PPI report of both cars. This should give you a fairly definitive answer as to which one you should consider.
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I live in Kansas and its hard to beat my wifes XI when the snow falls. The XI will require more initial care than the 5 series but I believe you'll enjoy it more.
Yeah, I went with the Xi. That was quite the drive with the broken rear shock and blown springs....
Already replaced the radiator, now I need to look into finding a shop to work on the springs or do it myself
This seems informative
https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...ring_Coils.htm
So, this might seem dumb.... does anyone know about lifting the vehicle with a jack?
Anything special?
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Curious about a lower capacity hydraulic jack
Like this
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...cUKIw1wWCXnrXO
And cheap jack stands
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...PY9YARBKNT06JV
That jack should work fine - jack stands, personally I would not invest in 'cheap ones' - you don't want to have the car sitting and they give out. Other members will likely chime in with their thoughts as well. Whichever ones you get, make sure that they far exceed your car's gross weight.
Look at these or something similar : https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...Ojs-detail.htm
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All,
after doing research, It seems to be common that the rear end vibration occurs in E46 models. The solution is the driveshaft flex plate or the center carrier bearing in the driveshaft assembly or both. I am replacing both this afternoon and will update with a driveability test. Hope this helps if you all still have the problem!
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