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    Looking into Restoring My E46 Coupe

    Hello,

    I have been looking at other cars. The new BMW 200 coupe is nice but I can't afford it, 52k. The 2019 3 series drives like a sedan ( can't afford it either). I drove the 2006 version of my car, but it was an automatic so I didn't like it.

    Since I like my car so much, I'm thinking about restoring my E46 Coupe. It's the 3 L 2001. I thinking I might change the color to red. I will put in a new IC, tail lights, AC, suspension components. My is primary that is get repaired so I can use it as a primary car again. Then performance, fix it so it performs well, then pretty. Make it look nice.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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    What issues does it have now? Rust and cosmetic issues or mechanical problems?
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    There's a little bit of rust on the driver A pillar. The IC needs to be replaced. There is an oil leak by the oil filter. Ac needs to be replaced, tail lights need to be replaced, probably a break job, passenger seat won't tilt - probably a stripped gear. Also the suspension parts need to be replaced.

    I have already done a lot. New transmission, belts, blower motor, coolant system between radiator and engine (replaced some pipes), tires.

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    Ok a lot of important stuff already done, e.g new transmission, water pump, coolant system. Remaining issues,

    Air filter, Cabin Filter, VC gasket, thrust breaks, sway end links, Update p/s pump, IC cluster, radio amp. Some rust on the driver A pillar, tail lights, passenger seat won't adjust. Motor ok, won't move.

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