357.000KM / 223.000mls on the clock - A fire, A breakin and some gizmos - BMW E46 320i [Original Photos]

It's got its paint chips, scratches, dents and lots of tear and wear but this is the original Cosmosblack-metallic paintjob and the car is mostly rust free. A pre owner had the front right fender replaced and that part does not step up to the factory quality and therefore shows some corrosion. I'm the third owner, first one was a Doctor lady she ran it from 0 to 180.000KM ~ 113.000mls, the second one was a car mechanic who ran it from

The fire the car suffered in its engine bay had me extinguish the entire engine bay and that left some of the salt based chemical on the metal and leads to some surface corrosion. That said I cleaned up 98% of it and most cars that get blasted by an extinguisher are instantly totaled so I guess I got lucky.

This car's been through so much shit with me including a break in 1 1/2 yrs back as well as a striking EWS (electronic anti theft ignition cut out system) leading to sporadically not starting. Apart from that I replaced any and all torn and worn parts, mechanically, electrically and cosmetically.

Hope you enjoy some impressions.

Original 17" BMW M68 5 star dual spoke rims

It's got quite a unique combo of an M-Tech package early in the run which meant front, side and rear bumpers/skirts and some other stuff but retaining the chrome trim around the windows. I retrofitted the era correct sports seats with matching style and fitted Eibach 30mm springs on original Sachs dampers (for M-suspension).

Here on a midnight freeway stop on one of the many refuelings during the night runs through Germany:

So long guys, happy holidays!