A great hello to all Sifus and Bros here, my name is Ken and I've made a short introduction in the newbies section. Nevertheless, I have decided to jump ship from the Audi wagon (pun intended, as Audis are famous for their RS4 & RS6 wagons :65and recently paid a deposit for a brand new (old) E46 325i original M sport. Glad to join the E46 club and hopefully I'll be able to join your TTs and be an official member soon! Will be expecting to receive my car some time this week. I've gone through many posts and thanks to all the info, I have been able to properly identify the original M Sport models from the regular modded 325i models. Which brings me to my-soon-to-be car: I've fallen in love with the i-6 engine and the driving characteristics, thus I pretty much decided to buy it based on my personal observations and testing. I'm ready to fork out some extra money for repairs and preventive maintenance as mentioned in all posts, however there's one very mysterious thing about the car: the door sills states that its a BMW individual car, and the title registers it is a 2.8l engine in a 325i! I've confirmed with RealOem that it is indeed an M54 engine, manufactured 2002 in Munich Germany (Vin WBAxxxxNG64571), the AP document shows it was imported by Naza World into Msia on 2003, owned by one owner since then till now. I've searched the net for info on M54B28 but many forums around the world say that it doesn't exist, only one or two pages like this: (http://www.bmwe23.nl/http/BMW+Engine+Numbers.htm) says that it is a real engine with additional 37nm of torque from the M54B25, and was later replaced by the B30. Is this configuration of 325i M54B28 possible? As I've yet to get the diagnostic tool, how do I check whether its a real M54 with Double Vanos? Or could it be a M52B28 instead? Sorry for the long post, I'm really confused with all these info, but still very excited about the car. :love: :rock:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M54 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M52 Don't think there is M54B28 !
Ya I think so too... will be visiting a workshop this sat to clear up my confusion.. will update you guys until then
IanDaddy, thanks but they don't seem to give the full specification of the car... After a bit of searching today I manage to find this Russian website which gives the full and complete spec. It kinda amazes me how accurate the information is, down to the custom spec of the car: Vehicle information Type Value VIN WBAET36060NG64571 Type code ET36 Type 325I (EUR) E series E46 (4FL) Series 3 Type LIM Steering RL Doors 4 Engine M54 Displacement 2.50 Power 141 Drive HECK Transmission AUT Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354) Upholstery SONDERPOLSTERUNG (Z1XX) Prod.date 2002-07-16 Close Options Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S168A ABGASNORM EU2 EU2 exhaust emissions standard S204A ANTRIEBSAUSLEGUNG EXPORT Drive layout, export S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system S338A M SPORTPAKET II M Sports package II S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical S411A FENSTERHEBER,ELEKTRISCH VORN/HINTEN Window lifts,electric,front/rear S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat S495A 3. KOPFSTUETZE HINTEN 3-point belt & head restr'nt,rear middle S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometre speedo S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43) S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M sports steering wheel, multifunction S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II Aerodynamics package S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite S778A EINSTIEGSLEISTEN "BMW INDIVIDUAL" Individual BMW identification S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights S788A M LEICHTMETALLRAEDER BMW LA wheel, Individual S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version L824A SUEDAFRIKA-AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Dealer List Overseas S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board literature, English S926A ERSATZRAD Spare wheel S938A STEUERUNG ZS-INDIVIDUALSERIEN Individual series Close Standard equipment Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English Close Individual vehicle data Text ---- Processing Individual Sign "BMW individual" ---- Special Series E46 Individual series South Africa, KA132 Edition 1 Z1XX Upholstery Following items in Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 2 695 325): * seat side sections, head rests * armrests rear seats Door trim insertes (with foam rubber backing) in Alcantara anthracite uni (nb. 7 893 729) Part of rear seat bench in leather Nappa black (nb. 1 938 942). Text Following items in Alcantara anthracite online (nb. 7 892 781) * center seat sections Sewing thread (nb. 1 905 499) and quilting yarn (nb. 1 963 800) in black, color code 0020. Remainder of spec. as standard leather Montana black (code N6SW) **The format is slightly off, but its in a proper table in the website... http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/ You'd have to register by navigating the russian website; don't worry it isn't too hard with Google Translate. The amount of info they request is also very minimal, but they have a 30 VIN checks per-day limit. So for you guys out there who want to check the full spec of their beloved cars, or those planning to buy a new bmw, this is really a useful site! The good news for me is, the car is as original as it can be, down to the BMW individual door sills... Bad news is, the CC registered in the title is WRONG! Alamak! :hmmmm2: The previous owner paid double road tax for dunno how many XX years! This really is interesting lol. Does anyone know how to rectify the CC error in the Geran? Maybe need to bring it to Auto Bavaria and get an official vehicle inspection?
Bro,I advised you to bring to Puspakom for official vehicle inspection to make sure that the unit is not under salvage title..
Ken, Based on your above information, I believe it is very likely that the previous owner has replaced the original M54B25 engine with a M52B28TU (technical upgrade with double vanos).
Hi Herbert, I didn't know M52B28TU has double vanos, if that's the case, Hmmm it is certainly very interesting, and very possible too. However, I think the engine had not been replaced. I collected the Customs AP form yesterday and in it, states the CC as 2773. Furthermore, I did an engine transplant in my old Audi A4 and to get it JPJ endorsed, the engine has to be checked by Puspakom and JPJ will reprint the new engine no. beside and cross out the old engine number. It wasn't the case in the title; engine number was normal... And i'm pretty sure the title wasn't changed before 'cause the old road tax entries are still there. Brought the car to Optimum last weekend, and one of the workers confirmed that the engine no. is correct. Also brought it to Auto Bavaria Glenmarie on sat..... they didn't bother to even look at my car, sigh... :62: Manufactured in 2002 and came to Malaysia in 2003, with the Customs AP as 2773, the only possible explanation is that something happened in that 1 year before the car came to Malaysia :102: . Am quite tempted to drive to the old owner's house and ask him directly.... the address happens to be real close to my home! :69:
wah, nice ride bro, is that yours??? Hmmm I'm think the car isn't under salvage title.... hmmmm... was at JPJ personally to transfer the name and everything went smoothly. How would a salvage title look like? Does JPJ print them on the geran??
Salvage title will have either 2 chassis number printed.1 is original number which might possible cancel by hand using underline ruler then alter with pen sometime type writer.but if the owner has change the original Geran to a new 1 u possibility couldn't view it but it will appear in JPJ computer report.If you wish to confirm,u can also seek advise from fellow used car dealer or u can check your chassis on your own. By the way the photo of the car is from a used car shop belongs to a friend. Already sold at 38k..my ride is actually silver E46 318i CKD..hehe
Finally had time to go home and check the title today... Yup is original title from 2003, all road tax payments there, no double chassis & engine no.. phew.... Chassis number matches with VIN number on engine bay.
Good choice of car young man Ken, do post a pic or two of your new luv. Im also has interest in acquiring one e46. Cheers!
Fastcat,where is your location??I got a friend who wanna let go his E46 at very good price & he just get his car services last week. spend around RM10K at repairing therefore the car now is in very good condition..
Hi Bro FastCat, Thanks thanks, will post a few pics in the showroom later when I have time to get the car cleaned, and for a short photo shoot! :rock: Yeah you should consider E46... there's a few prime examples out there for sale right now in Mudah.my.
Thanks! Am having fun with it everyday... and also my wallet is growing lighter everyday as well lol! :102: I've just posted some pics to the showroom btw: http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/38135-my-bmw-e46-325i-m-sport-bmw-individual/
My BMW E46 318i just get robbed at Jalan Ehsan Jaya,Johor..If anyone know any suspicious such as cheap selling for spare part or etc,kindly do post up here.The car has been reported & the chassis code has been de-registered..So guys don't fall into the trap on buying cheap BMW..to the robbers,that car is just a piece of transport but you guys hurt me & I'll go after you..
