Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert at your side. Benefit from Ralph Hosier’s years of BMW experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a true professional.
Containing a wealth of useful data and comparison charts help you choose which model is right for you, details of parts costs, the relative difficulty or ease of the tasks needed to keep these classic cars in good order, specifications and a list of useful contacts in the BMW community – from clubs to specialists dealers are just a few more features of this jam-packed book.
Written by a qualified engineer, and a racer with many years of practical BMW experience, the clear text and straightforward manner, supported with detailed photographs, means that this book is just like having a real marque expert at your side.
Introduction & Foreword
Contents
1.Is a BMW E46 right for you?
2.Cost considerations
3.Living with a BMW E46
4.Relative values
5.Before you view
6.Inspection equipment
7.Fifteen minute evaluation
8.Key points
9.Serious evaluation
10.Auctions
11.Paperwork
12.What's it worth?
13.Potential problems
14.Lack of use problems
15.The BMW E46 community
16.Vital statistics
Index
Ralph Hosier's childhood enthusiasm for cars developed into a two-decade career in vehicle engineering, working with the likes of Ford, Bentley, Jaguar and Land Rover. He has a degree in engineering and is chartered, as well as being a member of the IMI and IET. Ralph started modifying cars in the late '80s, and over the years has built a number of race and road cars. He holds a National A race licence, has a passion for club level motorsport, and has built several BMW track and road cars.
