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      05-23-2008, 01:29 PM   #23
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My E46 was leased... i wound up purchasing but it was a lease none the less!! It was built as a show car for our Custom Car audio business (We've since gone out of business unfortunately)

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2000 Topaz Blue 328Ci
OEM options-
Black Leather
Sport package
Premium package
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Myrtle Wood trim

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BMW Clears all around
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Matte-Chrome interior trim
OEM E46 M3 mirrors
Console Tray with sliding door (interior)

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HRE 542R's 19x8.5 all around (custom painted charcoal)
235/35-19 Nitto NT-555's
Hamann GTR front bumper (custom mesh work)
Hamann GTR rear bumper with quad exhaust cut out
Hamann sideskirts
Hamann roof spoiler
Hamann decklid spoiler
Hamann carbon fiber prespoilers
Hamann eyelids
Hamann shadow grill ( painted Topaz Blue )
Vis Racing Techno R CF hood with custom paintwork
35% Metallic tint all around, including windshield w/ 20% strip on top of front
Photo blocker license plate cover (rear)
MST Weisman CF Headlight Buckets
M3 Window trim painted Topaz Blue
Roundel's (Blue Portion painted Topaz Blue)
Custom mounted white neon underhood

Interior Appearance-
Hamann pedals
Hamann dead pedal
Hamann door sills (aluminum)
Hamann logo floormats
Hamann Evolution shift knob
Hamann E-brake handle
Hamann Steering Wheel
Custom Blue Alcantara Suede seats and doorpanels front and rear
Blue Suede shift boots for shifter and e-brake
NR Auto Silver gauge face overlays
330 gauge rings
V1 concealed display custom installed into rearview mirror
Painted engine covers (Topaz Blue)
Autometer gauges Custom mounted in center console ( Boost and Air/Fuel)
BMW Z8 start button custom mounted in center console
Custom mounted white neon in footwells under dash

Performance Enhancements-
ERT Supercharger (Polished Vortech Blower)
ESS Software
Bosch 36lb. injectors
Dinan Transmission software
Hamann Adjustable Strut tower brace
UUC TSE2 custom fabricated with polished stainless steel Y pipe for dual exit exhaust
FK Racing Variant 2 Coilover system ( w/ Koni adjustable shocks)
14" Brembo BBK (Red)
12.6'' Brembo BBK rear (Red)
Brembo braided brake lines
Brembo OEM cross drilled replacements rear
Pagid rear brake pads
Active Autowerkes Oil Cap ( Looks pretty )
Denso Iradium plugs

Audio set up-
Pioneer AVD-W8000 8'' screen custom mounted in dash
Pioneer AVM-P8000R brain
Pioneer CDX-P686 CD changer
Focal Utopia 165W3's in Custom Fabricated kickpanels
Focal Utopia 165W's mounted in Custom fabricated fiberglass trunk
2 - Brax X2000 - 2 channel amps (Chrome) Custom mounted in full fiberglass trunk
1 - Brax X2400 - 4 channel amp (Chrome) Custom mounted on rear decklid
2 - Focal 33WX Subwoofers
2- Phoenix Gold Professional line drivers
Schosche - EDC 1700 Battery
Fully Custom Fiberglassed trunk with Torn metal to Diamond plate graphix and Graphite paintwork
Custom neons in trunk

Video Set up-
2 - Icon-TV 7'' Modules in front Visors ( recovered in headliner material)
2 - Icon-TV 7'' widescreen monitors in headrests
2 - Icon-TV 4'' modules mounted on rear Custom Fabricated trunk lid
1 - Icon-TV 2.5'' module in rearview mirror
1 - Icon-TV 15.2'' widescreen mounted on Custom Fabricated trunk lid
1 - Icon-TV 9'' widescreen mounted in custom rear entertainment station
2 - Icon-TV 6.5'' widescreens mounted in custom pods in rear window
2 - Icon-TV 2.5'' modules custom mounted in sideview mirrors
2 - Icon-TV DVD100 Custom mounted in rear entertainment station
Icon-TV lipstick camera mounted in rear keyhole
Microsoft X-Box custom mounted in rear entertainment station
X-Box wireless remote control system ( 4 controllers )
1-Icon -TV 6.5’’ widescreen custom mounted in fan shroud (show use only)

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Polarg Bl-Hybrids all around
BMW 3 series Xenon Fog lights
Super Nova 60 watt 6 pack strobe unit mounted in 4 corners
Custom Blue and Purple backlit neon in Custom trunk
Custom switch panel on headliner by sunroof controls
Custom white neon under dash to accent kickpanels
Custom white neon in engine bay
OG fanatic!...your E46 was definitely one of the first fully built cars i saw. can't wait to see what you have in store with the E92
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      05-23-2008, 01:51 PM   #24
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Lol a lil older and wiser now bro... it'll be modded but nothing crazy!!
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OG fanatic!...your E46 was definitely one of the first fully built cars i saw. can't wait to see what you have in store with the E92
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      05-24-2008, 10:58 PM   #25
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Leased. When the lease is up, I will either purchase it outright, or jump into a new 535i depending on how good the new one's look.
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      06-14-2008, 07:35 PM   #26
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leased! and it might just be modded....who knows haha
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      06-14-2008, 08:48 PM   #27
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alot of people had good luck with the b5 s4; just as difficult to work with motor; except audi couldn't tell if you chipped it. But man all the models i took a look at (allroads too) the tiptronics were slipping. oil coming out one turbo or another. REAL PITA to work on the turbo or anything for that matter. exotic motor (bi-turbo) aftermarket warranty issues.

It seems that it would be more logical to re-lease a new car. while the power is cool and all ; really fun; bmw surely can make a all motor car make 300hp and perhaps do some fancy mpg improvements i'd probably be happier owning all motor.

also depends on the economy too. if the dollar keeps tanking we'll be leasing the same (newer) 3 series for a grand a month.

I remember when i was reading a newspaper many many moons ago i saw a ad for a bentley or rolls and it said like $1200/month starting lease payments and i laughed at that saying no way never no how.
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      06-14-2008, 08:58 PM   #28
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alot of people had good luck with the b5 s4; just as difficult to work with motor; except audi couldn't tell if you chipped it.
IMO, the B5 S4 was mopre difficult to work on. DP's were harder to swap as well as the turbos. My previous car was a Stage 3 2001.5 making around 400 WHP.

As the years wore on the dealers were getting good at detecting things. Heck, they even starting looking for scrapes on the hold down clip which would trigger additional investigation.

And not to further derail, I purchased mine, no lease here as I will probably hang onto it for a while (at least I keep telling myself that).
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      06-14-2008, 09:19 PM   #29
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My E46 was leased... i wound up purchasing but it was a lease none the less!! It was built as a show car for our Custom Car audio business (We've since gone out of business unfortunately)

http://www.eurotuner.com/featuredveh...8ci/index.html

2000 Topaz Blue 328Ci
OEM options-
Black Leather
Sport package
Premium package
Heated Seats
Xenons
Cd Headunit
6 Cd changer
Myrtle Wood trim

OEM Upgrades-
BMW Clears all around
BMW Alarm
( Upgraded with shock sensors)
BMW blank drivers door handle
Matte-Chrome interior trim
OEM E46 M3 mirrors
Console Tray with sliding door (interior)

Exterior Appearance-
HRE 542R's 19x8.5 all around (custom painted charcoal)
235/35-19 Nitto NT-555's
Hamann GTR front bumper (custom mesh work)
Hamann GTR rear bumper with quad exhaust cut out
Hamann sideskirts
Hamann roof spoiler
Hamann decklid spoiler
Hamann carbon fiber prespoilers
Hamann eyelids
Hamann shadow grill ( painted Topaz Blue )
Vis Racing Techno R CF hood with custom paintwork
35% Metallic tint all around, including windshield w/ 20% strip on top of front
Photo blocker license plate cover (rear)
MST Weisman CF Headlight Buckets
M3 Window trim painted Topaz Blue
Roundel's (Blue Portion painted Topaz Blue)
Custom mounted white neon underhood

Interior Appearance-
Hamann pedals
Hamann dead pedal
Hamann door sills (aluminum)
Hamann logo floormats
Hamann Evolution shift knob
Hamann E-brake handle
Hamann Steering Wheel
Custom Blue Alcantara Suede seats and doorpanels front and rear
Blue Suede shift boots for shifter and e-brake
NR Auto Silver gauge face overlays
330 gauge rings
V1 concealed display custom installed into rearview mirror
Painted engine covers (Topaz Blue)
Autometer gauges Custom mounted in center console ( Boost and Air/Fuel)
BMW Z8 start button custom mounted in center console
Custom mounted white neon in footwells under dash

Performance Enhancements-
ERT Supercharger (Polished Vortech Blower)
ESS Software
Bosch 36lb. injectors
Dinan Transmission software
Hamann Adjustable Strut tower brace
UUC TSE2 custom fabricated with polished stainless steel Y pipe for dual exit exhaust
FK Racing Variant 2 Coilover system ( w/ Koni adjustable shocks)
14" Brembo BBK (Red)
12.6'' Brembo BBK rear (Red)
Brembo braided brake lines
Brembo OEM cross drilled replacements rear
Pagid rear brake pads
Active Autowerkes Oil Cap ( Looks pretty )
Denso Iradium plugs

Audio set up-
Pioneer AVD-W8000 8'' screen custom mounted in dash
Pioneer AVM-P8000R brain
Pioneer CDX-P686 CD changer
Focal Utopia 165W3's in Custom Fabricated kickpanels
Focal Utopia 165W's mounted in Custom fabricated fiberglass trunk
2 - Brax X2000 - 2 channel amps (Chrome) Custom mounted in full fiberglass trunk
1 - Brax X2400 - 4 channel amp (Chrome) Custom mounted on rear decklid
2 - Focal 33WX Subwoofers
2- Phoenix Gold Professional line drivers
Schosche - EDC 1700 Battery
Fully Custom Fiberglassed trunk with Torn metal to Diamond plate graphix and Graphite paintwork
Custom neons in trunk

Video Set up-
2 - Icon-TV 7'' Modules in front Visors ( recovered in headliner material)
2 - Icon-TV 7'' widescreen monitors in headrests
2 - Icon-TV 4'' modules mounted on rear Custom Fabricated trunk lid
1 - Icon-TV 2.5'' module in rearview mirror
1 - Icon-TV 15.2'' widescreen mounted on Custom Fabricated trunk lid
1 - Icon-TV 9'' widescreen mounted in custom rear entertainment station
2 - Icon-TV 6.5'' widescreens mounted in custom pods in rear window
2 - Icon-TV 2.5'' modules custom mounted in sideview mirrors
2 - Icon-TV DVD100 Custom mounted in rear entertainment station
Icon-TV lipstick camera mounted in rear keyhole
Microsoft X-Box custom mounted in rear entertainment station
X-Box wireless remote control system ( 4 controllers )
1-Icon -TV 6.5’’ widescreen custom mounted in fan shroud (show use only)

Lighting-
Polarg Bl-Hybrids all around
BMW 3 series Xenon Fog lights
Super Nova 60 watt 6 pack strobe unit mounted in 4 corners
Custom Blue and Purple backlit neon in Custom trunk
Custom switch panel on headliner by sunroof controls
Custom white neon under dash to accent kickpanels
Custom white neon in engine bay



Ah man you are old old school...i loved ur car back when i first purchased my 330Ci....was on Fanatic just dreaming of one day i'll have enough money to take my car to that level....


and now here we are...
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Ive modded every leased car Ive had. I even turned my 93ZTT in off lease with skyline brakes and stage 2 chip. I bought my m3 off lease but that was because I dumped so much money into it and didnt feel like taking it all off to stock.

That being said, I wouldnt own the e90 after lease. I dont trust this car being BMW's first turbo in 20+ yrs. Plus I really wouldnt want to own another BMW(or any car that isnt a Honda or Toyota) after the warranty is expired.
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      06-16-2008, 06:01 AM   #31
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Ive modded every leased car Ive had. I even turned my 93ZTT in off lease with skyline brakes and stage 2 chip. I bought my m3 off lease but that was because I dumped so much money into it and didnt feel like taking it all off to stock.

That being said, I wouldnt own the e90 after lease. I dont trust this car being BMW's first turbo in 20+ yrs. Plus I really wouldnt want to own another BMW(or any car that isnt a Honda or Toyota) after the warranty is expired.
+1 i've met a few people that had problems with their idrive after their warranty expired. it's like $2000 to replace the idrive. therefore, i wouldn't want a bmw after the warranty expires either.
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      06-16-2008, 08:16 AM   #32
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I've leased, I'm on what should be about 17 more months left on my lease. I have no idea whether or not I'm going to lease again or purchase. I'm looking at the options of another e46 m3 -- slightly used, vs my car slightly used. m3 + AA SC = win!

Alot of you guys that purchased the pre 29.2 ecu update, you should just tell your dealer to revert back to your old software, YOU own the car (lease or purchase) and YOU are responsible for what happens to the car aside from it being a bmw defect/problem or a problem that happens on at the dealers premises (sp?). Either way I don't understand the issues with tuning and what not.

I purchased the JB2, and I've had the SSTT, both I've ran -- taken it to the dealer and I have not had any problems. I've sold both since, and I am awaiting to get a complete PNP bmw performance chip.

They have never given me a headache and have never asked me to remove anyting from my car. when something breaks, I just leave it at the dealer while I'm at work, and its fixed the same day unless they need to order parts or they want to be a hardass about fixing minor details.

I have a bov as well, I'm going on my third one (different brands) as we speak. I have a custom audio setup in my trunk, body mods etc. Wheels, I'm just not dropped -- yet.

I dont have h/e mods, but thats only because I am tired of having loud cars (coming from turbo'd and stock hondas and a eisenmann e36) and don't want to attract attention more than I am already.
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+1 i've met a few people that had problems with their idrive after their warranty expired. it's like $2000 to replace the idrive. therefore, i wouldn't want a bmw after the warranty expires either.
I'm leasing mine...modded and plan on returning it after.

+1 My last E46 M3, literally a month after my warranty was up, my SMG hydraulic pump went out...ended up costing me like 2200 to fix.

After this experience, I would never want to own a beemer after the warranty is up.
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