E46 330ci Prices on the Up?

[alex075]

I was just looking out of curiosity at used manual 330ci's and noticed prices are quite high (4-5K) even for not pristine models with over 100k. Do you guys think the prices on this are going up ? Before I bought my E92 330i manual, I was tempted by and E46 as it was the car I love when I was a kid. But the rust issues, lack of 6 speed, and dated interior I went for the E92 with the N52 engine.

Do you think non M E46 cars are going up in price? I was wondering if this will happen in a couple of years with E92 330 manual.

[alex075]

Maxus said:

Prices for 3.0 petrol manual 3 series in E46 and E90 seem to be quite strong. Looks to me like all bodyshapes as well.
I guess many were specified as autos so the numbers of manuals is lower and dwindling pushing up prices.
Peak price of a given car always happens a year after I sell mine so still some way to go as i'm not selling my E46 just yet

Hahaha, sounds good, I think E46/E90 330 are so much value for the money. I had my 330 6 months now and its been amazing, its not perfect but its only gets used on the weekend. It would be nice if the prices pick up a bit, but I am not that fussed to be honest, I paid 3.6K for mine.

[alex075]

s m said:

Late E46 330is and 325tis had a 6-speed in case you didn’t know

Ah that's good to know, I didn't knew. I am quite happy with the E92 now, but I always thought the proportions of the E46 are just right, or might be my late 90's kid nostalgia. Maybe I'll buy one and keep it as a future classic.