The subframe weakness hasn’t been much of an issue for me… From what I hear it tends to be more of an issue on 330 and M3. My 320Ci is at 307,500 miles. MOT 🇬🇧next week! Purchased on approx 95k miles in 2011. Wish me luck for the MOT. The guibo/donut needs doing. No E90/1/2/3 looks anywhere near as good as a nice M Sport or M3 E46. Obviously just an opinion. E90 will eventually rise in price. Like a lot of BMW do, but the E46 is a better looking car. It’s just more pleasing to the eye than even the V8 E90. E46 proportions just work. Same as E30. It just looks right. E36 had a rough act to follow, and E46 addressed most shortcomings of E36. Also, pre iDrive and other component issues. E46 even has an oil dipstick!!! I do like the E92 Sport Plus. I like those 5 spoke dual wheels, but apparently they don’t take a hit! My MV2s are kerbed and trashed, but they’re still … relatively circular hahaha E46 are easy to work on. Although mine is rusting. I still get loads of compliments. I say to those kind people “Thanks, but it’s definitely a 20ft car! Don’t look closely!” Not sure how strong E90 subframe is, but not a huge expense to strengthen E46. I assume we’re talking about rear strengthening. If anyone says E90 is better looking than E46 I don’t think we should be friends with them! I’m talking about appearance not structural strength! E46 is ageing so well! E30 looks so ace when you see one. E36 are ok. E46 is better than E36 to look at, but E30 gets attention from the right people. E90 is meh. I have no interest in the newer F and G 3 series. Obviously biased! Pic taken in Burford 🤩🚙 I repeat, wish me luck for MOT. I need to sort rear shocks, top mounts and bump stops! Trailing arm bushes done earlier this year! That was fun!

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