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      01-06-2015, 08:12 PM   #2
floydarogers
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Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d
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Let's see:
1) E46 window regulators were for s$%^. E9x & F3x don't break every-other-month.
2) Both auto transmissions on the E46 were known weak spots - reverse drum on one and fast idle on the other, etc. The ZF 6hp19 and 8hp don't break.
3) The cooling systems on the M52/M54 broke all the time, and breakage was likely to trash the engine. Doesn't happen on the newer cars because they speed up the fan, go into limp mode, shut down. Still have to replace the silly water pump however.
4) The M54 was a notorious oil consumption engine (usually due to rings or valve guides, or the very notorious CVV problems.) Doesn't happen on N52/N54/N55.
5) Early iDrive was very unfriendly. Modern ones are the best in the business (unless you believe Audi and Mercedes-Benz advertising.)

I can go on, but I'd like to ask you why you believe the E46 has higher quality than E9x and F3x. Remember, *YOUR* experiences are not really relevant; only the averages.
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