What transmission is in my BMW E46?
| BMW 3 Series (E46) | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6 speed SMG-II |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107.3 in) |
| Length | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) (sedan) 4,480 mm (176.4 in) (wagon) 4,490 mm (176.8 in) (coupe/convertible) |
How long do BMW E46 last?
If properly maintained, you can probably expect to get about 100,000 miles out of the typical E46 before major repairs start to become an issue. This is true of nearly all cars, however. Once you hit the 100k area, you’ll need to replace things like water pumps, clutches, hoses, batteries and so forth.
Is a 325i A E46?
This BMW 3 Series 325i was produced from 2000 to 2005. It is part of the E46 generation 3 Series.
Is BMW E46 325i reliable?
The BMW E46 3 Series was one of BMW’s more reliable cars of this modern era, so you don’t have to worry about too much. BMW fixed the issue after 2003, but earlier models require checking before purchasing. Also, like all BMWs of that time, the water pump was almost always a 100,000 mile failure.
What kind of transmission does a BMW 325i use?
The Xi never got the ZF transmission. The auto tranny in the 325iT wagon from the start of production (8/00) up to 3/2001 is the GM 5L40, then they switched over to the ZF. The auto tranny in the 325i non SULEV (M54 engine) started with the ZF up to 03/2002 when it switched to the GM until the end of production in 2005.
When did the ZF transmission start on the 325i non Sulev?
The auto tranny in the 325i non SULEV (M54 engine) started with the ZF up to 03/2002 when it switched to the GM until the end of production in 2005. The auto tranny in the 325i SULEV (M56 engine) stayed with the ZF transmission for the entire production run 2003-2005.
Is there a 1999 Chevy E46 with ZF transmission?
As far as I know, there are no E46 1999 model year cars with ZF transmission. Here is a lengthy breakdown of what car has which transmission over the years. The auto tranny in the E46 328i/ci from start of production (6/98) up to 5/2000 is the GM 5L40 when the 328i/ci was replaced by the 330i/ci.
When did the BMW b25i transmission stop working?
The B25i was manufactured by BMW from 1992 up until 2006 in a wide range of body styles. If your transmission has stopped working and needs to be replaced, finding complete auto transmissions for the BMW 325i is an alternative to repairing the existing one.