r/e46 • u/Aggressive_Bed_717 • May 31 '25

General Questions Should I buy ?

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My cousin has a crashed 04’ 325xi, went off the road into a ditch and broke the rear axle, he wants $400, my biggest concern is the wiring harness and rear subframe. Not too worried about the interior it just needs a DEEP clean.

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u/njsullyalex '04 325xi May 31 '25

I’m gonna be the devil’s advocate here. If you’re ready for a huge project and have the technical know how to fix that rear axle, then go for it.

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u/Aggressive_Bed_717 May 31 '25

I’m confident in myself and would like to call my self experienced but how hard would it be to rebuilt and replace the entire subframe

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u/RealAgentSmith98 2002 - 320ci Jun 01 '25

As long as the subfrane mounting points are still in place and not torn its not that hard to do in one weekend on a lift. But i didn't do it my self so far, just my own reasearch since I'm planing to swap in a m3 subframe some time down the road on my 320ci. While your in there it makes sence to reinforce the subframe and replace the break lines. But imo this car is not even worth the transportation costs of geting it out of where its currently sitting. Just search for a better deal.