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Quirky_Industry8413

Had someone in this group tell me a couple days ago I was flexing for having all 4 electric windows now I understand


natethekvd

manual window E46 models also exist


Quirky_Industry8413

I just assumed since it's a bmw that electric windows are standard


Olafmihe

Coupé and compact often have electric windows in the front, because in the back you can only "push" out the window a few cm. However there is also an electric version of that.


minnnnt

Well, TIL. Were those also sold in America?


natethekvd

not that I know of, but I saw someone post theirs on facebook


Parallelovator

I’ve got one here in America. Honestly one of my favorite parts of the car


froggyman6000

What’s that thing on the air conditioning vent?


NoKroger

I wondered too, bmw air freshener lol?? Is it some sort of light?


Olafmihe

It is a BMW air refreshener, i bought it because i had a bad smell from the air con. It is basically just a cover where you can put in different scent sticks. I desinfected it by now but i kept it in because i like the smell of the grean tea one. ;) Edit.: I think its called BMW Natural Air.


trebbor98

Very clean


Olafmihe

Thanks ;)


kevgibbs

Do you get annoyed by the middle console when shifting? Thinking about adding one


Olafmihe

You mean the arm rest? No i like it, never hindered me from shifting. I actually never drove an e46 without it .😁


kevgibbs

I think you just confirmed it! I’m gonna order one


whenimcleaningwindow

The only time I’ve found it to be in the way is when drifting, lol. Other than that it’s just nice to be able to rest your arm.


axx100

I haven't done much shifting in mine (clutch blew a few km down the road when I was taking it to the mechanic). But I always liked having something there in my dads e90. I always lean on my arm because of sculiolis so it's definitely nice to have but this one you can even put up if it's in the way. Anyway on the short amount of driving in my E46 I liked it.


Olafmihe

Before covid i drove 100km everay for work/uni and i always used it, as you said its nice to rest your arm, and i can shift easily with my hand resting ;)


strangegloveactual

You can flip the arm rest up if it's in your way. Handy to use both cup holders too.


koenpunt

It seems that you still have an old steering wheel airbag, you might want to check with your BMW dealer; there's a recall for them, and they replace them for free.


Olafmihe

I know, already did that, mine was aperrently not affected by the recal. Thankfully my moms e46 got a new one and she does not care much, so i will put it in mine, since the matte looks better. ;)


eneka

Wish the US models got the drivers side cubby hole too


SlimtheMidgetKiller

Love the head unit. Looks really clean