The E46 is now on life support

rumatt · 03-16-2005, 09:00 PM

Gotta keep it alive somehow.

Battery Tender Jr. The hardwire mount for the battery is pretty cool. Now I just open the trunk and plug it in. (Like an electric car, but different).

*Plaz* · 03-16-2005, 09:06 PM

If you're really driving it that infrequently now, why not just unload it?

lip277 · 03-16-2005, 09:07 PM

I favor the BatteryMinder myself. I use one on my 2002 and 740i. It is very similar to the Battery Tender but it desulfinates the battery. And it's just a bit more $$ as far as I can see..... but too much difference.

I have it hooked up through the cigarette lighter. That's a bunch easier than messing around with the battery itself.

But - YMMV as usual.

Rob · 03-16-2005, 09:21 PM

How rarely are you driving it? Seems like it should last at least a month without issue.

rumatt · 03-16-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lip277

I favor the BatteryMinder myself.

Damn, I need to stop making automotive decisions on my own. I'm always posting here first from now on.

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Originally Posted by plaz

If you're really driving it that infrequently now, why not just unload it?

I considered this seriously for a while, but I'm not ready yet.

1) I'm not sure how long my new love affair will last.

2) I'm not sure how reliable the E30 car will be, and it will be out of commission while I do some work on it.

3) And most importantly... my wife told me I am forbidden to sell the 330. She said if I sell it, I will just end up wasting even more money when I decided I need to buy a new car 4 months later. She's probably right.

rumatt · 03-16-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rwg

How rarely are you driving it? Seems like it should last at least a month without issue.

Yeah, it's probably not really necesary. But I didn't want to have to think about it. Now I can drive whichever car I want, rather than thinking about which one needs a charge.

There may also be times that the E30 sits for extended periods as well, in which case I'd hook that one up instead.

BahnBaum · 03-16-2005, 09:45 PM

I went through a period after buying the e30 where I was thinking that had I bought the e30 first I might never have bought the M3

It took about 4 months, but I eventually got over that silliness.

Alex

rumatt · 03-16-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BahnBaum

It took about 4 months, but I eventually got over that silliness.

That's pretty much what I'm predicting as well.

BahnBaum · 03-16-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

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Originally Posted by BahnBaum

It took about 4 months, but I eventually got over that silliness.

That's pretty much what I'm predicting as well.

Bet it'll happen.

Alex

dan · 03-16-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BahnBaum

I went through a period after buying the e30 where I was thinking that had I bought the e30 first I might never have bought the M3

It took about 4 months, but I eventually got over that silliness.

Alex

yeah but rumratt only has a non-zhp 330 to fall back on

03-16-2005, 09:00 PM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	The E46 is now on life support Gotta keep it alive somehow. Battery Tender Jr. The hardwire mount for the battery is pretty cool. Now I just open the trunk and plug it in. (Like an electric car, but different).

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03-16-2005, 09:07 PM	#3
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I favor the BatteryMinder myself. I use one on my 2002 and 740i. It is very similar to the Battery Tender but it desulfinates the battery. And it's just a bit more $$ as far as I can see..... but too much difference. I have it hooked up through the cigarette lighter. That's a bunch easier than messing around with the battery itself. But - YMMV as usual. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

03-16-2005, 09:21 PM	#4
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	How rarely are you driving it? Seems like it should last at least a month without issue.

03-16-2005, 09:45 PM	#7
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	I went through a period after buying the e30 where I was thinking that had I bought the e30 first I might never have bought the M3 It took about 4 months, but I eventually got over that silliness. Alex