Hey guys, do you know if they have the manual in a .pdf format or do i need to purchase one?

Most of the E46 manuals can be found here:

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/bmw/3manuals

Are you talking about a Bentley Manual or the manuals to the car from the dealer? The Bentley Manual comes in paper and cd/dvd.

+1 bentley

Most of the E46 manuals can be found here:

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/bmw/3manuals
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im not sure what you mean when you say bentley but im guessing thats the shop manual? I also would be interested in the shop manual if anyone know where to get one. I was going to goto bmw and see if i could order one.

The Bentley manual, a 2 inch thick in-depth service manual, is available for purchase online. It covers all 3-series '99-'05. I bought mine 4 years ago for about $80.

The bentley manuel, however, isn't an owners maunel. It is just a huge in depth service/repair manual

So its what the techs useat the dealer? if so where do i purchase one? Id search but Id rather know what i getting is right. please and thank you in advance.

I can give you a 100% guarentee the the bentley is correct. i dont know what the techs use. Ask WhiteRx7


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I can give you a 100% guarentee the the bentley is correct.
The Bentley manual is based upon BMW technical literature, but it's not 100% correct.

Link to Bentley Manual Errata (http://www.bentleypublishers.com/gallery.htm?code=B305&galleryId=2986)

thanks for the link. purchased!