Hi

I love my 328i Cabriolet Auto (R reg) that my wife bought for me and intend doing the minor points it needs to address some issues. Am I right in saying this is an E48 model?

First could anyone tell me of a good mechanic in or around Redditch (Worcestershire) who knows how to deal with these cars and does not charge a fortune!

On another note, I will need some advice and guidance as I wish to do as much of the simpler stuff myself.

An example is that I have identified a leak which gets into predominantly the passenger rear foot well and a little into the front passenger foot well. It come down the back of the rear seat from the compartment where the soft-top retracts into. It is definitely the rubber seal which does not completely seal the hood storage area on closing. The seal looks ok but just does not seem to stretch the full width to completely waterproof the compartment. Where can I go to get a new seal that is reliable?

Cheers all

Andy

Hey Andy

1999 3 series, could be E46 or E36 dependent on registration date. There are indeed some T-Reg E46s about but also, some E36s. Just google E46, it will become obvious to what you have

A seal such as that, I would suggest BMW stealership. Could try Ebay as you could possibly pick it up, just as good, from Europe

Daz