E46 cowl

[Semcuecas]

Hi Looking for a windshield cowl for a E46 M3 as well as rear window rubbers for the rear windows, any idea where I could possibly get an OEM or good generic one that lasts and fits correctly.

 

[Mytfine]

I bought the windshield cowl from bmw, it wasn't that expensive.

 

[AdiS]

As far as I know, genuine BMW is the only option.

 

[Mytfine]

As far as I know, genuine BMW is the only option.

There is pirate parts but they crack within a year, at least the oe part lasts at least 5 years.

 

[evnmopwr]

Hi Looking for a windshield cowl for a E46 M3 as well as rear window rubbers for the rear windows, any idea where I could possibly get an OEM or good generic one that lasts and fits correctly.

You better off buying new.
Second hand is either cracked or brittle and ready to crack.

Its not that expensive. Paid like R950 for my Touring but that was about 3 years ago. Cant be much different now

 

[Semcuecas]

I bought the windshield cowl from bmw, it wasn't that expensive.

BMW said they end of life, its an M3 CSL but dont think there is a difference

 

[Semcuecas]

You better off buying new.
Second hand is either cracked or brittle and ready to crack.

Its not that expensive. Paid like R950 for my Touring but that was about 3 years ago. Cant be much different now

BMW said they end of life, its an M3 CSL but dont think there is a difference

 

[evnmopwr]

BMW said they end of life, its an M3 CSL but dont think there is a difference

The coupe/Convertables are all the same.
So Ordering for a CI should work fine for you. Suprised they dont have

51718232896​

Cover, windshield​

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[zabbo]

The coupe/Convertables are all the same.
So Ordering for a CI should work fine for you. Suprised they dont have

51718232896​

Cover, windshield​

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This is correct. I bought this part for my M3 Coupe in December 2023 for R1700 ex Vat

 

[Semcuecas]

Its end of life so if anyone knows where there is an original oem one please let me know

 

[QikNish]

Tried buying this from BMW in 2025. Paid for it on backorder... then eventually got refunded. Couldn't be supplied.

 

[Fordkoppie]

BMW and Mercedes used to be very good with parts for old cars.
For some reason, both decided to tarnish their own reputation by starting this nonsense with NLA parts.
Sad times ahead.