My New E46 330Ci Sport

[Chris_81]

After selling my 172 a couple of weeks ago, I picked this up on Saturday!

- E46 330Ci Sport
- 3 litre straight six
- 230 BHP
- Full black leather

Best car I've bought or driven. In a completely different league to the Clio!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Absolutely lovely

The blood in my veins is blue & white though ....

 

[DazG]

Very nice! The car I should have bought really if I had a tad more money.

Whats the mileage, and price if you don't me asking, would be interesting to know. PM me if you wish

 

[Chris_81]

Very nice! The car I should have bought really if I had a tad more money.

Have you seen my thread?

Yeah, posted a comment and a link to this one!

 

[Gally]

Lovely mate, another car to think about in a few years.

How much did one pay if you don't mind me asking.

 

[nth]

 

[Vish]

Looks very nice mate! I love these.

 

[_Tom]

I like the 330's. Pull very well. Quite a bit quicker than my mates 172 i found. People on here dont seem to agree though..haha

 

[Englebert]

They are certainly quicker.

 

[DazG]

I like the 330's. Pull very well. Quite a bit quicker than my mates 172 i found. People on here dont seem to agree though..haha

A 172 might be quicker to 50-60 but the extra grunt of the 330 after that will kick in and it will pull away...

 

[Edd]

I have considered something like this next, what does it do to the gallon with just normal driving? By that I mean not like you have stolen it and not like a nun.

 

[DazG]

I have considered something like this next, what does it do to the gallon with just normal driving? By that I mean not like you have stolen it and not like a nun.

Thats my kind of driving....probably see 28-29 mpg.

 

[SOHROB]

nice motor although its hard to find a nice example these days with a good spec.

 

[Christopher]

Very nice!

 

[Chris_81]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Very nice! The car I should have bought really if I had a tad more money.

Whats the mileage, and price if you don't me asking, would be interesting to know. PM me if you wish

It's on 99k with full BMW service history and only 2 previous owners. But certainly doesn't feel like a car with 99k. Still feels tight, and pulls like a train! Cost me £5750.

I have considered something like this next, what does it do to the gallon with just normal driving? By that I mean not like you have stolen it and not like a nun.

I'm getting about 27mpg at the moment, and I have been putting my foot down a bit!

 

[seb]

love the e46

 

[.GAZ.]

Peach.

Missing xenons though!

 

[rory182]

I like that a lot, same engine as Ally's Z4 they have a great sound

 

[Daniel]

Love it, but then I love all things BMW and 6 cylinders!

Roffle at comparing it to a clio though. Its a 30k compared to a 14k car. It should be better!!

 

[Chris_81]

Peach.

Missing xenons though!

I know! But certain sacrifices have to be made!

 

[Chris_81]

Love it, but then I love all things BMW and 6 cylinders!

Roffle at comparing it to a clio though. Its a 30k compared to a 14k car. It should be better!!

Yeah fair point!

 

[matt-g]

Love it. Mines the 325i saloon and I love that, thinking about upgrading it to a 330 cab at some point soon.

 

[SteveS Cup]

Please tell me it's manual!?

I nearly got one of these a few years back but a guy at work had one so I got a TT instead. I was looking at the facelift one but these are still nice.

They drive beautifully, lovely place to be inside but servicing, Tyres etc etc don't come too cheap but the FBMWSH is worth keeping up come selling.

 

[Jamesl172]

Very nice - love beemers!!

 

[Chris_81]

Please tell me it's manual!?

I nearly got one of these a few years back but a guy at work had one so I got a TT instead. I was looking at the facelift one but these are still nice.

They drive beautifully, lovely place to be inside but servicing, Tyres etc etc don't come too cheap but the FBMWSH is worth keeping up come selling.

OH YES! Manual it certainly is

 

[Leeshez]

Stunning .

 

[saltyhair81]

stunning motor








needs itbs

 

[DazG]

Thanks for the comments everyone!



It's on 99k with full BMW service history and only 2 previous owners. But certainly doesn't feel like a car with 99k. Still feels tight, and pulls like a train! Cost me £5750.



I'm getting about 27mpg at the moment, and I have been putting my foot down a bit!

No way! I paid 5750 for mine as well! Mine had 64k on the clock when I bought it.

 

[Guvna!]

I love these. My mate has a black 2001 one. Really classy cars. If I didn't drive 60 miles to work everyday I would have one in a flash.

Are these actually that quick though? I had a go with my mates one and up to 100 we were level...........and then he disappeared due to displacement / extra horses i'm guessing.

 

[Chris_81]

I love these. My mate has a black 2001 one. Really classy cars. If I didn't drive 60 miles to work everyday I would have one in a flash.

Are these actually that quick though? I had a go with my mates one and up to 100 we were level...........and then he disappeared due to displacement / extra horses i'm guessing.

It feels quicker than my 172 which had a few mods: Ktec Stealth exhaust, matched inlets, ITG panel filter and a RS Tuner remap.

The BM will do 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. But it's the way it does it. It feels effortless compared to a 172. In the Clio it felt like a shuttle on re-entry!

It isn't really a fair comparison though as the BM was twice the price of the Clio when new!

 

[Brett]

It feels quicker than my 172 which had a few mods: Ktec Stealth exhaust, matched inlets, ITG panel filter and a RS Tuner remap.

The BM will do 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. But it's the way it does it. It feels effortless compared to a 172. In the Clio it felt like a shuttle on re-entry!

It isn't really a fair comparison though as the BM was twice the price of the Clio when new!

Brilliant analogy that. I know the feeling. Loads of noise, engine feeling like its trying to escape from the car etc.

In big refined cars you just see the speedo go up without any fuss.

 

[Chris_81]

exactly!

 

[DazG]

You nicked my avatar as well!

 

[Darren S]

It feels quicker than my 172 which had a few mods: Ktec Stealth exhaust, matched inlets, ITG panel filter and a RS Tuner remap.

The BM will do 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. But it's the way it does it. It feels effortless compared to a 172. In the Clio it felt like a shuttle on re-entry!

It isn't really a fair comparison though as the BM was twice the price of the Clio when new!

I think that's a spot-on comment. My godfather had a fair few Beemers and his last one was a 330Ci. It's certainly not ideal for traffic light GPs (though no doubt it could do it) - but I think their forte is once the car is rolling. They have an almost effortless and smooth push forward and an engine that sounds great when given some beans.

Good purchase m8!

D.

 

[Chris_81]

Cheers!

 

[DinoS]

Thats what I was looking at getting or the E39 530! But after taking everything into consideration (running cost, services, parts etc) I opted to go for the clio. I do still look at these cars in admiration though, cause they're brilliant..

Why don't you supercharge it??

 

[Sir_Dave]

Why don't you supercharge it??

Because then, you might as well just buy an M3 ... or an Alpina.

 

[DinoS]

Because then, you might as well just buy an M3 ... or an Alpina.

Well no, because an M3 would cost you at least £10k and that would probably be for a rubbish one..

 

[SteveS Cup]

Not at all! I much prefer the look of the 330 to the m3.

Stick some CSL or BBS LM reps on it with some eibachs and it'll look even better.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Well no, because an M3 would cost you at least £10k and that would probably be for a rubbish one..

I disagree, on all levels, but this is a thread of appreciation.

And its a beautiful car