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M6RKK

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:10

Thinking of buying one of these... going to have a look at a few tomorrow

whats your opinions, things i should look out for?

Thanks

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:11

BMW drivers on the way

Marc

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:13

Nice cars imo.

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:17

Yeah I'm just jealous

What colour you after any trim you fancy?

M6RKK

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:19

black or silver... with the gray nappa leather i think

mwg

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:20

dont like them

topshot_2k

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:31

Common, driven(badly) by women, middle aged business men

SXi_Tim

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:35

quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
Common, driven(badly) by women, middle aged business men

M6RKK

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3rd Nov 06 at 13:40

anyone got one ? or know anything abotu running costs?

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 14:04

Someone on here has got one, can't for the life of me think of his name though

Jamie

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3rd Nov 06 at 14:11

Marv has one

Marc

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3rd Nov 06 at 14:15

Marv's is the 2.2 isn't it? Nice car, doesn't it have M3 alloys?

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 14:24

No t who I meant but someone who had a kitted up corsa c bought one not long ago.

[Edited on 03-11-2006 by Tom]

nik

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3rd Nov 06 at 14:41

Find the extra wonga and go for an M3, no comparison IMO.

M6RKK

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:10

yeah but insurance will be a cunto

fresh_creps

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:13

very nice cars,try and go for the facelift version as looks slighty better,has the LED brake force lights etc iirc

[Edited on 03-11-2006 by fresh_creps]

fresh_creps

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:15

quote:
Originally posted by SXi_Tim

quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
Common, driven(badly) by women, middle aged business men

ye common if your a woman or a middle aged business man,not if your in your early 20's however...

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:19

quote:
Originally posted by fresh_creps
very nice cars,try and go for the facelight version as looks slighty better,had the LED brake force lights etc iirc

Disagree front looks horrible on them, sure you can get led clusters for older ones.

Also surely insurance aint gonna be stupid amounts more for an m3?!

Any luck yet nick?

[Edited on 03-11-2006 by Tom]

BYRON

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:22

I looked at a few earlier this year. The 330 performance is outstanding. 260bhp iirc, and the torque wasnt shy either.

I drove both the manual and tiptronic box. I would have chosen the manual but I was surprised at how good the tip box was.

Colour wise, silver metallic, silver leather and blue roof would have been my choice.

Make sure the service book is stamped up. Try and get one with low miles.

Prices have been really steady for ages now.

fresh_creps

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3rd Nov 06 at 15:24

quote:
Originally posted by Tom

Disagree front looks horrible on them, sure you can get led clusters for older ones.

Also surely insurance aint gonna be stupid amounts more for an m3?!

Any luck yet nick?

[Edited on 03-11-2006 by Tom]

hmm maybe not sure,don't think i've seen the one before wit the LED brake lights,ye think only the headlights aren't as good on the face lift model,but rest of the car is better

deano87

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3rd Nov 06 at 16:12

IMO lights front lights on facelift are better. If you also go for a facelift it will hold its value better than really early Y-reg cars what with the new Coupe out.

Pups has an M3 and running costs are extremely high. Many insureres will aslo require tracker which is something to think about, an extra £150/year! The suspension is so tight on an M3 that rear springs don't last too long. Ours has covered about 24,000miles and already both rear springs have just broken, in the sprace of the week. £800 repair each IIRC (could be less) including labour at BMW dealer.

Nappa leather is nice but watch out for it on older cars with high mileage, it does tend to wear quicker. The standard leather which is more 'textured' will last longer, especially if you're going to be in and out all day.

Expect to pay a premium for convertible over the standard Coupe so ask yourself if you do really need softtop. It'll eat into boot space I'm sure too so subs could be out of the question?

You could go for a hardtop 330Ci and get M3 kit on it including wings with vents, custom quad exhaust etc. They are in BMW Mag for about £2000 fitted and painted by some companies.

Gez G

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3rd Nov 06 at 16:13

Get one Mark mate, you wont regret it!

Comfy cruiser that will keep up with me and better for pimpin in :-)

deano87

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3rd Nov 06 at 16:16

http://www.bmwmstyle.co.uk/PopUpWindows/E46-M3Kit.htm

All standard E46's but with kit - how can you tell the difference? No power bulge in the bonnet!

http://www.bmwmstyle.co.uk/E46cc-Exterior.htm

[Edited on 03-11-2006 by deano87]

Tom

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3rd Nov 06 at 16:17

I wouldn't bother. Just wait until you can afford an m3

deano87

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3rd Nov 06 at 16:19

But for insurance purposes?

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