197 replacement...

[rosssei]

Well, the clio went this morning to its new home and to be horsed around the Nurburgring in 4 weeks time! Sad to see it go but at the same time i felt i had brought it as far as i wanted to. The new owner will probably make himself known and im sure he will look after the car very well!

So onwards and upwards to new things - after buying the 106 for tracking and a bit of fun i was torn whether to go for something comfortable of buy a subaru/integra!

After driving the clubsport the decision was made! The most effortless car to drive and the note off the engine is fantastic! Nice big comfy cruiser - totally standard and one elderly owner from new Over the moon with it

Comments welcome

/Ross

 

[jesus]

Looks nice that mate, what engine's in it? Any pics of the rear?

 

[ben_r1]

Isit an M3? sorry for the silly question but i dunno my bmws

 

[AK]

Looks nice that mate, what engine's in it? Any pics of the rear?

Easyyyy :evil:!

Looks nice mate.. what year is it?

 

[Paul.]

prefered the 197 but preferred the LY over that:rasp:

 

[rosssei]

its a 330 - 231bhp without silly insurance of a M3

the LY was the worst car ot drive in the world - and stepping outta the 197 into a 2002 bmw seems like a world up as far as build quality and class are concerned!

 

[jesus]

its a 330 - 231bhp without silly insurance of a M3

we need exhaust/engine sound videos matey!

 

[Alan]

Punt gear?

 

[ben_r1]

what was wrong with the 197

is this quicker?

 

[StevenMc29]

Very nice Pics of 106 for tracking?

 

[rosssei]

^ marginally quicker on paper for acceleration and top end it wud go past the 197. in reality the 197 wud prob be quicker on most roads!

the 197 was great - but dont the whole hot hatch things now and felt it was time for somethings i bit more refined and nicer to drive every day!

 

[Paul.]

its a 330 - 231bhp without silly insurance of a M3

the LY was the worst car ot drive in the world - and stepping outta the 197 into a 2002 bmw seems like a world up as far as build quality and class are concerned!

lol fair play

 

[chris_p]

what was wrong with the 197

is this quicker?

should be very simmilar tbh, I know what I'd prefer have though...and it's not stuck together with garlic and snails.

I wouldn't mind a 330ci (or d) sport myself but finding a decent low mileage one is a mission.

The only thing with the clubsport I would say is, get rid of the hidious spoiler! Orrible. Replace it with the small lip imo.

 

[Daniel]

Clubsports are indeed very very nice cars. s**t spoilers though. Really really s**t.

 

[J03]

love BMWs! looks great! there use to be one exactly the same where i live.. same colour, wheels and the gay spoiler

 

[gaz44]

Don't listen to them, the spoiler looks the part. Makes it different from every other E46 3 series, apart from M3 obviously.

I'm enjoying mine, so far (Bought it a month ago). So much nicer than the Clio in every way! What mileage has it done?

 

[rosssei]

its 56k wit full Bm history!

not bad for a 02 car i dont think!

 

[gaz44]

its 56k wit full Bm history!

not bad for a 02 car i dont think!

Nice. Mine has 65k on an 52 plate.

Mine with the other wheels...

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/gaz0044/DSC00032.jpg

 

[Christopher]

M3 lip needed ASAP! Hate the spoilers

Nice car though!

 

[Ian_182]

Looks nice....

 

[M8XY G]

i really like that, mods lined up?

 

[rosssei]

^^ 19" expensive wheels

eibach springs...sorted!

 

[_Tom]

Leave them wheels imo.

You'll prob find theyre quicker than the clio's in a straight line quite easily but dont handle as well. Most people disagree on here but i've tested it a million and one times. My old dear has a 330 which is my whip most of the time. Its just theyre smoooooth! RWD ftw!

 

[gaz44]

Leave them wheels imo.

You'll prob find theyre quicker than the clio's in a straight line quite easily but dont handle as well. Most people disagree on here but i've tested it a million and one times. My old dear has a 330 which is my whip most of the time. Its just theyre smoooooth! RWD ftw!

They do handle pretty well but you feel the weight in the corners. Definitely a bit quicker in a straight line and in gear, especially at higher speeds.

 

[_Tom]

They do handle pretty well but you feel the weight in the corners. Definitely a bit quicker in a straight line and in gear, especially at higher speeds.

Tbh i do find they handle well. Predictable. I find the traction control on them awful if it kicks in. i turn it off everytime i'm in the car unless its wet..lol

Straight line though and out of corners they pull fairly well really. Plenty or torque. Low in the rev range too.

 

[gaz44]

Tbh i do find they handle well. Predictable. I find the traction control on them awful if it kicks in. i turn it off everytime i'm in the car unless its wet..lol

Straight line though and out of corners they pull fairly well really. Plenty or torque. Low in the rev range too.

I've not really pushed it enough for the TC to cut in. It's too smooth to be hussled, not like the Clio!

Not to say I won't try it out when the local roundabout is wet and quiet!

 

[_Tom]

I've not really pushed it enough for the TC to cut in. It's too smooth to be hussled, not like the Clio!

Not to say I won't try it out when the local roundabout is wet and quiet!

You kidding me? I must drive like a loon but it always kicks in.