BMW 330ci

[Brad Smith]

So sold my BMW compact 316ti. Was a great little car, really loved it. Loved the interior. But decided I wanted a new car, I couldn't think of any car I really wanted to replace it with, so decided to stick with BMW and the E46 and decided on a 3 series coupe. I decided on a 330ci. Sold my car on the Friday and picked this up on the Saturday. Want to get the interior as good as on my compact.

Compact:

And the new 330:

 

[Mark-F]

Very nice.

I wanted a coupe, grey with red heated leather. Couldn't find one so settled on a blue vert with non heated grey leather and sat nav.
odd compromise I know, but love it now.

cracking cars. How many miles has it covered?

 

[Alan]

330 is a peach mate, well in.

 

[Brad Smith]

I wanted this colour and spec I was after was heated black leather with electric seats. Did want xenons but couldn't find any with all. But really happy with this. And 111,000.

 

[Brad Smith]

330 is a peach mate, well in.

Cheers

 

[Mr R.]

Is this SJ old car that was on here for sale?

If so it looks like a great car and very well cared for.

 

[Stefan.]

Is this SJ old car that was on here for sale?

If so it looks like a great car and very well cared for.

I had to double check myself!!

it isn't bit very similiar!!

Looks nice

 

[Brad Smith]

Does look very similar. Actually looked at yours and debated whether coming to view but was 3 hours away. Tbf after seeing yours I knew this was the combo I wanted don't suppose you kept the gear knob ?

 

[Stefan.]

Does look very similar. Actually looked at yours and debated whether coming to view but was 3 hours away. Tbf after seeing yours I knew this was the combo I wanted don't suppose you kept the gear knob ?

Nope i sold the car complete mate

They are really good cars! def the best colour combo too!

I also found the armrest gets in the way and changed the lot for some cup holders...

 

[yeecup]

I love my armrest.

 

[Brad Smith]

Definitely thinking of getting cup holders for this one. And I love the armrest, I don't feel it gets it the way.

 

[Advikaz]

Looks tidy that

 

[Brad Smith]

Looks tidy that

Thanks

 

[cat171]

Nice upgrade, it looks great

 

[Brad Smith]

Nice upgrade, it looks great

Thank you

 

[Danith]

So much car for the ££. Nice. BMWsport.net continues to grow.

 

[Brad Smith]

So much car for the ££. Nice. BMWsport.net continues to grow.

It really is. And aha it does indeed

 

[yeecup]

I bought. Genuine bmw cup holders for mine, and coin holder cost £50 iirc

 

[LukeC]

Love these definitely going to look at one as my next car, how does it sound?

 

[Brad Smith]

I bought. Genuine bmw cup holders for mine, and coin holder cost £50 iirc

Not bad tbf. Think I'm going to get the cup holder this time. Had the sliding tray but didn't really do much apart from hold my phone.

 

[Brad Smith]

Love these definitely going to look at one as my next car, how does it sound?

Sounds really good tbf. Especially when you get it in the higher revs

 

[yourcodenameisnick]

Very nice. I'm thinking about one of these for my next car. Apart from petrol consumption any downsides to the car?

 

[Brad Smith]

Very nice. I'm thinking about one of these for my next car. Apart from petrol consumption any downsides to the car?

Erm not that I can think of, the sound and power override it all anyway.

 

[yeecup]

Love these definitely going to look at one as my next car, how does it sound?

They sound superb as standard with the butterfly valve in backbox left open . Engine is epic

 

[Brad Smith]

They sound superb as standard with the butterfly valve in backbox left open . Engine is epic

Yeah that is already done and it really is amazing. Keep looking for excuses to go out and drive it ha.

 

[Brad Smith]

Done a few little bits:

Polished black shadow line came up much better than I thought it would be tbf.

Sprayed lower grill black.

Polished front and back lights. Front aren't what I was hoping for :/.

Sprayed carbon cube on the door cards.

Pics:

Before:

After:

Lower grill:

Carbon cube restore:

 

[cat171]

This is a really nice looking motor

 

[Brad Smith]

Thank you

 

[yeecup]

Makes me wish I'd waited and got the grey that I originally wanted. Oh well. Could be selling soon anyway

 

[Brad Smith]

I was only looking for a grey one. Didn't really want any other colour. Glad I found one tbf.

 

[yeecup]

Yeah they look great in grey, best colour IMO. Mine is black. First and last black car

 

[Brad Smith]

It is indeed. And I had a black car as my first car and that too was my last black car.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looks well that mate, grey is def best colour for them

 

[Paul.M]

Looks brilliant, fantastic looking car.

Even though my grey coupe was only a 2.0 I still miss it

 

[Brad Smith]

Looks well that mate, grey is def best colour for them

Thank you. And it is. Looks good when clean and stays clean for a while.

 

[Brad Smith]

Looks brilliant, fantastic looking car.

Even though my grey coupe was only a 2.0 I still miss it

Thank you

I was originally looking at the 2.0l but found it was something silly like £30 extra to get this 3. And then it was a no brainer really.

 

[Stefan.]

330 or nothing imo unless going ///M

grey is the best colour!!

Nice update

 

[Brad Smith]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

Thanks. More should come pretty soon.

 

[Paul.M]

330 or nothing imo unless going ///M

I also agree with this, Mine gave me no end of trouble and I wouldn't recomend anything less than a straight six to anyone.

 

[_Tom]

330 or nothing imo unless going ///M

grey is the best colour!!

Nice update

100%. Even 330's are pretty tame although I'd happily have another.