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OK ladies and gents, after a few years out a coupe, I am formally now seriously looking at getting a Coupe again.

So, up for sale is my BMW 330ci E46.

Year: 2000
Mileage: 81,000
Engine: 3.0 231bhp
MOT: Jan 2014
TAX: End March (i think, may be later)
MV2 18" alloys
Heated Leather Seats
All the usual trimmings and luxury of a 3 series.
Meer Green with Tan / Cream Colour leather

Price: £1650 FIRM.

Only modification to the car is a SS Catback - only quiet, not obtrusive.

If you know your RWD cars, you'll know these are bloomin good. Great 50/50 weight distribution, fantastic handling and just enough poke.

Effortless and comfortable, 0-60 in a mediocre 6.5 seconds - wont set the world on fire but who really needs to gun it anyways.

I have owned the car since last Jan, and for the lucky buyer, pretty much done almost every 'common' problem on the e46 (there's a lot)

Just within the last 6 months:

* Major Service @ 79k
* 2 x uprated Meyle Lower arms and rear bushes
* Final Stage Resistor
* Oil Level Sensor
* Front Drop Links
* New battery (on Sat)
* Rocker Cover Gasket
* Oil filter housing Gasket
* Expansion tank (these go at 8-10 years normally)
* Brake level sensor

Sure there's more bits and bobs that I've forgotten.

Anyhow - I'm looking to sell up, and anyone who wants to get a cheap RWD car, with fantastic poke that isnt 100 years old, or a POS, then look no further! I'm after a quick sale, so hense the low price. Once my minds made up.... its made up

Now the car is 13 years old, and like any car has its blemishes - so i'll try and be as honest as i can with these as its only fair.

Front arches are showing bubbling - not broken paint yet
5" rust bubble on rear quarter - not sure what that is, but not gotten any worse in my ownership.
Will need 1 front tyre for MOT - cant think of anything else it would need.

On occasions the brake light is sticky - needs a new brake light sensor imho - but only 25 pounds from dealer..... but its only done it twice that I've noticed.

Other than that, good to go!

As its not a stupid wannabe 'M' or MSport or whatever, for some reason insurance is Very low - i am 26, and pay 310 fully comp with NCB protected etc. Tax is in the cheaper bracket at around 260 for a year.

Anyhow, will post pics up asap. But please PM me if interested.

Never tracked, previously owned by a private school teacher (looked like someone out of harry potter with a weird school cloak and everything) and had as a second car to a VW Camper van - hense low mileage for the year.

All in all a fantastic little motor, at 80k its still a baby for a BMW, and at a giveaway price, all good! Here's a couple of poor pics
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Please PM ME for more info.

Cheers!


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I wish you all the best in the sale.... but i would like to say

Getting a coupe? WOOP WOOP :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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glws :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Thanks very much for the comments guys. Been a long time but time to get back in there!

Thought I'd pop it up here for anyone interested in going into the rwd world before autotrader
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I want but insurance wont allow :(
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CoupeRC have you looked around? I've had the car for nearly 2 years, and I'm only 26 now.
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updated with a couple of poor pics
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LOVE my BM's (had numerous) gotta ask though, why get rid and then get a coupe?....slight step backwards surely, in terms of power if nothing else :confusion-shrug:
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:text-yeahthat: I want a 3 series tbf, I love my coupe but the time will come for me to get a bimmer! But 3l is gonna destroy me on insurance :(
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would you consider a swap Andy? :think:
(could be looking for something as a daily driver if I land a car im looking at)
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Well its about chuffing time mate

Good luck with your sale mate

Cant wait to see what you get
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Thanks dodge!

Well mate, to be honest it stems back 4 years ago..... I sold my v6 for a 55 plate 350z, car of my bloomin life. Had the gen 2 turbo on the go too. anyways ended up having to sell up, and never got over it really. Bought a celiac 190 and hated it from the word go - car was perfect but I just hated fwd. So sold up 9 months later and got the BMW.

Now I'm actively looking at property with 'er indoors, which means before my hands are tied it's my last chance to get a new car, and sadly it can't be a 350z. So, with that it has to be a 2.5k car that's going to last me a good few years.....

Whittled down its either a Ford focus or a coupe. No competition.

Whilst I really enjoy driving the BMW, i'm itching for a new car (usually I change every 9 months... to my cost lol) and something to tinker with again, and I've always had a soft spot for a coupe - the next one will be my 4th!

Long story short, I only potter to work, the gym, and back and forth to hers......so time to get something sensible.
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Smoke - yes mate, possibly. I'm after a lowish mileage coupe though, what's yours?
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Lukeyfc1212 wrote::text-yeahthat: I want a 3 series tbf, I love my coupe but the time will come for me to get a bimmer! But 3l is gonna destroy me on insurance :(
Try confused.com - you'll be surprised. Bang for buck, they're v cheap to insure.
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At 22 I don't thin a 3l BMW is gonna be a cheap option on my insurance! :icon-lol: if it was the other side if Christmas it definately could've been a buy, depending of if I could get rid of the coupe...
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androo 007 wrote:Smoke - yes mate, possibly. I'm after a lowish mileage coupe though, what's yours?
just coming up to 52000
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Cool, ok pal. well give me a shout if things get in motion and we cant talk further :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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ok, will do, like I say, I'll know better by Friday :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Okie doke people I need this sold!

Put 2 new tyres on for the MOT which passed with no advisories last month.

£1200?
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androo 007 wrote:Okie doke people I need this sold!

Put 2 new tyres on for the MOT which passed with no advisories last month.

£1200?
Where in the UK are you based?

What is Fuel economy like? :laughing-rollingyellow:

If your not too far can I test drive it?

Any more pictures? (like inside etc)
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Is Androoooo around?
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Hi guys

Sorry, it's been hectic few days.

Sam, gimme a shout on xxxxx xxx xxx I don't have much spare pc time at the moment but available on the dog and bone to see all the main questions etc.

As Rik says, thanks man!

Light tan with wood effect trim, I'll try and get pics up tomorrow for you.
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Andy, do you maybe want to PM ZS and edit your post to remove your mobile number from public consumption?
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:icon-lol: it's hard work on this! Thanks rik
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