Test drove an E46 330i Sport

Cheers, just spoke to him and he is going to get me a price.

I noticed my side repeaters looked a bit mouldy, I have ordered new ones from BMW, quite expensive, I can see this car costing me a fortune lol.
 
mr_x_plosion said:
The tyres that are on it are awful, nasty budget crap, I don't know if it's just me (first rwd car) but it's lethal in the wet, I'll take it easy ;)
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It'll be the tyres. Mine feels planted as anything (even in the wet) on Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's. Never had the back end step out on anything other than sheet ice, and I (read: "DSC") corrected it without fuss.

I honestly can't believe how it grips so well for a 1.5tonne car. My guess is the wide tyres.
 
Gaygle said:
It'll be the tyres. Mine feels planted as anything (even in the wet) on Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's. Never had the back end step out on anything other than sheet ice, and I (read: "DSC") corrected it without fuss.

I honestly can't believe how it grips so well for a 1.5tonne car. My guess is the wide tyres.
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How do you rate the RE050's? It's a tyre I would consider as a replacement, also Falken 452.

At the moment though despite being rubbish tyres they have loads of tread, think I will have to take it easy for now. The rears are the wrong size too, 235/45/17 instead of 245/40/17.

Brand wise, it's running Hero on the front and Admiral on the back :eek:
 
I have done some pricing up, a full set of Falken FK452 will cost £284, best price I can find on the RE050A's is £398.46.

With over £100 difference I think I would go with Falken lol.
 
Saab 9-5 Aero, Bridgestone RE050A and Goodyear Eagle F1 were both better.

The Conti's wear as fast as the Goodyears while not having as much grip.
 
Fox:

Ive seen a 1 owner 330ci on an 05 plate with 40k on the clock from a main dealer for 12k. Everything bar sat nav so got leathers etc, FSH, 6 months tax and years warranty.

How does that sound to you?
 
Slightly expensive... is it an m-sport? If you could hagle down to under 11k that would be a very good purchase.

But I'm not Fox so wait for his advice :D
 
Yeh its got:

M Sport Steering Wheel, M Sportbody Kit, M Sport Rear Spoiler, M Sport Seats, M Sport Suspension, Multi function steering wheel, Park distance control, Leather, Cruise Control
 
My gear knob and side repeaters arrived today, I also made a start on the cleaning inside.

I have a sidelight out now, think I will change them for LED ones.
 
It's gonna be that price because it's an 05 plate - that spec is also standard on any Sport :)

I'm sure a 2003/4 one with similar miles will be a lot cheaper - the trouble is finding one in decent condition near enough to you I guess.

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Mr X, don't change the sidelights for LED ones, it doesn't look that great, more chav than anything else!
 
Hmmm... a quick figure check has shown that they are offering below book value so 12k may actually be a good deal, but if you can get them to knock it down a bit more then you could have yourself a bargain. What is the interior condition like? Is the car well looked after? Full BMW service history?

My advice is... don't listen to me, wait for Fox :D

mr_x_plosion said:
My gear knob and side repeaters arrived today, I also made a start on the cleaning inside.

I have a sidelight out now, think I will change them for LED ones.
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Are you not having it detailed?
 
mr_x_plosion said:
I have done some pricing up, a full set of Falken FK452 will cost £284, best price I can find on the RE050A's is £398.46.

With over £100 difference I think I would go with Falken lol.
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Falkens were very good on mine but didnt last long [probably my heavy right foot] currently running Yokohama parada spec2, grippy as a very grippy thing!
 
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Interior is mint, took it for a test drive this afternoon, none smoker not a hint of anything about it. Immaculate condition, forgot to mention its got a sunroof, thats a deal breaker ;) Not!
 
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