330 CI Sport, circa 02/03

DreXeL · 21 Sep 2006 at 21:31

Just caught this thread, read the first post and had to reply:

Just

[TW]Fox · 21 Sep 2006 at 21:32

It's ok Drexel, he is moving up in the world to quality cars, everyone has to leave the cheap stuff behind at some point

DreXeL · 21 Sep 2006 at 21:33

[TW]Fox · 21 Sep 2006 at 21:35

He will soon be able to close the boot with a resounding 'doosh' not a 'clang'!

Nozzer · 21 Sep 2006 at 22:50

Rotty said:
the only time SMG skips is when auto downshifting ( pullling up to a junction etc )

Ah well if you count that... The F1 'boxes can do that too (plus you can put it in neutral from any gear).

FakeSnake · 21 Sep 2006 at 22:58

I dont suppose there is any chance you can keep the Teg and get an older luxobarge?
Its a damn proper shame if you have to sell it, just as you were gettin git sorted the way YOU want it.

merlin · 22 Sep 2006 at 09:05

Can't say I'm happy about selling it myself but slapping big mileage on this car just aint the done thing. It'll depreciate faster than an Alpha Romeo.

BMW's on the other hand - people just dont seem to give two hoots about mileage. This is the main reason why I'm thinking it's got to be BMW. Other than German cars - what else is there that will still sell with big mileage?

I actually plan to buy one with low mileage to soak up the miles I'll be doing in it.

I can't keep it AND buy a newish barge for work - as said - the work car has got to be presentable because of turning up to see clients etc. Some of my clients would literally wet themselves laughing if I turned up in a £4,000 barge. :/

What's really irritating me is the lack of straight line speed on the 330's. I know they handle beautifully, and they're screwed together nicely, but they aint exactly rockets between 60mph and 100mph & that's the fun zone afaic.

Ben - you've seen Ade's 530i sport - it goes ok and does like the corners. I'm thinking a 330 Ci is going to be a bit quicker on the straights and probably a bit better to throw around the corners. Shouldn't be that much of a step down, I hope.

Looks like the Toda cams are sold already. Stand to make £100 profit on those because I bought them off a guy who clearly had no idea what they were worth

merlin · 22 Sep 2006 at 09:08

[TW]Fox said:
He will soon be able to close the boot with a resounding 'doosh' not a 'clang'!

No, the Honda boot closes with a deep thud. My brothers 530 boot is like a biscuit tin lid.

SaBBz · 22 Sep 2006 at 09:11

You ditched the idea of a chipped 330d then?

merlin · 22 Sep 2006 at 09:17

SaBBz said:
You ditched the idea of a chipped 330d then?

Not totally, but I really dont like Diesel cars, just not very involving. Can't see me getting on with one but stranger things have happened.

NickXX · 22 Sep 2006 at 09:35

merlin said:
What's really irritating me is the lack of straight line speed on the 330's. I know they handle beautifully, and they're screwed together nicely, but they aint exactly rockets between 60mph and 100mph & that's the fun zone afaic.

You should really give the 330d a consideration as this is where I feel it is at its strongest. A remapped one particularly so.

SaBBz · 22 Sep 2006 at 11:26

merlin said:
Not totally, but I really dont like Diesel cars, just not very involving. Can't see me getting on with one but stranger things have happened.

Give one a go, and remember that a chipped one will show noticable improvement

Kingy · 22 Sep 2006 at 11:40

merlin said:
I can't keep it AND buy a newish barge for work - as said - the work car has got to be presentable because of turning up to see clients etc. Some of my clients would literally wet themselves laughing if I turned up in a £4,000 barge. :/

De-Badge, Private Plate (M38LIN)?

, plus face lifted lights... Could be an 03...

happytechie · 22 Sep 2006 at 11:42

how much does an old 530d go for?

They look nice (well the same as any other 5 series), they'll treck up and down the road all day AND if you get a cheep one you can keep the teg for the weekends

win win situation.

I think that any car cruisy enough to do 30K a year in will be horribly compromised as a 'fun' car. 15K from the teg + a bit of cash is more than enough case to get a weekend car AND a motorway luxo barge

just my 2p (again)

Paul

merlin · 22 Sep 2006 at 13:47

[TW]Fox · 23 Sep 2006 at 03:16

merlin said:
Ben - you've seen Ade's 530i sport

Has he sold that yet? Saw it on Autotrader a while back for a... shall we say... comical price..

Hilly · 23 Sep 2006 at 13:48

The end of an ERA Merlin

same as Drex:

Simon · 25 Sep 2006 at 11:48

hilly said:
same as Drex:

He sold his too?

Bear · 25 Sep 2006 at 13:07

Has there been a post about Drex getting rid of his car aswell ??

merlin · 25 Sep 2006 at 13:10

No, not that I know to. Think Hilly is just agreeing it's sad to see my Teg go.

330 CI Sport, circa 02/03

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