330i change?

As standard you're probably right - if the M was truly a weekend / track toy though it could be stripped out etc. Not sure I'd gamble on an evo at that money anyway, but I can sort of see the appeal if the OP is willing to change the car a bit
 
Maybe not.

But going by the opinions on here, the WRX is boring. STI is where it at. Way over budget though.
 
Rybo89 said:
Maybe not.

But going by the opinions on here, the WRX is boring. STI is where it at. Way over budget though.
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The owner of the garage has given me quite a tempting offer for my 330i aren't these pretty much solid. I actually consider the WRX a strong contender, faster and sure to be loads of fun.
 
A standard wrx isn't faster at all. To 60 from a launch, yes - on the move not at all, maybe slower

Drive one and see. With a map it'd likely be quicker but even then not substantially so
 
If anything I found my 330d more fun than a Blob WRX, but that was only down to the ability to get the tail out in the 330d.
 
would appreciate your other thoughts on the differences paradigm also what do you think to the one I linked, is that mileage too much?
 
Tom|Nbk said:
would appreciate your other thoughts on the differences paradigm also what do you think to the one I linked, is that mileage too much?
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It's pretty much as I said before. Whilst they have nice shove because of the turbo, they aren't particularly fast (my remapped Leon Cupra R was faster in a straight line... and round Donington), and due to the high levels of mechanical grip, you never feel on-edge or "alive". They literally hold the road (for longer than most people have the bravery to hold) on the public highway, and as a result they feel rather placid unless you are doing some pretty dangerous speeds. Add in the fact that you are sat in a plastic fantastic interior, with some pretty hard seating (that's uncomfortable on longer journeys in comparison to the E36/E46 sport seats), and the insatiable droning from the exhaust at motorway speeds, I've never really enjoyed being in one except for on a track.

As for the one you linked to, I don't really know Imprezas and their bug-bears, but at that mileage, unless it's been extensively rebuilt, it's going to need a complete suspension overhaul, and if it's not gone already, a turbo is likely on the horizon (my 330d's turbo lasted 166,000 for example, and I've known many 1.8T turbo's needing replacement before 150,000 miles).

If you find the E46 that boring, either take it on a car-limits type day to learn how to get the most of it (you might be bottling it far before the limits of the car), or buy a car that feels more alive at legal speeds. The MX5 is brilliant at this, and a turbo/supercharged one is pretty much the perfect blend of poise and power.

mattyprice4004 said:
Drive a Scooby - great fun. So much grip!
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That's EXACTLY what makes them NOT fun on the road.
 
paradigm said:
That's EXACTLY what makes them NOT fun on the road.
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Agreed,whilst far from the same cars, I'll never forget the feeling of underwhelm after driving a Sierra 4x4 Cosworth having previously had a riot with a 2WD variant, despite more power, the 4WD car was ultimately very bland by comparison.
 
Stupid scoop, check

Stupid stickers, check

Stupid exhaust, check

Stupid price, check

Garage can't spell, check

Looks a real cracker. these can be great cars, not when they're done like that
 
peterattheboro said:
Saw this over Stockton today.

It looked clean and having found it on the website, the mileage is a little high. Not sure if that's a problem on these. Also not sure how reputable that dealer is.

http://www.dalmatiancarsales.co.uk/...2000-4wd-4dr-stockton-on-tees-201334530107702

Looks like something you'd be interested in though.
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It's almost twice the price it should be. The scoop can be ditched easy enough. Would make a decent weekender IMO. It's what I would choose though. Classic scoob.
 
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