BMW 330 e46 - Pics of Msport/Non Msport cars?

mrk · 29 Sep 2009 at 21:39

russ9898 said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1267046.htm

That has bluetooth? How can you tell?

Because it has the bluetooth cradle below the armrest - very easy to fit, it's simply a snap in component that replaces the otherwise cubby drawer/cupholder (on models without armrest).

Steering wheel is stupidly shiny though, a magic eraser or two will be needed to matte that back into shape!

NickXX · 29 Sep 2009 at 23:04

F355 said:
By the centre console, you can make out the BT pairing button and also it has the snap in adapter mount rather than the roller-shutter.

Hi there F355 - how are you getting on with your 330d?

mjt · 30 Sep 2009 at 01:17

F355 said:
By the centre console, you can make out the BT pairing button and also it has the snap in adapter mount rather than the roller-shutter.

so it does, good spot.
for some reason i was looking at the armrest itself for the hints, as that's where it's kept on a 5 series..

loltim · 30 Sep 2009 at 01:31

merlin said:
Simply awesome, love JDM bug eye scoobs - rare, ugly and brutal all in one.

Nice find!

haha

russ9898 · 30 Sep 2009 at 07:37

Seriously what do people think sometimes? Im trying to sell my car so ill put photos on with my kid sitting on the roof? (see link) http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1208885.htm

however ive just seen this forsale on bmw land, love the interior of this. I need to get my car sold so i can start looking seriously at buying. -

EddScott · 30 Sep 2009 at 10:15

russ9898 said:
Seriously what do people think sometimes? Im trying to sell my car so ill put photos on with my kid sitting on the roof?

You honestly think he will damage the car? Funnily enough kids don't have many sharp edges.

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 10:16

EddScott said:
You honestly think he will damage the car? Funnily enough kids don't have many sharp edges.

They do jump and scratch with their shoes though and it's a stupid thing to do anyway.

EddScott · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:39

mrk said:
They do jump and scratch with their shoes though and it's a stupid thing to do anyway.

He hasn't jumped onto the roof of that car. He's been placed on there by his dad, had the photo taken then dad has picked him up off the top.

Its hardly a deal breaker.

mjt · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:43

EddScott said:
He hasn't jumped onto the roof of that car. He's been placed on there by his dad, had the photo taken then dad has picked him up off the top.

Its hardly a deal breaker.

no, but it would probably put me off the car unless it was something amazing.
why would you put your kid in the ad? does he come with the car?

almost as bad as having some slutty gf sprawled over the bonnet, which i've seen far too often

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:45

Depends if the slutty GF was hot

Janesy B · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:48

mjt · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:50

was waiting for someone to post that ^_^

although it wasn't an advert, he was just showing off his hot piece of ass :/

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:50

yikes!

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:55

russ9898 said:
Seriously what do people think sometimes? Im trying to sell my car so ill put photos on with my kid sitting on the roof? (see link) http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1208885.htm

however ive just seen this forsale on bmw land, love the interior of this. I need to get my car sold so i can start looking seriously at buying. -

Those Sports seats have a strip down the middle, what is that? I don't have that on mine!

Something about the E46 coupe where the paint looks amazing and so smooth even though it's the same paint on the whole model range, just looking at that makes you go "ooh" heck even my titanium silver feels thick and smooth. The interior on that blue one though is win, the NAV just completes it nicely.

I want a new shape 3 series as my next car but if I came across a 330ci (coupe or soft top) that had been well looked after with low miles and NAV then I'd take it!

Django x2 · 30 Sep 2009 at 12:56

^^^^^^^^ That's a dude

russ9898 · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:14

mrk said:
Those Sports seats have a strip down the middle, what is that? I don't have that on mine!

Something about the E46 coupe where the paint looks amazing and so smooth even though it's the same paint on the whole model range, just looking at that makes you go "ooh" heck even my titanium silver feels thick and smooth. The interior on that blue one though is win, the NAV just completes it nicely.

I want a new shape 3 series as my next car but if I came across a 330ci (coupe or soft top) that had been well looked after with low miles and NAV then I'd take it!

Is it possible that the seats are slightly different in facelift to pre-facelift cars?

mjt said:
no, but it would probably put me off the car unless it was something amazing.
why would you put your kid in the ad? does he come with the car?

almost as bad as having some slutty gf sprawled over the bonnet, which i've seen far too often

Agreed. Im not overly interested in the car as im looking for a 330 but to me that shows a lack of respect for the car. I now invisage going to see the car and being greated by chocolate stains on the door cards and knackered seat backs from feet on them.

EddScott said:
You honestly think he will damage the car? Funnily enough kids don't have many sharp edges.

See above reply really. The kid may have buttons on the back of his jeans though which could scratch or damage the car. Regardless i just think its a stupid thing to do especially on a car ad. If the owner has such levels of stupidity to sit his child on the roof i do have doubts about the rest of the car.

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:17

I don't think the seats were any different at all, first time I've seen those seats^^ only the cabs had different seat backs due to the belt harness being attached to it!

russ9898 · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:28

The only thing the advert says about the interior is -

The car is a Sept 2003 (facelift) 330Ci Sport 6 speed manual in Mystic Blue, with a lovely contrasting interior of sand (pale yellow/cream) coloured nappa leather, with black and the carbon look trim inserts. The mileage is just over 75000.

mrk · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:29

Must be specific to the nappa leather then!

EddScott · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:37

russ9898 said:
Agreed. Im not overly interested in the car as im looking for a 330 but to me that shows a lack of respect for the car. I now invisage going to see the car and being greated by chocolate stains on the door cards and knackered seat backs from feet on them.

See above reply really. The kid may have buttons on the back of his jeans though which could scratch or damage the car. Regardless i just think its a stupid thing to do especially on a car ad. If the owner has such levels of stupidity to sit his child on the roof i do have doubts about the rest of the car.

I can only assume you do not have children? And those that have called the seller stupid for putting his child on the roof of the car also without child.

Apart from the buttons which I agree with, children aren't walking time bombs of muck and filth and out to scratch any car they come into contact with. I've managed to keep all my cars clean and tidy with my 8 year old growing up. She even managed to spend 4 years in my Impreza without once dropping food in the back or putting large scratches on the bodywork.

The guy is obviously proud of the car and his son and wants a pic of them together. Hardly an act of stupidity.