Been thinking of chopping the scoob in for one,was just wondering if anyone knew anything about these,like mpg,bhp,reliability etc.
About an x or y reg.

 

I had an 03 330ci and they are fantastic cars. Totally different to the impreza, much smoother, but still plenty of grunt. I easily got over 30mpg on a run - never had any problems with it.

 

My inlaws have one, had it from new (51 plate) and its been reliable not had any problems that I know of. Only done 25000 miles though.. MPG wise I think they get about 20 - 25. Still drives smooth and pulls well etc even at 6 years old.

 

but you could have a half-specced Mini Copper for that much

 

I have one at the moment 2000 on an X , very easy car to live with, deceptively quick (232 bhp) I average 26-27 mpg over 30 on a run, find a high spec one if you can, great car.

 

Liking that a lot,what would i be looking at pricewise for a low-ish mileage one? Will have around 9k to play with.

 

£9k will get you a 330 but with 50K+ miles, not a problem with these though.

 

BMW 3 Series for Sale

Plenty to choose from.

 

A freind has one, they're a very capable sports coupe. The ride is a bit firm, but at least you have the BMW build quality which means no squeaks or rattles. He's only had a few niggling problems like the windows not activating when the doors were shut (the automatically retract and seat when the doors are opened and shut) and it seems to get through front disks. If I was in the market for that "type" of car, it would definately be on my shortlist.

 

Hi Dunk, How you doing ?, paid £7250 for mine with 79000 mls with full BM history, 18in Alpina wheels, electric leather sport seats, xenons etc etc, hasn't missed a beat ,great car for the cash

 

I'm good cheers, you? Getting the itch again 350z will be up for sale soon!

 

One of the best blends of performance and touring comfort sensible money can buy.
Sound great when pushed too!

 

I'm good thanks, I get that itch every few months , what you thinking of getting next ?

 

Funnily enough I am going to see one tomorrow, after looking at a Clio 182 and being dissapointed I crossed it off my list and the 330i is next.

I have 8 grand or therabouts to spend so its going to be a 98k milles 2000 model but it looks very tidy, to be honest a 98k BMW is more reassuring than a 10k Renault.

Its up at £7,500, which seems about middle ground for the age and mileage, might be able to knock it down a little.

Its Silver with Grey leather and the car I said I would never own, I have overcome my BMW prejudice (too common nowadays), have always thought that the Coupe is a very handsome car, better looking than the one before (which just looks old and chavvy) and the new one that just isnt as good looking.

 

The 3.0l BMW straight 6 is absolute peach of an engine.

I couldn't personally go back to 230bhp again from 340 as I'm power corrupted!

 

Cheers all,looks like my mind is made up!

 

Probably back to a Scooby, just not an Impreza