BMW 330Ci Sport, with M3 body styling
Advantages One word, German.
Disadvantages Thirsty and not for the faint hearted, also, damned expensive!!!!!!
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Agile, powerful and refined, the BMW 3 Series Coupe is an irresistible blend of pure excitement and sophisticated technology. Its powerful engine and superbly balanced chassis deliver a driving experience that will make any other on the road car seem small and insignificant. The main reason why I bought this car was because I wanted something that would be reliable. Something that would last, and that I could pass on to future generations of my family.
I drove all 6 versions of the 3 Series coupe (318Ci, 320Ci, 320Cd, 325Ci, 330Ci, 330Cd) The 330Ci seemed to me to be the best buy because of its reliability, smooth ride, handling and pure power. Second to the 330Ci were the 318Ci and then the 325Ci.Ok, admittedly I have only had this car for a year, but so far I have found no problems, and the car just seems to be getting better. When I first bought the car (Mine is a 330Ci convertible with M3 body styling) there was a small rattle in the front left hand corner (where the roof meets the window) and like all rattles, it really annoyed me. But as I have driven the car further and faster, the rattle has gone, and the car has become much more smooth.
Reliability:Comfort:
Ok, this car isn’t the largest in the world. The entire length is 4.48metres, and the width is only 1.75metres. There is plenty of space in the front, but really, I cannot fit into the back of the car comfortably (and I am 5ft 8"). If you want space then get a 4 dour 3Series. In the front, the two seats can be heated (optional) and they can massage (also optional). The cabin has been designed around these two front seats, which means that in whatever position you sit in the front you will be able to relax. The back however, consists of a small bench that really, is designed to take two very small people (Only MINIME would be able to sit in comfort).
Performance:
Erm, having a 3litre engine that produces 231BHP should really tell you everything that you need to know. But I'll give you some more information. This car is limited, so it will only reach 155mph, but if you want more, then delimit it. It's acceleration from 0-60mph (0-100km/h) = 6.5 seconds. Acceleration from 80-120 km/h in 4th/5th 6.9/9.1 seconds. Pretty damn quick, not Maclaren or Bentley quick, but faster than most things on the road!! It produces 30cw in drag (but this fact is only really important for car buffs and people who would want to race their beloved BMW, LIKE ME!)
Insurance:
Look away now if you have a hear condition, but the car will cost on average about £1000 a year. However if you have not been a silly person and crashed in say the last 25 years, and even better at all, you can knock this insurance down to about £300, depending on your company. And don’t try and insure anyone under the age of 21 on this car, unless you've just won the lottery, it is very very very expensive.
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bermudaviper 03/10/2005 09:34
Bollinger28 15/02/2005 18:04
mj0541 15/02/2005 16:18
there u go pesky33, taken them out, read it and weep
pesky33 15/02/2005 16:13
why not edit the jargon out in the review? it would make more sense then
Badger_Boy 15/02/2005 15:59
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