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99 BMW M3 vs. 01 BMW 330
05-21-2004, 06:53 AM
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99 BMW M3 vs. 01 BMW 330
ok.....need some imput on both cars
both are convertibles, but the 330 is a newer Ci.....
any input is appreciated..debating bewtween the 2.... will be purchasing around june18-27....
which would yall get?
m3 has 70k miles on it and 330 has 40k miles
both are convertibles, but the 330 is a newer Ci.....
any input is appreciated..debating bewtween the 2.... will be purchasing around june18-27....
which would yall get?
m3 has 70k miles on it and 330 has 40k miles
05-21-2004, 08:09 AM
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I'd actually go for the 330, depending what the options are on each. M, yeah it's nice... But the 330 has less miles, looks better, and while it may be just a tad slower, doesn't really make much of a difference on a road course, where they both shine.
05-21-2004, 08:46 AM
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330 has less miles but less power. 330 is more common and the M, if taken care of, will bring a better resale in the end. Are those miles "hard" miles or miles driven by a little ol' lady from Pasadena?
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05-21-2004, 10:50 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
I would go with the E46 330Ci. Newer, less miles, better interior and exterior. Not too much down on power from the M3.
I would go with the E46 330Ci. Newer, less miles, better interior and exterior. Not too much down on power from the M3.
If you are getting a convertible then rigth away we can tell you dont care too much about racing the car. Both convertibles are heavy, that said i would go with the car that doesnt look as outdated. Which is the 330.
Test drive both and see which you like more. The 330 rides a little softer but all easily fixed with coilovers if you wanted to go that route.
Also dont forget about insurance.
05-21-2004, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
I would go with the E46 330Ci. Newer, less miles, better interior and exterior. Not too much down on power from the M3.
I would go with the E46 330Ci. Newer, less miles, better interior and exterior. Not too much down on power from the M3.
05-21-2004, 11:35 AM
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Yeah, the 330Ci doesnt lose by much to the E36 M3 AND the E46 is a sweeter looking coupe than the E36. (IMO, the E36 M3 looks better as a 4dr even though it only comes in automatic.)
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05-21-2004, 11:11 PM
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thanks for the input guys....ill be test driving both tommrow....i personally like the newer model look, but i also like the m3, just cant afford a newer one 
.....ohh yeah
and they have both only had one owner......not sure if they were driven hard or not....will find out tommrow
.....ohh yeahand they have both only had one owner......not sure if they were driven hard or not....will find out tommrow
05-22-2004, 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
im pretty sure the E36 m3 sedan comes with a manual also.
im pretty sure the E36 m3 sedan comes with a manual also.
05-22-2004, 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by F23A4
...ranks up there with the Camry V6 5MT: produced but you'll almost never locate one.
...ranks up there with the Camry V6 5MT: produced but you'll almost never locate one.
they're rare, and usually go for a mint too.
liloj0414 It really depends on what you want to do with the car. If you're looking to do many autox's with it, and go on many spirited drives, then the M3 is for you. Resale is also excelent on ///M cars versus regular 3-series.
The M3 is a little lighter, faster, stiffer to ride in, and gives way more fedback through the steering wheel than the E46 cars.
The 330ci is bigger, softer, more numb on the wheel, and a little heavier. Still plenty of power.
I would pick the M3, I'm a big E-36 fan.
05-22-2004, 10:45 PM
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330ci is a good car... i test drove one before pickin my ride. i have a 330xi at home at my parents house. the 5sp manual tranny on the 3 series is pretty damn nice...
the looks of the '99 M3 vs the updated looks of the 330ci as well as the mileage difference... plus the mods and body kits for the 330ci from hamman/dinan/schnitzer make the 330ci the obvious choice for me
as for those who say that the M3 has "more power"... a few engine mods from schnitzer can more than make up the difference.
the looks of the '99 M3 vs the updated looks of the 330ci as well as the mileage difference... plus the mods and body kits for the 330ci from hamman/dinan/schnitzer make the 330ci the obvious choice for me
as for those who say that the M3 has "more power"... a few engine mods from schnitzer can more than make up the difference.
05-22-2004, 11:10 PM
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thanks for the feedback..went up there to look at them today and they were both nice cars....they also have a 325 
for about 4gs less.....whats the power diffrence in this car? i really dont car much about speed, just the looks.....but this one also had red leather interior(which i liked for some odd reason)....
but i will most likely go with the 330..i like the newer body style better
thanks guys
for about 4gs less.....whats the power diffrence in this car? i really dont car much about speed, just the looks.....but this one also had red leather interior(which i liked for some odd reason)....but i will most likely go with the 330..i like the newer body style better
thanks guys
05-22-2004, 11:25 PM
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Originally posted by 98CLChick
330Ci...Don't buy an automatic!
330Ci...Don't buy an automatic!
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05-23-2004, 12:20 AM
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Originally posted by liloj0414
i would buy a standard...but i work for a hospital, so i do city driving a lot, and im too damn lazy to be playin with a shifter
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i would buy a standard...but i work for a hospital, so i do city driving a lot, and im too damn lazy to be playin with a shifter
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05-23-2004, 12:24 AM
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I live in one of the worst cities for traffic, I still refuse to drive a automatic...
Oh and my vote goes for 330Ci, better body style and as everyone said, not that much slower.
Oh and my vote goes for 330Ci, better body style and as everyone said, not that much slower.
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Originally posted by rezurex
as for those who say that the M3 has "more power"... a few engine mods from schnitzer can more than make up the difference.
as for those who say that the M3 has "more power"... a few engine mods from schnitzer can more than make up the difference.
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