Anyone Drive a 330ci with Performance Package
 

I am thinking about an M-3, but also a 330ci with Performance Package, I have found a used on in Northern California, and was wondering your thought.

Michael

eh..i wouldnt bother.

Buy another Porsche. You'll be happier:D

That car is so much fun - I drove it at Savage BMW. I was doing about 65 mph on the back roads behind the dealership and I saw a speed bump ahead and I start to lift off the pedal and the dealer said to floor it. I hit the bump at about 80 mph and the car just coasted right over it. If they were not $43,000 I would have bought one in a heartbeat. Is this going to replace both your cars or are still going to keep the Honda as a daily driver.

I am not sure, I have found a used one with only 6,400 miles up North.

I am not sure what I want, just looking at all the options. Did you go to the car show?

Michael

330i with sports package would have me think a long time before buying an e46M3. It has great power and handling is awesome.
great car, great performer, not a porsche but then again, nothing is like a Pcar so no point to compare. in my view 330i is the only "true to the spirit of BMW" model left in the line up of the current models.

My father has one. Its a great car. The shifter is a bit notchy, but compared to your 84, will feel great. He has not had any problems with it at all.

Bill

I drove a new one not too long ago. It's not as heart stopping compared to the E46 M3, but it's awesome. I like the way the stock exhaust sounds, and the suede steering wheel was really nice as well.

There was a lot of talk about that model over on the E46Fanatics BB a year or so ago. The general opinion was that the extra $$$ were not worth it and the 6 speed ratios were not properly spaced so that a normal 5 speed was actually more fun. BTW, I have had a '03 325Xi and now a '03 X5 with the 3.0. No comparison betweenthe 2 motors. The 3.0 is the only way to go.

Thanks for the input, I am looking at getting it with an auto, as it would be my daily driver, and can't live with a manual.

Michael

Michael,

I went to the car show on Sunday, it was a blast. The best way though in my opinion to experience a BMW is to drive one through dealer test drive or through this. The tiptronic is great plus you can have a great deal of fun with it. In this month's Panorama Porsche magazine, their is a great article on how to drive tiptronic better.

Chris

If you are looking for the best bang for your buck on an E46 Bimmer, I would go with a 328ci with the sports package. ;)