My little Clio to a 330i

[vescaegg]

Would this be a poor move? Now I know it's not the fastest or best car ever but I love my little 182. Sometimes however, I yearn for a little more refinement. Would an e46 be dull? Despite it being more powerful bhp wise and obviously rwd, it's also a fairly heavy saloon....

I welcome your opinions

[nonuts]

e36 M3 instead is my vote, if you can afford to service / insure it.

[soad]

Two totally different cars imo.
Have you test driven the bmw offering yet?

[Risotto]

Better build quality and RWD are the only advantages I can see.

Yes it's more powerful but it needs to be because it's heavier. It's also thirstier, bigger and less agile.

[300bhp/ton]

nonuts said:

e36 M3 instead is my vote, if you can afford to service / insure it.

+1 on this, I really fail to see the appeal of the 330i.

[a_bread]

They're lovely cars. But it is hard to answer without knowing what you hope to get out of your next car, and what characteristics of the Clio you like / don't like / want to move on from...

Edited by a_bread on Monday 4th July 18:52