03 BMW 330i Sport Touring

[caprirob]

Well after 6 months in my Hyundai coupe I'd had enough of the thrashy engine and smacking the dog on the head with the tailgate every time I take her for a run so had to scratch the BMW itch again.

First Automatic car I've owned ( and I've had quite a few ! ) and I love it.

Had a 240 mile round trip yesterday down to Stevenage to do the deal - this thing is awesome. So much power and totally effortless.

Its only done 76k, full dealer history, just had an inspection 1 and brake fluid change so wont need servicing for a while - drives like new.

The only actual fault with it is that its had a paint repair around the filler flap which isnt very good ( the rest of the paintwork is mint ) which either needs a skilled detailer to sort or may need re-doing properly.
Apart from that my only plans for it are to waxoyl under the arches and the brake pipes, fit an Ipod connector to the head unit and drive it

[TheLordJohn]

Nice car.
How much is road tax on one of BMW's trusty 3.0 steeds pre '06?

Cheers, stu.

[caprirob]

£270 a year

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/owningavehicl...

[TheLordJohn]

Merci!
Always got more respect for someone when I see a 330i and not a 330d badge on the back, lol.
Quick enough I take it, they're about 250 (247) brake aren't they...?

[caprirob]

I only do about 10 miles a day so economy isnt really much of an issue - as good as BMW diesel engines are I prefer petrol.

The power delivery is just effortless - the harder you press the pedal the faster it goes - and keeps on going

[philmots]

That's lovely. What did you pay if you don't mind.

I had a Coupe sport auto a few year back and it was sooo smooth.

231hp

[caprirob]

Just under £5k

Strong money but its a good one - and as its only just had a main dealer inspection 1, brake fluid change and new MOT I thought it was worth it - plus the dealer gave me a fair price as a p/ex on the Hyundai.

[TheLordJohn]

Fair one! Hope you enjoy it,

[Nellist]

Nice motor mate, only ever been in a 325i before (saloon version of yours) and that was a great car. Very responsive and good fun round corners

[astirling]

Lovely. I had one of these in an Individual spec - a special order Topaz blue exterior with a tan leather interior, it was lovely. Although people did call me a grandad...

Enjoy!!

[Jw Vw]

Great car OP. Have been in a colleagues one and that was rapid.

[petrolveins]

Love these got a 330i Sport Saloon myself, would have loved a Touring but I couldn't find any manual ones. Looks really nice. What options has it got?

[caprirob]

Not sure on what was optional or standard - going to pick up a brochure from Ebay

Its only got the BMW Business tape head unit with the autochanger in the boot - not the CD or TV

Black leather trim

It has got the Xenon lights - were these optional ?

Also rear PDC ?

If anyone knows what the Standard M Sport spec is can you let me know

[spaceship]

That is a lovely car.

So much metal and engine for the money.

[petrolveins]

caprirob said:

Not sure on what was optional or standard - going to pick up a brochure from Ebay

Its only got the BMW Business tape head unit with the autochanger in the boot - not the CD or TV

Black leather trim

It has got the Xenon lights - were these optional ?

Also rear PDC ?

If anyone knows what the Standard M Sport spec is can you let me know

The Leather and Xenons will have been options, PDC is standard, as is the Business tape player, CD changer is an option I believe. BMW will print you a build sheet for nothing, lets you see what you've got on it.

[stewies_minion]

Such a lot of car for less than £5000.

Hope you enjoy it.

[BJT]

Lots of car for not much money. I did the same...

[dave144]

Love mine to pieces and have no plans to sell after 3 years. Make sure the water pump is changed and enjoy.