BMW e46 advice

[Kobushi ste]

Time has come to trade in the fiat coupe 20vt I've been looking at e46 coupe/convertibles on 01/02 plates can pick a very nice one for 3k leaving me the other 1k for insurance and maintainance I know this is a hard question to answer because most would choose the m3 or a 330 but which is the best engine for all round performance looked on a few sites and they seem to chose the 323 any advice would be apreciated

[pilchardthecat]

The 330i is the best non-M, so that's the one to aim for if you can afford it

[Kobushi ste]

I'm on my 30's and believe it or not the difference in insurance quotes for a e46 330 convertible compared to a 306 cabriolet is only 80 quid dearer for the BMW fully comp brother has recently bought a 04 330 touring and yes the car does shift and gather the mpg is 1-2 mpg different from a 323 am I correct with this

[Zebrs]

All the non ///M 6 pot petrols cost about the same to run, only a few MPG in it. Go straight for the 330 imo.

[Kobushi ste]

Think I've been pursuaded lol next question coupe or convertible !!!

[pilchardthecat]

Kobushi ste said:

Think I've been pursuaded lol next question coupe or convertible !!!

That is a question only you can answer.