Help Needed

[gaunty]

Hello All

I have been looking at getting a BMW and have decided that i would like a e46. I have no idea what to look for in the way of problems. I have been looking at the 330-328-325 is there a massive diffrence in power and the way they drive?. What are they like on fuel as well and what are the soft tops like. I have a subaru impreza at the moment with L/C anti lag and simtek and due to my job i now have to drive up and down the m4 every now and then. I am looking for a car that will be nice and relaxing to drive for 200+ miles then a good laugh when you get on the b roads.
The subaru is good on the b roads but dear god not relaxing for 200+ miles so all imput is welcome because it seems that prices can be so differnt i really dont want to end up with a lemon.

Thank You
James

[dooosuk]

Hundreds of threads on this so do a search.

General consensus if buy the 330 if you can afford it. Running costs are the same as the the other 6pots but engine much better to drive.

I average around 29mpg doing an 8mile commute out of Manchester city centre to work. On a motorway run at 80 I can see around 34mpg.

Watch out for front wishbone bushes. Need replacing every 50 - 60k miles.

Plenty more info if you search/scan back a few pages of the forum.

[gaunty]

Good Morning

Thanks for that i thought the 330 was going to be more expensive to run but with mpg like that its a done deal.

I shall look back over the topics to see what is said but any more info or tips people have would be good as well.

Cheers James