Photos provided by the seller
Highlights
- Low mileage
- Extensive history file
- 228bhp straight-six engine
The Appeal
This BMW E46 was purchased by the vendor with the intention of completing the famous North Coast 500 road trip around the wild, rugged scenery of some of Scotland’s most far-flung roads. The 330Ci would certainly make a fine candidate for this type of trip, with its powerful straight-six engine, convertible roof and ample luggage space.
This particular example comes with an extensive history file, documenting the car’s servicing throughout its life. Many invoices are on file, showing parts and servicing, and the car comes with its original owner’s manuals and service books.
The History and Paperwork
- Main dealer and independent service history
- MOT valid until July 2023
- Main dealer and specialist service history
- Original owner’s manuals
- Servicing invoices
- V5C in vendor’s name
The Interior
- Original interior
- No modifications
- Headlining clean and secure
- Leather seats presentable, with light signs of wear
- Carpets clean and secure
- Heated seats
- Air conditioning
- Sat Nav
- Jack and tool kit
- High specification throughout
The Exterior
- Paintwork in excellent condition
- No major scratches or dents reported
- Some scratches on rear bumper
- No scratches on wing mirrors
- Wheels in good condition
- Tyres reportedly retain good tread
- No reported damage underneath
- Convertible hood functions correctly
- Black canvas hood clean and tight
The Mechanics
- Very clean engine bay
- Said to drive superbly
- Starts and drives as it should
- Automatic gearbox
- Reportedly retains original exhaust
- No leaks or smoke noted
- Regularly serviced mechanicals
- No MOT advisories
Summary
This is a very clean looking example of an E46, which would make an excellent choice as a grand tourer. It is a stylish, comfortable and powerful vehicle, which still looks good today and won’t have any trouble keeping up with modern traffic.
The vendor has only driven the car a few times, having originally intended to use it as a long distance tourer, but reports that it has spent the majority of its life being kept in a garage and generally well cared for.
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