Highlights
- Low mileage for age
- Good condition throughout
- Long MOT and ready to drive
- Manual
The Appeal
The 330CI brings together all of the elements that have made BMWs reputation what it is today. A silky smooth inline six engine, excellent handling thanks to being rear wheel drive, great looks and outstanding build quality. Combine all of this with a soft top and you have a car that’s guaranteed to produce a smile on anyone who drives it. It' a capable car with 231 bhp, and with the manual gearbox, the car is a highly sought after model.
This 330CI is in good condition throughout and looks fantastic on the M-Sport wheels. Having just been brought over from Jersey it has benefited from unsalted roads for its whole life and as such the underside looks very good. With a long MOT it’s ready for a new owner to jump in, drop the hood and enjoy the summer.
The History and Paperwork
- MOT until March 2023
- An invoice from march this year that includes an oil and filter change amongst other minor repairs
- Original owners manuals
- A selection of invoices for serving and minor repairs
- New owner will need to apply for a V5 as the car has just come over from the Channel Islands
The new owner will become the first registered keeper here in the UK. It's a simple process and the import tax has been paid with a NOVA reference available.
The Interior
- Good condition throughout
- M-Sport heated seats
- Some signs of wear on the seats
- All original and unmodified
- Everything works as it should
- Complete original toolkit in the boot
BMW got the design of the interior perfect with the E46, whilst the car is significantly smaller than the modern 3 series the interior still feels spacious and the driving position feels close to the road and makes for a fantastic driving experience. Everything works exactly as it should and the dashboard, door cards and carpets are all in good condition. The black leather seats are comfortable whilst also offering a good level of lateral support for more spirited driving.
The Exterior
- Very good overall condition
- M-sport wheels
- Soft top presents very well with no tears or repairs
The E46 generation of BMW’s are instantly recognizable and with distinctive BMW styling they look fantastic. The drop top looks particularly good and the hood on this one presrents very well with no tears or repairs visible. Finished in silver with M-sport wheels that are in very good condition it looks fantastic from any angle.
The Mechanics
- MOT until March 2023
- Recent oil and filter change
- Tyres all have sufficient tread
- Starts easily and idles smoothly
- The vendor reports that it pulls very well and drives exactly as it should
Having come from Jersey the car has spent its life being driven on unsalted roads and as such the underside presents very well. The engine bay is clean and tidy, dominated by the big inline six engine. The car starts easily on a turn of the key and idles smoothly with no unwanted sounds. The vendor reports that it drives perfectly and pulls very well in all gears.
Summary
The 330CI offers a great blend of looks and performance and when combined with a soft top makes for an extremely enjoyable driving experience. With a long MOT and low mileage for its age it presents a great opportunity to acquire one of these fantastic cars that’s ready to enjoy.
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