Highlights
- Good condition throughout
- Long MOT and ready to drive
- Fantastic looking car with the radial alloy wheels
The Appeal
This 320CI offers a fantastic driving experience thanks to a combination of rear wheel drive, a silky smooth straight six engine, radial wheels, M-Sport heated electric seats and being a convertible. Jump in, drop the top and experience a smooth and enjoyable ride on everything from twisty A roads to cruising at motorway speeds. The straight six provides plenty of power across the rev range whilst the combination of an excellent chassis and rear wheel drive mean that the handling is excellent.
This example just arrived in the UK and it car was thoughtfully specced from new with heated seats, electric folding mirrors and the air conditioning (which is still blowing ice cold). The black on black coachwork combined with the radial wheels make this 320CI stand out and with the benefit of a drop top it’s the perfect car for the summer. With low mileage for its age and a long MOT it’s ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Service stamps up to 69,000 miles
- MOT until June 2023
- Original owners manual
- New owner will need to apply for a V5 as the car has just come over from the Channel Islands
This car has only be used on salt free roads. V5 - import tax has been paid, there is a NOVA reference and the next owner will become the first registered UK owner.
The Interior
- Black leather heated electric M-Sport seats
- Fair condition throughout
- Well equipped with everything working as it should
- Some significant signs of wear to seats and trim
This 320CI is a pleasure to drive with the hood up or down, thanks to the very comfortable electrically adjustable and heated M-sport seats and the exceptional build quality and design that BMW is known for. With a sporty feel, yet very comfortable ride the interior of this 320CI provides a fantastic driving experience. Everything works as it should and the dashboard, carpets and centre console all present well. The seats whilst showing some signs of wear are very comfortable whilst also providing a good level of support for more spirited driving.
The Exterior
- Black on black coachwork
- Rare radial alloys
- Very good condition overall
The E46 generation of BMW’s are gorgeous looking cars and this 320CI finished in black on black and with the radial alloy wheels looks simply fantastic.
There are minor stone chips and scratches as you would expect with a car of this age, but there are no major blemishes and this car really does look fantastic from any angle.
There are minor stone chips and scratches as you would expect with a car of this age, but there are no major blemishes and this car really does look fantastic from any angle.
The Mechanics
- Long MOT
- Starts easily and idles perfectly
- No unusual noises
- The owner reports that it drives perfectly
- Service stamps up to 69,000 miles
- Engine bay and undersides present well
This 320CI has clearly been well maintained with service stamps (part main dealer, part independent) up to 69,000 miles and benefiting from having spent its whole life in Jersey where they don’t salt the roads the underside presents very well. It starts with a turn of the key, the straight six sounds fantastic and the car idles very smoothly with no unwanted noises. The owner reports that it drives perfectly and with a long MOT it’s ready to jump in and enjoy.
Summary
A great looking convertible with BMW’s brilliant straight six this 320CI both looks good and is fun to drive. With a long MOT it’s ready to drive and enjoy.
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