Other BMW 3-Series (1998 - 2006) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes driving and posing. Has done, and is doing, well.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Loud

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, but that's only because my next car is likely to be a 911 C4S, AM Vantage V8, E93 M3 Cab, or the forthcoming RS5.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    See above.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted to move up from 330Ci M-Sport Convertible...

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Lots of power... just keeps going and going...

    What's it like to park?

    Simple.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes - the notoriously stiff (and ultimately failing) door handles that are known to plague E46s.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Four seats and a good sized boot (trunk). Supercar performance but with practicality/ day-to-day driveability.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing in particular (since all my cars have been fully-loaded), but maybe the bluetooth connectivity.