MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Mk5 GTian on April 16, 2013, 10:32:53 pm
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Having been unable to find a decent Octavia VRS wagon in blue or black in budget, I bought myself a lovely little Transit, Connect TDCI and as a weekend runabout I've been able to scratch a long -held itch: A BMW E46 330Ci.
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The spec is unbelievable:
Harmon Kardon Sound
Xenons
Heated electric leather seats with memory and electric lumbar
6 disc CD
Rear electric sunblind
Climate
Electric mirrors with memory
M Sport suspension
Tax till Feb 14
85K with FSH
2001 51 plate
Private plate worth between 1000-1500 Included!!
Immaculate bodywork apart from one door ding, no bumper scuffs and no scratches
2 owners
Amazing straight six engine noise and exhaust note
And I paid for all this the princely sum of £2965!!! If you can find a better car for this money I've yet to see it. Unbelievable, and well and truely delghted. It has massively softened the blow of selling my Golf.
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^^^^ :congrats:
Had one of these a few years back, only for a few months but bloody awesome car. £30k worth of car for £3k, happy days!!
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They alpina wheels too?
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Ive been looking at these. Looking for new motor at the moment and theres a few of these for sale near me, although I love the look of the E39 530i Sports; Stunning car.
Whats the performance/handling like compared to a GTI Stock/modified?
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Ive been looking at these. Looking for new motor at the moment and theres a few of these for sale near me, although I love the look of the E39 530i Sports; Stunning car.
Whats the performance/handling like compared to a GTI Stock/modified?
It's very different being rear wheel drive, and I'm still getting used to it, so haven't driven it anywhere near the limit. It does however feel very communicative, and is easy to put it exactly where you want it. It feels like it will be great, but I've yet to push it. Saving that for the weekend!!
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They alpina wheels too?
No, I think they're 15 spoke M sport Style 32 wheels according to the internet. They have the Msport M logo on them.
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How's the mpg on these? Always wanted an e46 330 for years as well :drool:
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How's the mpg on these? Always wanted an e46 330 for years as well :drool:
So far about the same as my Stage 1 GTi.
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How's the mpg on these? Always wanted an e46 330 for years as well :drool:
So far about the same as my Stage 1 GTi.
Impressive, thanks for that.
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They alpina wheels too?
Nope !
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Had 2 330ci club sports and a cabriolet... Very nice car, but really not that quick but good for touring... When you selling to get the VRS wagon and back on track? ;-)
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Nice mate, big fan of that engine, is it an se?
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Well done, Ian! Very elegant car that Beemer :happy2:
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Had 2 330ci club sports and a cabriolet... Very nice car, but really not that quick but good for touring... When you selling to get the VRS wagon and back on track? ;-)
LOL Dom, When my finances are back on track, I'll probably be back in my 3rd MK5 GTi now I've got a decent little Connect. I'll go Ed30 next though after 2 K03's!!!! The Beemer is a lovely car though, and keeps me in petrol-headedness whilst I recover financially after my bump!!
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Well done, Ian! Very elegant car that Beemer :happy2:
Thanks Robin, it is very elegant, one of my top 3 BMW designs after the E30 325i sport and the original sharknose M635CSi. :happy2:
And it sounds AMAZING!!! Handles very nicely too, so for 3 grand it'll keep me satisfied until I'm repaired financially. ED30 will be my next VAG car :happy2:
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Despite what many think/believe the 330i is a vey tuneable engine, with just software you can get 20+ bhp and similar torque gains, changes the engine note and sharpens the throttle. Also gains to be had with MPG.
However, the only person that seems to be able to get these gains is Jason @ BWchiptune. He sends lots of 325's and 330's to us for map installs and dyno testing and we are always amazed with what he can do.
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Despite what many think/believe the 330i is a vey tuneable engine, with just software you can get 20+ bhp and similar torque gains, changes the engine note and sharpens the throttle. Also gains to be had with MPG.
However, the only person that seems to be able to get these gains is Jason @ BWchiptune. He sends lots of 325's and 330's to us for map installs and dyno testing and we are always amazed with what he can do.
Thanks Dave, Just as I was thinking the good thing about this is it's un-moddable!! :wink:
And where is Jason based? Hopefully for my wallet, in the North East!!
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Ive been looking at these. Looking for new motor at the moment and theres a few of these for sale near me, although I love the look of the E39 530i Sports; Stunning car.
Whats the performance/handling like compared to a GTI Stock/modified?
I'd put it on a par with a stock GTi through the gears, but in first and second it's quicker. However, both My Stage 1 cars would blow it away in every sense apart from the traffic light grand prix. This thing can get it's power down so easily from the off!! (apparently, so I'm told!) :wink:
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Decent motors mate, I've had two E46 330ci M Sports one a 2001 and a facelift 2003, last one had an AC Schnitzer supercharger as well, went well!
Enjoy it!
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I hate to break it to you Ian... but that car doesn't appear to have a sunroof.
How will you cope?
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Despite what many think/believe the 330i is a vey tuneable engine, with just software you can get 20+ bhp and similar torque gains, changes the engine note and sharpens the throttle. Also gains to be had with MPG.
However, the only person that seems to be able to get these gains is Jason @ BWchiptune. He sends lots of 325's and 330's to us for map installs and dyno testing and we are always amazed with what he can do.
Thanks Dave, Just as I was thinking the good thing about this is it's un-moddable!! :wink:
And where is Jason based? Hopefully for my wallet, in the North East!!
Jason is at our branch in London but we can install software here :happy2:
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Decent motors mate, I've had two E46 330ci M Sports one a 2001 and a facelift 2003, last one had an AC Schnitzer supercharger as well, went well!
Enjoy it!
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Thanks mate. Very nice!! :happy2:
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I hate to break it to you Ian... but that car doesn't appear to have a sunroof.
How will you cope?
Getting a quote for retro-fitting tomorrow :wink:
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First mod - Webasto? Lol