Peter C Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 Not sure what the alloys are called but they are bigger (17") than those fitted to the lower spec models and come as standard on the 330Ci SE. Partridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Wheels are Style 44s, I have a set with my winter tyres on. Style 45 wheels look very similar, apart from the lack of an arc detail where the spoke meets the rim, but are only 16 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 You learn something new every day. Very Teutonic naming. While everyone else names their alloys after racetracks, BMW names theirs after numbers. I like how they keep it sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 You'll love the 18" wheel then, the picture of my car on page 1 shows it with summer tires and 18" MV1 wheels.Literally, "M-sport, V-spoke". Facelift cars came with MV2 wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I think that looks good for the money. Quite tempted myself. Am i right in thinking the petrol models are less likely to self destruct too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 I think that looks good for the money. Quite tempted myself. Am i right in thinking the petrol models are less likely to self destruct too?A BMW pez straight six is a thing of beauty, plenty of power and torque, sounds great, if maintained it will go on forever. Mine (wife's actually) is an auto, thus, as already mentioned by others, most probably suffered less abuse. After parking up the car on Saturday, I moved it first time this morning (2.5 days later). Started instantly, no top end rattle, selected reverse without a clonk, everything feels nice and tight. I wouldn't buy an old diesel, there's too much to go wrong and they're bad for your health. saucedoctor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I've just acquired a 51 plate 320Ci in silver with black leather. It's a fucking horrible thing but will yield some decent bits. Peter C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I've just acquired a 51 plate 320Ci in silver with black leather. It's a fucking horrible thing but will yield some decent bits.I need four wheelnuts to replace my locking nuts, if you've got any spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 After parking up the car on Saturday, I moved it first time this morning (2.5 days later). Started instantly, no top end rattle, selected reverse without a clonk, everything feels nice and tight. After only a couple of days I would think so. I liked my E46 330 Coupe, great for going fast in a straight line, but I was never confident on a bend, and it had new bushes etc.. When I first bought it I closed the window and the switch broke off in my hand, then went to lock the car manually one day and the lock disintegrated inside the door. Not to sound like an arse but my early 75 V6 feels better put together than the BMW did. No denying it was a lovely car though and your one looks very straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 A BMW pez straight six is a thing of beauty, plenty of power and torque, sounds great, if maintained it will go on forever. Mine (wife's actually) is an auto, thus, as already mentioned by others, most probably suffered less abuse. After parking up the car on Saturday, I moved it first time this morning (2.5 days later). Started instantly, no top end rattle, selected reverse without a clonk, everything feels nice and tight. I wouldn't buy an old diesel, there's too much to go wrong and they're bad for your health.Ive bought cars for £25 in the past and they've started up after 2 days. It's hardly asking it to complete the Istanbul to Liege is it 😀 EssDeeWon, bigfella2, blakey79 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 A few years ago my C204 220CDi failed to start when it was two weeks old. Swings and roundabouts I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This 320Ci I've been lumbered with hasn't run since the 5-0 impounded it in August. The vehicle contains ripped up £10 notes in a bag, drug paraphernalia as well as a 2 ft long knife/weapon with string around the handle. Lovely owner I bet. Had a service key cut by BMW and the fucker started straight up - even the battery still held a decent charge. It's still scrap though. rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Go carefully, might be needles in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The tenners are fakes! Under a hot tap, the ink runs...... No needles tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I had an E46 320Ci Cab as a company car once, with the five speed manual. By god, that thing was slow, especially four-up. Sounded terrific, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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