Silver 318Ci Coupé with black heated comfort interior, cruise, trip computer, crappy 7 spoke alloys, 115k, FSH and 3 keys.
Strange choice many would think, rather than opting for a 325ci or 330 but at the moment it was simple, no extra on insurance(a little less actually than the 172) a bit of comfort and once the Clio's gone I'll be out of debt and this should last me at least 6-10 months
Initial impressions whilst driving it back this morning:
More comfort
Quieter
Nice place to be
Not as much feel for the road
Lighter steering
Lighter clutch
No power(only 148bhp) [In comparison to my Clio172]
First modification is a clubsport M-tech gearknob, new off of CotswoldBMW's eBay site which is shorter as the other one's a bit big for how low down you're sat in it!
Anyway, pictures, the reason why I bought it was simple, it's in very very good condition!
Family shot
(my 172 + E46 and dad's 320 E46)
). They're not quick but the 2 litre 143bhp valvetronic donk punches above its weight IMO, certainly a lot brisker that the old M43. Mine returns 42mpg on a run.