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crayzayjay · 11-01-2005, 02:09 PM

Yeah, it is, but it just looks more coupe-ish to her i guess.... The CLK (current version) is far more expensive than either of these two cars.

crayzayjay · 01-16-2006, 07:13 AM

Well it was finally decided... Here is my sister's new car:

318Ci (143bhp)
Manual
Jet Black
Beige Leather interior
Sunroof
CD
Climate Control
Cruise Control
Multi function steering wheel
and all the usual BMW standard equipment.

It's a 2002 and has only done 24,000 miles, 1 owner from new. Excellent condition inside and out and was bought at a very good price. Needless to say my sis is very happy. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know how it all worked out in the end...

dingo · 01-16-2006, 09:04 AM

Nice car, good colour choice and I like the fact she got a manual.

crayzayjay · 01-17-2006, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

Right decision I'd say... and for what you're saying - seems it's in perfect condition!

The equipment is quite complete, and 24,000 miles for a 2002 is not bad at all

It really is in fantastic condition, and the price was a steal

The only thing wrong with it is one duff speaker, but that can be changed very easily

crayzayjay · 01-17-2006, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by dingo

Nice car, good colour choice and I like the fact she got a manual.

Yeah, i convinced her to forget about an auto transmission as this is far more enjoyable to drive. And it has a better turn of speed

crayzayjay · 01-23-2006, 07:39 AM

Alloy upgrade. Either

or

Both 17". What do you guys reckon?

taygunho · 01-23-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by crayzayjay

Alloy upgrade.

I prefer this rims.

No.1 · 01-23-2006, 10:25 AM

Nice car!

The BMWs are so well built - we've had a few and they've all been faultless

As for the rims, are the 18" M-Tech multi-spokes massively more expensive?

If they are, then from those two sets, get the 7 spokers - the 5 spokes look too cutesy on the cars that i've seen

TransAm · 01-23-2006, 10:34 AM

Nice! 8)

crayzayjay · 01-23-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by thenumber1

Nice car!

The BMWs are so well built - we've had a few and they've all been faultless

As for the rims, are the 18" M-Tech multi-spokes massively more expensive?

If they are, then from those two sets, get the 7 spokers - the 5 spokes look too cutesy on the cars that i've seen

The 18's are a bit pricier and of course replacement tyres would be more expensive. I think 17's will do the job. Keep the opinions coming guys, thanks.

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TransAm · 01-23-2006, 12:55 PM

I prefer the ones in the right hand pic

Very common on 330i's here, must have been standard fit for USDM 2001 and 2002 models.

I dont like the alloys in the left hand pic. They are very common on 325's and 740's here. I think they look awful on the 7 series.

How about M sport rims?

Like these: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/show...ight=batmobile

crayzayjay · 01-23-2006, 01:14 PM

Those are nice. Werent those put on some E46's as standard? Im not sure which ones they are on this website which has a comprehensive list of BMW alloys. Is it bolted Style 42? 16 or 17"?

The ones i think look best on the car are the 18" MV's:

but as already mentioned theyre a fair bit more expensive to buy and tyres are also more expensive...

Erez · 01-23-2006, 01:36 PM

congrats!! i'm sure she'll be very happy with it! 8)

No.1 · 01-23-2006, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by crayzayjay

The ones i think look best on the car are the 18" MV's:

but as already mentioned theyre a fair bit more expensive to buy and tyres are also more expensive...

Them's the ones

- couldn't remember the name - they were a toatl bitch to clean on our car, so maybe it is the right decision

TransAm · 01-23-2006, 05:09 PM

^ My mate had those on his 330Ci, they are 18"

The wheels I had on my Z3 were special order. Might have been part of the 'sport' package. I have seen the same wheels on the 01 and 02 530i Sport and other Z3's but not seen them on a E46.