Jun 16, 2025
Оfftopic Community
Оfftopic Community
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Featured content
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
iHav to Drive
European Imports
What do you think of me getting a BMW 330i?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="magicetaxi" data-source="post: 1446977" data-attributes="member: 578360"><p>Yeah, it's a good engine for $17,000.</p><p></p><p>A 3.0 litre V6 in a reasonably light car will give good acceleration (around 7 seconds) and a good top speed.</p><p></p><p>Interiors in BMW's usually stand the test of time but be sure to look for obvious flaws in a car with quite high mileage - be sure to take the car on a long test drive with periods of hard braking, accelerating, full lock and rapid gear changes also be sure to really chuck it into the bends (to check the suspension of course!). Be sure to check for:</p><p></p><p>- Scraping, or too soft clutch.</p><p>- Tapping at full lock.</p><p>- ABS failing.</p><p>- Unusual sounds from the engine (whining, knocking etc).</p><p>- Indirect steering / veering to one side.</p><p></p><p>Basically just use your instinct - a car should just generally feel good to drive and if it does then its probably the car for you.</p><p></p><p>Also be sure to get a full copy of all the papers regarding the car (manuals, service history) and if all the tyres and brakes are good (maybe say throw in a new set of tyres for $17,000?) then I think you could be getting a damn good car for maybe $16,250...</p><p></p><p>-</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="magicetaxi, post: 1446977, member: 578360"] Yeah, it's a good engine for $17,000. A 3.0 litre V6 in a reasonably light car will give good acceleration (around 7 seconds) and a good top speed. Interiors in BMW's usually stand the test of time but be sure to look for obvious flaws in a car with quite high mileage - be sure to take the car on a long test drive with periods of hard braking, accelerating, full lock and rapid gear changes also be sure to really chuck it into the bends (to check the suspension of course!). Be sure to check for: - Scraping, or too soft clutch. - Tapping at full lock. - ABS failing. - Unusual sounds from the engine (whining, knocking etc). - Indirect steering / veering to one side. Basically just use your instinct - a car should just generally feel good to drive and if it does then its probably the car for you. Also be sure to get a full copy of all the papers regarding the car (manuals, service history) and if all the tyres and brakes are good (maybe say throw in a new set of tyres for $17,000?) then I think you could be getting a damn good car for maybe $16,250... - [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Name
Verification
Please enable JavaScript to continue.
Loading…
Post reply
Top