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49 Review Centre BMW 3 Series 330 Ci Coupe Reviews

Full review by
Guest.
on 7th Mar 2008

User Rating : 10
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Good Points: The car shape of the E46 never seems to look old even the older beginners look good still.

Bad Points: Leather seats wear quick and the 231 BHp standard is not all that.

General comments: I had my 330Ci for 5 months before I got the ECU remapped. I dropped a better air filter and it goes great now. Nothing against an M3 but still can keep up with the best of them. The 330Ci looks good even without the sport package and the handling is awesome even with the traction control completely off... I had an Audi A4 1.8T before and swore I would never get anything but a turbocharged car after but 2 rides out in the bimmer and I was sold. Every gear seems to pull just as hard and I am always surprised on how quick the car really is.
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Review by
Guest.
on 17th Jan 2008

User Rating : 9
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Engine, I mean wow, the performance is unbelievable, I've driven many a sports car even highly tuned raw cars but the 330 not only beats them but it does it with minimal fuss!
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Review by
Guest.
on 10th Jan 2008

User Rating : 8
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I bought my 330Ci second hand. It's a 2001 manual 5 speed with 74,000miles. The thing I like most is the comfortable interior with TV, Sat Nav ,DVD, heated seats,, a must have with leather, that are electric with 3 memory settings apart from a couple of annoying rattles.A lot of people say the car is very fast, I found that it could do with a bit more power as the car is heavyish although it's not slow. I feel it would benefit having a lsd. Handling is great, you feel very connected to the road ...
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Review by
97M3SDN
on 1st Jun 2007

User Rating : 10
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The BMW 3 Series 330 Ci Coupe is a great car, just a step below the highly tauted M3. When I first took this car out I was surprised with the low end torque that the motor put out. I have the manual 5 speed which makes driving fun, especially when going into turns, keep the rpms up and you feel you are in a rocket ship. I have the premium and sport package which I highly recommend. I love the leather seats which are very comfortable and very supportive. The back seat of the car is adequate my 1 ...
97M3SDN's full review | 190 words
Review by
jab177
on 25th Jul 2005

User Rating : 10
Respect : 0
The BMW 3 Series 330 Ci Coupe is great fun. It looks great. I have had this car for 3 years and there are no squeaks. The car still looks new despite being kept on the road.
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Review by
Indyjoe
on 16th Mar 2004

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
I have had my BMW 330 Ci Coupe for 4 months now and just love it! I did install the Dinan S1 program. It has a great engine and handles great on the road. I love the sporty upper class looks. The only bad points are that the doors do not close easily and the steering wheel needs to be lower.
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Review by
Raj B.
on 1st Aug 2003

User Rating : 9
Respect : +2
I have now owned a new 330i coupe sports for about 2 months. Previously I have owned a VR6 corrado, Alfa Romeo 156 V6 and a few other lowly cars. I have to say, however, that the BMW is by far the most exciting and enjoyable car I have owned up to now. The handling is spot on, although the steering did feel a little light initially. Little things like auto windscreen wipers, auto headlights, the way the passenger wing mirror dips when you select reverse all make the ownership experience really s ...
Raj B's full review | 159 words
Review by
Teaser.
on 14th May 2003

User Rating : 10
Respect : 0
I can't believe this car! I once owned a Porsche 914. It's a real low-end Porsche, but I used to love to go out on the freeways just so I could spin around the exit ramps at 80-mph with both hands on one side of the wheel. Well, this car is 1000-times better! All the sportiness, control, engine growl and speed plus luxury and a 12-speaker sound system (though I keep it real low so I can hear the engine)! You sit low to the ground like in a Porsche and you feel and hear everything. ...
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Review by
Michael.
on 7th May 2003

User Rating : 10
Respect : +4
This automobile is a truly spectacular thing. I have driven Hondas and Acuras most of my life. The 330i sport/premium is superior not in the sense of its numerical credentials - such as the Mitusubishi Lancer Evolution - but rather in the way the car feels, sounds and communicates with the driver. It is a liason between you and the road. In this sense, it is superb. The car has a 50/50 weight ratio - thus perfect balance, good low end torque, and superb suspension componentry which makes it ...
Michael's full review | 135 words
Review by
Paul.
expert review
on 2nd Apr 2003

User Rating : 9
Respect : +11
I've had my '02 330 Ci (manual) for just over a year, and now that the thrill of owning my first high-end car has mellowed, I feel I can write an more objective review for prospective purchasers than the one I posted on this site a year ago. First, let me say that I still think this a truly amazing total package. With a few extra options, the luxury level is top-notch for a car of its size and class, and tends to olverwhelm first-time passengers: most of the people who've been in it compare ...
Paul's full review | 1457 words
Review by
Johnq.
on 26th Oct 2002

User Rating : 0
Respect : -1
2001 BMW 330 CI with 30k, STALLS!!! No, it's not the driver. At low RPM in first or second gear the rpm's drop, then the car dies. Does not happen all the time, but frequently enough. The dealer can't find any problem, so I am stuck with a defective BMW. Ain't life grand...
Johnq's full review | 61 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
ncoble4.
on 11th Aug 2002

User Rating : 8
Respect : 0
I've had my '01 330ci for about 15 months. I love it! It handles great, is very comfortable, fast and reliable. The only complaint I have is that the wheels get caked with brake dust very easily and my dirver side door seal has had to be replaced 3 times. Has anyone else had this problem?
ncoble4's full review | 70 words | 6 comments added.
Review by
holgi.
on 11th Aug 2002

User Rating : 10
Respect : -3
i became my 330ci in july 2002. since this time everytime i see a mercedes clk it is in the review mirror...i love this car, there is nothing more to say. before 4 weeks i have entered a new class of style and performance and i am not able to stop smiling since then...
holgi's full review | 82 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Mike.
expert review
on 10th Aug 2002

User Rating : 10
Respect : +2
I have had my 01 330ci coupe for over a year now and can't say one bad thing about it. Of course I have to say something to look fair, so I say brake dust is the only thing I can find. Engine revs perfectly. Although it's not the most powerful engine around, it seems to have plenty of power at every speed. Just when you think you have pushed it too hard, a little tap on the accelerator reminds you of how much more power is available. Braking is very precise and of course handling is near perfec ...
Mike's full review | 175 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
R34 GTR VSPEC.
on 10th Aug 2002

User Rating : 10
Respect : +1
Mate you do not no what you are talking about. If you thrash a WRX how long would it last compared to a BMW 330, im pretty sure the 330 would come out on top. That's why you are paying so much for the engineering of it, cuase it is so much more reliable. There is no comparison between a WRX and 330, when you buy a 330 you are in a league of your own. So dont let this fool deter you from buying a BMW 330.
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Review by
D.j..
on 7th Aug 2002

User Rating : 9
Respect : -5
Come on mate!! Do you actually own a BMW? Or have ever driven a BMW? Its all about looks, then add performance and status.... Subaru, Who are they?
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Review by
jared.
on 1st Aug 2002

User Rating : 9
Respect : +6
I purchased my BMW 330 coupe last year and i am thoroughly impressed with it, however, after test-driving the new Infiniti G35, I really wish I would have waited. I spent thousands more than I could have and the performance is better in the G35.
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Review by
JD$.
on 28th Jun 2002

User Rating : 10
Respect : +1
I've had my BMW 330 coupe for 11 months now. I must say, the car is such a toy!! It's the kind of car that will leave a smile on your face the minute you step foot into it. The handling is ridiculous, the power is strong enough, and the looks, well need I say more!! Don't be afraid to push this car to 4 or 5 RPM's when shifting. This car is meant to be driven hard. I don't think there is a car out there in this price range that can nearly compete with the 330 coupe. The only thing that I would ...
JD$'s full review | 147 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Russ.
on 21st Jun 2002

User Rating : 10
Respect : +1
In the 2 weeks that I've owned my BMW 330ci, I've grown so accustomed to it that I would be hard pressed to see myself without it. This is one of the finest engineered vehicles that I have ever driven. I come from a Corvette family, and even they are getting on the BMW bandwagon now.
Russ's full review | 135 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
DARKSOL.
on 16th May 2002

User Rating : 7
Respect : +2
THE BMW 330 Ci IS A VERY NICE LOOKING CAR BUT WATCH OUT FOR THE INFINITI G35 COUPE COMING SOON. I THINK PURCHASING THE G35 IS SPENDING YOUR MONEY WISELY
DARKSOL's full review | 56 words | 1 comment added.