What are the differences between the model ci and ci sport please...

 

if its the M sport, it will have M spec suspension and interior packages,

 

thanks James,

BMW use so many different letters after the model its confusing Assume M Sport is the one to go for other than an M3 of course, which doesn't appeal.

 

is the ci sport same as club sport only done in blue and silver i think with a little spoiler on the back ?

 

yes, i have the M sport E46, and its very nice!

 

Awww westside can't stretch to an M3?

 

Maybe he just doesn't want to be part of your crew chopster

 

Same as the saloon models etc, there's two trim levels.

SE = non-sport bumpers, non-sport wheels, softer suspension.

Sport = sport bumpers, bodykit, suspension and trim package

For example:

330ci SE





330ci Sport

 

In those pics, reckon the standard ci looks better!

 

I'm sure he does really. he fancies me. He wanted an FRS when I had one and now wants a similar BM.


You are an old man arent you?

Top one looks soooooooooo boring from the side!

 

tooling about in the top one, you could be a proper undercover gangsta and no one would blink and eye, but the bottom one you could be pushing a 318 and it would be getting a tug from every copper 24/7 round my neck of the woods

 

Cheers lads..

*struggling to ignore chop... it does seem a bit poverty spec not going m3... lol *

 

 

...sure you don't fancy being an undercover gangsta with an SE?!

Just kidding, the SE looks toilet, the M-Sport is cool if you're forced into a smaller engined petrol or need a diesel... but if you're looking at big 6-cyl petrol engines, then the M3 is getting too cheap to ignore IMO.


Cheers,
Grant

 

LOL@gangsta and toilet. I think the SE looks fucking GASH!

 

Would 4.5k get an e46 m sport....?

 

Yep.

...and while they are getting cheaper, 4.5k won't get an M-thrizzle though.


Cheers,
Grant

 

How much is the m sport version e46 ? Cheapest I could see on the trader is 7.5k ! Fo sure...

 

This one?

This one?

I assumed you were just looking for a Coupe.


Cheers,
Grant

 

Really like the M Sport E46 coupes, especially in the darker grey with the led rear lights pack.

 

Second link looks good grant

It says m pack... is this an extra or is this an m sport model? I'm easily confused

 

Ive been studying these for far too much time lately as getting one soon as i view a good one.

Ci means its a coupe with a injection (guessing), petrol engine

a Cd means its a coupe with a diesel engine.

330ci clubsports are a nice model. Come in the individual estoril blue or velvet blue, or silver. They have the spoiler, split rim wheels, front corner splitters and have 20 odd kg less sound deadening so u can hear engine more. They also sit a little bit lower than normal m sport models.

A true m sport will have sport stated on the log book. Alot of people put the bumpers and wheels on to make their lesser se models look like the more desirable msport, but alot dont bother changing to the msport steering wheel which has a little 'm' logo so thats one giveaway if its not a genuine one. M sports also have a 'm' badged gear knob and sill plates.

You can pick up low mile m sports coupes for about 5k for ay a 52 plate, with higher mile 04 plate facelift models even coming in at the 5.5k mark.

Be aware that they facelifted the e46 in 2003. Facelift one having different front lights, led rear lights and the newer style mv2 wheels, although imo the pre facelift still looks alright and u can get a late 03 plate pre facelift at a bargain price where most people want the facelift.

Im now starting to sound like a complete sad annorak so will stop now lol, hope that helped though.

 

All 2 door E46 BMWs have the 'C' in the model name to signify coupe. Only difference as said above is whether you go for the SE or M Sport versions. Also note that the later models (think 03 onwards?) were facelifted such as the M Sport examples above so the front end looks slightly different amongst other things.

 

Holy crap it makes the car I offered Rhys even more of a bargain! It was a 2001 330 sport thingy with 120k miles for £2700 In fact it was my mates and stood him at £2200!

 

Compared to what??

Seriously I'd keep the CTR over one. 100%!

 

Mike.. thanks for the info you anorak lol. Just what i was after....

Chop.. although the ctr is ultra reliable, I'm just bored of it and fancy a change. Between a frs and BMW m sport

 

How about a Leon?

Example...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-SEAT-...item3a68fb49cf

 

Not for me .... but nice nonetheless

 

Assuming you have the cash to bump the budget up to get a decent example, then I'd go for a FRS all day long... although, if you have the budget for a good FRS, then you are in the right kind of ballpark for an E46 M3 which makes the decision slightly harder IMO.


Cheers,
Grant

 

i thought the ci had 170bhp and the m sport had 189bhp?

i bought mine for about 4k its a 325ci msport full leather etc etc very very nice car love driving it

 

Power isn't affected AFAIK.

A 330ci has 231bhp

 

Its worth looking for a 325ti,great little car.

 

In an underpowered, uncool kinda way?

 

Agreed.

But does look well.

 

Compacts are horrid get a proper 3 series.

 

Panick..... not after a compact

 

Westy keep Type R unless going for late BMW. 330cd are better than 330ci's quicker to once remaped. Up budget and could buy my 330d convertible lol.