Nismo
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Right i've had the S2000 for 5 years now and its beginning to become a pain in the ass, Now i have my own house and stuff I want a car that I can use for Shopping, picking things up and ultimately family use in the next few years.
Over the last 5 years the Honda has been solid as a rock, so im used to motoring without any bills apart from the usual MOT/TAX.
I dont want to spend any more than 3-5K on a car as i just need something to tie me over for the next 2-3 years till we re-mortgage then look to get something swazzy again!
I only really have 2 choices of cars that I like the thought of:
BMW 325 / 330 CI Sport (2001)
Honda Civic Type R (EP3)
Now ive always liked the e46 and they can be had for anything from 2.5K up, the only thing putting me off is servicing, part prices etc... anyone had any experience with a BMW around these price ranges?
The Type R again now start at 2.5K up and now if there anything like my S2000 then there is little to go wrong with them, the only thing is they kinda have a boy racer image and thats the only thing putting me off?
I think out of the 2 the Type R will be cheaper motoring over the course of a few years?
Peoples thoughts? 
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flybikeslee
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get an octavia
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by flybikeslee]
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chrisritch
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
get an octavia
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by flybikeslee]
very good shout
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SetH
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You can have my Topaz Blue with grey leather 2001 330Ci on 76k FSH for 4k 
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luciaadr
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Type-R Breadvan for £2.5k? Where? Just looking on autotrader there's maybe 1 or 2 with moon miles for £3k plus.
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3CorsaMeal
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get the CTR, i know of loads of people with them around here and no one seems to have any problems with them, apart from my mate that practiced pulling away in every gear, including 6th, and he had to get a new clutch the next day 
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j10E W
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330 but maybe iam bias,
Ive had a few of them over the years never had any trouble with them, great cars
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flybikeslee
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Octavia
Lots of room
180bhp standard, 210 if you map it
half leather
climate control
prices between 2-5k depending how clean and what kinda milage your after.
1.8T engine, nice and reliable, available on a broad range of other vag models so getting parts is easy if needs be.
I get 35+mpg (thats with 265bhp though...)
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harrisp
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The BMW is a much better car than the type R, Ive been in a couple of both cars and the 3 series is a much nicer place to be.
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by luciaadr
Type-R Breadvan for £2.5k? Where? Just looking on autotrader there's maybe 1 or 2 with moon miles for £3k plus.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2370952.htm
"moon miles" doesnt bother me one bit.
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
The BMW is a much better car than the type R, Ive been in a couple of both cars and the 3 series is a much nicer place to be.
Thats what im thinking, it will be just a nicer drive and has all the toys etc...
found this but i think it will go for more than 5K, tidy example of what im after.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270687826628&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1050wt_1139
but then theres this EP3 that i quite like for the money.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110632699128&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by Nismo]
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Jambo
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Type r probably cheaper tho??
I need a BMW ffs
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SetH
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ebay is shit for cars, as if that 330 was ever going to sell for under 5k... too many dreamers out there.
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Nismo
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tbh its not that bad, most cars that are on ebay are on piston heads and autotrader, just quicker going through ebay to look at pics etc...
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by j10E W
330 but maybe iam bias,
Ive had a few of them over the years never had any trouble with them, great cars
Bemmer stright 6's are bloody bullet proof. Servicing is fine as long as you use an independant plus their forums are full of technical help and how to's.
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Jambo
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Same interior as my m3 nice that
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M2RTY
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check the "value line" BMW service prices for 2011
oil changer £115 for mine - from main dealers!
My indi charges 145 and that used to be cheap compaired to BMW
parts are not that bad, i use euro car parts on my old ones
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by M2RTY]
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Tomnova16
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bmw
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
///M3
Edited for what he meant to say 
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Fad
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Jambo xx
Btw you get that link?
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Nismo
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Is there anything specific on the 330's i should look out for? prone rust spots, recalls or anything along those lines?
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Fro
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I've heard about a lack of feel in the steering for pre 2001 cars, think they changed the set up after that, think fad can perfect that statement as i think he mentioned that to me at somepoint aswell.
Seen a couple with rust on the rear arches, will try and get the buyers guide of a forum, two mins.
Edit: One in the link is nice, warning triangle thing is missing from the toolkit.
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by fro-dizzle]
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AndyKent
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How olds your S2K, whats it worth?
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Fro
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Posts from bimmerforums.co.uk
yal wish ya bought the 330 for the extra legs..
bad points but not really bad points..
wishbones and bushes a weak spot to most (strangley not mine still on originals from factory at 87k 2001 car on original everything infact battery the lot)
water pump a weak spot but cheap and easy DIY..
check evetything electric works
engine should be ultra smooth a silent hum with a slight whistle to it with no rattles etc....
good service history a must..
no real bad issues on the M54 petrol engine..
leather interiors more disirable
handbrake notorious for been poor but easy to fix
brakes cheap and easy DIY..
[Edited on 11-01-2011 by fro-dizzle]
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JayCarr
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My 325ci will be up for sale soon as need something with more doors. Had a fair bit spent on it at BMW recently. I always go to main dealer for servicing/brakes ect.
Look out for movement in the front lower suspension arm. Mine was banging so had to replace them. Did it myself so only cost about £50 but was a pain in the arse to get off!
Also if you test drive one accelerate hard from slow speeds off a roundabout and make sure it doesnt judder from the rear. My dads needed a new propshaft bearing which cost a few hundred at an indy.
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