BMW Clubsport

[couger]

Chaps,
Ive been looking at these for some time now and am now considering purchasing one(Estoril Blue), can anybody let me know if they have any hidden dangers/problems, Ill have around 18K to spend.
Cheers
Ian

[Zod]

It's just a 330Ci Sport with a stupid spoiler, different wheels and the under-bonnet sound-proofing removed, so it will be the same as any other 330Ci.

[couger]

Can you get a 330 ci sport in Estoril blue with a manual gear box? I hate the spoiler too, it would be took off as soon as I got it.

[Zod]

Yes. Estoril will be difficult to find though as they only released it for non M-cars in the last couple of years.

[li'l pugs]

Estoril blue is easy to find in the clubsport, it's the grey one that's rare. As for manual rather than auto, yep, I've got one. You should have no trouble finding a manual Estoril blue 330 Clubsport for 18k.

Personally, I don't mind the spoiler, it was the wheels that I had a problem with. I found one with better wheels, 1 owner, unmolested and still in warranty for similar only 6 months ago.

Try the BMW website and the usual motoring sites and you should be OK.


Paul

[fergy]

Annoyingly I traded my Estoril Blue 330Ci clubsport for just over £18k last year ...big mistake, should have kept it.

Watch out for corroded alloys..the split rims tend to get eaten by salt, I was on my second set in 2.5 years old and the replacements were starting to corrode.

Clubsport also had a shortend gear lever...nice touch. Estroil blue is lovelly...not that I am biased mind.

Also try to get a car with the H&K upgrade...big improvement on the standard stereo.

[Beeches]

I didn't know the gear-leaver was different. With regard to the removal of the sound deadening material - was it a lot louder than the standard car?

[couger]

What are the advantages/disadvantages of a a Clubsport v M3, I've had 3 M3's all E36 Evolution models, Im put off an E46 M3 because Im not a fan of black and silver, but thats all there is for 18K, and high miles.

[Zod]

The ClubSport has no advantage whatsoever over a 330Ci Sport, apart form being much easier to get in EB, unless you like the spoiler.