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K3V HA
17-05-2005, 01:08 PM
Alright people, [hiya ,just found this site after searching for E46 forums on google. I shall be purchasing a E46 very shortly, just gotta sell my Escort Cosworth first!! Im lookin at the 320 (2.2) litre version, anybody had experience of these? Power figures etc. Im not that bothered about power, just want something nice and refined after the cossie.
Some awesome cars on here BTW, lvoe em all!! [cool [cool [cool
Har5ha
17-05-2005, 01:16 PM
welcome to the forum mate!
330-Singh
17-05-2005, 01:23 PM
a cossie to a 320?? fairenough mate.....Welcome by the way!! keep us posted with the car hunt.
Post up some pics of the cossie and the spec price etc. A collegue of mine is a Cosworth Nut and used to own two - he often Reminisces and maybe with a bit of gentle persuasion he might be tempted!!!
K3V HA
17-05-2005, 01:28 PM
a cossie to a 320?? fairenough mate.....Welcome by the way!! keep us posted with the car hunt.
Post up some pics of the cossie and the spec price etc. A collegue of mine is a Cosworth Nut and used to own two - he often Reminisces and maybe with a bit of gentle persuasion he might be tempted!!!
I know its a drop in power, but im only 23 so gotta put some money in the bank and save for a house. Ive just copied this from a for sale post i put up on passionford.com.
Its a P reg, (private plate not included), Red, has 33700 miles approx, Loads of recipts, MOT's etc, just had a new cambelt fitted by Ford, New clutch cable, 10months MOT on, 4 months tax. Full Leather in excellent condition, Air Con.
Mods: Morrettes, 18inch Rondells (which will need refurbing) with very good Goodyear Eagle's on (1 new), GGR Lowering Springs on rear, Magnex Exhaust inc De Cat, Stg1 Chip, K & N, Hybrid T28, AP Paddle Clutch, Quickshift, Polybushed, Cat 1 Alarm, Clear Front Indicators/ side repeaters etc. Full Samcos, Forge Header Tank, Chrome Power steering/screen wash covers, Front Strut Brace.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/WEBBHOY/f2a88971.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/WEBBHOY/a4411463.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/WEBBHOY/130405001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/WEBBHOY/170405089.jpg
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What power is the 323 or 325??
BigFas
17-05-2005, 01:31 PM
Welcome to the forum. That Cossie is a work of art!
peppernick
17-05-2005, 01:42 PM
Welcome!
The 2.2L is not the most gutsy of all engines but it's a very refine unit. One of the best to entry level 6 cylinders there is.
You're most definitely on the right forum if you're into modding your motor :cool:
330-Singh
17-05-2005, 01:49 PM
That is phat! looks like a minter and such a low miler! you should have Cossie enthusiasts chasing after you for that!
Good Luck with the sale. I will forward the details to my colleague here.
K3V HA
17-05-2005, 01:50 PM
Cheers peppernick, i know its not the most powerful, but i do want something that is refined, nice and comfortable. Im deffo into modding, but only ever had escorts, my last one was in max power LOL [bang I was young though.
A few questions that you might be able to answer?
Can i get xenon/angel eyes for E46 coupes? Links?
Are the LED rear lights easy to fit?
Do 19's fit with no arch mods? I like the M3 Evo style polished ones!
Sorry about the Q's, i promise i wont ask that many more! [read
K3V HA
17-05-2005, 01:52 PM
That is phat! looks like a minter and such a low miler! you should have Cossie enthusiasts chasing after you for that!
Good Luck with the sale. I will forward the details to my colleague here.
Cheers mate, to be honest, ive not had one offer on it, its been up for sale for 2 weeks! :( Its such a minter that unfortunatly for me, its a high price bracket £16995, and therefore not alot of people out there with the £££ to spend on a car :(
Just cant wait to get my BMW though [cool [cool
BigFas
17-05-2005, 01:53 PM
Ask as many questions as you want fella. That's what we're here for :)
Can i get xenon/angel eyes for E46 coupes? Links?
Yes. Proper xenons can be had from breakers yards or the like, alternatively, our sponsor, CA-Automotive sells HID kits which are a REALLY good alternative. Our very own Teddy of SSDD-Motorsport can supply angel eyes.
Are the LED rear lights easy to fit?
Yes, very.
Do 19's fit with no arch mods? I like the M3 Evo style polished ones!
Yes, but genuine rears won't fit without a lot of work. You can run 4 front's no problem. Or go aftermarket ;)
KELKIN
17-05-2005, 02:23 PM
Welcome :) a little information for you to read (http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-343.html)
ps. nice cossie :cool:
lee330sport
17-05-2005, 02:30 PM
Escort cossie.....drooooool. :cool:
Welcome [hiya
Welcome mate!!
You sure you can handle going from Cossie power to 2.2 power?!
Surely a 330 or M3 is the choice! Whatever you choose, you'll love the quality of BMW!
AlpinaAl
17-05-2005, 02:38 PM
Hi mate welcome [hiya
Cossies lush, good luck in the car hunt
K3V HA
17-05-2005, 03:14 PM
Welcome mate!!
You sure you can handle going from Cossie power to 2.2 power?!
Surely a 330 or M3 is the choice! Whatever you choose, you'll love the quality of BMW!
Id love the 330 to be honest, but i only got around 12k to spend, as i gotta save for a house. What ins group is the 330, what kinda mpg do ya get from em?
I couldnt really hammer the cossie cos i was scared of breaking it lol, im a bit of a 'bufty' ya see, clean inside, out, underneath lol
peppernick
17-05-2005, 03:21 PM
330ci Group 16, 330 ci Sport Group 17
Depending on how and where you drive, I would say on average 23-27MPG realistically
K3V HA
17-05-2005, 03:22 PM
Ooo might be cheaper on insurance then, cossie is 20!! I drive quite hard, but suppose anythings better than 12mpg that i get from cossie!! pmsl
Matt H330
17-05-2005, 04:25 PM
You can get into a 330i for 13k and a 328 is even cheaper.
*note I did say 330i not 330ci which will cost you about a grand more!!
444bhp Ray
17-05-2005, 05:00 PM
Hi mate welcome.Had a cossie as well she was running 420 BHP spent loads on it,then like you sold it went for something better 328 ci coupe but it wasn't long and i needed more POWER 10 months later got me a M3. :) so fingers crossed you dont get bored with the power. [ok
....and maybe in another 10 months a digi cam ray? :p
Welcome kev [ok. Nice escort, definately a change from the dodgy ones i see around here.
330ci Convertible
17-05-2005, 05:42 PM
My figures for 330 fule economy are 21mpg, mostly town and country lane driving, some motorway about once a week.
I do like to push every now and then though
Nickleback
17-05-2005, 06:30 PM
Ask as many questions as you want fella. That's what we're here for :)
Hi m8 & wellcome to de club,
As Faz has said were here to help & I think he's answered all your Q's
Luv the Cossie - drool, real minter so I hope you sell it for a good price !! :D
It would be good if you can get to a 330 - big difference :cool:
Doc Matt
17-05-2005, 08:30 PM
welcome! once you purchase your motor then let the mods commence !!
:D
mysticm3
17-05-2005, 10:22 PM
welcome mate, we are all here to help [cool
Welcome mate :)
Escort Cossie one of my dream cars....by the time I could afford they were getting a little old....still a rare sight today though. :cool:
peppernick
17-05-2005, 11:00 PM
Escort Cossie one of my dream cars....by the time I could afford 'they were' getting a little old....
....'I got'.........to drive one ;) .................... :D
You don't even use the damn clutch pedal anymore :mad: .............. :p
Welcome to the mad house mate, i dont know if being on here is going to help saving for a house??? :D
M5 SC
18-05-2005, 01:23 AM
welcome mate.
happy hunting on the car front, and remember its a buyers market these days! too many cars not enough buyers! take advantage!
12-13k can get ya almost any engine ya want... just depends how many miles and if you want loads of extras?!!!!
Hi, and welcome to the forum. As all the previous peeps have said, the more questions the better, peeps here like to help.
I love the Cossie, deffo a very clean example and you shouldn't really have too many probs selling it.
As for your next choice of motor, the 2.2, although a fine engine, may be a little disappointing in the power department. You could consider the 2.5 or the 2.8 as very good alternatives. They have the extra grunt, but are very refined and classy still (plus still moddable ;) ). The 330 will cost you a little more than your budget + the extra insurance, etc.
Happy hunting...
Durgesh
18-05-2005, 08:49 AM
Welcome mate, love your car too!
Good Luck with finding the next one, and selling your Cosi.
I do know about some random guy with a very nice 330 for sale if you are interested :D LOL
Durgesh
Jamie
18-05-2005, 09:38 AM
Welcome to the fold
444bhp Ray
18-05-2005, 09:54 AM
....and maybe in another 10 months a digi cam ray? :p
Welcome kev [ok. Nice escort, definately a change from the dodgy ones i see around here.
Afif i have a digi cmera now mate, so now i can take pics like David baily. :D :p
lee330sport
18-05-2005, 10:00 AM
Afif i have a digi cmera now mate, so now i can take pics like David baily. :D :p
What you waiting for then, you have one of the sickest M3's on this board and no decent pics yet. tut tut.lol :D
444bhp Ray
18-05-2005, 10:03 AM
Going to wash it now, then i better get some pics then.Or i might get told off some more :p
K3V HA
18-05-2005, 01:13 PM
Thanks for all the kind replies people, have now started lookin for a 323, think i can pick one up for the price i said i have to spend, seen a nice one for £11k with 51k on the clock, tis a W reg. Are there any main differences bewtween say a 02 plate, and a W reg, i notice some have diff steering wheels? Also, what kinda mileage can these engines handle??
peppernick
18-05-2005, 01:19 PM
If you can go for a later model with the M54 engine. Ie. 320, 325, 330. The 323 and 328 have older M52 engines and coupes especially built around 1999/2000 tend to have a problem with the rear subframe. It cracks. The later M54 engined cars come with re-inforced subframes. You should be able to pick up a 325 for less than £16k.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/reinf_e46_subframe_2.jpg
Read about subframe problems here (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=230988&highlight=rear+subframe)
323 and 328 production ceased in 2001 and superceded by 325 and 330 respectively. The 320 2.2L was introduced with the 325/330 and the engine is an M54 unit.
K3V HA
18-05-2005, 01:32 PM
:eek: :eek: Think ill stay away from 323's then, will prob just go for a 320 (2.2) version, will x or y regs have subframe problems? [hmm
peppernick
18-05-2005, 01:38 PM
As long as you stick to 320/325/330 (M54 engined cars) or even Valvetronic 318s you should not have any subframe problems.
kris d
18-05-2005, 01:45 PM
That Cozzie's lovely mate [ok
Bet you're from Essex as well [hiya
Whichever one you go for, just remember you can still get Forced Induction :D
K3V HA
18-05-2005, 01:53 PM
LOL, not from essex mate, im from Notts!! [jam
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