In 1977 when the first BMW 3-series sports sedan was introduced, there was no competition. Ever since the competition has been trying to catch up. A perennial Best in Class finalist, the 3-series BMW has lived up to the company's tag line as the Ultimate Driving Machine. Along the way some might say the line lost its direction, that it drifted away from sport and more toward sedan.
The car offered here suffered no such malaise, in fact the E46 coupe is considered by many to be the high point of 3-series development where tradition and refinement found the perfect intersection. Equipped with a proper normally aspirated straight six cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission, quick steering and strong brakes the 330Ci is at once silky smooth and deftly sharp in its road manners. Where its big brother the M3 is edgy the 330Ci is finesse incarnate.
Add in the element of a convertible top and you have what many consider to be one of the best all around automobiles ever made. This example, with only 63,000 miles is in excellent overall cosmetic and mechanical condition. Everything works, all maintenance is up to date, it has fresh tires and as a bonus it is drop dead gorgeous in Topaz Blue and tan leather. Equipped with both Premium and Sport packages this car sold new for over $45,000.
This car sold new in Texas, to its second Texas owner in 2005 with 38k miles and to that owner's neighbor in 2017 with 55k miles. Along with the original tool kit, spare tire, glove box flashlight, owners manual and warranty booklets, original window sticker and all three original keys this car has a clean Carfax and service records back to 2005.
There are loads of E46 BMW's for sale for way less money than this one but most of those are 4-door automatics with lots of miles, deferred maintenance, tired paint and tattered interiors. The E46 5-speed coupes and convertibles however are now viewed by car collectors and enthusiasts as emerging classics who know that they have seen the bottom of their depreciation curve. Well kept cars like this have been showing an upward creep in value for the last few years. Smart money says that creep is primed for a sharp rise.
Buy this car, enjoy it, take care of it and you will never lose money on it.
This BMW 330Ci is located in Rowlett, Texas and is offered as is where is. Low ballers, scammers and sales assistants need not apply. Trades considered; no bikes or boats please. Call text or reply.
