easym5 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 This is my present car a 1999 E39 535i with a lot of mods Hi lads and ladies my names Chris i live in Pembs s/Wales and am a member of the BMW 5 board I have had lots and lots of BMs and do all my own work on them body/mechanics etc The reason i am here is that i have taken a liking to a blue 2003 manual 330 clubsport and i would like your advice/comments pros/cons on these models BMW Forums are the best place for advice etc so hope you can help me I look forward in advance many thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 You wont regret getting a clubsport! They're brilliant! You may take some slack for the rear spoiler though There's enough of us clubsport owners to back you up now though! haha. Is it Estoril blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Poor mans M3 with a chavvy spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Welcome alone Dude ! As Gaz says ..we do get a bit of Stick for the rear spoiler . Gotta love it though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I absolutely love my 330 Convertible, seeing as a 330 Clubsport is a 330 CI with some bits stuck on I assume it's pretty much the same (Sorry CS owners, little ribbing there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I absolutely love my 330 Convertible Hairdressers Car , seeing as a 330 Clubsport is a 330 CI with some bits stuck on I assume it's pretty much the same (Sorry CS owners, little ribbing there) Corrected for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Missed my reply then Daz? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Missed my reply then Daz? lol What reply ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Welcome to the Zone easym5 Poor mans M3 with a chavvy spoiler haha maybe but its got a higher spec than urs (higher meaning closer to M3) I absolutely love my 330 Convertible, seeing as a 330 Clubsport is a 330 CI with some bits stuck on I assume it's pretty much the same (Sorry CS owners, little ribbing there) dude will be getting one of these next, just ignore Daz hes jealous as he cant lower his roof when its sunny LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1k_ns Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Clubsport Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Clubsport Review There are many of us clubsport drivers that can tell u its a brilliant drive. They stand out from normal plane jane 330ci and thats mainly why i bought mine it is just more unique there lower at the front than a normal one and you can hear the six pot so much nice as the sound deading got removed. You honestly wont be dissapointed mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Clubsport Review As I've said before, this guy came at the car the complete wrong way. He was looking at it as a competitor for an M3. It's not, it's just a better version of the already good 330ci. Poor mans M3 with a chavvy spoiler If the clubsport is the poor mans M3, then the 330 is the poor mans Clubsport. Going by your logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Not true, as the 330ci was out before the Clubsport, so the Clubsport was a one off run of attempts of a poor mans M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Or, they realised how good the 330 was so they thought "we should make a limited edition run of this but improve it slightly". It's ok to be jealous Jorge, there's support groups for this kind of thing. www.jealoushissyfit.cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Back OT - It really depends what your looking for in terms of a car! Going by your current steed you are one for comfort and style with performance when you want it, rather than looks and drive. I wouldnt expect any E46 to be as comfortable as the 5er, the ride will be harder and more demanding. However it will give you more of a thrill in the twisties and looks a damn sight finer IMO of course. More details on exactly what you want from the car are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 By improve do you mean, add a hideous spoiler and make it louder inside the cabin and fit wheels that weigh as much as the moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Guys can we keep OT please, take the debate on CS/330 etc to a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Guys can we keep OT please, take the debate on CS/330 etc to a new thread. About time! The 'chav' spoiler joke is getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 OK then back OT. My personal pros of the Clubsport: Looks - It is lower than the standard 330, has front splitters added, generally the colours are nicer/more unusual than standard 330's, it's also got the clubsport spoiler which is a bit of a marmite accesory. You either love it, or you hate it. Personally I (and many other users) love them. Sound - 20kg of sound proofing was removed from between the cabin and the engine. Not only did this save weight, but it gives a much nicer sound. It's not so loud that you get sick of it, but it's loud enough that you know you're driving a 3litre straight 6 Individuality - Driving round you'll see hundreds of standard 330's. The clubsports however are much, much rarer. Only once have I seen another driving around (except for meets of course). There are only 6 Carbon blacks, and 75 Estorils on the road. I'm not sure how many Velvet blues. Resale - Come sale time, you're going to have a lot less competition. 330's are ten a penny, but as I said above, the Clubsports are a lot rarer. Personally I think you'd be better off getting a clubsport, but then I am going to say that owning one myself. Whichever you go for though, you wont be disapointed I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 It depends on your budget - except what Gaz has listed the clubsport doesn't really offer much over the 330. Exclusivity and thats about it. You can add the splitters for less than £100, gear knob for £40. Then its just the kick plates and spoiler really. Wheels nearly everyone will change at some point, and you'll lower it more no doubt if you want to modify a car like that 5 series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Poormans m3 you say jorge. if i wanted a m3 i would have one but with the miles i do can't justify it. I could always lower my car so it looks stupid plaster it in stickers and fit small wheels on it to be individual init bruv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 It depends on your budget - except what Gaz has listed the clubsport doesn't really offer much over the 330. Exclusivity and thats about it. You can add the splitters for less than £100, gear knob for £40. Then its just the kick plates and spoiler really. Wheels nearly everyone will change at some point, and you'll lower it more no doubt if you want to modify a car like that 5 series. Your better off buying the real deal instead of buying cheap parts to immitate. But if you bought a normal 330 and did all these things it'll be classed as modded, something to consider when selling as people avoid it, buy the genuine thing and you play it safe Dont get me wrong 330ci are pretty much identical, but a clubsport stands out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Getting kinda bored of these stupid comments on clubsports and really don't see how it can be classed as poor mans m3 as IMO its not something you would compare to an M3. Getting kinda boring now and doesn't help the original poster. Welcome to the forum btw. As you have had previous BM's before usual stuff to check is the bushes, leaky shocks usual wear and tear. Check all elecrtrics work, engine should be smooth and has a good service history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Getting kinda bored of these stupid comments on clubsports and really don't see how it can be classed as poor mans m3 as IMO its not something you would compare to an M3. Getting kinda boring now and doesn't help the original poster. Welcome to the forum btw. As you have had previous BM's before usual stuff to check is the bushes, leaky shocks usual wear and tear. Check all elecrtrics work, engine should be smooth and has a good service history. Same dude and it's the same people all the time maybe they need to get a life a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easym5 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Same dude and it's the same people all the time maybe they need to get a life a bit. Thanks for the welcome guys and i didnt mean to start an argument amongst some of you lol, i do agree that it is an individual car and those are the sort of models i like, something that looks a little bit special and they do seem to hold their price. I do like the spoiler and the wheels do look a lot like m parras which i think are the best out there One more question, what do we think about the steering wheel paddle shift i have seen on some cars regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
