Blair Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 What does £4k get me? It would have to be an MSport. Obv the main car is the same but is the hood troublesome? Are they all electric? Anything in particular I need to check on the hood? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Spend a bit more and you could get an M3 vert. The power would make up for the extra weight of the roof assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 It will get you a tidy 330. Imagine you're not fussed about the engine though? Roof problems are rare and you can buy a whole roof on eBay for about £500. Blair and Gaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0v0s Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 £5k gets you a tatty, high miles m3 vert on ebay. £4k probably gets you a good msport vert. Maybe check out pistonheads/autotrader? Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Wouldn't want an M3. Not really fussed which engine or auto/manual. Main things I need to know are roof related as I've never had anything to do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_F Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Blair, with the engine running put the roof half way back and check all the D rings and the cord on both sides. if there are any knots anywhere or different coloured cord, its been botched and you'll need the batwing repair kit from the stealers (~£93) previous experience my friend. other to that, no problems here Gaz and Blair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Mate. In 4.5 years of ownership I've had zero issues with the roof. I do however lube all hinges/joints twice a year. sent with tapatalk pro that mr feva can't use Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Had my 330 vert over a year now no problems with the roof 52 plate , some times as with all cars its just the luck of the draw Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 2 verts over 7 years, zero roof issues. Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 2 verts over 7 years, zero roof issues. For me: E46: broken roof seal already like that when I bought it. £180 for the seal from the dealer and a right pain to fit! E93: design flaw in roof seal from factory, fixed under warranty (folding hard top though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosos Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is it another engine swap jobbie? If so could get a m3 sell the engine as worth a lot more than 330 and end up with a slightly nicer body and would go someway to pay for the new engine. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nope my daughter will be learning to drive soon so want something normal she can use. There's a lot to choose from!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosb Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Mate. In 4.5 years of ownership I've had zero issues with the roof. I do however lube all hinges/joints twice a year. What do you lube with mate.. sent with tapatalk pro that mr feva can't use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Just some spray oil. Do all the hinges sent with tapatalk pro that mr feva can't use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Nope my daughter will be learning to drive soon so want something normal she can use. There's a lot to choose from!!!She's going to struggle to get insured on a 3 series convertible as her first car Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Yeah it's expensive to insure as a first car. £4k will also get you a nice Clio or fiesta. Edited March 15, 2014 by mit Daz 330 Cs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Not really it'll be my car with her named & I'll be paying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Not really it'll be my car with her named & I'll be paying! I'm sure you know but just be careful mate. If she uses it as her main car after she passes and you don't swap her to the main driver on the policy it's technically insurance fraud. Helluva 1st car though! RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I've obv not made myself clear this is to replace the 357 but I'll teach her to drive in it & then let her use it on special occasions. RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 REPLACE the 357? I thought it was to be like a daily and the V8 for fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Not really it'll be my car with her named & I'll be paying!Even so, you may be surprised at how much it could cost? Maybe get a quick insurance quote to see how much it would be before buying one and then realising it's going to cost 5k to insure her on the car. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 357 is for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis330m Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) So it's Is, saw it on driftworks, fair price too... Edited March 15, 2014 by Lewis330m Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 'tis a lot of car for the money but lol'd at the line: "...it's not a huge job to do prob a £1000 job at somewhere..." Good luck with the sale mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 357 is for sale Just in case my numbers come up, how much you looking for..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
