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2003 BMW 3 Series E46 330Ci Clubsport Coupe 2dr Petrol Manual (218 g/km, 231 bhp)

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  • Make: Bmw
  • Milage: 92000 Miles
  • Year: 2003
  • Model: 3 Series
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Location: Shrewsbury

Description

BMW 330Ci Clubsport Manual (E46) - 2003 - Estoril Blue - Rare, Enthusiast-owned example. A rare opportunity to acquire an increasingly collectible E46 330Ci Clubsport 6-speed manual, widely regarded as the sweet spot of the E46 range. Delivering a tight, balanced and genuinely engaging drive, it combines classic BMW handling with the smooth, linear performance of the M54 straight-six. Positioned between the standard 330Ci Sport and the M3, the Clubsport offers a more focused, analogue driving experience and is now firmly on the radar as a modern classic, with numbers steadily declining. Clubsport Specification: Factory Clubsport model (not a replica) 18" BMW M double-spoke alloys Grey leather sports interior Aluminium "cube" trim Shorter throw gear lever Factory sports suspension Reduced sound deadening and rear spoiler Condition: A well-kept, enthusiast-owned example that presents strongly for its age. Bodywork: Very good Interior: Clean, original, minimal wear. Modern sound system with original boxed Wheels: Minor dents on alloys - well balanced. Drives exactly as it should- composed, responsive, and rewarding in a way modern cars rarely replicate. Service History & Maintenance: A strong history file underpins the car's condition and ongoing reliability, with sensible preventative maintenance carried out: Expansion tank replaced preventatively at c. 70k miles Original VANOS recently inspected and confirmed in good condition Engine oil changed every 5,000 miles during current ownership Brake pads and tyres in good condition with plenty of life remaining Minor windscreen chip professionally repaired Light corrosion to rear window seals (replacement parts included, not yet fitted) Investment Case: The E46 Clubsport particularly in manual form is now firmly established as a modern classic. With fewer examples remaining each year, it is increasingly recognised as one of the most rewarding non-M BMWs ever built. It offers a rare combination of: Analogue driving feel Everyday usability Proven enthusiast demand Clear future collectability Good, honest examples are becoming harder to source especially those that remain well maintained and unspoiled.