Is a 2001 BMW 330Ci a good car?

Is a 2001 BMW 330Ci a good car?

Great Vehicle I’m 56 years old and recently drove and purchased my first BMW. The 2001 330I. This car handles well, has great torque for low and high end acceleration and is generally simply a great motor vehicle.

What engine is in a 2001 BMW 330I?

3.0 L 6-cylinder
2001 BMW 330i/Engine

How much horsepower does a 2001 BMW 330I have?

225 hp
2001 BMW 330i/Horsepower

Are high mileage BMWS worth it?

Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between 150-250,000 miles. So, anything in that range is seen as possibly too high a mileage to warrant buying the car. But, most BMW’s are in the high mileage bracket when they hit 60-80,000 miles.

What size tires does BMW 330I use?

225/40R19
330I (225/40R19)

How much does a 2001 BMW 330I weigh?

3,318 lbs
2001 BMW 330i/Curb weight

How much power does a new BMW 330i have?

BMW says the added cubes only account for about 30 percent of the power spike over the 2.8-liter engine, which made 193 hp and 206 pound-feet, compared with the 330i’s 225 hp and 214 pound-feet.

Should you buy a 330ci convertible?

Everything feels tight and solid, and the top is very well done — easy to raise and lower, and pretty wind tight,” says our Editor-in-Chief. The 330Ci convertible really is a wonderful blend of style, sport and comfort. At the forefront in this mix is the 225-horsepower inline-6.

How good is the steering feel of a 330i?

Not even a modern BMW rivals the steering feel and handling these old E46’s have. With the manual transmission this car is sublime. The 330i is comfortable, it’s powerful, it handles, and it’s relatively quiet. It’s not a drag car, but it is amazingly well balanced and fun to drive. Relatively good gas mileage too.

Is the 330i faster than the old 330?

For example, in the 5-mph street start, where the engine has to start pulling from low revs, the 330i bested the old model by a full half-second. The drei-liter was nearly a second quicker in top-gear acceleration runs from 30 to 50 mph, another test of low- and midrange torque.