Test driving what is probably going to be my first BMW early next week.

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Hey!!! My first post! I never would have found this place if I wasn't looking for 330Cic reviews.. [clap]

So, after a torturous 2 yr marriage, I have decided to treat myself right and buy what I want and not what I need. #$%@% Women!

Early next week I'm test driving a 2003 330Cic from a local dealer here in Northern Va. They are transporting the car to a local dealer here from one up close to Philly.

It's a very nice blue (guessing Mystic) with Gray leather; Under 15000 miles, 18" rims, premium package, sport package, xenons, H/K, the works. I'm so stoked!

I drove an M3 today - I was really considering one, but honestly I was a little unimpressed; don't get me wrong, it ran faster than a raped ape, but it just wasn't 'me'. Oh, this was an '03 M3 Cpe with the SMG transmission. I felt a little cramped also; I'm 6'2" - I'm hoping the 330 has just a little more legroom

Plus I like spending 38K versus 45K - that's my frugal father coming out in me.

So the reason why I posted. Is there anything specific I should be looking for when I meet this car up close and personal? Remember it is a convertible so if there's anything I should check for there, please let me know.
Anyone have a good link to some performance numbers. I'm not a lead foot or anything, but I would like to know what to expect.

Thanks!!

[welcome]
 
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The 330CiC owners will pop up eventually. [welcome] in the meantime.

Oh, don't expect any more legroom in the 330 than the M3. Same car. Basically, different engine, suspension, etc. The actual body itself is basically the same.
 
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Hmmm really? When I sat in the 330 coupe it had more legroom than the M3 - not a lot, but just slightly more; actually just enough to make for a good comfortable fit.
Oh I'm driving the car tomorrow - I already have the check from the bank (just blank for me to write out) so I REALLY hope this is the one.
 


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