Originally Posted by Jim B.

If you are serious, I would ask at the roadfly and bimmer and similar forums, where the real fanatics have the knowledge.

I'd definately take a look at the 330ci, so long as it was the pre-Bangle styled model, and without the run flat tires, Who needs i-drive (i-drivel) in a drivers cars.

Those little 3 series are really driver's cars, they handle so well they almost intuit your thoughts, I really like them.

One in good shape with a good history and in a color you like, and if you are lucky, one with the Sport package, (some of the M trimmings) would be nice. I'm not too sure what you get with it, but I think it might include M trimmed steering wheel and seats, better suspension and wheels, and possibly those run flats, which are expensive to replace. Either an automatic or manual are lots of fun.