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@recruitmentch
Жыл бұрын
mate you need to do these 'shoutouts' to sponsors at the beginning of the video. I might be the only one, but when you switch to talking about something completely unrelated to the car, I find myself just totally switching off by opening another window. Soon enough I'm totally distracted, and don't end up coming back to the video.
@midget1993
Жыл бұрын
Literally ran out of the dapper dan powder earlier on…this sponsor couldn’t have come at a better time! Just grabbed two bottles of the stuff…I swear by it!
@kwilliams1810
Жыл бұрын
@@recruitmentch Maybe you could hire Matt to sit next you and give you his ad free version personally. Please send a £2000 deposit cheque to prove you are serious though.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
@@kwilliams1810 😂 yes exactly.
@mikest2851
Жыл бұрын
was about to order by they dont ship to Romania....
@benny_mc
Жыл бұрын
There's a reason the indicator stalk is so firm! 🤣
@paulmcgee1867
Жыл бұрын
Never used 😂
@TheOfficialGlitchTTG
Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@doncorleon9
Жыл бұрын
Haha, I see you. Most who hate on BMW indicator use don't know they have 2 modes ...
@paulmcgee1867
Жыл бұрын
Off and I can’t be bothered
@wheresmekeys6383
Жыл бұрын
Indicator ???
@drink4711
Жыл бұрын
£3,500 sounds like great price. This is essentially a modern classic
@HanYou2
9 күн бұрын
3.5 is a bargaiiiin!
@paulie-Gualtieri.
Жыл бұрын
Still looks fantastic and classy, BMW really nailed this design wise, future classic for sure, if we are still allowed to drive and enjoy classic cars.
@carshistoryclassics8662
Жыл бұрын
I predict that in the future we will need a special license and extremely expensive insurance to drive a classic car, either that or classic cars will be banned from the roads altogether. 😢
@paulie-Gualtieri.
Жыл бұрын
@@carshistoryclassics8662 You'll own nothing and be happy, we are genuinely entering the unknown.
@graham6771
Жыл бұрын
And the engine yummy
@benpenagonzales6014
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Just not take into a city
@NaNa-wj8tw
Жыл бұрын
Always makes me chuckle when I see ' future classic' in the ads. Never come across one yet that doesn't want me to pay the future price now either on a guess it maybe this or that 10 years from now.😂😂😂
@stevenbennett3922
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you on just walking around them. I recall a story of a guy who bought a 911 and then had one of those super-duper details done. He was so pleased that he had it mounted on a plinth in a purpose-built garage and just had a nice glass of wine and just sat and enjoyed it for what it was. Your money you spend how you want.
@raff_spriggles_tfn5910
Жыл бұрын
I know a guy who basically did the same with an old Defender. Full restoration, it's absolutely mint . It's now in his office!
@healthiswealth7899
Жыл бұрын
you never know they may even appreciate in value as a bonus lol
@derekgibson3223
Жыл бұрын
Love it !!! 😀
@M9fdb1
Жыл бұрын
I’ve my E46 330ci facelift convertible 11 years now. Still like the car and doubt I’ll sell it. It’s still mint condition as I’ve looked after it and now starting to appreciate in value as you say
@steven7861
Жыл бұрын
Do u wana buy my 1 - 👍🏼
@Anythingyoulike2013
Жыл бұрын
Same here nearly, had mine since 2011, 240k miles now, 6 speed manual facelift. Self maintained engine side. How much oil are you losing lol?
@machidaman
Жыл бұрын
Def one of my favourite car channels. Other channels I follow are increasingly becoming supercar focused as they grow and, well, doesn't float my boat because I too love the late '90's and the noughties, particular Japanese performance cars. Keep keeping it real 👍
@HurairahGT1
Жыл бұрын
JayEmm on cars is another great channel
@toms_garage
Жыл бұрын
Oh well you might like my channel too?
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@machidaman
Жыл бұрын
@@HurairahGT1 Jaymm makes great content, snd it is really well presented and produced. But tbh, I was kinda talking about that channel. Been subbed to James since his channel began but watch a very small portion of his content now, and usually only that content not supercar related.
@alexandruneacsu2292
Жыл бұрын
@@HurairahGT1 it is. But he is way tok much in supercars, about 70% about unaffordable cars for working/middle class.
@paulmaddison6193
Жыл бұрын
You're doing really well for yourself these days aren't ya Matt? I'm over the moon for you. Nowt like seeing hard graft rewarded properly. Here's to the High Peak Empire!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Trying! Still a long way to go
@ianpovey7939
Жыл бұрын
When I got married a couple of years ago, I could not bring myself to hire a wedding car. I therefore purchased a 1996 Oxford Green E38 735i for £1200. and sold it for a profit after the wedding. I fully agree that era of BMW' is the best, by far, and Oxford Green is the best colour. I also had an E39 530i manual a few years ago and concur that the 3.0 engine is stunning. I'll definitely have some more 90's / 00's BMW in the future but I need to get my hanger first (I'm glad it's not just me that dreams about doing that!)
@cafe405
Жыл бұрын
That interior is so nice. My big issue with moden interiors is tech dates VERY quickly a simple interior with analogue dials is great swap out the stereo and keep rhe original to swap back in and you're golden.
@gileshalliwell3591
Жыл бұрын
Great to see the Peugeot 406 V6 and the original TT get a mention… Bought the series one TT in 1999 and loved it!
@rcuellarr
Жыл бұрын
I owned a 2004 330Ci coupe purchased brand new in metallic silver. I really enjoyed driving it and Sold it when we had children. I miss that car 😢
@AK-kc7co
Жыл бұрын
Lovely, M54 straight six lovely engine, ran mine to 220k miles and was still going strong when I sold it. Sort out the cooling, gaskets, disa valve regular maintenance and it will never let you down! Miss it!!
@acorndogs904
Жыл бұрын
Nobody wants a super car 90s and 00s yokes are pure class Everytime I pass my 93 gsi astra and 94 gsi cavalier I smile.
@m.r.3275
Жыл бұрын
Can completely relate to the hangar idea, pretty much agree with your list of cars. Not weird, a bit like a budget Jay Leno garage but from the Steps and Craig David era. I'd also include a Peugeot 205 GTI, Lancia Delta Integrale, Lotus Elise (MK I), Daimler Six, Jeep Cherokee and a Supra.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Definitely the Jeep Cherokee
@ca9968
Жыл бұрын
I want a hangar full of South African only classics..models you all missed out on... a BMW E30 333i a BMW E30 325is Evo II an Opel Kadett 200 GSi Super Boss an Opel Kadett and Astra 200ts an Alfa Romeo GTV6 3L a Ford Sierra XR8 Oh man. the list of great cars that the world never got to see...plenty more than this...but the import fees alone could feed a small country...
@andrewarnell1251
Жыл бұрын
Lancia Delta is a good shout! As are the MK1 Elise and Supra!
@m.r.3275
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos would love to see one on the channel, one day maybe! Edit: just found you've already done a vid! Not sure how I missed that.
@m.r.3275
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewarnell1251 love these cars. Pure Italian theatre.
@Holdeenio
Жыл бұрын
She’s a gem. I loved my E46 325i 💪🏼
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland
Жыл бұрын
BMW 6 cylinder is one of the best engines BMW ever built!
@HanYou2
9 күн бұрын
one of the best anyone built
@husseinnagji3194
Жыл бұрын
Oh man this just made me so happy and so sad. My first ever car was an 05 330CI in gun metal grey which I owned from 2010-2019 in Toronto, Canada. I absolutely loved that car and it broke my heart when I had to sell it. Drove that beast through amazing sunny days and through winter blizzards. It never let me down! The 50-50 weight distribution really helped during winter but never the less I had salt bags in the trunk and winter tires. The only thing I ever modified was the stereo. Took it out and fitted an aux kit to the stock system. I miss that car dearly…..I guess it’s true, you never forget your first!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cars
@lewisbrown51
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to that dream car garage, absolutely! And the comments on the squeaks and rattles.... totally agree... that's what made me sell. Regret it now though. That is 100% going to be a classic
@cuneyt4313
Жыл бұрын
This looks amazing Matt! Congratulations. Gotta love the older BMWs❤ #savetheengines
@lewisbrown51
Жыл бұрын
I had one of those... 2003 model, got it from a prestige dealer who had bought it from an Aston Martin dealership (it had been traded in, with another Aston, for a new Aston) .... the most immaculate 57k mile used car I've ever seen and drove superbly. Miss it. Good story eh :-)
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Very good
@ItsDanLatham
Жыл бұрын
I must say I much prefer seeing a spec like this than the usual black with red interior. You just know when you see red leather that its going to smell of expensive aftershave and have almost no service history.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
😂 yes definitely. If it smells of Creed then you can guarantee they haven’t done a brake fluid service
@bobingtonsmyth
Жыл бұрын
I love a BMW 3.0 NA straight 6, just such a pure engine. And sounds great when giving it the beans. I had an E93 3.0 Msport drop top which was so much fun.
@andrewreddy7063
Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said. I sold a great example of the BMW 330Ci 2 years ago for £500 with no rust , no scratches,a new reverse gear, new water pump and belt, alternator, wheel bearings etc. . Do I regret it no. It was lovely to look at and drive with the roof down. Being 20 years old I started to get electrical issues. The windscreen fan heater stopped working on a cold winter night making driving home with a missed up wind screen very dangerous. The roof retraction motor then gave up the ghost so the cost of repair v resale value equation came into play. I now have a TTS coupe as a replacement, its faster and has no rattles or creaks.
@damienh4357
Жыл бұрын
Really would like to see more of this. Driving icons that many people today have never experienced. Audi Quattro, Lancia Delta Integrale, Alfasud, Citroen CX.... These cars were special in a way that just doesn't happen anymore. I think it would make for some interesting content although a brief history and introduction would probably necessitate a longer video than you normally produce.
@ckm-mkc
Жыл бұрын
Me and a friend discussed starting a 80s-90s car fund to buy future classics. This was about 20 years ago. Fast forward and quite a few of the cars we discussed are now worth a mint....
@Stormy177
Жыл бұрын
Two birds, one stone: Buy them and raffle them off on Raffle Shack, so someone else gets to enjoy the very car you've waxed lyrical about (or not) in the video...
@mikikum1
Жыл бұрын
You've made the best possible choice. E46 330Ci is pure love 😍😍😍
@josephgittos3787
Жыл бұрын
Such a nice interior , I would drive this around just to admire the dash. No turbos/superchargers to blow so probably a good engine.
@kelvinmillis9720
Жыл бұрын
My saloon has exactly the same interior, lush.
@alexanderwooldridgesmith6629
Жыл бұрын
My last E46 325i with that engine did 172,000 miles with only normal services.
@neil12nealison
Жыл бұрын
The E46 is a classic in its own right. BMW nailed it with this model. As with the E39 BMW were at their best.
@markfetherston1822
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts. We desired and appreciated those cars so much when they were factory fresh. Now that they are accessible we search for reasons to justify buying them. I don’t think we need a reason. It’s ok to buy what you love and enjoy it for what it is. Even if that means just looking at it and admiring the design. Cars stir our emotions and that’s what makes us human. Anything to make us feel good these days is worth having in my world. Even better if it’s got 4 wheels and an engine. Congratulations, superb car and gorgeous colour combination. An increasingly rare beauty.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Hope you’re well.
@markfetherston1822
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos hi Matt, always feeling better after watching one of your reviews and no longer having a feeling of guilt about my own automotive wish list which refuses to stop growing. I must compliment your taste, you’ve got a very good eye for design.
@devenair681
Жыл бұрын
The straight six is what BMW does best. 👍👍🙂🙂
@chrishaworth1855
Жыл бұрын
Great to see you review an E46. I had a 2003 325i individual in Estoril Blue for 9 years! It was my favourite car ever. The best looking 3 series and those straight six engine are a gem
@ca9968
Жыл бұрын
I used to work in an upmarket used dealership in Johannesburg from 08 to 2016, I had access to hundreds of flashy sports cars on a daily basis and as I basically got to choose what I could use as transport home every night never gave much thought to actually buying anything for myself...until in 2010 a pristine, low mileage, perfectly maintained, zero comments on the Motor plan 2006 convertible, in white with all black interior, a full M-Sport pack, in manual came in and went on the floor...I spent all day looking at it, then on a beautiful summer night, took it for a long drive on the 120ish km highway loop around Johannesburg...I then spent all night unable to sleep... I drove it back to work the next day, went to see my manager and F&I manageress and bought the car for myself... I kept, drove and loved her until I sold her to leave SA in 2017... I still miss that car...everyone raves about the E46 M3 but I still reckon that the 330i is a much better and usable in daily use engine...BMW`s best!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Having had an E46 M3 I agree with you, there’s something about the simple 330
@John-Sacrimoni
Жыл бұрын
I can definitely relate to what you are saying Matt, I would have a hanger full of cars which aren't Supercars. I'd be buying up every Škoda Superb MK2 Laurin & Klement, I saw.
@paulmcgee1867
Жыл бұрын
Must add a Metro
@alexandrecouture2462
Жыл бұрын
Just saw your username and had a laugh :)
@andysdiy5041
Жыл бұрын
The E46 is a brilliant car, the last good 3 series. You can DIY fix these with a Halfords socket set and they go on forever especially the M54 engine! 👍
@timrietbergen
Жыл бұрын
Just about anything you said is relatable; don't want to be in a world were these cars don't exist. wanting a car to look at and sit in, not drive per se. a hangar full of quite ordinary but special to me cars. Wish I had your cashflow to start my own collection. great channel.
@NH00531
Жыл бұрын
Nice video Matt, I remember having a rental 328Ci a few times back in 2000/1 and the sound of the straight six is etched on my memory. The only issue with your warehouse idea is that you’ll get chastised for not driving the collection, I suspect a lot of your ‘fans’ are not garage queen lovers, including me! Perhaps if you don’t want to drive them then we could all come round regularly and drive them for you!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
@TheKiteless
Жыл бұрын
£3.5k for that is value IMO. I ran a 2002 325Ci between 2015 and 2018 and loved it. I loved the engine with its smooth delivery and sound it made above 4k revs. Loved the understated looks. Loved the thin steering wheel. Loved the driving position. Didn't love the frilliness on the front wheel arches that started appearing 12 months after I bought it.
@rslstevens8246
Жыл бұрын
I've have one of these (2001, 330ci, Topas Blue, cream leather) as a summer 'toy' for the last 12 years - love it. Had a 325 convertible (1989, red, black roof, cream leather) for may years before that - loved it too but wanted an electric roof, a glass back window and aircon.
@benfel9403
Жыл бұрын
I am not wealthy by any means... but £3,500.00 for that is an absolute steal!!!! :) Best colour combo to. My last P38 was in that colour scheme as is one of my classic RRs but the current P38 is black with black and it just does not pop the same way even though the interior and exterior are in superb condition.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
I always wanted a 4.0 Bordeaux edition
@benfel9403
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos oh def! That is such a lovely red. With the Lightstone leather with red piping, red carpets and red carpet mats? Stunning looking wagons!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
@@benfel9403 that’s the one. I love that model
@benfel9403
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos nice! Gorgeous cars.
@grenvillephillips6998
Жыл бұрын
The cars you like in your youth, never lose their charm!
@tonygilchrist9113
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car Mat, health to enjoy 👍
@matthewsmith4638
Жыл бұрын
I saw this today at a local car wash and immediately knew it was yours because of the wheels and green hood! I excitedly told my wife 'That's High Peak Autos Green 330ci' It looked stunning 👍🏻
@md-detailing
Жыл бұрын
The E46 330Ci in that Oxford green is stunning Matt,love the interior as well :D
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@carforumwanker
Жыл бұрын
A client of mine let his go for £600 .Owned by his family for 15 years .No rust . But many warning lights.I mentioned it needed a NEW battery only as this was causing the issue .But he now has a lexus and the garage offered to take his 330ci for peanuts a a "favour" . I think it will be sold on for 3 -4 k more . I want one but only a manual
@colinmoss7343
Жыл бұрын
I’m with you on the ridiculously large grilles on the new beemers. Just spoils the look of the car.
@Battery-Powered
Жыл бұрын
Let’s do collaboration video… I’ll bring my z4 e85
@stephenferrett5733
Жыл бұрын
Owned three E46s and loved them all but never bought a really good example. Now I am a MK1 Audi TT fan! Brilliant video as always Matt!!
@pash47
Жыл бұрын
I had two, E36 330ci's in the early 20's and regret ever selling them to this day - I reckon £3500 for a good example is very fair! Love seeing a few appreciating classics from time to time
@zahimiibrahim3602
Жыл бұрын
The 330Ci in Phoenix yellow was one of my dream cars when I was young. Congrats, you've done well.
@westernmonitor
Жыл бұрын
I really agree that this period for BMW especially the 3 series was a high water mark. Back in the late 90s I was a fleet manager and we had several 3 series for senior managers. They were solid reliable and such a blast to drive. Glad you bought this 3 convertible hope it stays on the road for many years to come.
@Rick-sl7iw
Жыл бұрын
I’m on your team 😊 old car life is the best you fix them with a spanner and a screwdriver not a laptop 😡 knocks and rattling parts is all part of that life and I love it 👍🏼
@markayles9948
Жыл бұрын
E46 continues to be a desirable car, BMW nailed it.
@Davidwright-du5el
Жыл бұрын
Matt I've just spent over three and a half grand on a cruise holiday that lasted ten days. So spending that much on a classic BMW is an absolute bargain. Everything in life is relative.
@TheLeylander
Жыл бұрын
Matt I love your videos , you come across as a real down to earth guy who buys and sells cars and what you post are always very interesting . This E46 is a beauty and is worth every penny what you have paid for it , and will only appreciate in value. I've never been able to spend a vast amount on cars and I've always bought what I had for my own pleasure not to sell and I've had over 60 cars which is more than my age of 56 years lol , but what money I've had ive anyways bought cars that are in superb condition but always lost on them but I looked at this way the money I lost I put that down to the enjoyment I've had out of them so I've never seen them as a loss but gains in grin factor . Keep up the good work and these brilliant videos 👏👏👏
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markbrennan4693
Жыл бұрын
That is a proper Beemer, no distracting numpty screens, cam chain in the front ( might never need changing). Love the colour too. Some Alpina wheels even have the tyre valve hidden under the centre cap.
@Zelda279O
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. I completely understand. I love car design but I neither own a car nor have to a licence. & after buying car mags as a teen (100s) & now slavishly watching all the latest car videos on KZitem- I completely get the idea of just looking & enjoying the pure design of certain cars from a certain period. That era of 3 series is probably my favourite BMW. Although the new X1 looks- how do you say- Quality lol. I left school when the Lexus LS & MX-5 & BMW X5 first came out. They were heady days. People forget how revolutionary the X5 was in the day- not only in execution but also market acceptance that translated into not only big sales but also cash cows that enabled companies to not only survive but also thrive. Look at Porsche's balance sheet because they (quite rightly) made an SUV to pay for everything else. It would interesting to see a roll call of not only all the cars you have owned, but also the buy & sell figure stories to fill in the random mentioning of various cars in all of yr vlogs. Have you done a story on a MX-5? If not please do. I enjoy yr work immensely. Please keep it up. D
@iandonkin6762
Жыл бұрын
E46 coupe’s are great looking cars and they didn’t kill its good looks with the cabriolet, which in itself is often quite an achievement. We had a 330i Touring back in the day (and a pre-facelift 318i coupe when almost new); the earlier 318i had better steering feel, but the straight-six had a much better soundtrack, if it wasn’t as quick as I thought it was going to be. £3.5k is a bargain however - and probably better for being an auto 👍
@richarddavies4864
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with everything you’ve said about that car & I totally get your desire to have a museum in the back garden, to admire but not necessarily drive the cars!
@phillipevans9414
Жыл бұрын
Well done, bloody nice cars these, but if you wanted a creak/rattle free one, you have to get the coupe (I had a 2003 325Ci that I sold about a year ago, and it was a great drivers car, and rattle free). You're right about not "needing one", I didn't either, but it was a nice thing to drive for the couple of years I had it (as a second car, daily was a boring SUV). And the hangar style shed - I'm totally with you on that, I also seriously considered renting a warehouse not long back (as my fleet is now up to 5, and only one can fit in the garage). I'm also with you on the 90's and early 2000's being (High?)"Peak Car", mine are from 1993 through to 2009. Cheers!
@juliankent8875
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome Matt👍 I had a really nice 330ci m sport coupé and I regret selling it. I became a parent 🙈. It was a great car, 6 speed manual and sounded great.
@miamitten1123
Жыл бұрын
E46 is my favourite 3 Series coupe generation. Never really warmed to the one after E92. I like the 4 series coupe. Not sure why they changed to “4 Series” though.
@platele
Жыл бұрын
5:20 can't believe this 2001 model had autopilot! incredible!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Clever technology
@iainnorquay5371
Жыл бұрын
Addiction is a terrible thing....., unless it relates to cars, then it's important like breathing :)
@savajames3774
Жыл бұрын
I think the build quality is very dependent on the brand. I just picked up an 02 XC70 for £1900. Its an absolute beater with 175k on the clock but the interior is still mint and not a single creak or rattle. Meanwhile my 2015 R58 Mini Coupe with 43k miles is a creak factory... If you do plan to keep it long term an easy fix is buying some sticky back felt, locating what panels creak etc and just popping them off then felting the back side. Oftentimes you can even just shove some felt into a panel gap enough where its out of sight but still fixes the creak
@patdwyer6274
Жыл бұрын
Love your list of dream cars and I lust after them all! I have a 325ci E46 in my (small) collection. A dainty car that loves petrol - but who cares. 😀
@trishhartland5156
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to comment on an old video. I remember being on holiday and the owner of the site having one of these with the green roof. I just fell in love with it instantly it looked so luxurious. I do love that green always wanted a car in it. Thankyou you for trip down memory lane ❤
@rsagramo
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car, you’d be a fool not to buy it! 😂 Can totally relate to old cars being better to look at then use, but alas, there’s always the fear that if you sell it, someone else will ruin it! Or maybe I’m crazy
@cabottaxi
Жыл бұрын
Think the 3 series is an all round winner and a great drivers car. Just sold mine and really missing it. That's a great colour combination.
@michaelcharlesworth3579
Жыл бұрын
Green over Tan....🥵 Best colour combo. Awesome car!
@doncorleon9
Жыл бұрын
There is something very stately about that combo.
@jjefferyworboys8138
Жыл бұрын
My favourite too, on my 1975 Bentley T1 !
@KevPeebles
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Or she Boxster 981 S, in mint condition, black with 20” alloys. I take it out just to look at every day. I don’t drive it every day, and don’t rag it. I love it
@markgbit
Жыл бұрын
I ended up buying a 2004 E46 convertible......I love it....best days work I've done and will keep it forever.
@DYLT2000
2 ай бұрын
These are going up in value quickly I bet it's worth a lot more now than a year ago !
@guy4469
Жыл бұрын
ive,d ownd a 1999 E38 in green 3 years now , And i still look back everytime i lock it big smile .it doesnt happen with a Vectra or Mondeo .
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Very nice
@stevenrumfitt2239
Жыл бұрын
Great review that’s a beautiful example best I’ve seen I’ve got a 2001 330ci I’ve spent lots of money on it but I just love it
@jonrogers4812
Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean, about 10 years ago I used to have a couple of capris- a 1.6l and a 2.8i. Didn’t really like driving them, but loved owning them. Couldn’t put my finger on why, but I think you’ve described it perfectly. Wish I’d kept them, I sold just before prices started to go up… nevermind
@jambigreg2008
Жыл бұрын
Own a 53 reg E46 330d myself and with the work ive done to it keep getting asked/told to sell it and to get a newer car, when infact older cars are more appealing in my opinion.
@bayerischemotorenwerke7584
Жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, that gold trim in the interior is called 'Champaign' and it is very rare to find these days.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@zero-lpds
Жыл бұрын
Peugeot 406 Coupe V6!! I nearly thought you'd leave that out from the list. That's my all time favourite car to this day - I've had a 1997 example with 3.0V6 petrol, LHD, cappuccino pierced leather seats, manual gearbox. Externally it was dark metallic grey.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Nice! I think I’d like dark green or dark blue with a tan interior
@zero-lpds
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos if I'd win the lottery I'd go for a pale blue with cream interior. And a bunch of other cars as well.
@zero-lpds
Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos and no, no supercars at all. Like you pointed out. 🎉
@JonnyS281
Жыл бұрын
Loved my 2002 330ci M Sport, never got tired of driving it. Sounded great too.
@iancolePRD129G
Жыл бұрын
Totally relate to having a car collection. I would have a big hangar style building with living accommodation above so that they I could see the collection over a balcony or through glass floor panels, and no super cars, you're not crazy Matt 🙂🙂
@leighloper9940
Жыл бұрын
I had a red one with black top. Perfect for cruising in the fall. Good combination of handling and comfort. I traded it in for a new 2003 Boxster S, my all time favorite. Nothing like the whining of a Porshe engine when you run the gears, but too many speeding tickets. No talking your way out of one.
@izzirosenberg
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to your taste in cars for the collection!
@Ray6256
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car, there's nothing wrong with having a modern classic car, as you said Matt, they come from simpler times, no complicated electronics etc, I would keep the cassette player though as I have loads of cassettes and nothing to play them on now lol, I really like your idea of setting up a warehouse then buying and storing classic cars that you love, even if you didn't drive them, a kind of a museum for classic cars that one day in my opinion will cease to exist and when that happens, you could charge people to have a look around at the cars similar to the ones that they once owned or wanted but never had to chance to buy and just soak up the ambience as it were, I don't think it's weird to want to do something like this, we are all different and that's what makes us who we are.
@carlcollins3877
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the alpina opinion but the wheels do set that off well the colours good
@AlexSmith-de2le
Жыл бұрын
£3,500 is a bargain. Such an aspirational car. I loved my 325ci of that era. Activity for today; searching properties with outbuildings
@malthusg1115
Жыл бұрын
Always wanted a 330ci. The straight six makes a wonderful noise. I had a 320 Ci but always regretted not getting the 3 litre. I don't think you're weird. I'd do exactly the same. Great video Mat.
@Write_and_drive
Жыл бұрын
You are my normal car spirit animal. I have exactly the same ambition. Massive dhed with all the normal cars I've ever wanted. Nearly bought a 406 coupe in March.
@krivickas
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling your dream garage story. Glad to know that I am not alone.
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ollyflight
Жыл бұрын
Love it. Currently trying to find one myself. Running a 19 year old vw t4 and never a day without something sounding different or a new squeak or rattle. But I’m not wired up right too, love older cars. They just have more character and soul. Like a puppy who has peed on the floor. You are angry but just look at it and all is forgiven!
@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure
Жыл бұрын
funny you should say that about driving older cars and you have to be in the right mind to drive them. Ive been in sales for 17 years and decided to go on my own and driving the older stuff.. man i absolutely hear you. I bought a lovely 07 Mini cooper with great spec and there was a few rattles that bothered me and after driving all new cars its like a jump back in time. Anyway i worked on the rattles and now there its much better. For me its spec and service history. These are things I look for the most.
@powerje75
7 ай бұрын
Just watched this video and you've actually bought a fair few of the cars you list as your dream cars for your massive garage!
@TimmyCramer
Ай бұрын
Bought a 03 330i a month back with 59k on odo.....almost flawless and a joy to drive!! Timmy C Arizona
@joshbrailsford
Жыл бұрын
As daft as it sounds I started collecting scale models of cars again as an adult for the same reason that you both do and don't want to collect the real thing. Growing up, I had a long list of dream (but fairly average) cars, and I realise now that, even if I could buy them all, it would take up all of my spare time, all of my spare cash, and all of my spare mental capacity to just keep them sat in a shed somewhere - and to what end? So I have a display cabinet at home containing models of all my favourite childhood cars in miniature - I can sit and look at them and appreciate their styling from the comfort of my living room. They didn't cost a fortune, they have no maintenance costs, they won't leak oil or rust into nothing, and they might even appreciate in value. Occasionally I hanker after the real thing(s), but I know they'd break and annoy me more than the real cars I do have. I find the models a good compromise.
@bernardpullon4632
Жыл бұрын
My 97 e39 540i M Sport makes me happy as does my 99XKR so I get where you're coming from. Was just looking at a 330 Ci today online thinking hmmm.
@Atombender
Жыл бұрын
I love E46's. The last 3-series before Bangle went nuts.
@dickoos
Жыл бұрын
I had one of these years ago, one of the best cars I have ever owned. The only thing that ever went wrong with it was the water pump. Quick and powerful car but the fuel economy was horrific, lucky to get 18 round town and 23 mpg on a run. It was lowered and had Alpina wheels on, absolutely loved it.
@jonasmagnusson2099
Жыл бұрын
Love that car! The color is amazing!🙏👍👏🇸🇪
@gudalawrence3746
Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a 4 door variant of it b4 and I’d do it again if I find one in a better condition. ✌🏾. Subscribed
@ian7520
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I have a 2016 F Pace and a 2000 XK8, love them both but the XK rattles and creaks and I miss my 360 Camera, TV and all the toys I have in the F Pace, but really still like driving the XK8. It must be something in us !!
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
Yes that’s right
@Finerdetailsuk
Жыл бұрын
think you got it for a good price, was expecting you to have paid more for it given the 2nd hand car market recently.
@derekgibson3223
Жыл бұрын
Not weird at all....I too would love an aircraft hangar filled with modern classic cars....... Like you I may not drive them but rather keep them looking well and admiring them, essentially a Big Boys collection of cars, Jaguar, Range Rover, Porsche etc....not looking for Ferarri etc.. Love the videos , keep up the good work
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