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.
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!
@@Baresi-Unico-Capitano 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.
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.
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. 😢
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.😂😂😂
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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!
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!!
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!
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.
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...
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!)
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
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.
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
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 :-)
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.
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.
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....
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...
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.
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 👍🏻
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.
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 👍🏼
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 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.
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
£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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 TH-cam- 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
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.
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! 👍
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
Lolz! Not really sad. YYC 819H was my old man's Morris 1100 circa 1974. It did 75 mph down a sweeping long country curve when he tried it out. Me and my mate sat in the back grinning - although the din was ferocious.
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.
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!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
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 👍
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 👏👏👏
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.
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
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 oh def! That is such a lovely red. With the Lightstone leather with red piping, red carpets and red carpet mats? Stunning looking wagons!
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!
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
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 ❤
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.
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!
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.
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.
Not weird, I also love cars late 90s and early 2000s, particularly certain BMWs, Alfas, Hondas, Volvos and Porsches. I’ve had a 2003 330d sport saloon, 2001 Honda S2000, 1999 Z3 and currently own a 2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4. I too appreciate the simplicity and engagement of the older cars compared with modern stuff, yet they’re not so old that they can’t keep up with modern traffic. I also love cleaning and looking my 996. Lots of people hate the headlights and the first water cooled 911 but I’m a massive fan. Great video Mat, keep up the good work.
One of the best, if not the best looking BMW's from the modern era. Put two round headlamps on it and restyle the taillights, leave the body untouched, and ... you know what to do with the grille, and it would have been the finest styled Jaguar in a long time
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 🙂🙂
I have a 1991 E30 318i convertible, and a VW Arteon 2.0 Tsi 280ps. Going from one to another is a culture shock. The E30 (Meridian red, BBS wheels and v pretty) is such a handful to drive. Ludicrously low geared steering (after the progressive system on the VW), enormous steering wheel, pedals offset and a bar above which traps my toes on the clutch every time. I have to remember to drive tippy toe. That said, I do love it and so do many others! It has the original fitted carphone (brick shaped), and I dream I'm on Howards Way saying "we've won the contract" into it.
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.
I drive a '04 330Ci six speed manual with 320.000 km so I have to deal with those inconveniences that you mentioned but in a certain way I love the fact of driving an old good looking coupe with it's good and bad things.
Well, the E46 is the last truly classy BMW 3 series. It’s elegant, understated and it’s lined age like fine wine. I adore the color! BTW, remember a few months ago I asked about the D4 over the RRS? Got a gorgeous blue 2016 SCV6 HSE! Only 30k miles on the clock with full maintenance records! And dude!! The garage idea, I was just telling a buddy of mine exactly the same 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t care for super cars, only 80s-90s and early 2000s “regular” cars
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
Had a an E36 coupe bought when it was 15 years old and kept it for 6 years . Bits went wrong regularly and it drank like a fish. Still gutted i sold it. Yep so I do get it
I'm 35 and also love cars from mid 90 to mid 00. My dream garage will be w140 a-clas, E34, E39, E46(coupe version) and many more. You are not alone with that dream of garage, I totally feel you haha ☺️
Great scenes looking over to Ernecroft Woods and The Etherow valley from Sandhill Lane. Loved the BMW. A proper car with spark-plugs instead of the usually featured tractors. Then I saw that it was a PRNDL, not a manual. Oh well, halfway there.
Welcome to the club. I have one of the very last M-Sport 318ci made with genuine 46k miles. Doesn’t squeak or rattle but def more a slow cruise than back road blast but l love it. Debating whether to sell as I only put 2k miles on in the last year. Decisions decisions.
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.
I have a 2003 330ci sport orient blue with blue top.with 138k and it has not a single creak or squeak. It's remarkable and one of the things I love about the car
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.
For 35% off your order with Dapper Dan use the promo code highpeak02
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.
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!
@@Baresi-Unico-Capitano 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.
@@kwilliams1810 😂 yes exactly.
was about to order by they dont ship to Romania....
There's a reason the indicator stalk is so firm! 🤣
Never used 😂
Lmao
Haha, I see you.
Most who hate on BMW indicator use don't know they have 2 modes ...
Off and I can’t be bothered
Indicator ???
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 😢
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.
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. 😢
@@carshistoryclassics8662
You'll own nothing and be happy, we are genuinely entering the unknown.
And the engine yummy
Yes. Just not take into a city
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.😂😂😂
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.
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!
you never know they may even appreciate in value as a bonus lol
Love it !!! 😀
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
Do u wana buy my 1 - 👍🏼
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?
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 👍
JayEmm on cars is another great channel
Oh well you might like my channel too?
Thanks!
@@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.
@@HurairahGT1 it is. But he is way tok much in supercars, about 70% about unaffordable cars for working/middle class.
£3,500 sounds like great price. This is essentially a modern classic
3.5 is a bargaiiiin!
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.
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!
Trying! Still a long way to go
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!!
Great to see the Peugeot 406 V6 and the original TT get a mention… Bought the series one TT in 1999 and loved it!
I ended up buying a 2004 E46 convertible......I love it....best days work I've done and will keep it forever.
These are going up in value quickly I bet it's worth a lot more now than a year ago !
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.
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!
Beautiful cars
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.
Definitely the Jeep Cherokee
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...
Lancia Delta is a good shout! As are the MK1 Elise and Supra!
@@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.
@@andrewarnell1251 love these cars. Pure Italian theatre.
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!)
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
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.
BMW 6 cylinder is one of the best engines BMW ever built!
one of the best anyone built
This looks amazing Matt! Congratulations. Gotta love the older BMWs❤ #savetheengines
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
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 :-)
Very good
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.
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.
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.
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....
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...
You've made the best possible choice. E46 330Ci is pure love 😍😍😍
Such a nice interior , I would drive this around just to admire the dash. No turbos/superchargers to blow so probably a good engine.
My saloon has exactly the same interior, lush.
My last E46 325i with that engine did 172,000 miles with only normal services.
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.
She’s a gem. I loved my E46 325i 💪🏼
Nice!
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 👍🏻
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.
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 👍🏼
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.
Thanks Mark. Hope you’re well.
@@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.
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
£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.
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!
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.
Must add a Metro
Just saw your username and had a laugh :)
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.
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.
The 330Ci in Phoenix yellow was one of my dream cars when I was young. Congrats, you've done well.
E46 continues to be a desirable car, BMW nailed it.
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!!
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 TH-cam- 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
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.
The E46 330Ci in that Oxford green is stunning Matt,love the interior as well :D
Thanks
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! 👍
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
Lolz! Not really sad. YYC 819H was my old man's Morris 1100 circa 1974. It did 75 mph down a sweeping long country curve when he tried it out. Me and my mate sat in the back grinning - although the din was ferocious.
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.
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!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
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 👍
The cars you like in your youth, never lose their charm!
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 👏👏👏
Thank you!
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.
Let’s do collaboration video… I’ll bring my z4 e85
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
Beautiful car Mat, health to enjoy 👍
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 .
Very nice
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.
I always wanted a 4.0 Bordeaux edition
@@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!
@@benfel9403 that’s the one. I love that model
@@HighPeakAutos nice! Gorgeous cars.
The E46 is a classic in its own right. BMW nailed it with this model.
As with the E39 BMW were at their best.
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!
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
Absolutely beautiful older BMW, my favourites, proper retro and real driving experience gorgeous.
@@nevesfonseca1177 Your very welcome Matt.
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. 😀
I’m with you on the ridiculously large grilles on the new beemers. Just spoils the look of the car.
Addiction is a terrible thing....., unless it relates to cars, then it's important like breathing :)
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 ❤
£3,500 is a bargain. Such an aspirational car. I loved my 325ci of that era. Activity for today; searching properties with outbuildings
Green over Tan....🥵 Best colour combo. Awesome car!
There is something very stately about that combo.
My favourite too, on my 1975 Bentley T1 !
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.
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!
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.
Thanks for telling your dream garage story. Glad to know that I am not alone.
Thanks for watching!
The straight six is what BMW does best. 👍👍🙂🙂
Green over cream/tan bmws are just perfect combination
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.
Not weird, I also love cars late 90s and early 2000s, particularly certain BMWs, Alfas, Hondas, Volvos and Porsches. I’ve had a 2003 330d sport saloon, 2001 Honda S2000, 1999 Z3 and currently own a 2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4. I too appreciate the simplicity and engagement of the older cars compared with modern stuff, yet they’re not so old that they can’t keep up with modern traffic. I also love cleaning and looking my 996. Lots of people hate the headlights and the first water cooled 911 but I’m a massive fan. Great video Mat, keep up the good work.
One of the best, if not the best looking BMW's from the modern era. Put two round headlamps on it and restyle the taillights, leave the body untouched, and ... you know what to do with the grille, and it would have been the finest styled Jaguar in a long time
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 🙂🙂
I love E46's. The last 3-series before Bangle went nuts.
I have a 1991 E30 318i convertible, and a VW Arteon 2.0 Tsi 280ps. Going from one to another is a culture shock. The E30 (Meridian red, BBS wheels and v pretty) is such a handful to drive. Ludicrously low geared steering (after the progressive system on the VW), enormous steering wheel, pedals offset and a bar above which traps my toes on the clutch every time. I have to remember to drive tippy toe. That said, I do love it and so do many others! It has the original fitted carphone (brick shaped), and I dream I'm on Howards Way saying "we've won the contract" into it.
Glad you mentioned the creaking. Really annoying background noise. As for warehouse with classic cars, I understand that one !
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.
I drive a '04 330Ci six speed manual with 320.000 km so I have to deal with those inconveniences that you mentioned but in a certain way I love the fact of driving an old good looking coupe with it's good and bad things.
In the film Oh Brother Where Art Thou, George Clooney is constantly in search of Dapper Dan. I never dreamt that it was a genuine British product!
Well, the E46 is the last truly classy BMW 3 series. It’s elegant, understated and it’s lined age like fine wine. I adore the color! BTW, remember a few months ago I asked about the D4 over the RRS? Got a gorgeous blue 2016 SCV6 HSE! Only 30k miles on the clock with full maintenance records! And dude!! The garage idea, I was just telling a buddy of mine exactly the same 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t care for super cars, only 80s-90s and early 2000s “regular” cars
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
Loved my 2002 330ci M Sport, never got tired of driving it. Sounded great too.
Can relate completely regarding the older car collection idea!
Had a an E36 coupe bought when it was 15 years old and kept it for 6 years . Bits went wrong regularly and it drank like a fish. Still gutted i sold it. Yep so I do get it
I'm 35 and also love cars from mid 90 to mid 00. My dream garage will be w140 a-clas, E34, E39, E46(coupe version) and many more.
You are not alone with that dream of garage, I totally feel you haha ☺️
Great scenes looking over to Ernecroft Woods and The Etherow valley from Sandhill Lane. Loved the BMW. A proper car with spark-plugs instead of the usually featured tractors. Then I saw that it was a PRNDL, not a manual. Oh well, halfway there.
Welcome to the club. I have one of the very last M-Sport 318ci made with genuine 46k miles. Doesn’t squeak or rattle but def more a slow cruise than back road blast but l love it. Debating whether to sell as I only put 2k miles on in the last year. Decisions decisions.
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.
Nice! I think I’d like dark green or dark blue with a tan interior
@@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.
@@HighPeakAutos and no, no supercars at all. Like you pointed out. 🎉
I have a 2003 330ci sport orient blue with blue top.with 138k and it has not a single creak or squeak. It's remarkable and one of the things I love about the car
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.
Lovely video. They were excellent cars. Love a 330 msport touring.Small but the right size for every job
i have a 1998 fern green 328i SE auto with the zf 123k on the clock and shes mint i love it best daily ever!
That is so clean for an E46! I was looking for another E46 for ages and recently ended up lumping for an E90 due to all of the rusty E46's.