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E46 vs E90 320i
- Thread starter keenbuyer1975
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JK25
Member
Well... you should be able to get one end 2003/ early 2004 E46 318i for about $72-$74k depends on condition. My friend juz got one 2 weeks back for $74k!lost_soul;197156 said:
End 2005 E90 320i for about $103k, another of my friend juz got it 2 weeks ago too!
Strongly encourage u to get a 6 cylinder, thats what beamer's for... Enjoy!
The advice here from ALL the bros are the 6-cyc! Win hands down! Left right and center.
No need to consider 318 anymore.
keenbuyer1975
Member
3 choices for purchasing a E46 320 (2004):
(1) PML premium selection
(2) dealer
(3) private
which option is advisable? and why?
Appreciate your advice, thanks.
The Mixmaster
Well-Known Member
keenbuyer1975;197238 said:
Unless you're getting a warranty from PML or a dealer, try to buy private as it is usually cheaper to buy direct from a private seller.
Buy from a conservative owner who seldom travel out of Singapore (but one who has kept good service records) or from an enthusiast (as sometimes an enthusisast may look after his car really well).
If you see a car you like, just go up to the owner and say sincerely to him or her "Next time you want to sell your car, let me know hor" and then wait for his or her call. That's how I bought my car. Good luck.
keenbuyer1975
Member
I have to ask this silly question : IS250 or E46 320? Though they are not direct comparisons, still would like your thoughts. Tks.
keenbuyer1975
Member
Thanks everyone. Looks like i've made up my mind to get the E46 320. now to hunt for one at the right price....
keenbuyer1975;197252 said:
You can almost buy 2 E46 320's with IS250 money. How to compare?
But if you must, IS250 is more refined, very well-built with a decently powerful engine. Looks pretty good too. Locally, not much to mod except aesthetics and handling.
E46 is well built, sweet handling and if you wanna mod your car, you can go crazy, especially with all the used parts that are coming out of this forum. You want power, there are easy bolt-on solutions that can bring your car up to very decent levels of power.
If I had $130k to spend, I'd buy a new as possible E46 320 and mod it to close to 400bhp and take the leftover money and go for a nice holiday with the family...
teckheng
Well-Known Member
cbs, regarding the window regulator, it can actually be fix with a better hook.
I saw how BVO open up the door, the hook is actually make of plastic clips, if only we can mod to a metal, i guess the regulator can hold up longer.
those plastic really weak, i take the broken parts and try to break it. Without any effort put in, the part turns to 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64...:screwedu:
teckheng
Well-Known Member
E46 Window Regulator
or use cable ties to hold them, but i suspect the plastic of cable ties will snip anytime too.
keenbuyer1975
Member
lads, do you think I'll be able to buy a mid 2004 E46 320 for low $80+? Most of those in sgcarmart are going for high 80s or even 90+.
keenbuyer1975
Member
which year was your manufacture date?
keenbuyer1975;197268 said:
Unlikely. $80+ - 90k is about right.
And don't yield. Get a 320, not 318.
keenbuyer1975
Member
hi, just wanted to share with you guys the link below which gives a very good comparison of the E46 vs E90 320 :
E46 vs E90 comparison by KrisL - bimmerfest - BMW Forums
breguet
Member
I just change my E46 318 to E90 320.Both car r having the same engine so reliability shouldn't be a problem.What u have on the new car is 7 more horse,higher torque,6 speed gear box and lots more features.Its definitely more economical than the E46.Power is not bad compared to the old model but the road holding on the E90 is fantastic.Stiffer body,more rigid and slightly harder spring.
