2005 E46 325i or 2006 E90 320i

[myezxs]

G'Morn All,Now i am driving a 02/06 E46 318i. Thinking of upgrading to '05 E46 325i or '06 E90 320i. Seeking some advise / comments from all the sifus here particularly on the ride n handling, maintenance cost, etc.

 

[Bo_Greene]

If u wanna drive something that feels different than your current ride, then i'd suggest u to go for the E90. But all rounder, i still prefer the E46 325i. Its a very nice ride with a good maintenance cost.

 

[JasonYew]

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/articles/e90comparo

Some nice comparison...

 

[myezxs]

Thanks, awesome review!

 

[solo]

Go diesel.

Salut

 

[terry8]

I chose a 2nd hand E46 instead of the E90 because the E90 has no compartment for a spare tyre and the run flat tyres were too expensive for me to maintain. Since you are already driving an E46 it might be a diff consideration.

 

[myezxs]

Personally, though a bit dated i luv the e46 variants!. But is it wise to upgrade within the similar variant based on its engine capacity and performance?

THANKS. HAVE A WUNDERFUL HOLIDAY & HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

 

[sandcool]

i would go for performance.....325 E46......powerful....

 

[gendong]

Given the options, the E46 325 would be my choice

 

[B33mEr]

Personally, though a bit dated i luv the e46 variants!. But is it wise to upgrade within the similar variant based on its engine capacity and performance?

THANKS. HAVE A WUNDERFUL HOLIDAY & HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Here's my take

E46 325i:
Pro
1) More powerful and faster
2) Parts are cheaper
3) You're already familiar with the E46 platform so you pretty much know what to expect
4) Award winning silky smooth bullet proof M54 inline six goodness :love:
5) Modding potential for E46 is better than the E90 (this is subjective)
6) Still a good looking car :rock: (Again subjective but i'm sure most people will agree hahaha)

Cons
1) It's still the same platform as your current car (which is not a bad thing really :4
2) Resale value is not that great
3) Gearbox issue again this is very much depends on the previous owner service history since most E46 owner rarely change their gearbox oil

E90 320i:
Pro
1) Newer and better chassis (25% more stiffer)
2) newer technology
3) Better resale value (a big factor for some people)
4) Still the current 3 series that is until F30 comes to the market later this year
5) Better overall build quality and better NVH

Cons
1) Lacks power
2) Doesn't look as good as the E46 (ok that's a subjective matter hehehe)
3) Parts are more dearer
4) More electronics and sensors potentially higher maintenance cost


My advise to you upgrade to ..... E46 M3 bro hehehehe :top: