318i or 320i Double Vanos

[Seany]

Hi all,i am currently considering of E46 low end model, which is the model should i look into, a 318i or 320i? What are the general Pros and cons? Thank You in advance :rofl:

 

[E46 2.2]

seany,

i guess this topic have been discuss before.


Cheers

 

[leakwoon]

i dun think 318i got double vanos la

 

[Ade]

If its the 2.0 valvetronic variant ..yes, its double vanos...

 

[vincent]

Originally posted by Ade@Apr 27 2006, 09:27 PM
If its the 2.0 valvetronic variant ..yes, its double vanos...

omg , im confused again ....
all the while i tot onli 6 potter m50 engine and above onli got single/double vanos ?

 

[leakwoon]

i think 2.0 valvetronic got

 

[E46 2.2]

If i not mistaken 320i 6 potter comes with single venos..corrext me if im wrong..any sifus to support me here?

 

[aramis]

Originally posted by E46 2.2@Apr 27 2006, 10:11 PM
If i not mistaken 320i 6 potter comes with single venos..corrext me if im wrong..any sifus to support me here?

Double vanos.

 

[aramis]

Originally posted by vincent+Apr 27 2006, 09:32 PM-->QUOTE (vincent @ Apr 27 2006, 09:32 PM)

 

[leakwoon]

interesting !

 

[bmwsideways]

So many VANOS? Good?

Back to the thread starter, the answer to your question is obvious.

Got extra $$$, spend on better option (if can go for 325, 328 or maybe 330)...

 

[ski]

how to know got vanos/double vanos or not? Also, how to check whether its M50 or M52? engine? By getting the VIN can we get the info on all of the above? btw, does E46 320i comes with M54 engine? see link http://www.bmwinfo.com/23480.html Correct me if im wrong, I tot M54 is a 3litre engine.

 

[E46Fanatic]

There are 2 variants of the E46 320i. Early batch 2001 and pre 2001 came with the M52TU 2.0 6 pot engine (double vanos) rated at ~150hp. When the M54's were released for the E46 range the E46 320i got the 2.2 ltr M54 with 170hp which was a nice healthy power and torque boost over the M52TU 2.0 6 pot unit.

The Valvy 2.0 4 banger has double vanos on the E46 was rated at 143hp if I remember right. The same unit in the E90 320i has been tuned to deliver 150hp instead now, matching the older 6 pot M52 E46 320i.

 

[wmg111]

Originally posted by E46Fanatic@Apr 28 2006, 08:58 AM
There are 2 variants of the E46 320i. Early batch 2001 and pre 2001 came with the M52TU 2.0 6 pot engine (double vanos) rated at ~150hp. When the M54's were released for the E46 range the E46 320i got the 2.2 ltr M54 with 170hp which was a nice healthy power and torque boost over the M52TU 2.0 6 pot unit.

The Valvy 2.0 4 banger has double vanos on the E46 was rated at 143hp if I remember right. The same unit in the E90 320i has been tuned to deliver 150hp instead now, matching the older 6 pot M52 E46 320i.

Thanks for the explanation, now only i know.

 

[vincent]

Originally posted by E46Fanatic@Apr 28 2006, 08:58 AM
There are 2 variants of the E46 320i. Early batch 2001 and pre 2001 came with the M52TU 2.0 6 pot engine (double vanos) rated at ~150hp. When the M54's were released for the E46 range the E46 320i got the 2.2 ltr M54 with 170hp which was a nice healthy power and torque boost over the M52TU 2.0 6 pot unit.

The Valvy 2.0 4 banger has double vanos on the E46 was rated at 143hp if I remember right. The same unit in the E90 320i has been tuned to deliver 150hp instead now, matching the older 6 pot M52 E46 320i.

thanks for the explaination , clear my doubts ....

 

[wglee]

If you ask me, I'll go for the E46 320i whether in 2.0 litre (6 cylinders, 150bhp) or 2.2 litre (6 cylinders, 170bhp) guise instead of the E46 318i 1.9 (non-Valvetronic, 4 cylinders, 118bhp) or the E46 318i 2.0 (Valvetronic, 4 cylinders, 143bhp) because the 4 potters (despite using balancer shafts) can never match the 6 potters for smoothness, refinement and character.

For many years and still continuing, BMW is renowned for their 6 cylinder engines. No offence whatsoever meant to 4 potter BMW owners out there, but I recall it wasn't that long ago when the adage was that a BMW is not a true BMW if it doesn't have at least 6 cylinders.

 

[avictar]

Originally posted by wglee@Apr 29 2006, 11:47 AM
If you ask me, I'll go for the E46 320i whether in 2.0 litre (6 cylinders, 150bhp) or 2.2 litre (6 cylinders, 170bhp) guise instead of the E46 318i 1.9 (non-Valvetronic, 4 cylinders, 118bhp) or the E46 318i 2.0 (Valvetronic, 4 cylinders, 143bhp) because the 4 potters (despite using balancer shafts) can never match the 6 potters for smoothness, refinement and character.

For many years and still continuing, BMW is renowned for their 6 cylinder engines. No offence whatsoever meant to 4 potter BMW owners out there, but I recall it wasn't that long ago when the adage was that a BMW is not a true BMW if it doesn't have at least 6 cylinders.

just test drove a 2001 unreg 320i 6 potter....very smooth...

am very interested...so to all sifu's (i know this question has been posted b4) but i have abt 2 days to really decide!!!...

details:
- mileage 49k (at least the probabilty it is tampered is low lah)
- i have seen the tires (its still made '02)
- there is a badge at the rear window (from Nicole cars in Japan, bmw dealer in Japan)...whatever that means...
- first check on the body countours...good as new
- engine sound .....smooth (but hey, what do i know)
- price: RM144,000 unreg....

what else have i missed?

bro sifu and gurus....lend me your ears!!!!

thanks...

 

[leakwoon]

bro avictar

can they allow u to bring to a BMW workshop n check

it so..pls do it ASAP... and sign the cheque

 

[avictar]

Originally posted by leakwoon@May 2 2006, 10:39 AM
bro avictar

can they allow u to bring to a BMW workshop n check

it so..pls do it ASAP... and sign the cheque

bro leakwoon san

thought about it...but the problem may be because of the distance...from klang to ampang...

but logically, i would also allow anyone to take away the car for a day just to check it (unless i personally know them....nowadays fren also makan fren)....even if you have paid RM3K for deposit...the car is worth more than that....am pretty sure, the salesman wouldn;t want to spend a day waiting for the health check of the car...

any ideas....i am bringing my mechanic fren but a full engine diagnostic check would be much much better...

btw, a e46 320i 2.0 6 potter wouldn;t be a 2001 right??...how would i confirm it?

cheers bro

- konichiwa-

 

[leakwoon]

avictar SAN

check the VIN bro

there is 320 6 potter year 2000 also

bring ur mech?? i think he can only run thru check using barehand skill

if possible get a "computer" diagnostic check n run throug the log

PJ n USJ got afew good workshops