325i E90 vs e46?

[BMWs]

u have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere and managed to get it fixed in jb ab eventho it was late....i'd say the m3400 is well worth it...imagine if u had to tow the car back to kl and leave it overnight....the amount of hassle is just not worth it....

btw look on the bright side...any high performance car is expansive to maintain...even the japs...funny how peeps in contis forum whinning about maintenance when guys on other forums like evo/subi are spending like mad on their cars...they not even fall under luxury category.

Well said bro.

 

[B33mEr]

Actually, I think the E90 will be a classic by virtue of the fact that it breaks new ground, like the 2002 and E30 did in the history of this series. And while we look forward to the next iteration in 2012, I think that will turn out to be an evolution of the E90, to borrow Al Bundy's words.

Some of us may choose the E90 because it's within budget at the moment, but I deliberately choose the E90 because the 3 is an iconic series, with a character and persona that other marques cannot mimic. :wink:

I think the E90 will be remembered as the car that BMW shifted it's design philosophy (no thanks to chris bangle) but it won't be a classic imo ...

However the E92 is a different story tho By far one of the sexiest car in BMW stable and ( it's one of few things that bangle got it right ) and it may have the potential to be a classic...

 

[Schwepps]

Maybe bro, but what detemines a classic is rarely the looks. What looks gorgeous today, looks dated next year.

 

[astroboy]

By the definition of JPJ Malaysia.

Classic = 25 years old car or more.

Vintage = 50 years old car or more.

They both enjoy hefty discount in Roadtax. 80% discount for Classic, 90% discount for Vintage.

http://portal.jpj.gov.my/v5/index.php/en/vintage/classic-car-status-guide

 

[Schwepps]

Woooei! You suddenly turned boring or what? :26: Who cares about car registration classifications? We're talking about cars that made a statement. In BMW's case, the E30 is the 3 that defined the sports saloon. IMO, the E90 has perfected it beyond the reach of even venerable rivals like MB and Audi.

 

[glock_8]

given a choice ..i will never choose a classic...even if its a classic ferrari...they rattles, uncomfortable, lack of safety features and slower

 

[astroboy]

Woooei! You suddenly turned boring or what? :26: Who cares about car registration classifications? We're talking about cars that made a statement. In BMW's case, the E30 is the 3 that defined the sports saloon. IMO, the E90 has perfected it beyond the reach of even venerable rivals like MB and Audi.

What I'm trying to say is we all will turn classic one day, doesn't matter if any statement is made, be it fashion, technology, revolution, 2 wheels, 4 wheels, 2 legs..

Obviously we'll turn vintage a lot sooner than our 3-series..

 

[anxious]

I drove a friend's 2005 E90 320i today, I found it to be a very pleasant drive. I also felt it was as big as a E39.

This was confirmed by the following post I found in Bimmerfest forum:-

"The E39 5 and the E90 3 are very similar, and almost identical in some dimensions. I spent a few hours in the showroom while my 5 was in for service and I actually measured the interior dimensions of a new E90 to compare to my E39. I took along my trusty 12' stanley tape measure!

E39 Vs. E90

1. The front headroom measured identical at 37" drivers seat at lowest position

2. Front legroom - The E90 has slightly more leg room and much greater seat travel. (drivers seat in comfortable driving position)

3. rear headroom - the E90 is a little tight, about .4" less than the E39

4. rear legroom - the E90 actually has about 1" more rear legroom than the E39 with the drivers seat in the same position as in the front legroom test. The biggest difference though is that in the E39 5 there is more room for your toes under the front seats. The E90 seats sit lower to the floor so you cant put your feets under them as much.

5. rear shoulder room - both measured identical at 57" across just below the windows

Just thought I would share my observations. Subjectively, I dont think there is much difference between the two. The back seat does feel a bit smaller in the 3 but not by much, and the measurements prove it. In the drivers seat of the E90 you feel like you sit up much higher in the car than in the E39. I had to double check that the seat was all the way down. "

 

[E46Fanatic]

No need to wait. Hold your breath, close your eyes, sign the cheque and enjoy the E90 ownership experience

 

[astroboy]

No need to wait. Hold your breath, close your eyes, sign the cheque and enjoy the E90 ownership experience

Haha... and let the BMW Credit worries about the balance.. I'll sign everything to get my hands on the key fob to the car..

Use tomorrow's money to realise today's dream! Smart? No? U go debate while I enjoy the car, life is short u know.. who knows what will happen tomorrow.. I certainly don't want this to be a thing to regret in life.

 

[safri]

4 years ago, i faced the same dilemma between e46 330 and e90 325...i chose the former and it turned up to be one of my best purchases...follow your heart. best of luck!.

 

[glock_8]

4 years ago, i faced the same dilemma between e46 330 and e90 325...i chose the former and it turned up to be one of my best purchases...follow your heart. best of luck!.

u shud have bought the e46 M3 instead!!!

 

[astroboy]

My 10 year old son keep asking... how much is that E46 M3, I say its cheaper than a new E90 325i la, about same price as our current E90 320i brand new. Then he say aiyaa... why I didn't get the E46 M3 instead.. He goes on asking how much my current E90 320i can fetch in the market. I say RM160k kua... then he gave me that hopeless look and shake his head..

 

[Juan Powerblow]

4 years ago, i faced the same dilemma between e46 330 and e90 325...i chose the former and it turned up to be one of my best purchases...follow your heart. best of luck!.

The E46 330i is in a different league altogether with huge torque advantage even against the E90 325i's uprated performance. If that was the choice Anxious had to make, my comments would have been different for sure.

 

[astroboy]

What about E46 330i vs E46 M3..

Both has dipstick..

 

[infinityKL]

My 10 year old son keep asking... how much is that E46 M3, I say its cheaper than a new E90 325i la, about same price as our current E90 320i brand new. Then he say aiyaa... why I didn't get the E46 M3 instead.. He goes on asking how much my current E90 320i can fetch in the market. I say RM160k kua... then he gave me that hopeless look and shake his head..

ur son is getting smarter and ur getting older..

over the weekend, had a go on a Msport e46 330ci at a dealer.. these bimmers never fail to impress!! but then whats coming Ahead is hard to tell..

belum try e90 325 lagi...

 

[Schwepps]

Why the fixation on dipsticks Astro? Don't understand. It's such an outdated concept for state-of-the-art BMW engines.

 

[astroboy]

Why the fixation on dipsticks Astro? Don't understand. It's such an outdated concept for state-of-the-art BMW engines.

There u go, Unker's choice is still E90.. both E46 is out..dated..

 

[glock_8]

What about E46 330i vs E46 M3..

Both has dipstick..

the 330i road tax is rm2000 while the 3.2 liter m3 roadtax is 3k hehehehe

 

[astroboy]

So cheap only meh? I saw the E39 //M is RM10,800 !!!! I almost fell on the floor.. :stupid:

I go home dig my garden and check got oil or not..