E 60 vs E 90

[na993]

Dear Sifus, wanna get your views comparing the 2 models; basically whether to get an older e60 vs a newer e 90. Basically both are sedans, granted both sends a different message,put this aside, which would give the less headache and better ownership experience.Have heard alot of horror stories opp the 2 60 esp on the g/box; all our companies cars have had this problem, wondering this is limited to CKD models??Anyways..hope you guys can help....hmmmm perhaps an audi A4.....????

 

[na993]

not sure what went wrong or but beleive there was reply from bro jerman, but seems to gone missing...

anyways looking forward to more feedback bros, thanks.

 

[na993]

Dear Sifus, wanna get your views comparing the 2 models; basically whether to get an older e60 vs a newer e 90. Basically both are sedans, granted both sends a different message,put this aside, which would give the less headache and better ownership experience.
Have heard alot of horror stories opp the 2 60 esp on the g/box; all our companies cars have had this problem, wondering this is limited to CKD models??
Anyways..hope you guys can help....
hmmmm perhaps an audi A4.....????

anyone ???

 

[Anthony5785]

E60 the best for me....lol.....

 

[safri]

E60 but shop for post-lci model if budget permits.

 

[na993]

E60 but shop for post-lci model if budget permits.

Bro safri, thanks....ermmm, this means ? wat year would this be ?
Wat about g/box problems ?? .. our company cars, from 525 MSport to 530 have all gone in for overhaul or replacement ?

 

[na993]

bros...really appreciate your feedback please... :wink:

 

[muhaiminrahim]

the e60 has much leg room for rear passengers.. comfortable enough for two adults.. :4:

 

[dzuljazz2001]

Bro safri, thanks....ermmm, this means ? wat year would this be ?
Wat about g/box problems ?? .. our company cars, from 525 MSport to 530 have all gone in for overhaul or replacement ?

Gear- box prob? My current E60 had clocked 300+km without any gearbox issue, Minor or Major! You sure you had all these problems? If so, my best guess is that its either your regular periodic maintenance not properly adhered to or you hv been ripped by the mechanic who knows nut abt BMW transmission. Moreover BMW transmission cannot be "easily" overhaul. This is very odd indeed.

Back to your Q, for comfort E60 is still far better than its smaller cousin E90. For power and what not, depending on the type of engine, E60 still top the list (the 10 potter M5 can attest to that). For looks, E60 might not be as sporty or curvy for the taste bud of the younger generation, so E90 take that one.

So it all depends on wht you are looking for. Sporty look or comfort plus performance. Whatever the choice, rest assured its still the Ultimate Driving Machine :4:..:top:

Cheers and good luck on your choice.

 

[initialM]

I prefer GTR or R8

 

[seewai]

I prefer GTR or R8

Thought cuntchill better, never heard any of my frens who drive one complain about gb problem or high maintenance. Hehe.

Anyway back to topic. I guess "company cars" are not well taken care of. The drivers take the rides for granted and service every 25k km.

 

[na993]

Thanks for the replies....

so guess its leaning towards the E60.....

Bro safri mentioned, beter get post LCI - wat does this mean / wat year would this be from ?

wat about recon ones - some/ most are imported from Japan i beleive , are these ok ? better specced ?

luv the GT/ R8 too...but tink its a bit of stretch....:wink:

 

[docrayboy]

The E60 is good with a 3L engine...even the 525i is underwhelming, I think......Its a much bigger car so u need a bigger engine....then u also pay for the higher fuel cost, road tax etc.
U sure u are not keen on the 320d?
It is a driver's car with supreme chasis-planted like fixed with superglue when you throw it into corners, out of this world natural high when you slam it down the straights na dlaugh when at the pumps when you fill up every 800-1000kms!
Start with the 3 series, retire when u hit 70 with the 5 series.

 

[t2ribena]

all depends on what you want in a car...

e60 - for space, matured look, medium size sport sedan

e90 - for agility, quick, younger feel

both could handle spirited drive, just need to know how to handle the car...

e60 LCI model starts from Sept 2006...a well maintained N52 engine is the one to go for and preferably a 3.0litre one if budget permits...

Thanks for the replies....

so guess its leaning towards the E60.....

Bro safri mentioned, beter get post LCI - wat does this mean / wat year would this be from ?

wat about recon ones - some/ most are imported from Japan i beleive , are these ok ? better specced ?

luv the GT/ R8 too...but tink its a bit of stretch....:wink:

 

[t2ribena]

doc...question is on e60 or e90...your diesel mode kick in again ar? shoving 320d into peoples throat again? ish ish ish...

i think once you get into the 320d you kena the syndrome liau...hahahaha

The E60 is good with a 3L engine...even the 525i is underwhelming, I think......Its a much bigger car so u need a bigger engine....then u also pay for the higher fuel cost, road tax etc.
U sure u are not keen on the 320d?
It is a driver's car with supreme chasis-planted like fixed with superglue when you throw it into corners, out of this world natural high when you slam it down the straights na dlaugh when at the pumps when you fill up every 800-1000kms!
Start with the 3 series, retire when u hit 70 with the 5 series.

 

[initialM]

all depends on what you want in a car...

e60 - for space, matured look, medium size sport sedan

e90 - for agility, quick, younger feel

both could handle spirited drive, just need to know how to handle the car...

e60 LCI model starts from Sept 2006...a well maintained N52 engine is the one to go for and preferably a 3.0litre one if budget permits...

Well explained. So what is your next ride bro? anxiously waiting. Dun tell me 320d hahhaa

 

[dzuljazz2001]

The E60 is good with a 3L engine......
It is a driver's car with supreme chasis-planted like fixed with superglue when you throw it into corners, out of this world natural high when you slam it down the straights na dlaugh when at the pumps when you fill up every 800-1000kms!
Start with the 3 series, retire when u hit 70 with the 5 series.

weiii doc, 70? better you look look what you say aaaahhh .... Im not 70 u knw .... look only old but very young inside ley :4:

 

[t2ribena]

bro...hard to resist the 320d ler...some of the owners here really hard sell...how la?

Well explained. So what is your next ride bro? anxiously waiting. Dun tell me 320d hahhaa

 

[initialM]

weiii doc, 70? better you look look what you say aaaahhh .... Im not 70 u knw .... look only old but very young inside ley :4:

Wah Datuk u look 70 but got double barrel. Powderful lar

 

[initialM]

bro...hard to resist the 320d ler...some of the owners here really hard sell...how la?

Very easy. Hijacked the 320d at traffic lite and sure u can smoke away