e36 vs e46

[svelte]

Ok, some points to consider..and add some flavour like fetish?

 

[supergripen]

very true..both are nice cars..
loving every minute with my e46.some mods will undoubtedly bring out some rawness/edge to the car when i push it closer to the edge..
but when i want to sit back and relax,i'll juz cruiz in it and enjoy its superb refinement.

 

[musclehedz]

Originally posted by eddiefiola@Jun 16 2005, 01:49 AM
musclehedz, true but it is difficult to find e36 with oem auto cruise function....... urs what model n which year?

328 1996.

 

[k3nny]

Need some raw-ness for your E46?

Remove the sound insulation from the front bonnet.

Remove sound deadening from the interior cabin.

Remove sound deadening from your trunk.


Get a free flowing exhaust minus cat and resonator or maybe 1 hi-flow resonator.

Get a cold air intake.

Your E46 will be just as if not more raw than the E36 added to the fact that it is more "pimp" than an E36.. hahaha

 

[supergripen]

well,i prefer a quiet but fast ride anytime..maybe a touch of bass from the exhaust note and a slightly tighter roll and sharper steering response wud be enough to do the trick.
i remember one time i had a friend from work tailing me in his EK civic which had a H22a under the bonnet.we were doing an average of about 180kph and at one time we actually overtook another colleague who quickly took up chase.when we got to the dengkil r&r he told me that when i passed him in my bimmer all he could hear was a slight whoosh..when the civic passed it was all loud and drony,not very serene if u know what i mean.so that effect is what i'm after..quiet but fast. :wink:

 

[E46Fanatic]

From a logical point of view, I think its better to keep the 36 la. Its a late model 36 meaning that it should have most of the early 36 issues sorted out and parts are cheaper and seemingly more robust on the 36. Also depreciation for the 36 has stabilized somewhat, while the 46 will continue to drop like a rock till it probably hits Rm80k or so in a few years time..

Of course if $$$ is not the main issue, then the 46 should be a nicer car to own, more comfy and not as dated for now..

 

[chairoger]

In my own humble opinion, I would agree with E46fanatic. E36 more and cheaper parts but if got $$$,then get whatever is newer lar. For example E90. Yummy!hehe If got family(i.e wife + kids),better start looking for bigger cars like 5 series. M5 anyone?

 

[QD250]

a good thread to read for noobies to the 3 series...