E39 or E46

[Crymson]

If you were to buy either a E39 or E46 (1.8-2.2 cc), which year or variant is better? I've been told by a known mechanic that for E39, it's best to get a 520i from year 2002 and E46 the 318i 2.0. Can anyone explain why? And why not, example, 318i or 520i year 2000, etc. Thanks.

 

[bmw7833]

Buy e39 525i after year 2000. 520i is underpower, trust me.

If compare between e46 and e39, u must now which characteristic u like? Comfortable or sport??

For me, never choose e46 coz I LIKE BIG CAR.

 

[Jerman]

If you were to buy either a E39 or E46 (1.8-2.2 cc), which year or variant is better? I've been told by a known mechanic that for E39, it's best to get a 520i from year 2002 and E46 the 318i 2.0. Can anyone explain why? And why not, example, 318i or 520i year 2000, etc.

Thanks.

The 520i (2.2 litre, M54 engine) is CKD from year 2001-2003, double vanos with torque of 210Nm@3500 rpm and 170bhp@6100 rpm. This model replaced the 523i. Interior instrument panel (facelift) is also different from the 523i

More info on E39, click here

http://www.official-auto.net/oa2/77/Bmw E39.html

http://www.e38.org/e39/

Bro, I suggest you try both models yourself with an "open mind" before deciding!

 

[Drivenz@330]

The 520i (2.2 litre, M54 engine) is CKD from year 2001-2003, double vanos with torque of 210Nm@3500 rpm and 170bhp@6100 rpm. This model replaced the 523i. Interior instrument panel (facelift) is also different from the 523i

More info on E39, click here

http://www.official-auto.net/oa2/77/Bmw E39.html

http://www.e38.org/e39/

Bro, I suggest you try both models yourself with an "open mind" before deciding!

I love the 5 series as it offer luxury and it make you more a man.

 

[ryucky81]

if road tax is not an issue then get 2500cc n above. u will never regret. me oso will choose e39. the confort is there n u want sporty just forg out some money this baby oso can b sport.

 

[Jerman]

I love the 5 series as it offer luxury and it make you more a man.

"5 series...........make you more a man"........or you meant "uncle" to be precise?

 

[Drivenz@330]

"5 series...........make you more a man"........or you meant "uncle" to be precise?

You are funny. Many ladies are BMW drivers so they will be attracted to the humble, financially secured, mature and stable guy.

I don't mind 'uncle' as it is better then the Show Off Ah Beng.. Are you one of them?

p.s. Most ladies drives 3 series.

 

[Jerman]

..........they will be attracted to the humble, financially secured, mature and stable guy.

I don't mind 'uncle' as it is better then the Show Off Ah Beng.. Are you one of them?
p.s. Most ladies drives 3 series.

Yes, I belong to the former ie. "the humble, financially secured, mature and stable guy"

 

[ICEman63]

Ha ha ha Uncle Jerman..sudah pandai sekarang..yeeeeeehhaaaaa

 

[raz451]

I love the 5 series as it offer luxury and it make you more a man.

i agree.....but if you want to be "the" man...drive an X5...
yeeeeehhhhaaaa

 

[BlackCat]

i agree.....but if you want to be "the" man...drive an X5...
yeeeeehhhhaaaa

And what would you call a man who drives an:

1. M3? or,
2. Z4 M Coupe/Roadster? or,
3. M6?



BlackCat

 

[Daredevil]

"5 series...........make you more a man"........or you meant "uncle" to be precise?

Well, sometimes when one hits that 'age', we tend to have that need for different things. I use to think that E38 are for uncles, driver's car, father's car....not anymore...I'm really yearning to have an E38 in my garage too. Black, 19" M Parellal rims, dropped down and Quad exhaust...yummy.....

Crymson, from 328 to 2l......mana boleh??????

 

[ALBundy]

If you were to buy either a E39 or E46 (1.8-2.2 cc), which year or variant is better? I've been told by a known mechanic that for E39, it's best to get a 520i from year 2002 and E46 the 318i 2.0. Can anyone explain why? And why not, example, 318i or 520i year 2000, etc.

Thanks.

General rule of thumb, its always better to buy those that were produced at the tail end of the production cycle. BY then, the car would have been face-lifted, all the problems associated with earlier production models would have been sorted out and etc.

This applies to all cars, not only BMWs.

p/s nice seeing you on the forum again after a long hiatus!

 

[Crymson]

p/s nice seeing you on the forum again after a long hiatus!

Bundy,

Jerman, thanks for the url link.

ryucky, roadtax? am driving 328 now but i think it's a waste of money to pay 1600 roadtax a year.

Daredevil, 2L good enough laa. If can be 1.3 with 220bhp even better.


Btw, the E39 is manufactured until what year?

 

[laneza]

for me, it is depends on ur body size..if u r small..it's not suitable to drive an E39...more suitable for 3 series...To be honest, I closed to buy an E39 because it looks more for gents car...but because of my body small, when I sit inside that car,my fren who watching from outside said that it is not suitable for me..looks something strange, not perfect ot not suitable..so when i change to E46..it looks more macho and suitable for me

cheers

 

[Jerman]

Ianeza,
Good rule of thumb, big size = big car, petite size = smaller car!

Crymson,
The last batch of E39 in Malaysia 2003 (M54 engine 520i 2.2L, 525i & 530i)

More info on E39 here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series#E39_.281996-2004.29

 

[raz451]

And what would you call a man who drives an:

1. M3? or,
2. Z4 M Coupe/Roadster? or,
3. M6?



BlackCat

"Godsend".....yeeeeehhhhhaaa

 

[ryucky81]

Bundy,

Jerman, thanks for the url link.

ryucky, roadtax? am driving 328 now but i think it's a waste of money to pay 1600 roadtax a year.

Daredevil, 2L good enough laa. If can be 1.3 with 220bhp even better.


Btw, the E39 is manufactured until what year?

bro. since now u driving 328 y wanna downgrade?! may b now u said 2L will more than enough but the feel different lor

like me last time oso said 2L good. until me drive 2.5L terus lupa pasal 2L.

 

[flash]

Well, sometimes when one hits that 'age', we tend to have that need for different things. I use to think that E38 are for uncles, driver's car, father's car....not anymore...I'm really yearning to have an E38 in my garage too. Black, 19" M Parellal rims, dropped down and Quad exhaust...yummy.....

Crymson, from 328 to 2l......mana boleh??????

Very true. When I was younger (in my early 30s), I always perceived that the 3 series are for the young ones, the 5 and 7 series are for "uncles" and the Benzis are for old folks, Datuks, etc (and that you won't catch me driving a Benzi W124). But now, I find the 5 series, especially the E34, kinda "sexy " and I don't mind even having the 7 series or even a Benzi W124. Heck, if my company ever decides to sell off their W124s, I might consider getting one.

End of the day, let's just say we are getting old.... we are now becoming the dads, uncles, Datuks (for some lucky few of us)....

What's wrong of going from 2.8L to 2.0L? I did too, from 2.6L to 2.0L and from and E36 to an E34 (double downgrade.... ). But heck, I do really miss the "power" compared to my current SLOTHY ride.

 

[flash]

bro. since now u driving 328 y wanna downgrade?! may b now u said 2L will more than enough but the feel different lor

like me last time oso said 2L good. until me drive 2.5L terus lupa pasal 2L.

Don't remind me... I downgraded from 2.6L cool: ) to 2.0L And I now ketagih the power that I am missing now. Now thinking of plonking a 2.5L into SLOTH.