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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DVA" data-source="post: 11156" data-attributes="member: 10378"><p>Gentlemen, Ive just posted my intro in the newbies section and need your expert advise. Im planning to get a BMW as my next ride, without having to stretch my budget too far, so im looking at either a 2005 E90, 320i (recond) or a 2005 E46 325i Sport which i saw in the papers recently, going for about 170k. The former is retailing at about 185k. I believe. Ive noticed that the recond Japan spec E90 320i M-sport seems attractive and has better specs and appearance than the local one, though slightly higher priced. However, as for the power and sheer enjoyment of driving the car, I believe the E46 325i will be a better choice. However, its a slightly older car with higher maintenance cost maybe. Hope you can share your experience/ advise on the following:1. Is it safe to get a recond BMW? Many in Motor Trader, and some are attractively priced with better specs than the local version. 2. Which would be a better package? a 2005 E90, 320i (recond) or a 2005 E46 325i Sport. Which one of these would you guys with years of owning a BMW go for? Both are nice rides. One is newer with less power, the other is older but has more ponies for a more performance oriented drive.Hope you can share your advice and knowledge. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>