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<blockquote data-quote="DVA" data-source="post: 260141" data-attributes="member: 10378"><p>Great guys...thanks a lot for your input. </p><p></p><p>astroboy, yes, youre right. End of the day, I guess the E90 is a newer model. One factor I have to consider is also space since I was earlier planning on getting an Accord (to make the missus and 2 small kids happy). </p><p></p><p>I test drove the E90 320i at AB, Glenmarie and must say that the balance and handling is miles apart if compared to my last 04 Accord, even though I thought the acceleration was probably a tad slower. Taking corners was a breeze...with minimal body roll....and a very willing engine that takes you all the way to the red zone. Sadly while putting the car in its paces, a systems fault started to display on the instrument panel..darn I thought....I broke something???....luckyly the sales guy told me the test car which i drove was given to him to use as his company car, and it had a problem with the DSP, and he looked pretty embarrased and apologised profusely. Phew... However, I was wondering...how can a car (test car was just 8 months old) have problems such as this. Maybe it has been thrashed hard by potential customers..like me or by the sales guy. Anyhow..it was a great ride. </p><p></p><p>I guess I have to try out the E46 325 as well...just to get a feel of it. Clint....I know the feeling as you say. Geoffrey/Clint, the 2005 E46 I saw is still advertised in newspaper. The owner said it was the last batch of E46 with full M sport package, rain sensor, bi-xenons, and the works with a reworked interior, i.e. full power seats / power thigh support??</p><p></p><p>Now..ive got to check out the E46. however, I think as what E46Fanatic says...space will be an issue..i.e. rear space.</p><p></p><p>BTW, I also called up this grey importer from Hulu Klang. Said they've got 6 units of E90s (2005 make). 320i & 325i. According to him its Japan spec and comes with DVD/Sat Nav, Xenon, etc. Havent seen the car yet, but sounds attractive. Can get new car int rate. Prices start from about 200k with such features. In Motortrader I saw a 2005 (local spec) 320i going for 185k and a 2007 320i SE going for 200k. </p><p></p><p>About these grey importers....just that im a bit worried. There are some buyers with bad experiences, there are some who are thoroughly happy as well. Warranty issues, etc..may be a problem, but need to sort out before deciding on the car. Now...i've got more to think about. </p><p></p><p>.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DVA, post: 260141, member: 10378"] Great guys...thanks a lot for your input. astroboy, yes, youre right. End of the day, I guess the E90 is a newer model. One factor I have to consider is also space since I was earlier planning on getting an Accord (to make the missus and 2 small kids happy). I test drove the E90 320i at AB, Glenmarie and must say that the balance and handling is miles apart if compared to my last 04 Accord, even though I thought the acceleration was probably a tad slower. Taking corners was a breeze...with minimal body roll....and a very willing engine that takes you all the way to the red zone. Sadly while putting the car in its paces, a systems fault started to display on the instrument panel..darn I thought....I broke something???....luckyly the sales guy told me the test car which i drove was given to him to use as his company car, and it had a problem with the DSP, and he looked pretty embarrased and apologised profusely. Phew... However, I was wondering...how can a car (test car was just 8 months old) have problems such as this. Maybe it has been thrashed hard by potential customers..like me or by the sales guy. Anyhow..it was a great ride. I guess I have to try out the E46 325 as well...just to get a feel of it. Clint....I know the feeling as you say. Geoffrey/Clint, the 2005 E46 I saw is still advertised in newspaper. The owner said it was the last batch of E46 with full M sport package, rain sensor, bi-xenons, and the works with a reworked interior, i.e. full power seats / power thigh support?? Now..ive got to check out the E46. however, I think as what E46Fanatic says...space will be an issue..i.e. rear space. BTW, I also called up this grey importer from Hulu Klang. Said they've got 6 units of E90s (2005 make). 320i & 325i. According to him its Japan spec and comes with DVD/Sat Nav, Xenon, etc. Havent seen the car yet, but sounds attractive. Can get new car int rate. Prices start from about 200k with such features. In Motortrader I saw a 2005 (local spec) 320i going for 185k and a 2007 320i SE going for 200k. About these grey importers....just that im a bit worried. There are some buyers with bad experiences, there are some who are thoroughly happy as well. Warranty issues, etc..may be a problem, but need to sort out before deciding on the car. Now...i've got more to think about. ....... [/QUOTE]
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