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E46 BMW 325i or W203 Merc C230K
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<blockquote data-quote="voltan" data-source="post: 165421" data-attributes="member: 3590"><p>Hi KL2DC,</p><p> </p><p>In so far as handling and performance I fully agree with your observation. Bro Safri is getting anxious for a decision, but we have not got our answers on the reliability aspect of the W203 in the 230K guise.</p><p> </p><p>When it come to maximum effort driving, we feel the E46 has an edge. The M54B25 2.5L cast iron block BMW is stong and reliable, which with the right lubricant will take us beyond 300K km without problem. Being Beemer persons since mid '80s we feel we know all that are needed about the E46 325.</p><p> </p><p>It's the local CKD W203 that is quite grey. If our neighbour's pre face lift C200K is to be a guide, then the MB is a non starter. His engine sound is outright rough and clanky. I think it is so when the supercharger kicks in.</p><p> </p><p>Anyway please don't feel troubled on our account. For at worst we'll enjoy the E46 till all things are clearer.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="voltan, post: 165421, member: 3590"] Hi KL2DC, In so far as handling and performance I fully agree with your observation. Bro Safri is getting anxious for a decision, but we have not got our answers on the reliability aspect of the W203 in the 230K guise. When it come to maximum effort driving, we feel the E46 has an edge. The M54B25 2.5L cast iron block BMW is stong and reliable, which with the right lubricant will take us beyond 300K km without problem. Being Beemer persons since mid '80s we feel we know all that are needed about the E46 325. It's the local CKD W203 that is quite grey. If our neighbour's pre face lift C200K is to be a guide, then the MB is a non starter. His engine sound is outright rough and clanky. I think it is so when the supercharger kicks in. Anyway please don't feel troubled on our account. For at worst we'll enjoy the E46 till all things are clearer. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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