help me !!! which one better - E46 320i or brand new toyota vios

[dark1234]

All cars have defect. when we said Jap car are reliable does not mean it is bullet proof 100% problem free, just that the defect rate is very very low compared to BMW. remember with the volume of Vios on the road, one or two with minor problem is really negligible.

The maintenance between a brand new Vios and an used E46 can be A LOT of difference. i can say both keep for 5 years. total maintenance cost for 5 years for Vios would be in the region of RM3k-5k while E46 will be easily RM20k -30k, if not more if condition not so good.

spot on my previous e46 bill start creeping up monthly , i would say owning a bmw is like a balancing between "Joy" and your wallet .

it cost more to maintain, but when you drive it , you cannot wipe the smile due to its handling and performance .

so its matter of Mind / heart . mind = Toyota ! , Heart = BMW .

 

[Jerman]

Fully agree with EL118 and dark1234. What can possibly goes wrong with a brand new car vs a 5-8 years old one?

Vios for the Home Minister will save you lots of time & $$$

 

[ICEMAN 68]

roslan ..first foremost i'm not sure what is your current ride...

if there is a beemer in your home then a jap would be a better alternative

If your HM just wanting a car to take the children to school and market then again a jap would be a better pick.

If you're a first time owner and wanting to get a beemer and you're worried about the maintainance issue then by all means pls get a e36 318i / e30 for her ...will save you all the torn wallets and pocket and even worse the fumes if the car breaks down in the middle of the road.

new cars also have got pro and cons when comes to lady drivers as not all lady drivers are careless , but if you've got a new vios you'll still need to be worried if your HM is a newbie when comes to driving, hence a secondhand vios should be alright ...even if she knock of dividers or get into a pothole or side panel scratch also ..you still can sleep peacefully ..as the car is a secondhand no matter what happen ...

hope this helps somehow

 

[Apiz]

From my experience Give!! her!! what she want or u will face the consequences LOL!!!

 

[cloudbuster]

or alternatively you can top up a little dough and get a new VW Polo with 5 years warranty and minimum headaches but with adequate performance and handling for KL roads, instead!

At the same time, you needn't worry about scumbags stealing / hijacking the popular brand new Vios or even an old E46.

 

[tweiboon]

roslan ..first foremost i'm not sure what is your current ride...

if there is a beemer in your home then a jap would be a better alternative

If your HM just wanting a car to take the children to school and market then again a jap would be a better pick.

If you're a first time owner and wanting to get a beemer and you're worried about the maintainance issue then by all means pls get a e36 318i / e30 for her ...will save you all the torn wallets and pocket and even worse the fumes if the car breaks down in the middle of the road.

new cars also have got pro and cons when comes to lady drivers as not all lady drivers are careless , but if you've got a new vios you'll still need to be worried if your HM is a newbie when comes to driving, hence a secondhand vios should be alright ...even if she knock of dividers or get into a pothole or side panel scratch also ..you still can sleep peacefully ..as the car is a secondhand no matter what happen ...

hope this helps somehow

Really agreed !!!!! Very good points !!!!!!! hahahahahahah

 

[Daniel E30]

Or ford fiesta....or a small suv. My hm drives a kembara....runs over most living thing....car still in one pcs. Save d money for a beemer upgrade or a family mpv......ladies needs a reliable car, like a reliable hubby. Keh keh keh

 

[tweiboon]

hai all.. i want buy a car to wife. Could you all suggest which one better between 2nd hand BMW e46 320i compare to brand new toyota vios. but my wife like BMW.

if compare to maintenance cost? which one higher.
handling and comfort? which one better.

please help me...

:burnout:

If you wanted to Bring More Women then sure choose BMW but later might Bring More Worries.
If your wife likes BMW then high chances Bring More Worries and Bring More Workshop then for you will say Brought Me Worries
If you think maintenance for BMW is Big Money Works then sure you will say Break My Wallet.

No matter how to say BMW car's maintenance will higher than Vios. If your wife is careless then better go for Vios due to you are not familiar with BMW car.
Another thing you need to concern is Vios is 1500cc then sure petrol save and low road tax. BMW e46 320i road tax is RM500 above and it might uses move petrol for city drive.

 

[crusher]

How to compare a Vios with an E46???? No comparision!!!! Of course get the BMW

 

[ezzo369]

take BMW la boss. price is almost same with vios but u cant argue on the comfort and economical on long distance. got style too maaa....

normal maintenance is cheap like change oil etc. some parts may a bit pricey but hey u wont mind as this car makes u and u wife smile

 

[JFT63]

If you and your wife are keen on an adventure, go for bmw..otherwise get a vios..hehe

 

[ashabmy]

Ask yr wife what she really wants in BMW? gaya? Driving pleasure?

If she only want gaya, other option will be W203 Merc C klasse. Merc relatively lower maintainnce cost than BMW. Somemore BMW steering is heavy for ladies. I can assure this coz my wife complain when she drives my E46 Coupe. She like most her W203 Coupe.

Other option is brand new Ford Fiesta, suits girl most. Ford can be very reliable if maintain accordingly. My 11 years Ford Focus is still feel like brand new, handle great too. Focus is now taken care by my bro in law. Hv driven my sis in law Vios several times, it feel very light & soul-less!

 

[safrul]

BUY your wife what she wants....not what you want

if she cannot decide, buy her new car else your will end up hearing her complaints/nagging day and night. If she really wants BMW and dont mind second hand, then go for it.

 

[midship]

Nihon vs Deutsche... Old vs New... 6 vs 4... Quite a big difference in the 2 cars that you shortlisted?!?!?

All depends on how one's feel of the wheel...

 

[xcrave]

Hurmmm the lady has better taste

 

[suriya]

i have both of the car bmw and vios but never regret..dont decide it by your self but let the lady decide....if anything she will not complaint...same goes to my wife asking for caldina 2ndhand so ijust give her what she want...i know thats afew things not good about the car after 3 month old but my wife just go to mechanic and doit by herself never complaint to me....fuhhhhhhhhhhh lega

 

[teighlour]

Hahaha, my lady wants a sedan car and i bought her a large sized MPV so she can ferry the kids and maid to school and to her work. She got pissed off with that and insisted to drive my UDM.....hell no. Forced her to drive the MPV and first day of obtaining the MPV, she made a huge scratch and i got to repaint the car.....$$$..sucks. Better buy what they want...PERIOD.

 

[xcrave]

so what was the end decision...

If all fails...

Buy her what she needs or it'll mean less sugar for daddy

 

[rozaidi83]

wrong comparison i think here...unless u asking either should i buy my wife vios or Honda City.....i will suggest FORTE or inspira...

 

[zulkifli]

Both fuel consumption share the same.....6.1 lite/100 km