Buying a bimmer

[lesterang]

hi guys ive been searching the internet for over a month now, im planning on getting a bimmer i was choosing between the e90 320i and a e46 325i A/T ( dahil kay commander ), what woild you suggest with a budget of 650k...8

[non-vtec]

hi guys ive been searching the internet for over a month now, im planning on getting a bimmer i was choosing between the e90 320i and a e46 325i A/T ( dahil kay commander ), what woild you suggest with a budget of 650k...8

For easier maintenance and availability of parts, go fro the e46. That way, you'll have more budget for future mods.

[viper888]

I would also rather get the E46, the E90 you would get at that price will be a pre-facelift early model whereas you would get a late model post-facelift E46
Dont get an SMG tranny if you dont want a headache
The problem of an E46 will be its fuel consumption from its straight 6 engine

Have you considered a 1 series?

[spoon solitaire]

I would also rather get the E46, the E90 you would get at that price will be a pre-facelift early model whereas you would get a late model post-facelift E46
Dont get an SMG tranny if you dont want a headache
The problem of an E46 will be its fuel consumption from its straight 6 engine

Have you considered a 1 series?

sir what is the usual consumption of an E46 325i say in city traffic? thanks sir

[viper888]

sir what is the usual consumption of an E46 325i say in city traffic? thanks sir

As much as you would expect from a 6 cylinder sedan
5-6 I guess

[vyn300d]

I would also rather get the E46, the E90 you would get at that price will be a pre-facelift early model whereas you would get a late model post-facelift E46
Dont get an SMG tranny if you dont want a headache
The problem of an E46 will be its fuel consumption from its straight 6 engine

Have you considered a 1 series?

hi sir viper888, im considering a 325 m sport but when I saw your reply, i got shocked. what's wrong with smg tranny? please kindly post your inputs. thanks

[viper888]

hi sir viper888, im considering a 325 m sport but when I saw your reply, i got shocked. what's wrong with smg tranny? please kindly post your inputs. thanks

Just search "E46 SMG problems" in google and you'll find out

The SMG is different from 99% of automatics. Most automatics are torque converters, these have been developed for decades and today is a fixture in nearly all cars. In the early 2000s BMW tried to experiment with the SMG which is essentially a mechanically actuated manual transmission. Basically electrical components do the shifting on a standard manual gearbox. Being the first of its kind, it was clunky in traffic (If you live in Metro Manila, thats unavoidable) and not as reliable as a standard torque converter automatic. There are people who say that the clunkiness is livable, but that depends on you. Today, not a single brand new car can be had with any kind of SMG. Ferrari dropped the their version in 2012.

If youre looking for a weekend car, an SMG may be doable, if the car is a daily I would recommend an automatic.
Talk to your local BMW or German specialist (ARC automotive, German Motors, Europlus, Ate Sucat) regarding the maintenance of an SMG

The M5 in this review has an SMG
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRwR1WH0rR8]BMW M5 Road Test Part 1 - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube[/ame]

[vyn300d]

Just search "E46 SMG problems" in google and you'll find out

The SMG is different from 99% of automatics. Most automatics are torque converters, these have been developed for decades and today is a fixture in nearly all cars. In the early 2000s BMW tried to experiment with the SMG which is essentially a mechanically actuated manual transmission. Basically electrical components do the shifting on a standard manual gearbox. Being the first of its kind, it was clunky in traffic (If you live in Metro Manila, thats unavoidable) and not as reliable as a standard torque converter automatic. There are people who say that the clunkiness is livable, but that depends on you. Today, not a single brand new car can be had with any kind of SMG. Ferrari dropped the their version in 2012.

If youre looking for a weekend car, an SMG may be doable, if the car is a daily I would recommend an automatic.
Talk to your local BMW or German specialist (ARC automotive, German Motors, Europlus, Ate Sucat) regarding the maintenance of an SMG

The M5 in this review has an SMG
BMW M5 Road Test Part 1 - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube

thanks sir viper for the pointers. anyways would you recommend a 325i m sport or e39 5 series m sport? thanks again

[lowslowbenz]

My top picks if I "cross-over" the other side.

Buy a 1988 BMW M5 - Vintage Car You Can Afford 1988 BMW M5 - Road & Track

1988 E30 Alpina C2 2.7 - Silverstone Auctions

1986 BMW E30 M3 - Silverstone Auctions

[viper888]

I would get a 325i M sport if you could find one with a regular automatic. have you tried sitting in an E46? It is comparatively quite small inside, and the backseats are a joke.
The E39 is a good car but BMWs are known as makers of the 3 series, its their bread and butter
Their is also a hierarchy of BMW parts prices 7>5>3

You can also look for an E46 318i M Sport, it comes with a more common and efficient (also slower) drive train but the looks of an M Sport.

[jut703]

How much of a pain is it to maintain an E46 or E39?

I've always liked those bimmers and it's fun to toy with the idea of buying one as a backup car one day.


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[EQAddict]

How much of a pain is it to maintain an E46 or E39?

I've always liked those bimmers and it's fun to toy with the idea of buying one as a backup car one day.


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House muna


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[jut703]

House muna


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Siyempre. I meant somewhere along the lines of 10-15 years from now hehe


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[lowslowbenz]

How much of a pain is it to maintain an E46 or E39?

As with most if not all euro babes, that depends on the condition upon purchase.

It can be described as "plain-jane" to downright "sadomasochistic".

[viper888]

As with most if not all euro babes, that depends on the condition upon purchase.

It can be described as "plain-jane" to downright "sadomasochistic".

It can go from "same as an accord" to "I sold the piece of **** after 3 months of ownership because a single headlamp costs 55k"
Oh and the casa......... The coffee is good and the sofas are nice but......

[non-vtec]

I have 2 pre owned bimmers (e36 + e36/7) that I purchased last year. Here's what you need. A good mechanic, a local supplier, access to online parts abroad. Lastly a decent budget.

Fortunately I have access to the first 3. Was able to save a lot on parts and labor. And i can say that maintaing a euro car isn't that hard. Some parts are even cheaper than a japanese sedan.

To give you an idea, i ordered a set of tie rod and rack end for the e36. Only costs approx 2.3k locally it costs almost double.


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[perrydel]

I have 2 pre owned bimmers (e36 + e36/7) that I purchased last year. Here's what you need. A good mechanic, a local supplier, access to online parts abroad. Lastly a decent budget.

Fortunately I have access to the first 3. Was able to save a lot on parts and labor. And i can say that maintaing a euro car isn't that hard. Some parts are even cheaper than a japanese sedan.

To give you an idea, i ordered a set of tie rod and rack end for the e36. Only costs approx 2.3k locally it costs almost double.


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I agree sir, model 2005 below cheap ang easy to maintain. In E36 and E46 it just like you are maintaining 2003 honda civic. Maganda sa BMW isa lang parts number na ginagamit in every parts worldwide. If you buy parts online di ka magkakamali.

[Tj_abs]

I miss my e36. Kapal ng kaha, superb handling and suspension..


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[Gareth Garcia]

Is there any difference with the M - Sport and Not? like the BMW X1 they said they only differ from the suspension and the alcantara seats. They also said that the not M - Sport is better than the M - Sport because the suspension of the M - Sport is more stiffer than the not M - Sport. mas matagtag daw ang M-Sport.

[Gareth Garcia]

I have 2 pre owned bimmers (e36 + e36/7) that I purchased last year. Here's what you need. A good mechanic, a local supplier, access to online parts abroad. Lastly a decent budget.

Fortunately I have access to the first 3. Was able to save a lot on parts and labor. And i can say that maintaing a euro car isn't that hard. Some parts are even cheaper than a japanese sedan.

To give you an idea, i ordered a set of tie rod and rack end for the e36. Only costs approx 2.3k locally it costs almost double.


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Can you disclose your online supplier and local supplier here to gives us idea. thanks in advance.