Wondering about BMW316i

[Moi128]

hello guys...im just wondering, why the resale value of BMW316i is not that high...does anybody out there want to share their knowledge about this im talking about model 97 below......thnks.

[tr1ck5h07]

laws of supply and demand...

maraming nagbebenta, konti lang may gustong bumili.

common perception of BMWs:
- expensive to maintain
- gas guzzler
- you pay too much just for the brand

the 316i is ok if a bit underpowered. go for a 320 instead.

[Mamar]

laws of supply and demand...

maraming nagbebenta, konti lang may gustong bumili.

common perception of BMWs:
- expensive to maintain
- gas guzzler
- you pay too much just for the brand

the 316i is ok if a bit underpowered. go for a 320 instead.

Yes this is true napaka mahal ng maintenance ng bmw kaya nag hehesitate ang mga tao na bilin ito at underpowerd sya talaga kaya nagiging malakas sya sa gas!

[Si 06]

If you want a Bimmer 3 get one with 2,000cc up or you'll be sorry daanan ka lang ng hapon. There are surplus parts being sold by a Lebanese for the BMW including complete engines.

[Kikkomann]

If you want a Bimmer 3 get one with 2,000cc up or you'll be sorry daanan ka lang ng hapon. There are surplus parts being sold by a Lebanese for the BMW including complete engines.

Ano ibig sabihin nito chief?

[empy]

magkano na ba selling price ng 316i sa pinas?

i would expect a 9-10 year old 316i to be pretty inexpensive by now, because of its age and the fact that it shouldn't have been super expensive to acquire even when brand new.

the e36 also is 3rd generation from new - they are still excellent cars, pero alam mo naman ang tao, mas pinanggigigilan ang current model.

[Mamar]

the e36 also is 3rd generation from new - they are still excellent cars, pero alam mo naman ang tao, mas pinanggigigilan ang current model.

OT: para sakin the best BMW is the e46 mas trip ko looks nya kesa sa mga new model bimmers!

[niky]

The problem is, secondhand Euro buyers are looking for prestige, and there isn't as much prestige in the "base" model 316i.

Yes, it's slow and expensive to maintain, but it's more fun to drive than the common car, and it's not bad on gas.

[BlueBimmer]

yes 320i at the least kunin mo. and E46 para mas pogi

[swordsman]

hello guys...im just wondering, why the resale value of BMW316i is not that high...does anybody out there want to share their knowledge about this im talking about model 97 below......thnks.

sabi nga nung unang mga nag-post, hirap kasi maintenance nyan. and for an almost 10-year old car, naglalabasan na mga sakit. lalo na kung medyo major yong bumigay na piyesa, kahit may mga non-casa shops dyan, mahal pa rin. at sabi nga, base model yan, so wala na gaano prestige in owning a 316i.

though, matipid naman sya sa gas and the ride is much more solid and stable at high speeds than the jap cars in its class, underpowered pa rin sya. kung 320 naman kukunin mo, ang laki na ng difference sa price, which means madadagdagan na ang choices mo.

konting dagdag/ipon na lang kasi, makakakuha ka na ng around 2000 model na cars, baka nga even a Civic SiR or Ford RS.

[BlueBimmer]

yup 320i price range nasa SiR territory, tough choice hehe

[basti08]

my experience:
E36 BMW 316i

a friend of my dad lend us his 316i for a week one time and here's my take...

Power-1.6L SOHC 8V i think. WIK also is that it only produces 100 or 105hp? but certainly lower than most Japanese 1.6Ls circa 90s e.g B13/B14 Sentra 1.6L 110hp, Corolla AE101 1.6L 115hp, Civic EK 1.6L 125hp etc.

ive already driven it before and it seems fast although it's not really. it emits nice engine sounds that makes you feel fast. gas consumption makes 8km/l. consumes much like a Lynx...

Handling is sweet and it should be cause its not that fast nga. surefooted and consistent in the manner of the Europeans, even though it's rolling on corners...it still goes where it's pointed even though it only has 15inchers shod in 195/65R15 tires. still tossable and fun.

Dash is solid and free of quivers although hard and fading in color and doesnt have much of a content....well, afterall, its a base BMW.

Suspension is resilient, with good aplomb on the bumps. structure is solid like a vault. hammers down the road with a general sense of substance lacking in most Japanese 1.6L sedans which on the contrary feels light.

Cabin is cramped and very European with big headrest, heavy doors, power window switches surrounding the shifter, bulky seats. also, i find the materials durable though not aging pretty well. older Mercedes i think has better materials.

316i? ...maybe 320i with its 2.0L inline6 engine

[seonadancing]

Bias ako, but we have both Corolla and BMW 316i and masasabi ko na ibang iba talaga yun BMW. The stock 316i is pretty bland but with a set or rims then maporma na kaagad sya. 316i cost about 2 corollas of the same year. Maintenance cost is ok barring any engine failure or computer problems. Di naman sya mabagal, it just accelerates slower because it's heavier than the normal jap car, by the time you get to 80kmh, it's not long before you get to 120. Tipid sya sa gas, I have the 95 model and i get 9km/l.

[OTEP]

Ganyan sasakyan ng pinsan ko. Ok naman. It's a BMW you can drive every day. 10 years old na pero feels like new pa din. And it's a Bimmer. Ang layo ng 'feel' compared to your typical Japanese sedan. The doors feel airtight, the structure feels SOLID, the interior materials are top-notch (especially considering that this is the 'base' model), kumpleto din sa gamit (EWD, first aid, tool organizer, etc.).

Power? Hindi naman siya karerista. Power is adequate unless gusto mo lang talaga ng 'bragging rights' kung wala na kayong mapag-usapang matino ng mga friends mo. They have a Civic and Miata also, btw. Maintenance cost is bearable since it's the engine computer that computes the intervals and usually, lagpas 5,000kms naman siya magtatawag ng service stop.

Nilagyan lang niya ng 17" rims, ang layo na ng porma compared to their 7th Gen Civic.

I road tested a 316i that was being sold for Php430k recently (sold na siya). Sobrang kinis, complete records, and talagang maalaga sa gamit/sasakyan yung may ari (he showed me his other cars and his home).

[edit] May pics nga pala sa Gallery yung pinsan ko (medyo old na yung unang pic, student days pa):



*May Tsikot.com sticker pa sa backglass

[chuaed]

hello guys...im just wondering, why the resale value of BMW316i is not that high...does anybody out there want to share their knowledge about this im talking about model 97 below......thnks.

it is assembled here in the philippines by columbian motors it has a local content and it is built along side with the kia pride and mazda's 323...

[ptk675]

it is assembled here in the philippines by columbian motors it has a local content and it is built along side with the kia pride and mazda's 323...

pero konti lang nmn local content nila diba? afaik tires, rims, batteries and a few minor items lang kasi SKD units dumadating dito yan eh. yung first 100 batch nga ng 316i CBU pa eh.

[OTEP]

SKD units are units without tires and battery. The wheels are also locally supplied. I'm just not sure what plant the 316i was pre-assembled in before being shipped SKD.

[dirk_diggler]

i hope i don't offend anyone.. me napapansin lang kasi ako.

based sa mga replies and other threads, parang masyado ang pagmamaliit sa E36 na 316i? dahil ba entry-level model lang to? parang napaka-snobbish naman ata. yes, it only has 108 bhp, but as pointed out, not everything is about power. syempre gusto mo rin minsan yun comfort and of course, the "prestige" of owning a BMW. parang alaskado ka pa pag naka 316 ka dito, e sa US nga 318 kawawa din e. for me, ang kagandahan kasi sa 316 is, manual sya. i dont like A/Ts. meron din ata 318s na manual pero bihira ang 318s dito e. the fuel economy of the 316i is also an advantage. the 320s are A/Ts for sure and will not be as fuel-efficient as the 316.

tska bakit pag 316, ok lang pag E46? pano if you prefer the more "masculine" body and lines of the E36? mejo rounded na kasi yun E46 so for me, it's not as imposing. ang ganda pa rin of course, pero the bigger body of the E36 just appeals to me better.

so, is there an anti-316 feeling around here? or is it just me?









** someone mumbles: "it's just you" ****

[OTEP]

I think both sides (those who like the 316i and those who don't) have been presented on this thread.

I guess no one car can please everyone.

[kimpOy]

basta ako ok na ako e36?

hindi ba high maintenance to?
fuel consumption?