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  1. Join Date
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    #1
    Need your advice guys

    We're thinking of selling our e36 (1995) 316i. So far, the only replacement I could think of is an e46 316i - great handling and not so much of a gas guzzler.
    A friend told me to get a used A4 instead, he said something about it being a more refined ride.

    Any other alternatives/ suggestions?

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    go for the 318i na para atleast 143hp because u might find it slower compared to your e36 because of the added weight coupled to the 1.6L engine. meron atang M/T ng 1999 na e46 non facelifted sa car and finder ads dto. i think its a better buy than an A4 because of the overall package and the resell prices.

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    #3
    e volvo s40 T5? 200hp yun at mura pa luxury + power + safety

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    Quote Originally Posted by linonmi View Post
    Need your advice guys

    We're thinking of selling our e36 (1995) 316i. So far, the only replacement I could think of is an e46 316i - great handling and not so much of a gas guzzler.
    A friend told me to get a used A4 instead, he said something about it being a more refined ride.

    Any other alternatives/ suggestions?
    Wag A4. Maganda lang tingnan pero hindi sobrang sarap idrive unlike BMW.

    Look for the facelifted E46 316i, para 16-valve na yung engine. Yun kasing hindi pa facelifted, 8-valve lang, so malamang mas mabagal pa sa E36 nyo yan dahil mas mabigat.

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    #5
    E46 318i with the 2.0 4 banger should do fine... you can get '02 to '03 models for around 1M more or less AFAIK.

    If you're into aftermarket tuning then thats where the A4 comes in. ;) The Volvo S40 T5 is also a affordable Euro sleeper.

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    #6
    My vote goes to a 1.8T Quattro, plus chip upgrade or reprogramming. Para maiba naman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by the_wildthing View Post
    My vote goes to a 1.8T Quattro, plus chip upgrade or reprogramming. Para maiba naman.
    1.8 Quattro 3.2M + chip upgrade 50K= 195hp sayang petot mo Civic si 2M 197hp
    Power to weight ratio get a bigger displacement 3 series Bimmer at least 2.0+ who cares about gas when you can afford a Bimmer.

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    #8
    Quote Originally Posted by Si 06 View Post
    1.8 Quattro 3.2M + chip upgrade 50K= 195hp sayang petot mo Civic si 2M 197hp
    But a Civic is not an Audi, and has no Quattro. Personal choice lang naman, not trying to impose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by linonmi View Post
    Need your advice guys

    We're thinking of selling our e36 (1995) 316i. So far, the only replacement I could think of is an e46 316i - great handling and not so much of a gas guzzler.
    A friend told me to get a used A4 instead, he said something about it being a more refined ride.

    Any other alternatives/ suggestions?
    Bimmer siempre but then again biased ako, hehe. GL

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    Thanks, I'll keep those things in mind.

    I don't mind the 1.6L engine since it's only just for city driving.

    So far, the only one I saw in the ads is a 2001 316i for P760,000 (negotiable). I'm not sure whether it's the facelifted one though.

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    #11
    The facelifted one has sharper headlights, larger grilles, and red-orange-red tail lights. You can also try asking if the engine is 16-valve already.

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    Quote Originally Posted by linonmi View Post
    Thanks, I'll keep those things in mind.

    I don't mind the 1.6L engine since it's only just for city driving.

    So far, the only one I saw in the ads is a 2001 316i for P760,000 (negotiable). I'm not sure whether it's the facelifted one though.
    Maybe not. IIRC facelift came out in '02. Post pics pag pinuntahan mo

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    #13
    Quote Originally Posted by red_wagen View Post
    Bimmer siempre but then again biased ako, hehe. GL

    same here! hehehe go for the 318i msport

used e46 316i