| # | Message | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Driver_s.c Feb 21, 2012, 2:12 pm | |
| #2 | Keep saving and buy a 325. | Driver_foxdonut Feb 21, 2012, 2:13 pm |
| #3 | The 318i is a four cylinder the 320i is a six http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E46)#Petrol_engines As above consider a 325i or up, don't seem to cost a lot more | Driver_vtecintegra Feb 21, 2012, 2:17 pm |
| #4 | How about a 325i e46 have found one of those I can afford 2002 | Driver_s.c Feb 21, 2012, 2:25 pm |
| #5 | Cool story, bro. | Driver_foxdonut Feb 21, 2012, 2:35 pm |
| #6 | I would probably get the 318i over 320i as the 318 is better on gass and the performance is not that different. 325i is faster, but will use more gas. Also consider getting a manual as automatic BMWs are rubbish (try and avoid anything from singapore). | Driver_duke250 Feb 21, 2012, 2:35 pm |
| #7 | Thanks there is a nice 318 with leather may go and look at it | Driver_s.c Feb 21, 2012, 4:42 pm |
| #8 | I have a 325i and would definitely recommend it over a 318 at least. Alot more power and get up and go. Have heard the 318's can be a bit gutless at times | Driver_haycaren Feb 21, 2012, 5:16 pm |
| #9 | I have an E46 330i. Nothing wrong with auto boxes- in the past had an E36 316i auto and a 320i auto- both great cars, but the 330i is the ultimate. If you can save that bit more, go for the 330i! | Driver_haventrader Feb 21, 2012, 6:32 pm |
| #10 | Beware of Singapore imports, also consider route maintenance and unforeseen costs, example I just replaced a steering angle sensor at $995 on318i, you may be able to purchase the car but can you afford to keep it running, get a pre purchase inspection, they are prone for oil leaks, also get a diagnostic scan as I have pick numerous expensive faults when inspecting these cars | Driver_incar. Feb 21, 2012, 6:36 pm |
| #11 | I would take a 318i Manual over a 325i Auto any-day. | Driver_duke250 Feb 21, 2012, 6:36 pm |
| #12 | +1, Dont pay full price for a Singapore import as the e46 have alot of electronic components that can fail. Which are really expensive to replace. | Driver_duke250 Feb 21, 2012, 6:40 pm |
| #13 | Lol, how many 3 series have you owned! | Driver_foxdonut Feb 21, 2012, 7:32 pm |
| #14 | I would take a 325i over a 318i any day. Same/better economy but much better performance. The best I could achieve in the city is 10L/100km but get 7L/100km on the open road. I know the 325i can pull these figures too but isn't slow as hell | Driver_sparkles_bc Feb 21, 2012, 7:45 pm |
| #15 | I would take a 325i over a 318i any day. Same/better economy but much better performance. The best I could achieve in the city is 10L/100km but get 7L/100km on the open road with my 318i manual. I know the 325i can pull these figures too but isn't slow as hell. | Driver_sparkles_bc Feb 21, 2012, 7:45 pm |
| #16 | I used to have a 325 manual, it was very smooth and plenty of grunt,but alas she was a greedy wee pig.318s are fine for general running and better on fuel. | Driver_tgl Feb 21, 2012, 8:00 pm |
| #17 | I have a manual e46 325ci and had both the 318 and 320 e36's. E36 are rubbish, and the only thing wrong with the 46is the transmission. Manual BMWs are naff. In slow moving traffic you can't get the car out of 1st without it stalling. It also gets better economy than the other two because it downtime have a hampster wheel motor trying to move nearly 2 tonnes of car around. | Driver_foxdonut Feb 21, 2012, 8:08 pm |
| #18 | I won't be using that often as have a work vehicle just want something that is comfortable don't need to go too fast will end up killing myself at the moment looking at 318i 320i and a 325 more confused than ever | Driver_s.c Feb 21, 2012, 8:22 pm |
| #19 | More number = More better. No point buying a BMW for any purpose unless you plan to spend money and drive the car. If you're worried about fuel economy, a BMW is not for you. You'll struggle to even find a car in a manual transmission Read the wiki article posted above. Its not rocket science. | Driver_foxdonut Feb 21, 2012, 8:46 pm |
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