E46 Coupes

Tintin · 04-17-2008, 08:26 PM

I have been wondering how Oz E90/E92 owners who upgraded from E46 feel about the step up and if they are happy or miss the E46. I guess I am tossing up on maybe picking up a 2nd hand 325ci or 330ci rather than waiting until next year for good E90/E92 to come on the market. Also wondering if the E90 experience is worth forking out the extra over a good E46 sports coupe which would be heaps cheaper.

There has been discussion on this on the US forums but its different in OZ given our unique situation - ie. the prices we pay!!

Chris.G · 04-17-2008, 08:35 PM

Mate i don't know what price range your after but ill tell you that waiting a year is a better option in my honest opinion. I mean the e46's are decent vehicles but waiting a year for a new 3er isn't that bad. I waited a good year just for the M-Sports kit and ill tell you it was well worth it.

Alto are wholesaling there cars so maybe you might be able to get a decent 325 for a great price. When i had a chat with one of the sales reps he said they were willing to make a loss on some of the cars just to get some money in.(two days ago) PM me if you need salesmens details.

Tintin · 04-17-2008, 10:14 PM

I would have thought $40k now for a mint 325ci versus $60 to $70 in an years time for a E90 (sedan)

VGR00 · 04-17-2008, 11:06 PM

first of all a coupe and sedan suit different lifestyles and purposes so you have to decide what's good for you. Secondly, if you talking about a used E90 325 well they can be had for the 60 - 70K now but they will be 2005 or early 2006 with varying K's. Nothing wrong with a mint E46 coupe IMO. They represent good value for money when compared to the E92 coupe. Put it this way ... 40 - 45K don't buy you a lot in new car terms these days and a well maintained E46 couple will still give you a lot of pleasure in driving.

astra · 04-18-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tintin

I would have thought $40k now for a mint 325ci versus $60 to $70 in an years time for a E90 (sedan)

That is how I saw it (but up that price by 50% lol) when I was buying my car... I had driven the e90 and seen pictures of the e93, and upon this I decided on the e46, just feels like a solid, and quality unit

For me, if i was waiting a year, it would be a no brainer, cos if I am buying a new car, I want it then and there lol

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Tintin Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2008 125i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	E46 Coupes I have been wondering how Oz E90/E92 owners who upgraded from E46 feel about the step up and if they are happy or miss the E46. I guess I am tossing up on maybe picking up a 2nd hand 325ci or 330ci rather than waiting until next year for good E90/E92 to come on the market. Also wondering if the E90 experience is worth forking out the extra over a good E46 sports coupe which would be heaps cheaper. There has been discussion on this on the US forums but its different in OZ given our unique situation - ie. the prices we pay!!
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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mate i don't know what price range your after but ill tell you that waiting a year is a better option in my honest opinion. I mean the e46's are decent vehicles but waiting a year for a new 3er isn't that bad. I waited a good year just for the M-Sports kit and ill tell you it was well worth it. Alto are wholesaling there cars so maybe you might be able to get a decent 325 for a great price. When i had a chat with one of the sales reps he said they were willing to make a loss on some of the cars just to get some money in.(two days ago) PM me if you need salesmens details.
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Tintin Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2008 125i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I would have thought $40k now for a mint 325ci versus $60 to $70 in an years time for a E90 (sedan)
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VGR00 Major 54 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	first of all a coupe and sedan suit different lifestyles and purposes so you have to decide what's good for you. Secondly, if you talking about a used E90 325 well they can be had for the 60 - 70K now but they will be 2005 or early 2006 with varying K's. Nothing wrong with a mint E46 coupe IMO. They represent good value for money when compared to the E92 coupe. Put it this way ... 40 - 45K don't buy you a lot in new car terms these days and a well maintained E46 couple will still give you a lot of pleasure in driving.
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