[TK - 421]

Been thinking about the good ole days when i had my E46 330d... really loved that car....

Which got me thinking, which, at the time of ownership, did i preffer., the E46 or the E90.

This is purley based on how the car was/is to live with and not based soley on performance. Think more along the lines of, driving experience, living with the car, problems had or not etc...you get the idea...

Me personally, as much as i love my E90, it just doesnt hit the spot like the E46 did in its day...call it rose tints, just the way i feel..at 126,000 miles the thing didn't even have a rattle or squeak!!...

Fill yer boots

[MattOz]

There's no doubting that the game was moved on with the E90! However, for a number of reasons I went back to an E46 and certainly didn't feel short changed. I'm now looking to move back to an E90, but still reckon the E46 is a better looker.

Matt

[jjbirch]

i moved from a sliver grey 320ci coupe sport 53 plate to my e90 and i thought the ride was much better, but i allways miss the 170 6 pot engine twin tail pipes sounded nice when i floored it, but its swings and round abouts i guess

[roofer]

Had this a few years ago (330 manual)



Wife now has this (325 manual)



But i drive this (335d)



The E90 is light years ahead.

[Porscha!]

Ooooooo a discussion I can contribute too!

I have owned an E46 330Ci Sport it was a lovely little car, all these extras, SatNav even a TV lol!

The only thing I HATED about the car was it's gearbox, it was an Automatic

Out of the E90's I have been in compared to my E46 I prefer the E90's interior it is very up to date, I like the little semi circle on top of the dash where the SatNav is I think it would be better than where the E46's was.

I think the E46 looked a little more agressive and a little bit more traditional BMW, the E90 is a very different shape.

[Hedges]

I agree with you guys on the e46 and e90 on the looks department!

[tisme]

I got my first BMW 4 years ago and it was an imola red E46 320d M Sport, and it was a fantastic car (earlier cars were a 3L Omega sport and 2.5L Vectra).

The E46 was much more fun to drive than any earlier car and the satnav and TV were great too. I was sorry to see it go.

E90 face lift comes next month, but the step from Omega to E46 was much greater than the step from E46 320d to E90 330d, so on that basis, I vote for the E46.

Have to say the stealer who introduced me to the E46 was very good, not pushy at all - the cars just sell themselves. I'm just annoyed I have not been driving these cars for longer.

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by tisme

I got my first BMW 4 years ago and it was an imola red E46 320d M Sport, and it was a fantastic car (earlier cars were a 3L Omega sport and 2.5L Vectra).

The E46 was much more fun to drive than any earlier car and the satnav and TV were great too. I was sorry to see it go.

E90 face lift comes next month, but the step from Omega to E46 was much greater than the step from E46 320d to E90 330d, so on that basis, I vote for the E46.

Have to say the stealer who introduced me to the E46 was very good, not pushy at all - the cars just sell themselves. I'm just annoyed I have not been driving these cars for longer.

Some good points made there...

I think you have to look at what was about when the E46 was introduced...compare that era to whats about on the market now...E90 light years ahead?

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by roofer

Had this a few years ago (330 manual)



Wife now has this (325 manual)



But i drive this (335d)



The E90 is light years ahead.

Nice motor 335d beast...but,

Originally Posted by Porscha!

Ooooooo a discussion I can contribute too!

I have owned an E46 330Ci Sport it was a lovely little car, all these extras, SatNav even a TV lol!

The only thing I HATED about the car was it's gearbox, it was an Automatic

Out of the E90's I have been in compared to my E46 I prefer the E90's interior it is very up to date, I like the little semi circle on top of the dash where the SatNav is I think it would be better than where the E46's was.

I think the E46 looked a little more agressive and a little bit more traditional BMW, the E90 is a very different shape.

loose the sat nav on any E90 and i think the interior looks bare and almost clinical, compared to the E46 which i think looked and felt more luxurious, just my opinion of course...

[roofer]

I meant dynamically, the E46 feels old tech in comparison.

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by roofer

I meant dynamically, the E46 feels old tech in comparison.

defo, agree 100%, but how did it feel in the day compared with the competition at that time?

I really think my 330d felt more planted on the road at speed over my E90...think thats down to the run flats...still, would say that this point is valid and deffinatley a regression, as i think ride and handling are a major factor in any car...just my 2 cents

[NFS]

Originally Posted by Anygreg

Been thinking about the good ole days when i had my E46 330d... really loved that car....

Which got me thinking, which, at the time of ownership, did i preffer., the E46 or the E90.

This is purley based on how the car was/is to live with and not based soley on performance. Think more along the lines of, driving experience, living with the car, problems had or not etc...you get the idea...

Me personally, as much as i love my E90, it just doesnt hit the spot like the E46 did in its day...call it rose tints, just the way i feel..at 126,000 miles the thing didn't even have a rattle or squeak!!...

Fill yer boots

In terms of refinement the e90 is much better. Driven back to back versus my previous e46 320cd there was a marked improvement.

Dynamically the e90 is also a step forward although to me it feels a bigger heavier car.

I loved the e46 coupe looks, but found the saloon a little dull. The e92 doesn't grab me in the same way, but visually the e90 is a lot better than the e46 saloon.

Yet .. somehow, my v-reg e46 323i is still my favourite car.

[roofer]

but how did it feel in the day compared with the competition at that time?

Dunno, only ever had BMW's really.

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by NFS

Yet .. somehow, my v-reg e46 323i is still my favourite car.

Exactly, just can't put my finger on it..will sleep on it

[TK - 421]

Originally Posted by roofer

Dunno, only ever had BMW's really.

cars of that era were things like...vectra's...406's...the old mondeo...

I suppose the point i'm trying to make is, at that time, i think the E46 stood out more from the crowd in terms of quality, engineering,looks etc than the competition of the time, compared to the E90 and the current competition, it sort of blends in, not saying its a bad thing, i just remember the first time i saw an E46er and thinking it was instantly appealing as opposed to when i first saw the E90, which to be honest i wasn't so keen on

I still double take when i see a mint E46 M3

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Anygreg

Exactly, just can't put my finger on it..will sleep on it

same as an ex girlfriend thing.... You all needd to wake up and smell the shit.


Although i dont feel that way abbout my ex, I hate her.

[roofer]

cars of that era were things like...vectra's...406's...the old mondeo...

All fwd.....therefore.....gay.

[NFS]

Originally Posted by roofer

All fwd.....therefore.....gay.

My Vectra GSi wasn't completely rubbish

[roofer]

Originally Posted by NFS

My Vectra GSi wasn't completely rubbish

It was, you just won't admit it.

[NFS]

Originally Posted by roofer

It was, you just won't admit it.

It didn't handle at the limit. It just sort of let go and tried to send you into the hedge.

Quick though and for some reason it encouraged me to rag it all the time.

[mgarvey]

The E90 is better than the E46, as you'd expect for a newer car, but I voted E46. It was my first BMW so there is a definite rose tint, but my old 318Ci never put a foot wrong and was a real class act to drive and own.

E46 pros: Build, ride
E46 cons: Offset pedals (more so than the E90 if memory serves)

E90 pros: Dynamics, toys (aux-in, Bluetooth etc), economy/CO2
E90 cons: Runflats

[dxb335d]

You all deluded