Daffy^Duck Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 So I'm looking to upgrade from my 95 corolla (the convenience) to a nice used BMW. I've been looking around and have a friend who is selling his 2004 e46 330CI with 135k km on it. I also came across 2 e92 328xi with around 110k km (2007/2008). Price difference is around 2k. Now I know this is an e46 forum but I would like to get some feedback as to what the community thinks? I love the look on both models but wanted to know whether to get a newer but little less powerful e92 for a little extra, or an beastier e46? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I'm currently hating my E46 so I say E90.. Less rust issues is the main thing for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 The newest e90 you can afford. Not heard of any rust issues on the e90 for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy^Duck Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Sweet, Thanks momo, mjn. I will check out the e92s and see how well they perform, and car history. I read that e46 have a common issue with bottom rusting; even though e46 looks like a beast . Appreciate your reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasa Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) On 11/09/2017 at 09:42, Daffy^Duck said: So I'm looking to upgrade from my 95 corolla (the convenience) to a nice used BMW. I've been looking around and have a friend who is selling his 2004 e46 330CI with 135k km on it. I also came across 2 e92 328xi with around 110k km (2007/2008). Price difference is around 2k. Now I know this is an e46 forum but I would like to get some feedback as to what the community thinks? I love the look on both models but wanted to know whether to get a newer but little less powerful e92 for a little extra, or an beastier e46? i have both..although its an e90 saloon..i love the loons and more practical..both are 330d 53 plate e46 and 06 e 90.i must say i like both,,but the e46 edges driveability imho..and on rust,,my e 46 has plenty on rear arches and a little all over the place..e90 not a dot of rust..both are titan silver Edited September 12, 2017 by rasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNE Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 11/09/2017 at 09:42, Daffy^Duck said: So I'm looking to upgrade from my 95 corolla (the convenience) to a nice used BMW. I've been looking around and have a friend who is selling his 2004 e46 330CI with 135k km on it. I also came across 2 e92 328xi with around 110k km (2007/2008). Price difference is around 2k. Now I know this is an e46 forum but I would like to get some feedback as to what the community thinks? I love the look on both models but wanted to know whether to get a newer but little less powerful e92 for a little extra, or an beastier e46? Yeah I've been thinking about an 335i Prices are very good at the moment. An the N54 Engine well a N54. Sadly it's time to admit that all our beloved E46's are becoming nothing more than rust buckets MICK 330 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubb Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 9/12/2017 at 20:23, DaveNE said: Yeah I've been thinking about an 335i Prices are very good at the moment. An the N54 Engine well a N54. Sadly it's time to admit that all our beloved E46's are becoming nothing more than rust buckets dont say that i only just got mine,, i didnt like the e90 interior as much as the e46 to be honest,, they both have good and bad points it comes down to what you can live with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...