BMW 3 SERIES E46 or E90

[hdesouky]

Hi everyone,

I am in the market for a used E46 or E90 and I think i'll go for 320d although I am not sure, but I am split as to which model I should go for and whether to go for petrol or diesel.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

[hdesouky]

ThunderSpook said:

I think you'll struggle to find a petrol 320d

lol true say, I originally intended to leave the question open between a diesel or petrol but then decide to stick the 320d in between. I'll put that down to proof reading!

[hdesouky]

Mustard said:

Biggest question is what's the budget?

Sub £4k then E46

Over £6k then E90

£4-6k is no mans land

my budget is around £4k, I have seen few E90's but well over 100000 mileage....

[Meshoo]

the other question which to go for, diesel or petrol?

[Meshoo]

Mustard said:

Depends on your annual mileage

E46, forget 4 cylinder, so 320i, but the there's the perennial argument a 330i cost no more to run, but your looking at 25-30mpg against 45-50mpg for a 320d

If I was going petrol I'd be trying for an E90 325i, though you might need to stretch the budget a little (and still 30mpg give or take)

I do just under 10000 miles annually

[Meshoo]

Mustard said:

Something like this then, @10k pa I wouldn't worry about the diesel



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-BMW-325i-BWM-Deal...

Edited by Mustard on Sunday 20th April 17:53

looks a very good option, but would you go for this over diesel considering the difference in the mpg

[Meshoo]

Mustard said:

At 10k per annum I'd take the petrol, diesel I'd run (and do) with BMW insured drivetrain warranty (costs £29 per month)

Diesel car is more expensive to buy, more expensive fix and less reliable and the petrol six is much nicer

10000miles at 28mpg @ £1.31ltr = £2141

10000miles at 45mpg @ £1.35ltr = £1363 plus £348 for driveline warranty (covers engine, gearbox, turbo)
Equals £1711

Difference £430 less for the diesel

But you won't buy an E90 diesel worth having for your budget

Thanks for that, its definitely something to keep in mind