e39 to e90 - thoughts?
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Although not an e90; i went from an e39 530 to an e46 330.
The 3 series is a lot smaller and you do feel it inside, the rear seat are much closer to the front and the passenger side feels a lot closer (although on paper it's not that much smaller) too.
The change was due to me hankering after a soft-top again after so many year of driving coupes or saloons. But now that the 645 and 650 are dropping in price i think that my next move will be a to one of these, for the space.
The 3 series is a lot smaller and you do feel it inside, the rear seat are much closer to the front and the passenger side feels a lot closer (although on paper it's not that much smaller) too.
The change was due to me hankering after a soft-top again after so many year of driving coupes or saloons. But now that the 645 and 650 are dropping in price i think that my next move will be a to one of these, for the space.
Edited by _Deano on Friday 12th June 07:20
Hi Matt.
Only got half the picture (as I own an e90 330i) but it is definitely well screwed together and is substantially bigger than the e46 (a pal of mine has one). In fact I would have thought the interior space would be pretty similar to the e39.
The engine is a belter - if you can manage to get the 272ps version - the combination of power and economy is stunning.
Admittedly the e39 530i is probably one of the best all rounders ever made but I think you would find the e90 330i very satisfactory
Only got half the picture (as I own an e90 330i) but it is definitely well screwed together and is substantially bigger than the e46 (a pal of mine has one). In fact I would have thought the interior space would be pretty similar to the e39.
The engine is a belter - if you can manage to get the 272ps version - the combination of power and economy is stunning.
Admittedly the e39 530i is probably one of the best all rounders ever made but I think you would find the e90 330i very satisfactory
We went from an E39 530d to an E91 320d via an E46 320d. The 530d was a fantastic car, and i'd had it chipped to 230bhp so the engine was just brilliant, but I think the 320d is the better car. As much room inside for passengers, much more modern interior and a great car to drive. Its probably a little quieter than the e39, which is already a quiet car, and lighter to throw around in the corners.
I still miss the big engine and 6 cylinders of the 530d, but when we come to replace the current car, I'd be looking for an e91 330d rather than looking for a 5 series again. You'll probably get better mileage out of the 3 too - I get 47mpg overall including driving in and out of London everyday, and constant motorway driving sees 50mpg+
A 330i e90 would be a wonderful car I'm sure...
I still miss the big engine and 6 cylinders of the 530d, but when we come to replace the current car, I'd be looking for an e91 330d rather than looking for a 5 series again. You'll probably get better mileage out of the 3 too - I get 47mpg overall including driving in and out of London everyday, and constant motorway driving sees 50mpg+
A 330i e90 would be a wonderful car I'm sure...
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