[Ben0426]

my MY08 E90 320i's warranty is going to due in may. the 320's being a great and reliable everyday car for all this years. but sorry, i cant stand for the 2.0L engine anymore

yes- its economical to run
yes- its a reliable little car
yes- when the warranty expired the car service wil cause an arm and a leg
yes- when i need some power to overtake another car on the highway it isnt there

i'm not a speed enthusiastic, but just like to enjoy a little more power on the road when i turn the aircon on in a hot summer day

after a long conversation(begging), my future Mrs finally said 'OK, but no more then 60K, that's you third car in less then 3 years'

my next every day car has to be economical, safety, little more powerful then my 320i, and of course nice looking.

here's what i had in mind
1st of course the BMW E92(325i), but i looked around on carsales.com.au and i think the AUDI's A6(2.0T) or A5(2.0T) maybe good for every day car as well?

but i never driven any AUDIs before and i dont know anythink about them, on the website they claim the A6s can do 7.7L/100km, and A5s can do 7.4L/100km, that sounds use less fuel then the E92 325i(9.0L/100km), even less then my 320i(about 10L-11L/100km)

dear memers!! i dont know what to chose, need your helps and advice for the next car i'll be driving for the next 3-4 years. any seductions will help.

thanks in advance

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by Ben0426

my MY08 E90 320i's warranty is going to due in may. the 320's being a great and reliable everyday car for all this years. but sorry, i cant stand for the 2.0L engine anymore

yes- its economical to run
yes- its a reliable little car
yes- when the warranty expired the car service wil cause an arm and a leg
yes- when i need some power to overtake another car on the highway it isnt there

i'm not a speed enthusiastic, but just like to enjoy a little more power on the road when i turn the aircon on in a hot summer day

after a long conversation(begging), my future Mrs finally said 'OK, but no more then 60K, that's you third car in less then 3 years'

my next every day car has to be economical, safety, little more powerful then my 320i, and of course nice looking.

here's what i had in mind
1st of course the BMW E92(325i), but i looked around on carsales.com.au and i think the AUDI's A6(2.0T) or A5(2.0T) maybe good for every day car as well?

but i never driven any AUDIs before and i dont know anythink about them, on the website they claim the A6s can do 7.7L/100km, and A5s can do 7.4L/100km, that sounds use less fuel then the E92 325i(9.0L/100km), even less then my 320i(about 10L-11L/100km)

dear memers!! i dont know what to chose, need your helps and advice for the next car i'll be driving for the next 3-4 years. any seductions will help.

thanks in advance

I'm confused you say the 320 is reliable but you are worried about maint costs after warranty?

You say you are not a speed freak but want more power with better fuel economy?

What's your budget?

But I think you really need to work out what you really want first, PWOH will sell you on the virtues of the nok nok and if I read between the lines I think this might be for you

[Max555]

If your concerned with ongoing maintenance costs you should stick with your 320i, it will be cheaper than the Audi's

[sbce90]

Have you considered a new F30 320d?

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by sbce90

Have you considered a new F30 320d?

Don't think that will fit his budget.

I would say 335i but you're concerned about maintenance cost.

[Rivenscyr]

Anything turbocharged? you want that feeling of power? then turbo torque is what you want.

320d will be great, but you already have an e90 so it isnt much of a change unless your going e92

Try the audi's out

[lz419]

Diesels are worth trying IMO

[Jeef Beef]

N54 powered 135i/335i, PROcede/downpipes/meth and LSD. Very cheap, very economical, and one of the most, if not the most reliable platforms currently on the market.

I've had friends dump their Corollas for x35i's cos they were tired of the shitty build quality in comparison.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

The turbo torque of the audis sound like it'll suit your criteria. Enough for everyday driving yet no quarter mile superstar. Good fuel economy on them too.

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

The turbo torque of the audis sound like it'll suit your criteria. Enough for everyday driving yet no quarter mile superstar. Good fuel economy on them too.

Some ass in an S4 tried to take me on the inside lane but then I heard his fuel pump fail as he lined up. I promptly stepped on it and my highly reliable pump delivered the required amount fuel as I laughed at his poor car choice.

[whmacs]

My e92 325i 6speed manual is a hell of a lot of fun to drive. I can't match 7.4 l/100km, I get more like 10l/100km. This is probably due to the way I drive it The straight six does like to rev. If economy is a primary concern I would look at a 320d.

Cheers,
Stephen

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Some ass in an S4 tried to take me on the inside lane but then I heard his fuel pump fail as he lined up. I promptly stepped on it and my highly reliable pump delivered the required amount fuel as I laughed at his poor car choice.

[Ben0426]

thanks every one for the advise. i went overseas for a few months and just came back to AU last month.

and YES......i sold my E90 320i already, and got a black on black E92 325i.

Just sooooo happy with the car, has more power then the 320i, and drinks less fule than the ML.

cant wait to meet up with you boys on the next sydney meet.

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Ben0426

thanks every one for the advise. i went overseas for a few months and just came back to AU last month.

and YES......i sold my E90 320i already, and got a black on black E92 325i.

Just sooooo happy with the car, has more power then the 320i, and drinks less fule than the ML.

cant wait to meet up with you boys on the next sydney meet.

Welcome back,

There is a drive day this coming weekend 1st September some of the 3 series boys are going... you should go

[suff]

Originally Posted by Ben0426

thanks every one for the advise. i went overseas for a few months and just came back to AU last month.

and YES......i sold my E90 320i already, and got a black on black E92 325i.

Just sooooo happy with the car, has more power then the 320i, and drinks less fule than the ML.

cant wait to meet up with you boys on the next sydney meet.

I should bloody well hope it drinks less fuel than an ML.. those things are HUGE! (mega lardy)

Congrats on the 325i purchase.. manual or auto?

[Ben0426]

Originally Posted by kaitan

Welcome back,

There is a drive day this coming weekend 1st September some of the 3 series boys are going... you should go

Can't go this weekend on the 1st cos have to go out with my dad for father's day....

[Ben0426]

Originally Posted by suff

I should bloody well hope it drinks less fuel than an ML.. those things are HUGE! (mega lardy)

Congrats on the 325i purchase.. manual or auto?

Thanks mate...its an auto.

[pavo335]

wakefield on the 20th, clear out the cobwebs chaps

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Congrats Ben!

let me know if you need parts

[BMJ]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Some ass in an S4 tried to take me on the inside lane but then I heard his fuel pump fail as he lined up. I promptly stepped on it and my highly reliable pump delivered the required amount fuel as I laughed at his poor car choice.

hahaha

if i had a 1$ for every Audi I have put down...

Mind u i havn't been up with R8 or an RS4 yet.

[playwithonehand]

Congrats Ben, 325i is great fun to drive! Ultra responsive compare to 320i!
Also E92 is so much prettier than E90!!
Share some pic of your gf when you available

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by playwithonehand

Congrats Ben, 325i is great fun to drive! Ultra responsive compare to 320i!
Also E92 is so much prettier than E90!!
Share some naked pic of your gf when you available

fixed

BTW if you dont have any recent ones I can supply a few