new 330i or used c32 amg!!!???

DNA · 08-01-2005, 12:02 AM

i am stuck with a very hard decision! i always had my mind set on the e90 330i but then i found a 2003 c32 amg with only 25000km for around $3000 CDN cheaper then a new 330i with the options i wanted ... the 330i feels much more fun to drive but then the c32 just got crazy power ... plus is an amg which is more rare unlike the e90 which will soon every mom/dad and boys/girls will be driving ... what would you guy get!?

330i - black/black, automatic, sport package

2003 c32 - dark blue (like bmw monaco blue) black/blue two tone interior, xenon 25000km but around $3000 CDN cheaper then the 330i

davinet78 · 08-01-2005, 06:25 AM

definately go for the e90 as its brand new and a bmw
there is nothing like a bmw

Frank_NJ · 08-01-2005, 07:27 AM

Get the BMW and be happy. I am getting rid of my C32 within 24 hours and it is a 2003. The car has been nothing but problems, poor handling, very poor gas mileage, and the list goes on.

scottz5 · 08-01-2005, 07:34 AM

E90, I am not a fan of buying used sports cars. AMG, if it was mine I would beat the crap out of it.

MPowerE90 · 08-01-2005, 07:35 AM

OMG that's easy!The E90.
As scottz said, never buy a used sportcar!

BMW 2006 · 08-01-2005, 09:34 AM

E90!!!!!!!! Why by someone else's HEADACHE??

cliverman · 08-25-2005, 07:54 PM

It depends on what expect out of the car. Before I go any further let me say that I currently drive a '02 C32 so I'm a little biased. However, I did own a '01 330i with many,many mods. I was completely with my 330 until I drove the C32. It had (and still has) more power than any stock 3 series, including the M3. BMW power, in my opinion is weird. It always feels like you have more than the numbers. Now that I've muddied the waters a bit.....
I like the E90, it's a great car. It just needs more power. Give it another 50whp and I'd buy it in a heart beat. I do like the new styling and interior of the E90's.

BTW: I've had no problems with mine - not an exception
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JRMillion · 08-31-2005, 09:08 PM

anything AMG is usually good, but the inside of the C-Class is garbage.
I had a '99 C230 Sport (in 1999) and the interior quality was SO much better than current C-Class.

Pretender · 11-18-2005, 02:24 PM

One answer: E90. No bias. C-class Mercedes just looks crappy. It looks no difference b/w AMG and the regular C except the AMG logo on.

Mark · 11-18-2005, 02:25 PM

If you like to drive, buy the E90..

If you like to be driven get the C32..

Papa13 · 11-18-2005, 02:48 PM

BMW =

/ Benz =

Benz C- Class =

Yup thats right 3 thumbs down... My good buddy has a C.. i wont ride in it....

peakpro · 11-18-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

i am stuck with a very hard decision! i always had my mind set on the e90 330i but then i found a 2003 c32 amg with only 25000km for around $3000 CDN cheaper then a new 330i with the options i wanted ... the 330i feels much more fun to drive but then the c32 just got crazy power ... plus is an amg which is more rare unlike the e90 which will soon every mom/dad and boys/girls will be driving ... what would you guy get!?

330i - black/black, automatic, sport package

2003 c32 - dark blue (like bmw monaco blue) black/blue two tone interior, xenon 25000km but around $3000 CDN cheaper then the 330i

get the 335i....

jmcphillips1 · 11-18-2005, 03:39 PM

Get the e90 no question

aw_330i · 11-18-2005, 03:46 PM

C32 AMG !

The car is rare, has the power brakes and handling

ABR · 11-18-2005, 03:55 PM

Are u kidding?? Take 330i and run.

epiphone3 · 11-18-2005, 03:57 PM

E90, no quesition. The unique feel of a BMW cannot be replaced by anyone.

Oh yeah, Mercedes, as a brand, is also well below industry average in 3-year reliability (according to JD Power) and 14th from the bottom of the pile in this category. Just a thought.

On top of it, someone who is selling a C32AMG with only 25K km probably kicked the shit out of it for the whole time he had it... why else do you get a 350bhp Supercharged V6???

BMRAMA · 11-18-2005, 07:59 PM

I agree that a new car is the better choice. Your gas mileage will be better, you'll get service included, you get an extremely capable car; plus, new car smell.

I'd say consider the XI though, what with the ice and all up there.

tiga901 · 11-18-2005, 08:49 PM

25000 KM is a lot of miles....get the e90!

spitfire6000 · 11-18-2005, 10:02 PM

well if u really want strait up neck snapping speed just go with the benz. Youll still have another shit load of miles/km before u ever run out of warrantee so if anything breaks, youll get it fixed free. So it doesnt really matter even if someone did beat on the car alot.

however if u want better handling and driving feel in exchange for a LOT of power (almost 100hp worth) take the 330i. Its still fast enough for anything you would ever do on a public road. But not as crazy fast as the benz.

ksfrogman · 11-25-2005, 02:27 PM

The C32 averages 17mpg city and 21mpg highway, looks like a typical entry-level mercedes, especially when compared to all the other models mercedes makes, and its styling rekindles childhood memories of what I have always thought about mercedes cars--they are for OLD people who can afford them.

I'd rather be accused of driving a yuppy-mobile like the 330i.

LEDZEP · 11-25-2005, 03:11 PM

E90.

spitfire6000 · 11-25-2005, 05:15 PM

Honestly....just drive both.

The e90 i would say has better vehicle driving dynamics, looks a little nicer, and has a decent amount of power (255hp).

The C32 on the other hand handles probably the same, is FAR FAR FAR faster than the e90, is far more exclusive, and probably has worse interior styling, but is most likely far more comforable to drive in than the bmw.

But in all honesty, coming from a e90 owner, i would definately get a C32 amg. My friend just got the C55 amg (2006 model) and if that car is any indication of what the c32 is....definately go for the c32.

When it comes down to it, for normal everyday highway/city driving the c32 will most likely be superior than a track ready 330i.

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DNA New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: AMG Grocery Getter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	new 330i or used c32 amg!!!??? i am stuck with a very hard decision! i always had my mind set on the e90 330i but then i found a 2003 c32 amg with only 25000km for around $3000 CDN cheaper then a new 330i with the options i wanted ... the 330i feels much more fun to drive but then the c32 just got crazy power ... plus is an amg which is more rare unlike the e90 which will soon every mom/dad and boys/girls will be driving ... what would you guy get!? 330i - black/black, automatic, sport package 2003 c32 - dark blue (like bmw monaco blue) black/blue two tone interior, xenon 25000km but around $3000 CDN cheaper then the 330i
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	definately go for the e90 as its brand new and a bmw there is nothing like a bmw
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 560 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	Get the BMW and be happy. I am getting rid of my C32 within 24 hours and it is a 2003. The car has been nothing but problems, poor handling, very poor gas mileage, and the list goes on. __________________ 2023 M340ix my Daily Driver G83 M4CV, F80 M3 CS, E30 M3, Z8, other various BMW's Ferrari F8
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	E90, I am not a fan of buying used sports cars. AMG, if it was mine I would beat the crap out of it. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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08-01-2005, 07:35 AM	#5
MPowerE90 Private 1 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW E90 2005 Join Date: May 2005 Location: BELGIUM iTrader: (0)	OMG that's easy!The E90. As scottz said, never buy a used sportcar!
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08-01-2005, 09:34 AM	#6
BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	E90!!!!!!!! Why by someone else's HEADACHE??
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08-25-2005, 07:54 PM	#7
cliverman Captain 956 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Join Date: May 2005 Location: Durham,NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	It depends.... It depends on what expect out of the car. Before I go any further let me say that I currently drive a '02 C32 so I'm a little biased. However, I did own a '01 330i with many,many mods. I was completely with my 330 until I drove the C32. It had (and still has) more power than any stock 3 series, including the M3. BMW power, in my opinion is weird. It always feels like you have more than the numbers. Now that I've muddied the waters a bit..... I like the E90, it's a great car. It just needs more power. Give it another 50whp and I'd buy it in a heart beat. I do like the new styling and interior of the E90's. BTW: I've had no problems with mine - not an exception Check this out. http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Last edited by cliverman; 08-25-2005 at 07:56 PM.. Reason: typo
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JRMillion Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	anything AMG is usually good, but the inside of the C-Class is garbage. I had a '99 C230 Sport (in 1999) and the interior quality was SO much better than current C-Class.
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Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	One answer: E90. No bias. C-class Mercedes just looks crappy. It looks no difference b/w AMG and the regular C except the AMG logo on.
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Mark Administrator 6698 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	If you like to drive, buy the E90.. If you like to be driven get the C32.. __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	E90, no quesition. The unique feel of a BMW cannot be replaced by anyone. Oh yeah, Mercedes, as a brand, is also well below industry average in 3-year reliability (according to JD Power) and 14th from the bottom of the pile in this category. Just a thought. On top of it, someone who is selling a C32AMG with only 25K km probably kicked the shit out of it for the whole time he had it... why else do you get a 350bhp Supercharged V6???
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BMRAMA Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Debadged e90 [0.00]	I agree that a new car is the better choice. Your gas mileage will be better, you'll get service included, you get an extremely capable car; plus, new car smell. I'd say consider the XI though, what with the ice and all up there.
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tiga901 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	25000 KM is a lot of miles....get the e90!
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spitfire6000 NJ NYC BMW 27 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 325i Monaco/Beige Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	well if u really want strait up neck snapping speed just go with the benz. Youll still have another shit load of miles/km before u ever run out of warrantee so if anything breaks, youll get it fixed free. So it doesnt really matter even if someone did beat on the car alot. however if u want better handling and driving feel in exchange for a LOT of power (almost 100hp worth) take the 330i. Its still fast enough for anything you would ever do on a public road. But not as crazy fast as the benz.
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ksfrogman Major General 570 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	The C32 averages 17mpg city and 21mpg highway, looks like a typical entry-level mercedes, especially when compared to all the other models mercedes makes, and its styling rekindles childhood memories of what I have always thought about mercedes cars--they are for OLD people who can afford them. I'd rather be accused of driving a yuppy-mobile like the 330i.
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11-25-2005, 05:15 PM	#22
spitfire6000 NJ NYC BMW 27 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 325i Monaco/Beige Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	Honestly....just drive both. The e90 i would say has better vehicle driving dynamics, looks a little nicer, and has a decent amount of power (255hp). The C32 on the other hand handles probably the same, is FAR FAR FAR faster than the e90, is far more exclusive, and probably has worse interior styling, but is most likely far more comforable to drive in than the bmw. But in all honesty, coming from a e90 owner, i would definately get a C32 amg. My friend just got the C55 amg (2006 model) and if that car is any indication of what the c32 is....definately go for the c32. When it comes down to it, for normal everyday highway/city driving the c32 will most likely be superior than a track ready 330i.
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