shouldi change e46 for e65? need more space but still b4 40yo

[jarek]

need more space but still before 40yo.
actually drive 318 prelift and i am very close to change for 330ci/330i year 2003 or e65 735i year 2002/3
what to do?:bangdesk:

 

[zaleonardz]

It is well known that I am extremly bias on this topic, so take what I say with a pinch of salt.

This is a no brainer, E65 FTMFW !!!!!!!!!

The E65 is a superior car to the E46 in every way, and there is a fair chance it may outhandle the E46, uhuh, you read correctly, the 7 series boat will handle better then a E46...

However, some precations, the maintance on the E46 vs the E65 is worlds apart.

If you buy an E65, follow the simple guidelines.

Has to be manufactured 2004/3 and above, try and go for a facelist which was 2005 and above.

While the N62 motors are brilliant, and the most common/best value for money is the N62B45 ie the 745, and parts are fairly available, its still expensive to maintain.

May I suggest the 730d, its the same M57N motor as is in the 330d, 530d, ect and those motors are bullet proof if you treat them correctly. Also have a combined fuel consumption of between 9l/100 to about 11, mine gave me straight 10 all day every day, does not matter my driving style, ie, peddle on or off.

The common problem is electrics, which is why you want the 2004+, the fibre optic cables in the doors do break, the gearboxes may be problematic.

There are chawk and cheese cars, cannot compare, and if you buy the RIGHT E65, you will not be sorry.

E65's are also traditionally in better shape then their 3 series brothers, and can be had for the equiv of packet of chips.... so its exceptional value for money....

I will own another E65 in the very near future, patience my pretties, patience...

 

[Sankekur]

I would say 330i (not the Ci) for obvious reasons :rollsmile:

But the best would be drive both and see which one you like.

 

[Yuvan]

both are awesome cars it would be a hard choice but depending on which type E46 we talking about compared to which E65, a decision can be narrowed down from there. In this case the 330CI and 2nd to that the 330i sounds very tempting!!

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

I'm with Zaleonardz on this one, nothing more "SMART" looking than a E65, especially in black or alpine whiteraise:

 

[msm]

Why not something in the "middle of the road" - i.e a 5 series. The E60 seems to offer decent value for money. Somewhat between a 3 and 7 in terms of maintenance too ...

 

[Dr Evil]

Why not something in the "middle of the road" - i.e a 5 series. The E60 seems to offer decent value for money. Somewhat between a 3 and 7 in terms of maintenance too ...

+1

 

[BillyBob]

Yup, personally I'd go for the 5 series rather if you absolutely have to have a bigger car... 7 series loses value too quickly, and can become a maintenance nightmare if you don't shop very very carefully.

I'd still try and make it work with a 3 series though.. Best in terms of the depreciation and maintenance stakes..

 

[Sankekur]

Why not something in the "middle of the road" - i.e a 5 series. The E60 seems to offer decent value for money. Somewhat between a 3 and 7 in terms of maintenance too ...

e60 550i, sportspack, manual gearbox, alpine white :drool:

 

[netercol]

lol, so you think only over 40's should drive e60's?

you should stick with a e46 then..

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Why not something in the "middle of the road" - i.e a 5 series. The E60 seems to offer decent value for money. Somewhat between a 3 and 7 in terms of maintenance too ...

e60 550i, sportspack, manual gearbox, alpine white :drool:

With Schnitzer orgzorst! :inlove:
I would buy one of these in a heartbeat but they fetching damn good prices and they are more rare then 545i etc

 

[Sankekur]

Why not something in the "middle of the road" - i.e a 5 series. The E60 seems to offer decent value for money. Somewhat between a 3 and 7 in terms of maintenance too ...

e60 550i, sportspack, manual gearbox, alpine white :drool:

With Schnitzer orgzorst! :inlove:
I would buy one of these in a heartbeat but they fetching damn good prices and they are more rare then 545i etc

I would just fit straight pipes front to back :rollsmile: almost no way you can get a V8 to sound bad :grin: (Unless you are RGM)

 

[///M_Diesel]

E60 or E65 :rollsmile: thats if u really need more space ....

 

[zaleonardz]

Folks,

Its called BMW flagship for a reason

 

[Sankekur]

Folks,

Its called BMW flagship for a reason

:rollsmile::biglol:

 

[zaleonardz]

skerp....

raise:

 

[Sankekur]

Just pulling dude :rollsmile:

I also want a 7'er one day, but in the e38 guise :=):

 

[zaleonardz]

That would be awesome...

Could you imagine an E32 with E65 interior and the N73 motor......

 

[Sankekur]

That would be awesome...

Could you imagine an E32 with E65 interior and the N73 motor......

nah I want it with a S85 engine :rollsmile::drool:

 

[zaleonardz]

OK fine... an S85 motor

And a built in ducky holder