Two questions about 2 different 3 series... please help

[XMAX]

Hi,

Question 1: E46 330D Aircon.

I own an e46 330D Steptronic. For some strange reason the aircon does not get cold. I have had the compressor checked out as well as a regas and dye test. seemed to have passed both. I dunno what else could cause this.

I know its weird asking for an aircon to work properly in the freeezing cold, but I like to drive with the aircon on, even slightly at 18deg.

does anyone know what the problem could be.



Question 2: E90 320D.

Ok, onto the second question. I was offered a car yesterday by my trusted dealer. seems like a cool car, but id like some ideas from you guys n gals here.


2006, 320D, Titan Silver, Exlcusive,
115k km.
Steptronic (dont even bother complaining about the steptronic, cos I love them to bits and will only buy a manual if its a M3 or M5).
Xenons,
PDC,
Sunroof,
Black Leather interior
MP3 front loader, with 6 disc shuttle
NO Satnav


This car is going for R138k. Not sure if this is a good price. He offered me R110 for my e46 330D.

My concerns are that there is a lil less power.
+ I could get a decent E60 530D for around that kind of money.


Any advice would help. Im really stuck on this one cos the E90 320D is awesome. Dunno what to do.

 

[P1000]

Go for the E60 530d :thumbsup:

 

[BMW M]

Xmax,

If they offer you 110k for your car, then they have money in the deal. So if you are keen on the 320d then push them for a better price. The 530d are awesome, and for 138k you'll find one but not likely with less than 140-150k on the clock, not that that matters.

I love my 320d, but then mine is the 135kw motor. The '07 320d which I had felt slow in comparison. I would say that the newer engines are more in the older 330d's power range.

Though choices you have to make here...

 

[LPM320]

Wats up veru.

Just to give you some insight, i organised my father a 2007 320d manual exclusive last year september. It had 48000km on the clock with balance of m/plan, xenons and 17'' e90 330i rims and 1 owner from new. We paid R150 000 for it.

As far as the car itself goes, It is a nice car, great handling, refined drivetrain, spacious interior (for a 3 series), etc. Personally i think that the performance is just above average (My brothers A4 1.9 tdi runs it really close). Dont expect fireworks. However, i believe there was an engine change in 2008, and apparently there is a big difference between the two. After speaking to a few pre 2008 320d owners, the opinion is that auto is a better performer than the manual (i find the my dads car a bit breathless at times, especially after driving my e36 328i:rollsmile so the general opinion is if you are buying a pre 2008 320d, its better you buy an auto. I havent driven an auto, so i cant really give a personal opinion.

If it was my choice, i would stick with the e46 330d, as its a monster of a performer, and spares would be cheaper than an e90 (if your e90 doesnt have mplan, i have also heard horror stories about e90 spares prices).

Just my 2c....

Like bmw m said, tough choices......

 

[msm]

I would stick with the E46 330d.

The only decent upgrade will be another 3.0d engine car (530d, 330d, etc) and not a 320d.

 

[335i Lci]

320d lci, power is like e46 330d almost... pre lci and you will feel your new car a little slow.

 

[P1000]

0-100 times:

e90 320d 130kW pre-lci : 8sec
e90 320d 135kW : 7.5sec
E46 330d 135kW : 8.2sec
E46 330d 150kW : 7.4sec

(all autos, we never got a 142kW 330d in SA, ours was detuned to 135kW)

 

[XMAX]

Too late. Ive just found out that the car is sold.


No stress though. Ive told the dealer to check for a decent E60 530D.


@Lushen. Ill see you the last weekend of July. Taking a drive down for my dads birthday. Was meant to come down this weekend but i forgot that ive got tickets to the WWE in Jozi. Not gonna miss it.

 

[Sabre]

Hi,

Question 1: E46 330D Aircon.

I own an e46 330D Steptronic. For some strange reason the aircon does not get cold. I have had the compressor checked out as well as a regas and dye test. seemed to have passed both. I dunno what else could cause this.

I know its weird asking for an aircon to work properly in the freeezing cold, but I like to drive with the aircon on, even slightly at 18deg.

does anyone know what the problem could be.

Similar problem on mine just before the fan stopped working. Was a loose contact on the fan resistor, after cleaning up and reinstalling the aircon was much colder.